Citation
(2008), "Energy-efficient fluid transfer in paint and coatings process applications", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 37 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2008.12937ead.016
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Energy-efficient fluid transfer in paint and coatings process applications
Article Type: New products From: Pigment & Resin Technology, Volume 37, Issue 5
Blackmer has designed its innovative ProVane® Motor Speed Vane Pump to help paint and coatings manufacturers improve operational efficiencies and reduce initial purchase costs. The ProVane has been specifically designed for paint and coatings plants where energy efficiency, and reliable fluid transfer in process applications are desired. The Blackmer ProVane pump is ideal for shear-sensitive liquids while delivering consistent volumetric output to ensure quality blending. The ProVane has exceptional suction and self-priming capabilities for moving solvents from underground tanks to mixers, and it is capable of continuous-duty operation for superior uptime performance.
The ProVane delivers operating speeds up to 3,600 rpm with capacities from 6 to 100 US gallons (379 l) per minute in sizes ranging from 3/4 to 2 in. Designed for continuous-duty operations, this pump offers the superior line stripping and fluid-transfer efficiency of traditional vane pumps with the added benefits of higher operating speeds, longer bearing and vane life, and one mechanical seal. Utilizing motor-speed technology, the ProVane pump does not require a gear reducer, so it offers upfront equipment, installation and energy cost savings, not to mention the smaller footprint of a complete pumping unit.
Other features of the ProVane pump include, a patented rotor and shaft design with a larger, sturdier shaft for efficient pressure and velocity profile on the bearings, resulting in an energy-saving hydrodynamic journal bearing condition; commercial mechanical seals, offering a wide range of sealing options including cartridge, tandem and double configurations to match your application needs and significantly reduce leak risks and the potential loss of raw materials; and, the Blackmer patented noise-suppression pumping liner that effectively reduces the noise and wear affects of cavitation to further reduce potential maintenance time and costs.
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