Australian Pump Industries I Series stainless steel pump

An Aussie ‘Smart Pump’ has been released featuring 316 stainless steel casing. The I Series pump is an extension of Australian Pump Industries’ range of pumps designed for a wide range of potentially corrosive or difficult-to-handle liquids.

The pump’s internals are available in fibreglass reinforced polyester, polypropylene or Ryton. Elastomer options, including O-rings on the mechanical seal, mean these pumps can be configured to suit a wide range of difficult liquids. For example, for sea water or brine Buna N seals are combined with polypropylene internal components (impeller and volute).  For concentrated nitric acid, pump internals in either Ryton or polypropylene fitted with Viton seals make a suitable combination.

The pumps will handle a wide range of sodium-based chemicals as well as urea, vinegar and even solutions of zinc sulfate.

The pump offers a maximum flow of 660 L/min combined with a maximum head of around 32 m. It’s highly efficient self-priming centrifugal design provides it with a vertical suction lift of 6 m. The double flush volute provides efficient operation and, combined with the integrated check valve, fast priming.

The two stainless steel body halves are held together with a ‘V’ band clamp, which has a plastic toggle nob that facilitates easy disassembly for cleanout or service.

The porting on the pump is compatible with both 1½″ and 2″ pipework. It achieves this with a smart port design that doubles as a 1½″ female BSP or 2″ male BSP connection.