Flux VISCOPOWER F580 Progressive Cavity Barrel Pump

High Viscosity Pump & Low Shear Pump

Key Specifications
Max Flow Rate 80lpm
Max Head 150M
Max Temperature 100°C
Max Viscosity 100,000 cP
Solids 10mm
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The Flux VISCOPOWER F580, a progressive cavity barrel pump, is designed to transfer thin to highly viscous fluids up to 100,000 CP and even process paste-like media from drum or IBC. Equipped with a robust bearing flange that provides additional support and prevents the pump from running in the wrong direction of rotation, this chemical barrel pump is perfect for continuously running applications. Built with a special focus on easy and fast disassembly and cleaning, the VISCOPOWER F580 high viscosity electric drum pump has a comprehensive modular design that enables disassembling in just 30 seconds. This unique modular system is future-proofing the chemical barrel pump by allowing quick replacement of components such as screws, stators, motors and seals for simpler maintenance and cleaning, and also for flexibility in adapting it for different applications in the future. Saving time and money on pump replacements and eliminating the risk of contamination, this Flux pump is a perfect solution for a range of industrial applications involving chemicals, lubricants, pastes and adhesives.

Thanks to the progressive cavity style design, high viscosity drum pump provides smooth flow at constant pressure, ensuring little disruption to the pumped product and offering low shear liquid transfer. To further enhance the pump design, this electric drum pump for chemicals is available with ATEX certification for flammable fluids or environments.

The stator of the F580 chemical barrel pump can be supplied in various materials including NBR white, FKM and PTFE, making it a versatile solution for any application involving transferring high viscosity fluids and handling media containing solids up to 8mm. In addition, these drum pumps can be supplied in a range of motor options such as three-phase motors, gear motors or compressed-air motors, and are available with open and close mechanical seals.

Features of the Flux VISCOPOWER F580 Drum Pump:

  • Horizontal and vertical use options are available
  • Progressive cavity pump with robust bearing flange
  • Suitable for thin to high viscosity, pasty but still free flowing products (up to 100,000CP)
  • Suitable for shear-sensitive fluids
  • Three-phase motors, gear motors or compressed-air motors are available
  • No valves or vanes ensure low wear
  • Suitable for continuous operation
  • Easy to disassemble for cleaning and maintenance in just 30 seconds
  • Comprehensive modular system allowing easy pump modifications
  • Can be used for emptying closed-top drums and IBC’s
  • Can be used with variable or fixed-speed motors
  • Explosion-protection version available

The VISCOPOWER F580 chemical barrel pump is known as a robust progressive cavity pump, able to transfer high viscosity fluids from the barrel or IBC. As a Flux pumps supplier, we can supply this barrel pump for chemicals with three-phase motors, gear motors or compressed-air motors.

  • High-quality barrel pump – Flux pumps are well-known German-made barrel pumps that have been in the market for over 70 years.
  • Wide viscosity range - This electric drum pump for chemicals can handle both low and high viscosity fluids up to 100,000cP, making it an ideal solution for transferring even paste-like fluids.
  • Comprehensive modular design – The VISCOPOWER Flux barrel pumps are built with a special focus on easy and fast disassembly and application flexibility, allowing quick and easy component replacement and cleaning.
  • Suitable for shear-sensitive liquids - This high viscosity electric drum pump has smooth flow at constant pressure offering low shear, pulsation-free liquid transfer.
  • Solids – This Flux barrel pump can handle hard and soft solid particles up to 8 mm in diameter.
  • Easy to clean - The F580 can be easily taken apart for cleaning in just 30 seconds.

This Flux pump is a versatile pumping solution for a range of industrial applications. Due to its unique features, this electric barrel pump can provide smooth pumping and low wear as there are no valves, vanes etc.

  • Low to high viscosity liquids (max 100,000 mPas)
  • Oils
  • Pastes
  • Adhesives
  • Lubricants
  • Resins
  • Hardeners
  • Flocculants
  • Glue
  • Paint
  • Thixotropic products
  • Liquids solid or fibrous particles

The Flux VISCOPOWER F580 Barrel Pumps are available with the following material options:

Stainless SteelPTFENBRFKM
TUBESETX
STATORXXX

FAQs

It consists of a spiralled helical rotor (like a cork screw) that sits tightly inside a rubber stator/sleeve. As the rotor turns inside the stator, it forms a set of fixed-shaped cavities that progress along the length of the stator and force the fluid inside to move along with them as they turn.

Their viscosity handling is unrivalled, apply low shear to delicate products and can handle large solids, which means that whilst they are quite expensive in design, they are often selected for applications when other pumping technologies will fail.

Yes they have excellent solid handling capabilities! However, it should be noted that abrasive fluids e.g. low viscosity/water based fluids containing solids may cause shorter stator wear.

Put most simply, a barrel pump, is a pump connected to an immersion tube that sits within the drum with its motor located outside of the container. The pump draws up the fluid through its immersion tube and is then dispensed via a hose or pipe that is connected to its outlet.

If you have a 1000 litre IBC you will require a 1200mm tube, a 205 litre drum requires a 1000mm and if you have a smaller container 700mm and shorter tubes are available. For larger containers we can offer longer tube sets on specification

For liquids with a flashpoint below 50°C, we offer our Stainless Steel F400 models and Viscopower series with ATEX approved motors or Viscoflux Lite EX.

Our range includes both FDA and 3A approved hygienic models. When the viscosity is >1200cP we offer the sanitary Viscopower F570 and F580 models and the Viscoflux Mobile. If <1200cP we typically select the F427, or the F430 food grade version when pumping alcohols or foodstuff with solids.

To ensure you get the correct Flux spare parts, we need to identify the exact Flux pump model you have. Please provide the model and serial number found on the pump name plate.

Castle Pumps can supply all Flux pump parts detailed on the spare parts list including motor, o-ring, shaft seal, impeller, inner and outer tube worldwide.

If you are pumping one liquid or very similar liquids, you can use the F314 or F424 seal-less models provided that the materials are compatible, if you are pumping multiple diferent liquids or where cross contamination is not desirable use the F310 or F430 drum pumps.

The general rule of thumb is that for low-medium duty applications where viscosity is <250cP the F300 is sufficient. For heavy duty applications, flammable liquids and viscosities of <1200cP choose the F400. For shear sensitive fluids or viscosities that exceed 1200cP then the Viscpower is required. Upon disclosure of your application, we can confirm the best solution.

All Flux barrel and IBC pump models are available with additional accessories that we can supply as a kit should you need delivery hose, a trigger nozzle, valves, flow meter and any other fittings.

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