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DAF sludge transfer pump solution installed
A QUEENSLAND ab- attoir was looking for a dependable solution for their dissolved air flota- tion tank sludge and scum transfer.
The leak detector stops the pump and sends a warning signal.
With a rich Italian history of innovation and quality manufacturing excellence, Hydro Innovations is very pleased to represent Raga- zzini in Australia.
They had used submers- ible and double diaphragm pumps in the past with lim- ited success.
Pumps are mounted on stainless-steel base frames and are supplied with 316SS ports.
More information about these pumps may be ob- tained from Hydro Innova- tions at info@hydroinnova tions.com.au
Pump specialists Hydro Innovations recommended the use of a Ragazzini peri- staltic hose pump for the application.
An operator at the plant commented, “It was easy to install and works very well, with little maintenance.”
The ideal dissolved air flotation tank sludge and scum transfer pump solution for a Queensland abattoir.
This means that no me- chanical moving parts are in contact with the fluid being pumped and there are no valves or seals to replace.
“It’s a great pump and does the job above expecta- tions.”
And because the pumps use rollers – not ‘shoes’ – the casing doesn’t need to be filled with an expensive lubricating fluid.
The operators at the abat- toir were pleased to have a reliable solution to the pre- vious problematic sludge and scum transfer system.
Solution
The abattoir was very happy with the installa- tion and has since rolled the new technology out to other branches around the country.
The abattoir needed to transfer the sludge up to 10cumanhour,soHydro Innovations recommended the Ragazzini MS3 peri- staltic pump with fully cast casing, cast-iron rotor and cast-iron rollers.
Ragazzini pumps are available in port sizes ranging from 10mm up to 150mm, with flows from 0.2LPH up to 180cu m per hour and pressures to 15 bar.
The pump is needed to run at the slow speed of 26rpm to meet the task, so is expected to have a very long service life.
Various pump hose mate- rials allow pumps to move abrasive and corrosive fluids, fats and oils, with US Food and Drug Admin- istration approved hoses for foods and pharmaceutical products.
It is also fitted as standard, with a leak detector that in- stantly detects a damaged hose.
Benefits of installation
The pump was duly or- dered and installed.
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Ragazzini hose pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a set of rollers to compress an elas- tomeric tube to push the fluid contained within it.
“A great feature is not having to fill the roller sec- tion with glycol – and the quiet operation of the pump.
“We would certainly recommend the pump to others.
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