Polymeric composite insert component for a scroll compressor

A polymeric composite insert component for a scroll compressor comprising a polymer and at least one reinforcing or lubricating particle, the polymeric composite insert component comprising:

• an annular body comprising a first annular inner surface defining a first centrally-disposed opening that has a central axis extending therethrough, the annular body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side, the first side comprising a first contact surface configured to engage a partition plate and the second side comprising a second contact surface configured to engage a floating seal assembly, the first contact surface defining a slope between a first radial location and a second radial location;
• and
• an axial projection extending from the annular body, the axial projection being configured to be received in a second centrally-disposed opening of the partition plate, wherein the polymeric composite insert component is configured to fluidly seal both a first interface defined between the first contact surface and the partition plate, and a second interface defined between the second contact surface and the floating seal assembly during operation of the scroll compressor.