This type of thrust plate is totally interchangeable and be put in new or older machinery. If you do have an older machine, before you put the new parts into, make sure to do an overhaul to take out worn parts and put in new ones. Along with your new plates. They are very easy to put in. The thrust plates help with radial loading on your gear journals and the bearings. You can go up on your RPM and pressure lower the parts wear and tear. They can come with teflon on the plate so it doesn’t have a rough time starting up. It helps in balance of the suction and pressure on the sides.
Call us if you have any questions about this or if you need repairs done to your pump or motor. We will be glad to assist you in any way we can.
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