Versa-Matic bolted metal pumps bring chemical company up to date

A three-inch bolted metal AODD pump

York Fluid Controls Ltd. carries a wide selection of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps by Versa-Matic, which has a long history of customer success stories. For example, a leading chemical producer in South Carolina turned to Versa-Matic when it needed to update its system of AODD pumps for a facility expansion.

This chemical manufacturer achieved vast improvements in energy efficiency and reliability when it invested in a more modern Versa-Matic solution.

High annual cost savings

While making plans for the expanded plant, engineers were concerned that the company’s current AODD pumps were almost obsolete and that their manufacturer was no longer supporting them. These aging pumps used outdated technology and too much energy; the manufacturer had to use three 75-horsepower air compressors, each providing 364 standard cubic feet of air per minute, to run them. In addition, the facility needed a new air compressor, which would cost $100,000. The company required new chemical-transfer pumps that could resist every chemical it made.

A local Versa-Matic distributor recommended a three-inch bolted metal AODD unit in stainless steel with Santoprene elastomers. More efficient than the older models were, this pump was designed to handle every harsh chemical the facility could throw at it, while also meeting the plant’s pressure and flow requirements.

The supplier installed one pump for a 90-day trial, to see if it would meet function reliably and robustly in the application while addressing energy concerns. After the pump passed the test with flying colours, the company bought 30 units and installed them. Since then, the manufacturer has saved about US$50,000 a year through the pumps’ energy efficiency and versatility.

The new pumps allowed the customer to turn off one of its three air compressors instead of buying an additional one to power the pumps. And because the new pumps were all identical models, employees could move them throughout the facility for different applications, and mechanics needed to stock components for only one pump type. With the help of the expert team at York Fluid Controls, Canadian manufacturers can see similar success with Versa-Matic solutions.

To learn more, contact York Fluid Controls.

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