The following points cover various aspects of the benefits that thermoplastic pumps provide to the process engineering sector, from durability and maintenance to versatility and environmental considerations.
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In the intricate tapestry of process engineering, the quest for optimal solutions never ceases. As industries evolve, so too do the challenges you face, ranging from corrosive chemicals in manufacturing plants to the demand for precise dosing in semiconductor fabrication. Among the arsenal of innovations, thermoplastic pumps have emerged as transformative heroes, reshaping the landscape
The process engineering industry has several compelling reasons to consider the use of thermoplastic pumps, which offer distinct advantages compared to traditional metal pumps in various applications. Some of the key reasons for considering thermoplastic pumps in the process engineering industry include: Chemical Resistance: Thermoplastic pumps are highly resistant to a wide range of corrosive
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FLUID The most critical criterion is the suitability of the material selected for the fluid to be pumped. This is particularly significant as corrosion and erosion directly affect maintenance, repair, and downtime costs. In specifying or purchasing a pump, it is important to make sure that all wetted components are made of proper material. MATERIALS
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Reprinted from PLANT SERVICES Paul Wnuk, General Manager Jim O’Bannon, Finger Jointer Supervisor, Sierra Lumber Co., Stockton, CA Morgan C. Larkin, Editor-West Sierra Lumber Company in Stockton, CA, manufactures components for wood doors for home building. The door framing is assembled using glued, interlocking finger joints, which are accurately cut and fit. A chronic problem
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Reprinted from ENGINEER’S DIGEST FOCUS ON FACILITIES In addition to an ultra-clean environment, the fabrication of high quality silicon wafers — submicron integrated circuits — requires dependable equipment to ensure continuous production. So, you can imagine the concern when maintenance personnel at Hitachi’s wafer fabrication facility in Irving, Texas, discovered that original pumps were not
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They come in a broad range of materials, each offering its own attractions. Reprinted from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Edward Margus – Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp. A process engineer considering the use of a plastic pump faces two basic questions: Is a plastic pump better than a metal one for my situation? If so, what plastics
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Nonmetallic wetted parts handle 98% sulfuric acid, 50% caustic, and up to ½” solids with ease Reprinted from CHEMICAL PROCESSING Packed tower recirculating scrubbers made by Gaylord Foundry Equipment use 98% sulfuric acid and 50% caustic solutions as neutralizing agents in cold box processes to capture amine gases and sulfur dioxide. All components of the
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Reduces downtime for barrel reconditioner Burbank Drum & Barrel Co., Glena Park, TX, reconditions, grades and resells half-a-million, 55-gal. steel drums per year. The reconditioning and recycling process consists of these steps: grading drums for recycling or crushing, submersion in NaOH stripper for general drum cleaning, water rinse, de-denting, NaOH/steam flush, dry/siphon station, H•SO— power
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