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Magnetic Driven Pumps

Centrifugal pumps that KC-small-pump.jpg (4856 bytes)use a sealed barrier (usually plastic) to isolate the pumps impeller from the motor.  Within the impeller are magnets that are used to transfer the rotating force from motor drive magnets.

Considerations unique to magnetic driven pumps

  • the magnets will attract iron and steel particles
  • the connection between pump and motor is not direct and may become lost if loads or starting torque is high.
  • the pump has close clearances within -- NOT desirable when handling abrasive solutions or "electroless plating solutions."
  • the pump does not have a drive shaft that requires packing or a mechanical seal

"Mag drive pumps" a popular choice because they are considered "seal-less" and typically stop running before any leakage would occur.  This is very desirable when using corrosive chemicals.  For may applications with flow rates under 60 GPM, that require a thermoplastic pump, they generally cost less and are easier to maintain than pumps with mechanical seals.  Mag drive pumps are available in large sizes that cover flow rates up to 3000 GPM.

Thermoplastic Mag drive pump are usually constructed of polypropylene or Ryton however often could be constructed of PVDF (Kynar).  In the larger sizes, they are metal with a fluoropolymer (ETFE) lining.  The fluid would not come in contact with the metal - it is there for additional strength.

Metallic Mag drive pumps are used primarily for corrosive chemicals when seal failures  cannot be toleratedHigher in initial cost to purchase but often offer a  payback in long term maintenance costs.  Go to this type of pump.


Thermoplastic Pumps

World Chemical Group- Pumps for corrosive and sever service

GS Series - Horizontal Magnetic Sealed Centrifugal Pumps - Designed for demanding service conditions using glass filled polypropylene or carbon filled ETFE materials.  Unique barrier design is used for reduction of air lock problems.  Good for high specific gravity solution.  Flow rates to 150 GPM.  details

GV Series - Self Priming Magnetic Sealed Centrifugal Pumps - A true self priming pump with superior suction lift abilities.  Design material used are glass filled polypropylene and carbon filled ETFE.  Can be used with high specific gravity solutions such as sulfuric acid.  Three sizes provide flow rates up to 100 GPM.  details

GW Series - All Plastic Submersible Magnetic Sealed - A unique product for chemical sump applications offering glass filled polypropylene construction without any metal contact with the liquid.  Magnetic sealed using a ceramic separation plate between the motor and the impeller.  Impeller is supported in the housing using a SiC.  Impeller selected for solution specific gravities to 1.5.  1 1/2 HP sealed motor.  details 

FT Group - Pumps for sever service

UC Series - Magnetic drive pumps match ANSI B73.1 dimensions and hydraulics. Pumps are designed and manufactured to heavy-duty standards, which meet high levels of corrosion resistance, durability, efficiency and safety for aggressive and hazardous chemical applications.  Cast iron housings for strength are lined with ETFE material for higher temperature applications.  Flow rates to 330 GPM.  details

KC Series - Horizontal Magnetic Sealed Centrifugal Pumps - Designed for sever duty - Fiberfilled polypropylene or PVDF housing materials.  Carbon bushing allow for long service life -- Teflon is optional.   High strength rare earth magnets are lighter in weight - compact in size.   Handle liquids with specific gravity to 1.8 without impeller trimming.  1/8 HP to 7 1/2 HP - Flow rates to 200 GPM - details

VKC Series - Vertical Magnetic Sealed Centrifugal Pumps - Similar design specifications as above KC Series pumps (above).   Polypropylene and PVDF (Kynar) construction - 1/2 HP to 3 HP - Flow rates to 100 GPM - details

LG Group - Pumps for corrosive to sever service

MD Series - Pumps for mild corrosive chemicals design with uncoated barium ferrite driven impeller magnet, glass filled polypro head / impeller and Nitrile o-ring cover seal.  Most use titanium shaft and thrust washers.  Fluid temperature up to 150 F.  Details for models 1/200 to 1/8 HP.
SC Series - Pumps for semi corrosive chemicals designed with encapsulated driven impeller magnet, glass filled polypro head / impeller and Nitrile o-ring cover seal. Shaft and thrust washers are 99.5% pure alumina ceramic.   Fluid temperature up to 150 F.  Details for models 1/35 to 1/8 HP.
HC Series - Pumps for high corrosive chemicals designed with encapsulated driven impeller magnet, glass filled RytonŽ head / impeller and VitonŽ o-ring cover seal. Shaft and thrust washers are 99.5% pure alumina ceramic.   Carbon impeller bushing design offers low friction that allows the pumps to run dry without damage.   Fluid temperature up to 200 F.  Details for models 1/3 to 3/4 HP.
CK Series - Pumps for high corrosive chemicals designed with encapsulated driven impeller magnet, carbon filled KynarŽ head / impeller and VitonŽ o-ring cover seal. Shaft and thrust washers are 99.5% pure alumina ceramic.   Carbon filled Teflon impeller bushing design offers low friction and corrosion resistance and abrasive resistance for long life.  Fluid temperature up to 200 F.  Details for models 1/3 to 3/4 HP
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M Group - Pumps for corrosive to sever service

TE Series -  Pumps for high corrosive chemicals designed with encapsulated driven impeller magnet, glass filled RytonŽ or PVDF head / impeller and VitonŽ o-ring cover seal. Shaft and thrust washers are  ceramic.   Optional carbon impeller bushing design offers low friction that allows the pumps to run dry without damage.   Models are offered that require a self priming pump.  Fluid temperature up to 200 F.  Details for models 1/3 to 10 HP.

I Group - Pumps for corrosive to sever service

MDH Series -  Pumps for high corrosive chemicals designed with encapsulated driven impeller magnet, glass filled polypropylene or flouropolymer PVDF head / impeller and VitonŽ o-ring cover seal. Shaft and thrust washers are  ceramic.   Optional carbon impeller bushing design offers low friction that allows the pumps to run dry without damage.   Models are offered that require a self priming pump.  Fluid temperature up to 200 F.  Details for models 1/3 to 3 HP.

TB Series - Magnetic drive pumps match ANSI B73.1 dimensions and hydraulics. Pumps are designed and manufactured to heavy-duty standards, which meet high levels of corrosion resistance, durability, efficiency and safety for aggressive and hazardous chemical applications.  Cast iron housings for strength are lined with ETFE material. Flow rates to 1275 GPM.  Details


Metallic Magnetic Driven Pumps

Dickow Pumps are magnetic sealless centrifugal pumps for the chemical process industry.  For solvents, hydrocarbons, heat transfer solutions and other hazardous chemicals.  Single stage and multi stage pumps are constructed of steel, stainless steel or Hastelloy C - some are self priming.  Working pressures to 600 PSI, flows to 3000 GPM, heads to 2000 feet and temperatures to 800F.  Built like a Mercedes in Germany - Local pumps and parts in stock.  Details


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