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It is probably common knowledge that industrial pumps have been an indispensable piece of equipment in enterprises for centuries. Nowadays, pumps are used in all industries without exception. They all come in different, sometimes completely unexpected, sizes.
What do pumps do in factories, you may ask?
Various liquids are pumped: water, alkaline and acid solutions, chemicals, dosing, viscous and liquid products, food products (e.g. juices, ketchups, sauces, mayonnaise, jams, etc.) and much more.
Choosing the best industrial pump is not an easy task. This is what everyone thinks when they first have to order an industrial pump. Before making a purchase, it is important to know what industry the equipment will be used in: food, oil and gas, energy, pharmaceutical, general industrial or other.
This is necessary to understand what material the pump casing and parts should be made of and whether special pumps are required.
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- What are industrial pumps designed for?
First of all, on:
- increased load,
- greater productivity,
- high back pressure
- cost-effective maintenance.
- Which manufacturer to choose?
In order to provide reliable pumping equipment to the market, we have been in close contact with the best manufacturers for many years. Our catalogue includes industrial pumps from leading European brands such as Sydex, Jung, Packo, Verder, Dellmeco, Prominent, Kecol, Boyser, Victor pumps, etc.
- Why do we work with such manufacturers?
Each of them has almost half a century of history in pump manufacturing. Their success is based on continuous improvement of technology. Each of them has achieved full recognition of product quality in the international market.
These units are different:
- precision of dosing
- wear resistance
- productivity
- the quality of the materials used
- ease of maintenance.
- What should you do to avoid making a mistake when choosing a pump?
In order to make the right choice of industrial pump, it is necessary not only to know its technical characteristics and operating principles, but also the needs of the process for which the pump is being selected.
It is important to remember that pumps may meet the norms and standards of a particular industry and not be suitable for use in another.
For example, a chemical plant and a beverage company will use different models of industrial pumps.
In the chemical industry, the resistance of pump materials to aggressive chemical attack is important.
In the industrial sector, the pump must comply with sanitary standards, and the materials must not have a detrimental effect on human health.
What should you do to avoid making a mistake when choosing a pump?
In order to make the right choice of industrial pump, it is necessary not only to know its technical characteristics and operating principles, but also the needs of the process for which the pump is being selected.
It is important to remember that pumps may meet the norms and standards of a particular industry and not be suitable for use in another.
For example, a chemical plant and a beverage company will use different models of industrial pumps.
In the chemical industry, the resistance of pump materials to aggressive chemical attack is important.
In the industrial sector, the pump must comply with sanitary standards, and the materials must not have a detrimental effect on human health.
- What type of pump should I choose?
We offer industrial pumps: diaphragm, peristaltic, plunger, screw, gear, centrifugal, etc.
They differ in the way they operate and interact with the pumped liquid. All of the pumps presented are made of high-strength materials and can withstand heavy loads.
Let's look at some of them:
- In diaphragm pumps, the diaphragm divides the inside of the pump into two parts - the discharge chamber and the working chamber, through which the pumped liquid passes. Air, gas or water is fed into the discharge chamber, and pressure changes cause the diaphragm to bend left and right. This leads to a change in pressure in the working part of the industrial pump, which causes the liquid to move towards the outlet;
- In peristaltic pumps, the liquid flows through a flexible tube or hose. It is moved by rollers that compress the tube. They are attached to a rotating rotor. In such pumps, the liquid flows exclusively through the tube or hose and does not come into contact with other internal parts of the pump. This advantage is highly valued in various industries where it is necessary to ensure the purity of product dosing;
- Plunger pumps also belong to the group of displacement pumps. The plunger is a smooth piston made of a robust, wear-resistant material. By making reciprocating movements, the plunger displaces the liquid from the plunger pump.
- What is the capacity and back pressure of different types of pumps?
Industrial pumps have different capacities for different back pressures. There are models for particularly precise dosing or micro-dosing, as well as models that can withstand high backpressures. As a rule of thumb, high output means low back pressure and vice versa. At high backpressures, the performance of an industrial pump decreases.
For example, plunger pumps can withstand the highest backpressure loads because their flow path is made of an inelastic, inflexible, robust material. Peristaltic and hose pumps are able to withstand lower backpressures. Diaphragm pumps are the last in terms of their ability to withstand high backpressure.
- How do industrial pumps handle viscous and abrasive products?
Unlike conventional pumps, industrial pumps can handle highly viscous and abrasive products.
For example, while it is not recommended to use diaphragm pumps for pumping such liquids, industrial diaphragm pumps can be used with such liquids for a certain period of time. However, prolonged use of abrasive products can damage the diaphragm and reduce its service life.
Peristaltic pumps are ideal for dosing viscous liquids. In addition, peristaltic pumps are easy to clean due to their reversible movement. Plunger pumps also ensure gentle handling of abrasive and viscous media. Their robust design makes them particularly resistant to abrasion when dispensing abrasive products.
- How much wear resistance should an industrial pump have?
When choosing an industrial pump, it is important to pay attention to such a parameter as wear resistance. This term refers to the resistance of industrial pump materials to mechanical stress, abrasion, etc. As a rule, industrial pump manufacturers specify the materials from which their equipment is made, as well as the conditions of their operation.
Now imagine the possibilities that open up to you when you already have useful information about the selection of an industrial pump.
And lastly, if you have any questions or cannot decide on a pump model, our experts are always ready to help you choose an industrial pump whose characteristics will fully meet your requirements.
