Introduction
Federal-Mogul DEVA GmbH has been a leader in manufacturing self-lubricating sliding materials for over a century, with a significant focus on the hydro industry for more than 50 years. Their materials are optimized for challenging conditions in hydro power and mechanical industries, such as pump turbines and ball valves, and are used in over 4,000 projects worldwide.

Quality Standards
DEVA products meet several quality standards, including ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:1996, ISO/TS 16949:2002, and EMAS II, ensuring high-quality and environmentally friendly products.

Materials Overview
DEVA manufactures a variety of self-lubricating bearing materials, with four main groups used in the hydro industry:

• deva.bm® and deva.bm®/9P: Composite materials with a steel backing and a deva.metal® sliding layer, incorporating graphite or PTFE as lubricants. They are thin-walled, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for high loads.
• deva.metal®: A sintered, monolithic material that can be machined into complex shapes while maintaining self-lubricating properties. It is suitable for high loads and is corrosion-resistant.
• deva.glide®: Made from wear-resistant copper cast alloys with solid lubricant plugs, offering maintenance-free operation and high wear resistance.
• deva.tex®: A glass fibre reinforced composite material with high strength and excellent tribological properties, optimized for replacing bronze bushes.

Applications and Advantages
DEVA materials are used in various mechanical equipment such as gates, sluices, and valves, offering easy installation and cost-optimized solutions. They are also used in turbine equipment like wicket gates and Kaplan runner hubs, providing maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant, and high-load capabilities.

Environmental and Load Benefits
DEVA materials offer lead-free and oil-free operation, with water as a possible lubricant. They are insensitive to dirt and provide excellent emergency running properties, high strength, and vibration insensitivity.

Global Reach and References
DEVA products are widely used by major OEMs and hydro producers, with notable projects including Three Gorges, Itaipu, and Guri.

Contact Information
Federal-Mogul Deva GmbH is based in Stadtallendorf, Germany, and can be contacted via phone, fax, or email for further information.