Polymer Baseplate forms foundation for pumps.

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Polyshield Baseplate and Foundation is made from polymer mix using epoxy resins. Single unit replaces traditional baseplate and formed concrete foundation for pump-driver sets. It provides flat mounting surfaces, 1-piece motor mounting block, chemical resistance to aggressive liquids, high vibration dampening characteristics, and less maintenance. Baseplate and foundation can be installed in 1½ to 2 days with minimal field rework to meet jobsite specifications.

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Flowserve Pump Division Introduces New Polyshield Baseplate and Foundation System

Flowserve Pump Division is introducing its new Polyshield Baseplate and Foundation System, which is designed from a polymer mix using epoxy resins. This system combines into one complete unit the traditional baseplate and formed concrete foundation for pump-driver sets. With its unique design, the Polyshield system is the superior solution over metal baseplates and concrete foundations for cost-effective, high-performance pump installation. The Polyshield Baseplate and Foundation System features one-piece construction, flat mounting surfaces and a one-piece motor mounting block. By dramatically minimizing any field rework necessary to meet jobsite specifications, this unit offers quick and easy installation in 1½ to 2 days. Other installation savings benefits include: one-time economical fill with concrete in lieu of expensive epoxy groutings, minimal edge forming and locked-in alignment. Providing significantly improved chemical resistance to aggressive liquids, the Polyshield Baseplate-Foundation System also offers reduced life cycle cost from higher unit performance in the form of: - High vibration dampening characteristics
- Lower maintenance of baseplate and foundation. For more information about Flowserve's new Polyshield Baseplate- Foundation System or any Flowserve products contact:
Flowserve Corporation
Pump Division
4978 Riverton Rd.
Dayton, OH 45414
Telephone: (800) 728-7867
Fax: (937) 890-5314
E-Mail: fpdinfo@flowserve.com