a multistage pump stack is disclosed herein, wherein the multistage pump stack comprises an axis, a diffuser disposed about the axis, an impeller disposed within the diffuser, a first abutment ring disposed adjacent the impeller and a second stop ring arranged adjacent to the diffuser. the first and second thrust rings are comprised of a material with a low coefficient of friction. Systems and methods for distributing forces in the multistage pump stack are also disclosed herein.
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