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BUSINESS IN MOTION

To our Colleagues in American Business...

The rapid development of the modern submersible water pump has resulted in the development of new applications for old metals.

Recently one of Revere's Technical Advisors was called in by a prominent manufacturer of this type pump for consultation regarding the diffuser casing which is a working part located in the interior of their pump used in deep and shallow wells. It was made of a ferrous metal and, while it functioned satisfactorily as a part, it proved difficult to fabricate. In addition, tool life was alarmingly short. After studying the problem in cooperation with the manufacturer's engineers, and consulting with the Revere Mills, Revere cartridge brass strip of a certain temper was recommended.

Samples were submitted, and after extensive tests approved for the part. The customer has found that not only does the diffuser casing, made of Revere Brass, perform well in the pump, but it also has superior drawing properties, is more easily worked, and tool life has been substantially increased.

This meticulous attention to "fitting the metal to the job" also resulted in this manufacturer's specifying Revere seamless leaded brass tubing for the upper body shell of its submersible pumps. Here the application called for extremely close straightness and roundness control which meant special attention to detail on the part of the Revere Mills.

You have just read of two more examples of the vital importance of selecting the metal that is not only satisfactory from a functional standpoint but one that is equally satisfactory from a production standpoint. For, what may be saved on one hand can very well be lost on the other, if the metal is not properly balanced to fit the conditions met, both in use and in fabrication.

It is only by taking your supplier into your confidence that you can ultimately produce the best possible product at the least possible cost.

REVERE COPPER AND BRASS INCORPORATED
Founded by Paul Revere in 1801
Executive Offices: 230 Park Avenue, New York 17, N. Y.

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