A sacrificial flange is a metal part of a machine. Its purpose is to be eroded or depleted over time to shield more critical parts of the machine from harm. You can consider it a protector that receives damage so the essential components of the machine are protected and perform without issues.
Sacrificial flanges are used in many different applications to protect equipment in challenging situations. Now imagine that there wasn’t even a sacrificial flange. If they were broken or damaged, the essentials of the machine were not already protected. It would break the machine and that is never good! So breaking down a machine from damage can also be expensive to repair. And hence, the sacrificial flange helps in avoiding these kinds of expensive repairs, and therefore, it is always a good idea to have one on the machine.
Having a sacrificial flange in a machine has many significant advantages. When it does its job well, it protects the critical bits of the machine from wear and tear. A sacrificial flange can be replaced by a new one if it gets worn out. This means that the machine can keep working without expensive repairs or long periods of downtime. Sacrificial flanges save you time and money and keep machines working.”
Select proper sacrificial flange material. There are different materials that can be used to make sacrificial flanges, these are rubber, metal, or plastic. Choosing the best material that matches the given machine and its work is crucial.
Attach the sacrificial flange. Putting it in place may involve screwing or bolting it in place, or in some cases you may just slide it into place, if it is that kind of fit.
Inspect the sacrificial flange periodically. It’s wise to pay attention to when it’s getting worn out. And definitely replace if you see damage. replace the sacrificial flange regularly will keep the machine healthy and protected.
SME manufactures robust and reliable sacrificial flanges for a variety of machines. Our sacrificial flanges are made of up most grade material and are designed to protect your machines from wear and tear. We take a lot of pride in making products you can trust.
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