Ceramic Seals
Many pieces of equipment, such as water-faucet valves, air-condition- er compressors and water pumps in cars, main shafts in jet engines, sand filters for swimming pools, and assorted pumps and valves, require a seal between sliding or rotating parts to prevent fluids from leaking. The seals for these parts must be able to resist wear from sliding, as well as erosion caused by fluids containing abrasive particles and corrosion from various chemicals