Posted to News on 10th Mar 2021, 09:20
Leak-free mag-drive pumps go ultra
Dependable pumping of hazardous chemicals is essential in all chemical processing applications
The Finish Thompson ULTRAChem (UC) Series of Tefzel (ETFE) lined centrifugal pumps - available from Michael Smith Engineers - are said to represent a good example of well-engineered and durable leak-free pumps.
The pumps now include the UC436L model, which features smaller impeller trims to allow for lower flows and heads, and the UC3210 model, which has been up-rated for 2-pole motors.
“The new 2-pole motor option operates at a higher rotation speed than the existing model and enables the pump to generate higher flows at higher heads, thereby extending its performance range,” says the company. “Also, the innovative single piece snap fit impeller/inner drive magnet feature has also been extended through all models in the ULTRAChem range, helping to simplify maintenance and reduce servicing costs.”
The new options combine a tough ductile iron casing with an ETFE lining to ensure corrosion resistance and feature neodymium magnets, which drive the impeller through a carbon filled PTFE lined barrier for “dependable, leak-free operation”.
