The pumps are outfitted with a heat jacket and pump casing (H1) and/or a heat jacket in the bearing lantern (H2). Both heat jackets can be realized either separately or in conjunction with a bypass line. The heat jackets in the standard construction are rated for operating pressure of 16 bar at 200 °C (steam) or 6 bar at 350 °C. The heat jackets can also be used for cooling.

The thermal barrier acts as a structural element between the bearing carrier (in the bearing carrier model) or drive motor (in the close coupled model), whereas the hydraulic system allows for heat transfer. This reduces ball bearing temperatures in the gearing when hot liquids are being transported. A radial shaft sealing ring can also be integrated into the thermal barrier for purposes of sealing the magnet driver. The sealing ring acts as a secondary seal that prevents the product from leaking into the environment through a leak in the isolation shell. In order for this secondary seal to be used, the magnet driver chamber must be monitored so that leaks can be detected in good time.

When solids-containing liquids are being transported, the internal filter prevents inadmissibly large particles from entering the flow channels, and from there the magnetic coupling and internal bearings.

This isolation shell generates no Eddy Current losses in the magnet drive. This isolation shell offers maximum pump effi ciency and is particularly benefi cial where heat input into the pumped liquid is to be avoided.

These external connections allow for external flushing, feeding and/or venting. Connection E1 is used in situations where a continuous feed into the magnet drive is desired. Connection E2 is used suitable for short-term flushing, or for external venting of the magnetic coupling.

The self-cleaning discharge fi lter is used for applications where liquids with a moderate percentage of solids are handled. The flush flow is picked up externally from the discharge filter and re-introduced into the magnet coupling. The internal flush flow ports are closed.

This construction type is used for applications where liquids with a high percentage of solids are handled. The casing cover is equipped with two external connections for feeding and draining of the isolation shell area. The specially designed journal bearings prevent any solids within the pumped liquid from entering the magnet drive.

The double isolation shell should be used in situations requiring a high level of safety. The unit consists of two interlocking isolation shells, both of which are rated for the relevant operating conditions. If one of the two units is damaged, the casing still remains leaktight. The gap between the two units can be monitored.

Inducers are often used in cases where the installation’s NPSH values are extremely low. Inducers substantially reduce pump NPSH throughout the installation without altering pump characteristics. Inducer J can be retrofitted on existing pumps, in most cases with only a minimum amount of pump modification.

The secondary sealing consists of a highperformance radial shaft seal ring, which ensures that there is no immediate leakage of the liquid to the atmosphere in the drive shaft area in the event of an isolation shell failure.