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  1. bcwalsh

    Dissimilar Seat Materials

    Valves are in-line, are vintage 1930 125# class cast iron valves, and have existing bronze seat rings. The bronze seat rings in the valves are in relatively good condition. The existing disc packs however, are not in good condition. The cast iron sections of the discs have extensive corrosion...
  2. bcwalsh

    Dissimilar Seat Materials

    I am considering replacing the seat material on a parallel slide gate disk with a 300 series stainless steel overlay. The seat ring in the valve is a bronze material, vintage 1930. Would you expect any wear or other issues associated with using these dissimilar metals in this design. Valve is...

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