Liverani Special FM Side Channel Pump

Chemical Transfer Pump & Distillery Pump

Key Specifications
Max Flow Rate 900lpm
Max Head 55M
Max Temperature 100°C
Max Viscosity 100 cP
Solid 0mm
Size 1 1/4” to 3”
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The Liverani Special FM Series is a belt drive side channel pump range with magnetic clutch that benefits from a hygienic design. These models of liquid ring pump are frequently used on trucks, tractors and general industry for transfer and offloading applications of clean and low viscosity fluids such as sea water, fuels and food grade liquids such as alcohols, edible oils and juices. They are also able to handle liquids with up to 50% gas content and high temperature fluids allowing liquids to be pumped closed to boiling point

The Special FM Series provides the same performance features as the Special Series side channel pumps, with with the added feature of the 12 or 24v magnetic clutch to remotely operate the pump from the control board. These are tough, robust and easily serviced liquid ring pumps which will rapidly self-prime and work continuously over a wide range of engine speeds.

Features of the FM Series Liquid Ring Pump:

  • Belt driven liquid ring pump c/w 12v or 24v magnetic clutch
  • Self priming up to 6m without the need of a non return valve
  • Reversible operation
  • Low risk of cavitation due to low NPSHr
  • Short period of dry running
  • Hygienic construction
  • Transfer of fluids with gases and vapour in suspension without a pulsing effect
  • Manual by-pass option on bronze units for manual adjustment of capacity
  • Supplied with BSP M Fittings as standard and free issued hose tail / pipe fittings
  • Operating speeds up to 1400 rpm
  • Pulley systems available: ø152x2A
  • Connection types available DIN, BSP Male & female, Triclover, SMS, RJT, Friederich, Macron, Garolla
  • Available accessories include temperature sensors, pressure switches, level sensors, timer switches for set times, remote controls and radio control
  • Pumps can be supplied free standing, with base plates, on trolleys and even with carrying handles for smaller models
  • Various Stainless Steel AISI 304 Pipe Fittings for easy integration of the pump into existing applications are available on request to match any of the above connection types.

Thanks to the following features the Liverani Special FM side channel pump is an option that can be applied to many application requirements.

  • Hygienic construction - The Stainless Steel model is food grade making it safe for use with products for human consumption. Tri-clamp coupling available.
  • High entrained gas capabilities - Liquids with up to 50% gas content can be handled without any dry run damage e.g condensate
  • Low NPSH required - Can pump liquids close to boiling point without risk of cavitation such as LPG
  • High temperature handling - Liquids can be transferred at temperatures up to 165°C which is where other pumping technologies fail
  • Reversible operation – Allows cleaning solution to be ran through after use for hygienic pump applications, and tank to tank transfer applications.
  • Self-priming up to 6m – Enables the emptying of tanks and drums without a non-return valve or regular manual priming being required.
  • Various accessories available - Trolley for portability, bypass valve for nozzle dispensing, control panel, variable speed drive, level sensors and dry run protection

Like centrifugal pumps, side channel pumps have narrow tolerances that make them suited to only clean, low viscosity fluid free from solids. However, their uses do vary. Firstly, side channel pumps can handle high temperature fluids that are pumped close to boiling point and also can pump fluids that contain up to 50% gas content with little interruption to fluid flow. Their hygienic design and their reversible operation means that the Liverani Special FM liquid ring pump is ideal for the below applications:

Marine Applications: Industrial Applications:
  • Fresh and sea water pump
  • Boiler feed
  • Condensate extraction
  • Aquaculture recirculation systems
  • Low viscosity fuel and lubrication transfer
  • Hot water transfer
  • Condensate extraction
  • LPG
  • Low viscosity fuel and lubrication transfer
  • Process water and chemical pumping
  • Corrosive acids and solvents
  • Juices, edbile oils and drinks manufacturing
  • Refrigerants and coolants

MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION:

DescriptionBronzeStainless Steel AISI 316Nitrile (NBR)Natural Rubber (NR)Neoprene (CR)EPDMSilicon (VMQ)Ceramic / Graphite / NBRCeramic / Graphite / VitonWidia / SiC / Viton
Part List
Pump Body
Impeller
Shaft
Mechanical Seal

** NOTES

  • 1.Changes in Mechanical Seal Materials are at cost. All pumps are supplied with Ceramic / Graphite / NBR as standard.

FAQs

Side channel pumps, or liquid ring pumps as they are otherwise known, are somewhat of a hybrid between a positive displacement pump and a centrifugal pump. Upon start up, a side channel pump begins to operate like a positive displacement pump as it self primes, but soon begins to act like a centrifugal pump once the side channels become filled with fluid.

The liquid is drawn in and enters the impeller blades and the side channel which is open at just one point in the casing, rather than the entire circumference. As the star shaped impeller rotates, the pumped fluid moves back and forth several times between the blades of the impeller and the side channel. This creates a strong transfer of energy and results in an increase in pressure up to 10 times greater than that of centrifugal pump rotating at the same speed.

They are usually designed for low flow, high pressure applications involving any low viscosity, clean fluids and chemicals including those at high temperatures with entrained gas or vapour content up to 50%.

Due to their narrow tolerances, side channel pumps are unable to hande solids. All liquids pumped must be clean and free of particles.

Yes! As the fluid collects in the outer area of the side channel and impeller blades, a liquid ring forms to facilite the self-priming process like a positive displacement pump, making it ideal for difficult suction conditions.

Unfortunately not. The high internal velocity/force that is applied upon the fluidlike a centrifugal pump can damage or alter the consistency of a delicate fluid.