Product Introduction The Series is a robust and safe horizontal centrifugal pump, specifically designed for the transfer of flammable and combustible liquids such as oil, diesel, gasoline, and solvents. It combines the proven reliability of a standard horizontal pump with the critical safety of a certified explosion-proof motor. This makes the pump the standard, trusted choice for fuel transfer applications in hazardous locations, including tank farms, chemical plants, and industrial facilities.
Design Philosophy & Construction The pump is engineered with safety as the top priority, built upon a classic and reliable pump configuration.
- Explosion-Proof Motor: The core feature of the pump is its high-grade, Ex-rated motor. This motor is built to a stringent safety standard that ensures any internal spark or electrical fault is fully contained, preventing the ignition of flammable vapors in the surrounding atmosphere.
- Proven Horizontal Design: The pump utilizes the classic horizontal, end-suction configuration. This layout is valued across the industry for its stability, robustness, and straightforward access for inspection and maintenance.
- Oil-Compatible Components: To ensure a long service life and safe operation with hydrocarbons, the pump is fitted with a durable mechanical seal using Viton® (FKM) elastomers. For an added layer of safety, the impeller is often constructed from a spark-resistant material like bronze.
- Compact Close-Coupled Build: The pump is directly mounted to the motor in a monoblock design. This creates a compact, permanently aligned unit that is easy to install and ensures smooth, vibration-free operation.
Key Features & Benefits
- Certified for Hazardous Locations: The explosion-proof motor is the key to the pump’s design, allowing for the safe transfer of flammable liquids in classified hazardous zones.
- Reliable and Robust: The proven horizontal design and durable cast iron construction provide a long, trouble-free service life in demanding fuel transfer applications.
- Safe Material Specifications: The use of oil-compatible seals and spark-resistant impeller options provides multiple layers of safety.
- Easy to Install and Service: The compact, close-coupled design is simple to install, and the horizontal orientation offers easy access for maintenance.
- Cost-Effective Safety: Provides a highly reliable and safe solution for fuel transfer without the higher cost of more complex API-rated pumps.
Common Applications The pump is the workhorse pump for safe, general-purpose fuel and solvent transfer:
Oil Circulation Systems: Circulating fuel or lubricating oils for large machinery in classified zones.
Fuel Terminals & Tank Farms: Transferring gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and other fuels between storage tanks and loading areas.
Industrial Solvent Transfer: Safely handling flammable solvents in chemical, paint, and printing industries.
Refinery and Petrochemical Plants: Used for various off-site and utility transfer duties in hazardous areas.
Aviation Fueling: Pumping and transferring jet fuel (with appropriate material configuration).
