I t ’ s a b o u t k e e p I n g yo u r p r o c e s s e s r u n n I n g

you know what you want from your

processes. We, in turn, understand

fluid dynamics and the equipment

and systems you use to optimize

those processes.

these are two sides of the same coin.

the closer you control your processes,

the more you can squeeze from even

narrow margins. and the greater your

peace of mind.

Using the right pumps for your process? Or just the ones

you’ve always used?pumps matter to the performance of your processes and choosing the right ones is critical - to productivity, profitability, reliability and to safety.

On the face of it, making the right choice should be easy - the necessary dimensions, output, material and safety standards are all given. What is harder to determine is the optimal choice of fluid handling technology.

To start with, what are you pumping? Is it shear-sensitive? How viscous and abrasive is it? Is it explosive? Or acidic? Do you need gear pumps, hose pumps, diaphragm pumps or progressive cavity pumps? Or self- adjusting technologies and pumps with minimal parts to reduce wear and maintenance? Could sealless technologies prevent leakage and anti-friction bearing designs reduce energy use? And what about integrated heating/cooling jacketing for total temperature control of the fluid being pumped?

Should the pumps be self-priming? How easily can you strip lines to remove valuable product residue? How can you avoid cross contamination? How effective are your mixers in avoiding sedimentation and how easily do they integrate with the rest of your process? Do they require large vessels? How much energy do they need?

Lots of questions without one general answer - only the optimal pump and mixer for your process.

What are you pumping?

Is pump maintenance taking too long?

And how would you know?

Choosing between the different pumping technologies involves evaluating a number of parameters. Not least of these is the exposure of the pumps and mixers to aggressive fluids and their use in extreme and/or hazardous environments.

certain pumps are designed for prolonged and sustained use without manual intervention. Some are self-adjusting. In critical applications it may be necessary to build in redundancy and the level of redundancy is dependent on how critical that stage is in the process.

In applications where production lines are changed regularly, ease and speed of cleaning and the ability to minimize waste and capture product residue become even more important.

There are lots of questions and plenty to think about.

What are you pumping?

Mean Time Between Failure? Life Cycle Cost? Capital cost?

Are you asking the right questions?

Mean Time Between Failure? Life Cycle Cost? Capital cost?

Are you asking the right questions?The fluid handling equipment you choose will, inevitably, impact that bottom line. But the true cost is not always obvious.

It’s not just about acceptable expected life of equipment, seals, filters and other components, it’s about looking at those factors in the context of your process. How easy is it to schedule maintenance within your plant? What are the cost-implications of down-time and bottlenecks? How quickly and readily can you get replacement parts and consumables? How frequently, and how rapidly do you need to change lines? How valuable is residual product in your lines and how easily can you extract it?

Looking at the process as a whole, and the role of your pumps and mixers within that process, enables you to look at the real cost of ownership.

Self-adjusting vanes in pumps, for example, can ensure optimal performance over long periods of sustained operation without manual intervention. But if down-time is scheduled between batches, maybe this technology is not warranted. pumps designed to handle a wide range of viscosities can flexibly accommodate a range of fluids, but if the process doesn’t require such flexibility, a simpler solution will be better. Magnetic coupling solutions can allow leak-free, sealless operation, but maybe a traditional approach is adequate in your situation. To get the right answers, you first need the right questions.

What are you pumping?

Who is to blame if your pump leaks?

Are you always certain that what leaves your process should be leaving it? It goes without saying that international safety and emissions standards specify the minimum, but it also takes a deeper understanding of the role of fluid dynamics within a process to fully understand the critical control points and to look beyond those ‘statutory requirements’.

Employee safety and environmental protection go hand in hand. And ensuring ongoing protection in those areas demands continuous monitoring and sampling, that, in turn, requires the right equipment as well as specific pumps picked for the job.

Finally, the by-products of your processes together with wastewater and other effluent require their own specific fluid handling equipment. This too needs to be chosen with the same attention to detail and fitness for purpose that you dedicate to the selection of equipment for the key process itself.

What are you pumping?

Additives

Activators

Monomer

Monomer Drum Dryer

Polymerization Reactor Polymerization Reactor

Filter

Solvent Recovery

Chiller

Steam Boiler or Hot Oil System

Packaging

Reaction Stop

Solvent

Catalysts

Additives

Activators

Monomer

Monomer Drum Dryer

Polymerization Reactor Polymerization Reactor

Filter

Solvent Recovery

Chiller

Steam Boiler or Hot Oil System

Packaging

Reaction Stop

Solvent

Catalysts

in plastic productionA plastic production line may contain all or some of the following components.

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. Our solutions may include a combination of progressive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

tanker drawdown pump transfers material to storage tanks. External gear pump. Pump choice dependent on fluid characteristics.

Gear pump

tanker drawdown pump transfers material to storage tanks. External gear pump. Pump choice dependent on fluid characteristics.

Gear pump

Tanker drawdown pump. Hose pump. Pump choice dependent on fluid characteristics.

Hose pump

tanker drawdown pump transfers material to storage tanks. pc or circumferential pump for smooth transfer of shear-sensitive fluids.

Progressive cavity pump (PC)

Circumferential piston pump

Small mixer. High efficiency impeller reduces energy requirement. Low headroom requirement for installation in small vessels.

Mixer

bulk pump. circumferential pump for smooth transfer of fluid to filter unit.

Circumferential piston pump

Top entry mixer. Optimal impeller design saves energy and ensures effective heat transfer with fast blending and minimized shear risk.

Mixer

bulk pump. circumferential pump for smooth transfer of fluid to secondary reactors.

Circumferential piston pump

Dosing pump. Metering pump for precise dosing into reactors.

Metering pump

Top entry mixer. Optimal impeller design saves energy and ensures effective heat transfer with fast blending and minimized shear risk.

Mixer

pc or circumferential pump for smooth transfer of shear-sensitive fluids.

Progressive cavity pump

Circumferential piston pump

Metering or external gear pump for precise dosing into the reactor.

Metering pump Gear pump

Metering pump or external gear pump with flow meter for precise dosing into reactors.

Metering pump

Gear pump

AODD pump for transfer to reactors.

AODD pump

Dosing pump. Hose pump for transfer to reactors. pump choice dependent on fluid characteristics.

Hose pump

Tanker drawdown pump. AODD pumps ideal for transfer of aggressive or less viscous fluids.

AODD pump

Dosing pump. AODD pump for back- transfer of fluid to storage tank.

AODD pump

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in plastic production

How do I achieve it?

Storage tank.Resins, oils,

solvents

Pre-mixing tank

Rasins, oils, solvents

Pigm

ent paste

Dispersion Strainer

Milling

Filling machine

Storage tank.Liquid

pigments

Pigment

Storage tank.Resins, oils,

solvents

Pre-mixing tank

Rasins, oils, solvents

Pigm

ent paste

Dispersion Strainer

Milling

Filling machine

Storage tank.Liquid

pigments

Pigment

in paint productionA paint production line may contain all or some of the following components.

Metering pump for accurate dosing of biocide.

Metering pump

pulsation-dampeners minimize line shock and allow pumping of solid suspensions. Adaptability to varying back pressure helps maintain consistency.

AODD pump

Hose pump

continuous on-off operation places strains on pump operation but AODD pumps can handle stop/go operation. pulsation dampener helps ensure dependability.

AODD pump + pulsation dampener

Gear pump

Utility pumps are as vital as any other part of the process.

AODD pump

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. our solutions may include a combination of progres-sive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

Sealless and magnetic drive or canned motor-pumps are leak free, minimizing spillage risk and reducing maintenance and downtime.

High flow rate pumps minimize unloading time. AODD pumps are self-priming and feature dry running capabilities.

AODD pump

Hose pump

Progressive cavity pump

High efficiency impellers for fast blending with power savings. Low headroom for easy fitting on smaller vessels.

Small mixer

containment duty pumps minimize spillage risks with hazardous compounds. gear pumps are solvent resistant and have variable flow capabilities.

Gear pump

AODD pump

Progressive cavity pump

It is important to minimize settling to maintain quality while maximizing abrasion resistance. Progressive cavity pumps can handle high viscosity.

Progressive cavity pump

Hose pump

AODD pump

containment duty pumps minimize spillage risks with hazardous compounds. Gear pumps are solvent resistant and have variable flow capabilities.

Gear pump

AODD pump

Progressive cavity pump

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in paint production

How do I achieve it?

Meth-anol

Reactorwith

metaloxide

catalyst

HeatedFormal-dehydeStorage

Phenol

Hot Air

Melamine

Urea

Resor -cinol

Acid

ResinStorage

Water1 2 4

56

7

89

1

1

Alkali

Steam Boileror Hot OilSystem

BatchReactor

Chiller

10

Reactor with metal oxide

catalyst

Heated formal-dehyde Storage

Steam boiler or hot oil system

Product:Formaldehyde resin

(adhesive)

Chiller

Resin storage

Acid

Batch Reactor

Alkali

Methanol

Hot air

Urea

Melamine

Phenol

Resorcinol

Water

Abs

orbe

r

Meth-anol

Reactorwith

metaloxide

catalyst

HeatedFormal-dehydeStorage

Phenol

Hot Air

Melamine

Urea

Resor -cinol

Acid

ResinStorage

Water1 2 4

56

7

89

1

1

Alkali

Steam Boileror Hot OilSystem

BatchReactor

Chiller

10

Reactor with metal oxide

catalyst

Heated formal-dehyde Storage

Steam boiler or hot oil system

Product:Formaldehyde resin

(adhesive)

Chiller

Resin storage

Acid

Batch Reactor

Alkali

Methanol

Hot air

Urea

Melamine

Phenol

Resorcinol

Water

Abs

orbe

r

Top entry mixer used for critical processes. High efficiency impeller design saves energy, speeds up blending and reduces batch time in polymerization reaction.

Mixer

Vane pumps and internal gear pumps for raw materials transfer to storage.

Vane pump

Gear pump

For optimal compatibility with flow rate and viscosity. Vane pumps, internal gear pumps and flow meters for metering reactants into reactor.

Vane pump

Gear pump

Flow meter

Vane pumps and internal gear pumps for transfer of methanol to oxidation.

Vane pump

Gear pump

Vane pump for transfer of aqueous formaldehyde.

Vane pump

Metering pumps for precision in pH adjustments and reaction control.

Metering pump

Internal gear pumps and flow meter for transfer of finished product.

Gear pump

Flow meter

Internal gear pump, vane pump and flow meter for metering heated aqueous formaldehyde into reactor.

Gear pump

Vane pump

Flow meter

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. our solutions may include a combination of progres-sive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

in adhesive productionAn adhesive production line may contain all or some of the following components.

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in adhesive production

How do I achieve it?

Brine solution

Perfume Additive A Additive B Colour solution Preservative Brine solution Citric acid solution

Demineralized water

Texapon N 70

Texapon K14/S70

Betaine

Amisoft

Miranol

Rewopol

Cleaning fluid 1

Cleaning fluid 2

Cleaning fluid 3

Washing up liquid 1

Washing up liquid 2

Washing up liquid 3

Filling line

Master batch. Buffer A

Master batch buffer A/B pH / Viscosity control

Master batch. Buffer B

Intermediate tankBatch mixing forBatch finishing process

Brine solution

Perfume Additive A Additive B Colour solution Preservative Brine solution Citric acid solution

Demineralized water

Texapon N 70

Texapon K14/S70

Betaine

Amisoft

Miranol

Rewopol

Cleaning fluid 1

Cleaning fluid 2

Cleaning fluid 3

Washing up liquid 1

Washing up liquid 2

Washing up liquid 3

Filling line

Master batch. Buffer A

Master batch buffer A/B pH / Viscosity control

Master batch. Buffer B

Intermediate tankBatch mixing forBatch finishing process

in detergent productionA detergent production line may contain all or some of the following components.

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. our solutions may include a combination of progres-sive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

Progressive cavity pump, rotary lobe pump, dosing pump depending on flow and viscosity. With low flow rates, high precision metering pumps can be used.

Rotary lobe pump

Progressive cavity pump

Metering pump

Mixer. High efficiency impeller design saves energy, speeds up blending and reduces shear risk.

Mixer

Mixer. High efficiency impeller design saves energy, speeds up blending and reduces shear risk.

Mixer

Progressive cavity pump, rotary lobe pump, dosing pump depending on flow and viscosity.

Rotary lobe pump

Progressive cavity pump

Dynamic shear mixer for inline mixing eliminates need for tank mixing and storage tanks.

Mixer

Transfer pump. Rotary lobe pump for ease of cleaning and progressive cavity pumps, depending on the flow rate.

Rotary lobe pump

Progressive cavity pump

Mixer. High efficiency impeller design saves energy and reduces shear risk.

Mixer

Rotary lobe pump for ease of cleaning. Also progressive cavity pump, depending on flow rate.

Rotary lobe pump

Progressive cavity pump

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in detergent production

How do I achieve it?

Water manifolds

Water flush

Drip tray with drain

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

M

Water manifolds

Water flush

Drip tray with drain

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

Flow/no flow

M

Small fixed mount direct-drive or gear-drive mixer in storage/buffer duty. High efficiency impeller saves energy while low headroom require-ment simplifies installation and reduces space requirement.

Mixer

High precision metering pumps for accurate dosing.

Metering pump

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. our solutions may include a combination of progres-sive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

in a dye and pigment applicationA dye and pigment application may contain all or some of the following components.

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in a dye and pigment application

How do I achieve it?

For furtherprocessing

Calcium nitrate melt

Steam

Ammonium nitrate

Steam

Calcium nitrate

Sand

Water Ammonia Potashsalt

SiF4 (Tetrafluorosilane)

N-P-K (Nitrogen, phosphorus

and potash fertilizer)

Cooling liquid

Phosphate rock

Nitricacid

For furtherprocessing

Calcium nitrate melt

Steam

Ammonium nitrate

Steam

Calcium nitrate

Sand

Water Ammonia Potashsalt

SiF4 (Tetrafluorosilane)

N-P-K (Nitrogen, phosphorus

and potash fertilizer)

Cooling liquid

Phosphate rock

Nitricacid

Compact top entry mixer. Good heat transfer ensures temperature uniformity. Low shear impellers avoid crystal damage.

Mixer

Compact top entry mixer. Good heat transfer ensures temperature uniformity. Low shear impellers avoid crystal damage.

Mixer

Top entry mixer. Rugged design for reliability and low maintenance with abrasive minerals.

Mixer

Abrasion-resistant PD pumps.

PD pump

Abrasion-resistant PD pumps.

PD pump

Wastewater treatment forms an integral part of many applications in the process industry. our solutions may include a combination of progres-sive cavity pumps, AODD pumps, hose pumps, mixers, filters, grinders and munchers.

in fertilizer productionA fertilizer production line may contain all or some of the following components.

Your production process is marked by critical control points where different fluids are pumped, mixed, injected and filtered. Too often the

role these points play in process performance is underestimated.To get the very best from your process, all the individual parts

should work in harmony. In the chart that follows, those critical fluid handling points are marked with a red symbol. You may

only need to consider performance, dimensions and material specifications of the pump; alternatively you might also need to evaluate the pumping technology, safety issues or compatibility with upstream and downstream systems as well as overall process control matters.

It’s so much easier when you can interact with a fluid handling specialist.

in fertilizer production

How do I achieve it?

Who’s behind it all?Who’s behind it all?

We represent the very leading brands in each technology. These technologies include: pumps, mixers, valves, dispersion equipment, grinders, heat exchangers, instrumentation and analysis equipment, fittings and tubing.

From our logistically-optimized Distribution Centre in the Netherlands we can ship pumps and other equipment from stock to customers within 48 hours anywhere in europe.

And what we also bring to the table is our engineering expertise, fluid dynamics knowledge and our know-how. When it comes to keeping processes running, we are behind it all.

What are you pumping?

fluidity.nonstop® is our promise and our commitment to a level of service and a quality of product, performance and expertise the like of which has not been seen before. We are Europe’s leading source of pumps and pump expertise for the process industry and we intend to maintain that position by working fluidly, and ceaselessly, to bring you the best.

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