Tapflo UK supplied a pump solution for the safe and efficient removal of slurry from drums, helping the customer improve handling of difficult and abrasive materials. The system was designed to provide reliable transfer performance while reducing manual handling and improving operational efficiency. The tailored pumping solution delivered a practical and robust method for managing slurry removal processes.
Pump Specifications
- Flowrate: variable, between 4 to 40l/min
- Discharge: 1 Bar (g)
- Wetted parts: PTFE, FKM, & AISI316L
- Fully drainable design
- 2” DIN32676 (Series C) Clamps
- Indoors Ambient Temperature of -15°C to +30°C
As the end-user is based in America and required the pump to be explosion-proof, we sourced the pump motor from America to ensure it met NEMA Certifications, as opposed to ATEX Certifications, which are not recognised in America.
Final Motor Selection
US Recognised NRTL Explosion Proof (NEMA) Motor, suited for 6 to 60Hz (480v =/-5%), and fitted with a thermostat temperature sensor. The final rating of the motor was Class I, Division II, Gas Group C & D, and Temperature Classification T2B.
- Painting of the Motor & Gearbox was RAL9003 Signal White, 2 Pac Epoxy Food Grade finish.
- 1x Solvent Transfer AODD Pump (T120 STT-3S)
- 1x Waste Transfer AODD Pump (T420 STT-3S)
General Benefits of the Pump Selection
- All pumps have a no-nut, clean face, one-piece bonded diaphragm, offering on average double the life of the industry standard and no leak passage.
- Ease of maintenance; 70% less working parts than nearly all other pumps on the market – less time to repair = less down time
- Versatile in/outlet to best suit pipework
Overall, this was a great selection of pumps supplied to our client to work hand in hand with their own manufactured skid system.
