Revolutionsing pump operation
EDITOR ’ S CHOICE SIMPLIFIED DOSING & METERING
NORTHRIDGE PUMPS
Revolutionsing pump operation
When it comes to the dosing , metering or transfer of aggressive chemicals , flavourings , or abrasive solid laden mixtures there is often only one logical choice – a peristaltic pump .
With innovations in pump technology being few and far between , operators have often been left to create their own control functions , integrate logic and separate custom control panels for pump control .
However , a new locally mounted integrated control function available on the range of peristaltic pumps supplied by North Ridge Pumps is helping to revolutionise pump operation .
Serving users ranging from small scale start-ups who don ’ t have the time , expertise or resource to set up and configure additional controls , to non-technical operators where the simplicity in design , operation and adjustment means that users are far more likely to use such equipment without causing damage to their pump or interruption of process .
Peristaltic Technology
Peristaltic technology is well known for its ease of maintenance which can be readily undertaken by nontechnical personnel with very little or no training
The new control function panel is available fitted and Integrated across the full peristaltic family of pumps , and installed on both new and existing peristaltic pumps .
Specifically , It offers the following functions :
Using this type of pump means reduced down time due to its simplicity of design , enabling it to be serviced by users with little expertise in a short amount of time .
Metering Method – Modes can be set to alter how the pump meters from amounts dosed over a set amount of time – ( timed metering ), to volume proportioning to meet a required concentration based on feedback from an external probe or sensor connected directly to the pump automatically adjusting the volume of chemicals for PH Correction .
Operation – Start and Stop can be controlled remotely via external input such as a float switch on a tank , a control signal from process , or 4-20ma analogue control directly connected to the unit .
Access & Control – Menu functions can have access limited by passcode , or functions hidden , with the unit accessed remotely . It can be controlled by industry leading process control systems such as PROFIBUS ® / Profinet / CANbus as well as being IOT Capable .
Built In User Interface – Eliminating the need for separate Human Interface ( HMI ), the locally attached display enables full control of the pump via intuitive touchscreen displaying current flow , operating pressure , warnings in case of hose rupture , as well as stopping the pump prior to pump leakage .
Reduced Maintenance Time & Points of Failure
Using this type of pump means reduced down time due to its simplicity of design , enabling it to be serviced by users with little expertise in a short amount of time .
Its design eliminates points of failure in processes through the elimination of external accessories as non-return or pressure loading valves are not required , the predictive flow can eliminate the requirement for an external flowmeter and given the user interface it can also remove the necessity of a control panel .
If you have an application requiring the dosing , metering or transfer of chemicals or viscous liquids and want to revolutionise how your process operates - speak to North Ridge Pumps on 01773 302 660 or visit www . northridgepumps . com to see how we can help .
For further information , please visit www . northridgepumps . com
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