We use our expertise to offer a tailor-made solution , not something off the shelf . We choose the best pump for any particular client and application - at the lowest lifetime cost .
As these super plants are among the fastest-growing plants on Earth , they need to be constantly harvested in large quantities .
The six aquatic harvesting pumps we specified would be a key component of this automated operation , skimming the plants from the water before sending them to collection hoppers . To do this quickly and reliably , we specified six of our proven flexible impeller pumps .
What is a flexible impeller pup ?
It ’ s a pump design based on a circular rubber impeller with a number of flexible rubber vanes contained within a casing .
The casing is actually smaller than the impeller vanes . So the vanes must be bent to get them into the pump head . This then creates a seal and chamber between each vane .
We use our expertise to offer a tailor-made solution , not something off the shelf . We choose the best pump for any particular client and application - at the lowest lifetime cost .
The pump head has several chambers which operate like valves . This makes the pump self-priming , and it works in the same way as a positive displacement pump .
In addition , the impeller is mounted inside the casing so the vanes bend at different angles in relation to the pump inlet and outlet .
Why our flexible impeller pump was perfect for automating harvesting
• Works in any location and in almost any position and still work effectively
• High flow capacity at full motor speed even with low viscosity fluids
• Runs at different speeds to handle different viscosities
• As the pump works by positive displacement , the pressure is constant and the flow rate is proportional to speed
• Gentle pumping action ensures that the fluid consistency is unaffected by shear forces – even milk , cream and thixotropic fluids
• Flow is non-pulsating so the output can be measured accurately with a flowmeter
• Self-primes from dry up to 6m
• Easily handles solids without causing any damage – for example , seeds , grapes and fruit in suspension can be safely handled
• Reversible so tank loading and unloading can be carried out by one pump
• Easy maintenance with only 8 parts in total , only 4 of which will wear
• Cleaning In Place ( CIP ) friendly so easy to dismantle and clean
Looking to automate one of your manual processes for greater efficiency and profitability ? Speak to North Ridge Pumps on 01773 302 660 or visit www . northridgepumps . com to see how we can help .
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