Pump Specifications

Orbit Progressive Cavity (or Helical Rotor) pumps provide a complete range of pumps to the mining and industrial, agricultural and food processing markets worldwide. They may be installed horizontally or vertically, driven by electric motor, variable speed gearbox, hydraulic motor, diesel or petrol engine or air motor. They may be mounted on a skid, trolley or trailer. 

Features

• Choice of standard or fully sealed universal joints
• Excellent suction capability – inherently self priming
• Flow rates available from 0 to 23 litres per second
• Good solids handling capabilities including fibrous materials
• Reversible – will operate with equal efficiency in either direction
• Capacity is proportional to speed (dosing applications)
• Pressure is independent of speed
• No valves
• Gently handles shear sensitive products
• Ability to handle viscous products of over 1 million centipoises
• Solid or hollow shaft option
• Pulse free flow
• Able to handle products with a large percentage of entrained gas

Applications (include but not limited to)

• Water and waste water
• Paper and pulp
• Brewing and beverages
• Mining – pit dewatering and mineral processing
• Chemical and petrochemical
• Food processing including dairy and confectionary
• Ceramics
• Drilling muds and grouts
• Oils and waste oils

Performance Range

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