Chemical & Process

Castle Pumps were approached by a precious metal reclamation and recycling company looking for a number of the same pumps. They wanted a solution for transferring the solvents used for the cleaning of recycled metal product surfaces to be used in the pharmaceutical industry. The requirements of the pumps included being driven by air as opposed to an electric motor due to previous pumps used and being capable of offering a good service life despite the aggressive nature of the solvents.

Castle Pumps received an enquiry from an aggregates company who produce a wide range of aggregates for landscaping, road surfacing and construction. They had already purchased some AODD pumps from us for one of their sites, and after being impressed with their performance were now back with an enquiry for similar pumps for a different site. They were building a new process for pumping castor oil.

We received an enquiry from a new customer who makes electronic diagnostic machines for healthcare professionals. They needed a chemical transfer pump that can handle abrasive and flammable fluids for emptying their cleaning tanks. Using our expertise, we specified a Flux F430 barrel pump with a 1500mm stainless steel shaft and ATEX motor, perfect for abrasive application and fitting into the tank. We also recommended a maintenance kit with spare parts to ensure they had them ready on-site.

We received an enquiry from an industrial paint manufacturer who needed a pump for their oil/solvent mixture. The fluid was being used to clean used containers, before returning to the tank and starting the cycle again. With a cost-saving process and reliability being key, we chose a Debem AODD Pump. They are made with long life diaphragms designed for more than 50 million cycles and have fewer internal wearing parts to maintain.

On certain occasions, the required specifications don't make for a difficult selection. This company needed a pump suitable for chemicals, to be transferred from tank to tank with a low flow rate. Our selection was based upon the capabilities of the pump in question, and it's ability to slow down the flow rate to the desired range. This customer was very happy with our suggestion and placed the order for the exact pump within two days of their initial enquiry.

Castle Pumps investigate all aspects of a customers requirements when specifying a pump, as it's essential to select the right pump for their needs. This case study shows that the customers requirements required further investigation in order for us to decide which pump would be best suitable for their requirements.