摘要 |
A tungsten carbide seat for high-pressure oilfield well service pumps is disclosed. A bonding agent, in conjunction with an interference tapered fit between the valve seat and fluid end housing eliminates stresses created in prior art interference fits. Three interface embodiments are disclosed: a shallow taper combined with a shoulder, a steep taper without a shoulder, and a compound surface in which the seat has an external concave surface and the housing surface that mates with the seat has a convex surface. |