Verderflex is the largest peristaltic pump manufacturer in the world, with pump sizes ranging from 5mm to 125mm internal diameter hoses. It is a leader in product innovation and has superior hose life compared to other manufacturers due to its color-coded, long-lasting hoses. Verder, Inc. is the main stocking and service facility for Verderflex peristaltic pumps as well as Alfa Laval rotary lobe pumps and Verderair diaphragm pumps in North America. The document provides an overview of various Verderflex pump products and technologies as well as key considerations for pump selection and installation.
2. Introduction
Verder, Inc.
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Main stocking facility located
in Macon, GA
Master Distributor for:
– Alfa Laval / SSP Industrial
Rotary Lobe Pumps
– Verderflex Peristaltic Hose
Pumps
– Verderair Air Operated
Diaphragm Pumps
Large stocking/Repair
facility for all product lines
3. Who is Verder, Inc?
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Part of the Verder Group, founded in 1959,
international headquarters located in Holland
North American headquarters (warehouse, sales,
& assembly) through Verder, Inc., Macon, GA
Offices located in 14 countries across the globe
(UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Belgium,
Poland, China, Czech Republic, South Africa,
Norway, Romania, Austria, Slovania)
450+ direct employees worldwide, 60 in the US
branch
5. Who is Verderflex?
Largest Peristaltic Pump manufacturer in the world
• Smallest size is 5mm ID
• Largest size is 125mm (5”) ID
Leader in product innovation
• Dura product line
• Smart tubing pumps
Superior Hose life
• Longest lasting in the industry
• Color-coded for easy recognition
13. Who is Verderair “PURE”
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Solid design: machined from solid material
100% Pure materials are used : PE1000 and PTFE
Best abrasion resistance : PE
Best chemical resistance : PTFE
No material stress points
Absorption of mechanical movement: mounted on feet
VA-P08
VA-P10
VA-P15
VA-P25
VA-P40
VA-P50
17. Master Distributor for SSP Alfa Laval
Super Heavy Duty Rotary Lobe Pumps
• Founded in 1958 as Stainless
Steel Pumps, LTD (SSP)
• Acquired by Alfa Laval in 1987
• Alfa Laval - $5 Billion in sales
worldwide, transcending several
industries & equipment
• SSP located in Eastbourne, UK
34. Who is Verderflex?
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Largest Peristaltic Pump Manufacturer in
the world
• Smallest size is 5mm ID
• Largest size is 125mm (5”) ID
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Leader in product innovation
• Dura product line
• Smart tubing pumps
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Superior Hose life
• Longest lasting in the industry
• Color-coded for easy recognition
35. Advantages of Peristaltic Pumps
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Abrasion resistant
– Hose life is not related to a product’s abrasive qualities
– The hose fails due to fatigue or chemical action, not abrasion
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Solids Handling
– Able to pump liquids containing up to 80% fine inorganic solids
(Slurry)
– Up to 10% sludge capabilities
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No moving parts in the liquid stream
– No contamination of product, pump or gearbox
– No metal to metal contact
– Smooth liquid passage (no valves, dead corners, or mechanical parts)
36. More Advantages
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Self priming / Dry Priming
– Up to 95 % vacuum or 31’ lift of water
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Dry-Running
– The hose is lubricated from the outside
– Able to pump air or products that “off-gas” (NaOCl, Yeast)
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Reversible rotation
– The pump can be used to empty lines or clear blockages
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No internal backflow
– Accurate Dosing (true positive displacement)
– Rotary pinch valve
– repeatability ± 1%
37. More Advantages
• Shear sensitive products
– Suitable for handling Flocculent/Coagulant, Polymers
– Product is not damaged, Process Performance Improved
• Easy maintenance
– Low cost of ownership (hose is only wearing part)
– Easy and completely cleanable without disassembly
– Reduced down time (maintenance in place)
40. Tubing Pumps
• Capacities range from 0.25 gph –
7 gpm
• Discharge pressures up to 30 psi
• Many consist of integrated drive
units with built in controls (420mA, RS232)
• NEMA 4 washdown enclosure
• Use non-reinforced extruding
tubing
– Verderprene, Silicone,
Fluoroelastomers (Viton,
Chem-sure)
• Tubing life ranges up to 50006000 hours depending on
material & pump speed
41. Hose Pumps
• Flow rates from .05gpm – 395gpm
• Pressures up to 232psi across full range
• Uses Nylon-reinforced hose to achieve
pressure
• Four Basic Hose materials, one size per pump
(range from 5mm ID to 125mm ID):
– Natural Rubber
– EPDM
– Buna
– Hypalon
• Hose life generally lasts 2000 hours,
depending on application details
• Speed is key – slower is better!
43. Key Questions to Ask
• What am I pumping ?
– Affects the chemical resistance of the hose type
and inserts
• How am I operating the pump ?
– Intermittent or continuous duty
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Hose life and / or a smaller pump
• What is the product temperature ?
– Limits hose type, hose life or pump size
44. Key Questions to Ask
• What is the discharge pressure and flow rate ?
– Pump type, power requirement and pump speed
• What is the length of the suction and discharge lines ?
– Determines impulse and friction losses
• What is the product’s working viscosity ?
– Determines friction loss
– Adequate NPSHa?
• What fittings do I need ?
– ANSI flanges, threaded NPT, etc.
45. How Do I Size A Pump ?
• A pump’s capacity is determined by :
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The hose’s swept volume
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The pump’s speed
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Operating conditions that may restrict the
pump’s ability to self-prime
* Several pumps that can deliver the same flow.
Must consider factors such as solids handling
capabilities, ability to self prime, etc.
49. Discharge Side Considerations
• The maximum discharge pressure is 16 bar or 232 PSI
• What does discharge pressure consist of?
• Absolute Pressure
• Hydrostatic Head
• Frictional Losses
• Impulse Losses (the one most forget)
• Tip: When pumping products that tend to settle, such as
heavy slurries, some will engineer in an under-sized pipe
diameter. Therefore, for long lines, pulsation dampers are
generally needed
50. Discharge considerations
HYDROSTATIC HEAD LOSSES
Pressure associated with moving a fluid with or against
gravity
Ps = S.G. x gravity x height
FRICTIONAL HEAD LOSSES
Different equations for type of flow
Based on flow, viscosity, pipe length, pipe ID, pipe type,
pipe layout
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE
Atmospheric 14.7 PSI (or absolute containment pressure)
51. Suction Lift Considerations
• Flooded Suction Preferred
• Hose Pumps Can Lift 30’ Water Column
• Give Hose Time to Restitute
– Consider Pump and hose size
– Consider Pump Speed (run slow)
– Consider Piping Arrangement
52. Viscosity Considerations
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Newtonian - viscosity unaffected by motion or agitation
(Water), i.e. doesn’t change moving through the pump
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Non Newtonian - Viscosity affected by motion
– Thixotropic: Shear thinning (Yogurt, Mayonnaise)
– Dilantant - Shear thickening (Kaolin Clay, Corn flour)
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Units are typically measured in centipoise
– Common liquid viscosities:
• Water (68F)
1 cp
• Egg Yolk (40F) 1,600 cps
• Honey (65F)
11,000 cps
• Honey (100F)
1,400 cps
53. Viscosity Considerations
• Under viscous conditions, hose cannot
restitute to its full size, causing a decrease
in volumetric efficiency
• Flow to the pump is generally key to
application
• Running at slower speeds allows more time
for hose to restitute at a given flow rate
• Use larger piping, shorter pipe runs, and
few elbows/connectors to keep from
restricting flow
54. Pulsation Effect
• When the upper shoe leaves the hose, product will try to flow back into the
pump and it collides with product being pushed ahead of the lower shoe.
• The causes a hammering effect or pulsation
• SOLUTIONS include resizing pipe work or installing flexible hoses or fitting
pulsation dampers
55. IMPULSE LOSSES What Increases Pulsation?
Pi = c1* (La * F * n * s.g.)
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actual pipeline length
pump capacity
pump speed
specific gravity
diameter of the pipeline
56. Minimize Impulse Losses
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Short Piping Runs
Oversize Piping (Where Possible)
Minimize Restrictions & Elbows
Run Pump at a Slow Speed
Use Flexible Lines
Use pulsation dampeners where needed
Consult factory to review system
57. General Installation Tips
• Pipework should be as short and direct as possible
• Piping should be over-sized, especially the suction
line
• Include a short, removable section next to the pump
for easy access (hose changes etc). Preferably this
should be a flexible hose
• Lines should include valves and a discharge line
pressure relief device (closed valve protection).
They should also include a product drain down
capability
59. Hoses – The Soul of a Peristaltic Pump
• Hoses are custom produced to very tight specifications –
Cannot put a standard reinforced hose into a Peristaltic
Pump. Must be specifically made for this duty.
– Natural Rubber (NR)
– Nitrile Buna Rubber (NBR)
– Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) and
– Chlorosulphonatedpolyethylene Monomer (CSM or
CSP) or Hypalon ®
• Hoses have been developed for increased fatigue
resistance – the most likely cause of normal failure
• Some hoses interchangeable in other hose pumps
– make sure you know which ones!
60. Not all EPDM Hoses are the same…
EPDM
Natural Rubber
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Some made with EPDM liner, Verderflex hoses made with 100% EPDM
EPDM is used when chemical attack is the likely cause of hose failure
– A solid hose will last longer : there is more chemically resistant rubber
– A lined hose allows small quantities of chemicals to leach through the outer
cover once the resistant liner is breached
A pure EPDM hose has better thermal resistance
– The weak point of a liner hose is the bonding between the dissimilar rubbers,
which typically melts at 105°C, giving a max continuous working temperature
of 80°C.
– A pure EPDM hose is good for 115 – 120°C when bonding between
homogenous layers of EPDM starts to melt, allowing a higher maximum
continuous limit of 100°C
61. Factors Influencing Hose Life
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Speed
Discharge pressure
Temperature
Chemical compatibility
Duty cycle
Hose Manufacturing
63. Hose Distinctions
• Verderflex hoses have a larger number of
reinforcement layers than others
– During the manufacturing process, rubber is
pressed into the reinforcing fibers, trapping
the rubber for greater strength
– The compressing load (to close the hose) is
spread across these reinforcing fibers
– The higher the number of fibers, the better
the load distribution and reduction of load
per fiber
– Hence, better fatigue life
64. Hose Distinctions
• Most other hoses’ reinforcement layers are
spun into place during manufacturing
– The spinning process limits both the
number of fibers and the size of
reinforcements that can be built into a
hose
• Verderflex hose does not use a spinning
process, so it can use more fibers to equalize
the compressive load and this gives the
Verderflex hose it’s superior fatigue strength
65. Extruded/Machined Hoses vs. Vulcanization
•Extrusion does not permit close
diametrical tolerances to be maintained
•Extruded hoses must be ground to
meet these tolerances, typically 2mm
to 3mm from the surface
•Vulcanized hoses are hand made which
achieve tolerances w/o grinding or
surface abrasion
Surface Roughness:
•“Ribbed” exterior of Verderflex hoses
actually aides in lubricant distribution
to top of hose, allowing for cooler
running
•Radial load more on machined hoses
than on Verderflex Hoses
67. Anatomy of a Hose Pump
Pressing
Shoe
Discharge/
Outlet Port
Reinforced
Hose
Cast Iron
Housing &
Rotor
Suction /
Inlet Port
68. Rotor and Pressing Shoe Assembly
• Aluminium Rotor Shoe
• Stainless Steel Shims:
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These allow hose
compressing force to
match discharge pressure
• Cast Iron Rotor with
Taper Lock Bushing
• No Shoes on VF10 or
VF15 or Dura
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These have low or high
pressure rotors only
69. Port Flange Assembly – VF
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Shows the sealing ring, the port flange and the hose insert
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Sealing ring is supplied as part of port flange assembly or
as a flange sealing kit for service use
71. Hose Pump Types
• There are two styles of hose pumps –
• Close Coupled –
The pump’s rotor is mounted directly onto the gearbox’s shaft
and the drive is bolted directly onto the pump’s drive flange
• Long Coupled –
The pump’s rotor is mounted onto the drive shaft of a
bearing assembly. The stand alone gear motor unit is
connected to the pump by a flexible coupling
72. Advantages of the VF-Series
Simplicity….
Due to the simplicity and flexibility of a
close-coupled configuration, only 3
parts needed to change a rotor
(Rotor, shaft, & taper-lock bushing)
Multiple pieces, special tools, bearings,
presses, and spline alignments
required with other hose pumps
VF Series vs Competitor
73. Verderflex Fail Safe Hose Clamping Assembly
Safety & Reliability
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The insert sits inside the hose
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The sealing ring fits over the hose
& as the flange is tightened into the
casing, the machined taper in
casing forces the sealing ring to
tighten onto the hose securing the
insert in place
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The assembly will withstand
pressures in excess of 30 bar / 435
PSI
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The hose to be pushed onto the
discharge port & the pump action
tries to pull the hose off the suction
port – this is why the suction side
sealing rings always “bite” harder
into the hose
74. Safety & Reliability
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The Verderflex hose connection
safely and securely contains the
hose entirely within the pump
casing.
Some competitors have an exposed
hose connection.
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Chemicals have a leak path that can
lead to workplace contamination.
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These pumps also have exposed
band clamps that can rust and
corrode, becoming difficult to
remove.
75. Dependability / Longevity
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Stronger more robust rotor design
prevents cracking in overload /
stalled conditions
Higher strength
Aluminum shoes hold up
to better to higher loads
and withstand harsher
conditions than Epoxy
shoes, which tend to
crack under high stress
76. Summary of Verderflex VF Series
• Widest range of peristaltic hose pumps in the world,
from 5mm to 125mm
• Robust industrial pump designed to withstand the
harshest process conditions
• Simple and safe clamping system contains all product
within the casing
• Simplified, maintenance-friendly close coupled design
• Hoses are unmatched in performance, life, and
reliability
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78. Long Coupled Pump w/Close-coupled Advantages!
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A genuine advance in hose pump design combining advances in hose design,
rotor profiles and component design to provide a true performance
advancement while reducing the overall package size
Increased hose life compared to existing hose pumps
Vertical gearbox & more compact casing dramatically reduced footprint
Gearbox is totally isolated from pump head → zero possibility of
contamination
Specially designed hose reduces radial load → lower power consumption
Modified rotor profile generates less heat
Rotor locates directly over bearings, removing radial load from gearbox
Sealed for life bearings press fitted into casing
316 stainless taper fit universal port flange, disaster-proof design, suits ANSI
150# standard, also available in polypropylene and PVDF
No shimming – standard rotor is good for 6 bar / 90 PSI, high pressure option
to 12 bar / 175 PSI
Carbon steel front cover with viewing window
80. Rotor Supported by Bearings
Rotor couples directly
onto the shaft and locates
over the bearings
removing overhung load
Gearbox is totally isolated
from pump head – zero
possibility of contamination
No shimming requirement :
Standard and high pressure rotors
82. The Dura Port Flange
Tapered insert section of port
flange compresses the hose
against the casing for secure
hose clamping
Withstands pull off pressures
of 430+ psi
ANSI 150 lb standard flanges
Speeds up hose changes but
still maintains hose enclosed
in casing
Cast 316 Stainless Flange
Option: Polypropylene
83. Gearbox Mounting
Torque arm mounts to PCD of
gearbox
Gearbox slides
onto shaft and
over shaft key
Gearbox is free to
sway slightly,
dissipating energy
away from pump
85. The D10 only takes up ¼ of the
footprint of Typical 10mm Hose
pump
VF10 / Comp. 10mm
86. The D15 requires 30% of the floor
that a Typical 15mm Hose Pump
VF15 or Comp. 15mm
87. The D25 requires ⅓ of the space of
a Typical 25mm Hose Pump
VF25 or Comp 25mm
88. Dura Hoses
•Dura hoses are available in natural rubber,
Buna, EPDM and Hypalon
•New hose construction with thinner wall
– Reduces torque requirements
– Limits Pressure capability
VF10 & D10 Hoses End View
Hoses are shorter than standard hoses and are
unique to Verderflex DURA – D15 is shorter
than VF10
89. Reduced Operating Temperature
Back to back tests show the Dura runs cooler, helping
maximize hose life
Temp in Degrees Celsius
Running Temperatures
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25
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Dura 15
VF 15
90. Increased Hose Life
Back to Back Test Dura 15 & VF15 – 45psi, 25 rpm
Back to Back Hose Life Comparison
Hose Life in Hours
7,000
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3,000
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D15
VF15
95. Other Competitive Advantages
Pressure Capabilities:
All Dura pumps have 2 rotor options – Standard pressure
(90psi) and high pressure (175psi).
SPX 10 and 15 can only achieve 115 psi.
Safety and Ease-of-use:
All Dura pumps have a small cutout at the flange to allow
for visual confirmation of hose clamping. Hose is still
contained entirely within the pump casing.
96. Proven Durability in the Field
Over 2200 Dura pumps now installed in North America
Picture shows Verderflex Dura pumping Enamel
97. Summary of Verderflex Dura
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The Verderflex Dura is a proven advance in hose pump
technology
It combines the best features of long coupled and close
coupled designs
Significant Increase in hose life over standard hose pumps
due to reduction in temperature, power consumption, hose
design, and rotor configuration
Simplified and reliable one-piece clamping system makes
hose changes simple
Small compact design greatly reduces floor space
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99. Smart Pump Classifications
• S-Series:
– Cased drive series of pumps including fully
integrated motor, drive, and control panel
– Available with multiple control feature options,
including analog or digital speed control and
dispensing programming
• F-Series:
– Close-Coupled design, assembled to a standard
gearbox and motor
– Operate at constant flow rate
– Or, use customer’s preferred VFD for limitless
control options
100. SMART Features and Benefits
• Backlit illuminated display is easy to
read from all angles
• Menu designed for simple and logical
navigation
• Pump head, illuminated display and
touchpad are all on front of unit for
easy to use control
• Buttons are large enough to be
operated with gloved hands
• In-line tubing placement allows for
“kink free“ pumping
• Fixed rollers ensure linear output flow
and accuracy
101. SMART Features and Benefits
• NEMA 4 enclosure rating for all pumps
• Brushless DC motor for longer life time
• The pumphead has its own bearings,
removing the load from the motor for
reduced radial load
• An optional leak detector improves
process control
102. SMART Features and Benefits
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The Easy-Fit tube saddle, like a ski boot fastener, for quick tube
change with no tools required
Unique top-loading design keeps changing tubes easy when more
pump heads are mounted
Tube saddle is interlocked with drive for immediate shutdown
Self adjusting clamps ensure no further action after changing a tube
Up to 400 GPH per head with up to a 100:1 turndown
103. SMART Features and Benefits
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3-rollers: Standard High Flow Design
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6-rollers: Low Pulsation, reduces the flow’s standard deviation by 50%, also giving
enhanced dosing accuracy (less angular uncertainty). Flow drops by ~50% compared to
3 Roller Head. Pumps can be easily converted from 3 to 6 Rollers in the field. For
maximum accuracy the 6 roller head should be used.
104. SMART Features and Benefits
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Modular pumpheads – stack up to 4 per pump
Low pulsation 6-roller pumphead option (or split-channel 2-pump
head to offset pulses)
Flow rate calibration available
SCADA compatible I/O interface
UL and CSA certification
Dosing program includes several preset batches/ programs which
can be activated on demand
Timer option in dosing program offers the possibility to preset batch
intervals which can be activated when needed
Anti-drop function prevents extra drops after dosing applications
(eg filling of bottles)
105. Four Control Options
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B Model – Manual start/stop, forward/reverse
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C Model – All manual features PLUS
– auto/manual function
– remote follower (4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC)
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SCADA – Includes 4-20 follower with manual overide
– Leak detection and leak detector status output
– Pumphead direction status output
– Auto/Manual status output
– 4-20 mA speed feedback signal
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L Model – All features of B and C models PLUS:
– RS485 operation
– Calibration
– Anti-drop
– Programmable dosing schemes
106. SMART F-Series
An Industrial Style Close
Coupled Tube Pump that
operates well in the hard
industrial world, ideal for
process plants.
F-Series key strengths are:
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Design Simplicity
Ease of Integration
Multiple Head Options
Rapid Tube Changing
No electronics
Economic Alternative
107. F-Series Features and Benefits
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Simple pump head design
- uses the same pumphead as S-Series
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No external controls
- no fingers to adjust process parameters
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External panel mounted inverters can be locked away
– the process runs as designed
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3rd party inverters have industry standard modules for
PROFIBUS®, MODBUS®, and other network protocols
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VFD manufacturer and/or model may be a site standard,
so technicians are experts on programming it & as it is a
site standard there are usually spare inverters in the
central store. Both of these help kill downtime.
108. SMART Summary
• Suitable for industrial and municipal applications
– Nema 4 enclosure, Brushless DC motor
• Unique design
– In-line tube load system, easy to use keypad
• Simple and multifuntional / modular
– Easy Tube loading, multiple / stacking head
options, low pulsation
• Able to be adapted to changing processes
– Analogue or digital control, F-Series,
Dispensing capabilities