Client’s Issue

A water treatment OEM was facing frequent leakage failures in filtration and valve systems due to inconsistent gasket performance. This resulted in unplanned downtime, increased maintenance costs, and reduced operational efficiency.

The Challenge

The existing sealing gaskets were unable to withstand continuous exposure to treated water, chemicals, and fluctuating pressure conditions. Premature wear and deformation were leading to systems shutdowns and frequent replacements

The client required a reliable custom rubber gasket solution that could ensure leak proof sealing and long term durability.

Application & Operating Conditions

• Water treatment filtration units
• Continuous operation environment
• Exposure to mild chemicals
• Moderate pressure variations
• High reliability requirement

The system demanded industrial rubber gaskets capable of maintaining sealing integrity over extended service cycles.

Arvico’s Solution

We developed precision engineered rubber gaskets tailored for the application.
The material was selected to provide:

• Excellent water resistance
• Chemical compatibility
• Dimensional stability
• Long term sealing performance

This ensured consistent sealing even under variable operating conditions.

Manufacturing & Quality Approach

To meet export grade performance standards, Arvico ensured:

• Controlled material selection
• Precision moulded gasket production
• Tight dimensional tolerances
• Batch traceability

Each gasket underwent quality inspection to ensure consistent performance in critical water treatment systems.

Results & Performance Improvements

Following implementation, the client observed:

• Significant reduction in leakage issues
• Improved system uptime
• Lower maintenance frequency
• Enhanced operational reliability

The precision gasket design helped stabilise system performance across extended operating cycles.

Outcome

By partnering with an experienced industrial rubber gasket manufacturer, the company successfully reduced downtime and improved the efficiency of their water treatment systems. Arvico’s customised sealing solution enabled long term performance consistency, supporting reliable operation in demanding water treatment environments.

Client’s Issue

A leading industrial pump manufacturer was facing premature diaphragm failures in pumps used for handling high temperature and chemically aggressive fluids. Frequent breakdowns were causing operational downtime and increased maintenance costs.

The Challenge

The existing elastomer diaphragms were unable to withstand:

• Continuous exposure to corrosive chemicals
• Operating temperatures above 180°C
• Cyclic pressure loading in continuous duty pumps
• Strict leakage control requirements

The client required a high temperature, chemical resistant diaphragm solution with improved service life and structural integrity.

Application & Operating Conditions

• Industry: Chemical Processing
• Temperature Range: 180°C – 220°C
• Media: Corrosive solvents and reactive chemicals
• Pressure: Continuous cyclic load
• Application: Industrial fluid transfer pumps

The solution needed to maintain flexibility while ensuring long term chemical compatibility.

Arvico’s Solution

Arvico engineered a PTFE-bonded rubber diaphragm combining:

• A chemically inert PTFE layer for direct media contact
• A high performance elastomer backing for flexibility and fatigue resistance
• Advanced bonding technology to prevent failure

This hybrid construction delivered both chemical resistance and dynamic sealing performance, ideal for demanding pump applications.

Manufacturing & Quality Approach

• Precision compression moulding for uniform thickness
• Controlled PTFE to elastomer bonding process
• Batch wise material traceability
• Dimensional and bond integrity testing
• Export grade quality standards

Each diaphragm was tested to ensure performance under high temperature and pressure conditions.

Results & Performance Improvements

• 2–3x increase in diaphragm service life
• Reduced maintenance downtime
• Improved sealing reliability at elevated temperatures
• Lower total cost of ownership

The PTFE bonded diaphragm significantly enhanced pump performance in aggressive industrial environments.

Outcome

By partnering with an experienced PTFE bonded diaphragm manufacturer, the client achieved a durable, high performance industrial pump sealing solution designed for long term reliability in high temperature chemical applications.

Client’s Issue

An OEM specializing in industrial dosing and transfer pumps supplies equipment to the chemical and water treatment sectors. The pumps operate under continuous pressure, variable temperatures, and exposure to aggressive process media, making diaphragm reliability critical to overall system performance.

The Challenge

The OEM was facing frequent diaphragm failures in one of their high volume pump models. The existing diaphragm showed:

• Premature wear and cracking
• Reduced pump efficiency over time
• Increased maintenance and downtime for end users

Additionally, the client required a cost effective export ready solution without compromising on performance or dimensional precision.

Application & Operating Conditions

• Application: Industrial Diaphragm Pump
• Operating Pressure: Medium to High Cyclic Pressure
• Temperature Range: Moderate to Elevated
• Media: Chemical and Water based fluids
• Requirement: Long service life, consistent sealing, and repeatable performance

Arvico’s Solution

We worked closely with the client’s engineering team to develop a custom designed rubber diaphragm optimized for the specific pump specs and operating conditions.

Key aspects of the solution included:

• Application specific elastomer compound selection to balance flexibility, strength, and chemical resistance
• Precision tooling to achieve tight dimensional tolerances
• Optimized diaphragm thickness to improve pressure response and reduce stress concentration
• Controlled manufacturing and in-house quality checks to ensure batch consistency

Prototype samples were tested and refined based on performance feedback before full scale production.

Manufacturing & Quality Approach

We managed the entire production cycle:

• Raw material selection and compound formulation
• Compression moulding under controlled parameters
• Post mould curing and dimensional inspection
• Functional quality checks before export

This end to end control ensured traceability, repeatability, and reliability across all supplied diaphragms.

Results & Performance Improvements

After implementation, the OEM observed measurable improvements:

• Improved pump efficiency due to better pressure responsiveness
• Extended diaphragm service life, reducing replacement frequency
• Lower maintenance costs for end users
• Improved customer satisfaction and reduced warranty claims

The custom diaphragm successfully met export quality expectations and was approved for long term supply.

Outcome

Arvico became a trusted diaphragm supplier for this OEM’s pump range, supporting ongoing production and future design requirements. This showed how custom engineered rubber diaphragms can significantly enhance pump performance in demanding industrial applications.

Products Used

• Custom Rubber Diaphragms for Pumps
• Application-Specific Elastomer Compounds