Abrasive pump applications: Pumping abrasive degreasers

Abrasive pump applications: Pumping abrasive degreasers

Double diaphragm pumps provide tough and robust design for the harshest of foundries and heavy industrial environments.

In these industrial environments, pumps can be utilised in a range of settings, including mould creation process. When a mould is formed it is treated with an extremely abrasive degreasing agent to achieve a purer and smoother finish. This process allows the product to be cast in mould with a finish of much greater quality.

Although some industrial degreasers contain very abrasive particles, it is not a requirement for the pump itself to be resistant to abrasion. When advising on these applications, Global Pumps suggest a Verderair Pure with PE seats, EPDM balls and diaphragms. PE wetted part materials have a better wear resistance compared to stainless steel double diaphragm pumps.

Verderair’s range of AOD pumps are suitable for a wide variety of tough applications, including general industry and manufacturing as well as mining. The entire range of air operated diaphragm pumps are self-priming and have dry-running capabilities. They also offer variable flow capabilities, with discharge pressures of up to 870 kPa, and flow abilities of a few litres up to 1,060 L/min.

For more information on pumping abrasive degreasers and the Verderair AOD capabilities, chat to Global Pumps. We can advise of best practice and ensure you’re pumping efficiently and economically.