Leach, OK Drum Pumps

Leach, OK Small Centrifugal Pumps and How They Work

Centrifugal pumps use a rotating impeller to move fluid through a system. This impeller, which is a disk with vanes or blades attached to it, is driven by a motor and the rotation exerts a centrifugal force that causes the fluid to move away from the center of the disk. Due to the difference in pressure caused by this movement, the fluid is drawn into the pump and moved through the system. In addition to transferring fluids, these pumps can be utilized to transport gases.

Leach Air-Operated Diaphragm Chemical Pump Designs & Their Advantages

Air Operated Diaphragm Chemical Pumps are a type of fluid-handling equipment that uses air pressure to move fluids. They come in different designs, such as single- and double-diaphragm models, ball valve designs, and nonmetallic wetted part constructions. These pumps are relatively affordable and versatile. They have high flow rates, can prime themselves, and can handle fluids that are abrasive or corrosive.

One key benefit is that they are self-priming and can run dry without damage, meaning they can be used even if the liquid levels fluctuate. Also, they can provide a steady flow rate with very little maintenance. Finally, since these pumps are air operated, they are easy to install and require minimal electricity usage.

MSDB SERIES - MAGNETIC DRIVE, SEALLESS, Leach CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

• Two stage versions contain two impellers, three stage versions contain three impellers
• High specific gravity handling – over 1.8
• Horizontal or vertical (with IEC motor only) installation
• High power neodymium magnetic drive system handles high specific gravity fluids
• Engineered for corrosive fluids with polypropylene/Ryton© or PVDF/Ryton© construction
• Minimum flow rate is 1 gpm (.23m3/h)
• Sealless design improves reliability with no seal maintenance to perform or seal leaks
• Heads up to 300 feet (91.5m)
• Maximum working pressure up to 135 PSI (9.3 bar)
• Compact close-coupled design

Leach Air-Operated Diaphragm Chemical Pump Designs & Their Advantages

Fluid-handling devices that employ air pressure to transfer fluids include air operated diaphragm chemical pumps. They are available in several designs, including single- and double-diaphragm models, ball valve layouts, and nonmetallic wetted component setups. These pumps are adaptable and reasonably priced. They can tolerate caustic or abrasive fluids, have high flow rates, and can prime themselves.

They can be used even if the liquid levels change because they are self-priming and can run dry without causing damage. Additionally, they require relatively little maintenance and can deliver a constant flow rate. Last but not least, because these pumps are air-operated, they are simple to install and use a small amount of electricity.