Tapflo’s Powder Pump offers a compact and cost-effective solution for large, complex powder systems, helping customers to create an efficient process line that fits their site’s requirements.
Application Details
A Flow Control Equipment Manufacturer approached Tapflo UK to help create a Powder Transfer Pump System. They were searching for a semi-automated transfer system for Rilsan, a coating powder, from a 100-litre conical storage tank to robotic dipping tanks on their production line.
Rilsan is commonly used as a powder to coat valves and other equipment for durability and corrosion-resistance. It’s a cheaper and less dense alternative to materials such as steel.
The requirements of the Powder Pump System
- Unloading: The powder would be manually loaded into the storage tank from the sacks in which it was delivered.
- Safety: The tank inlet had to be no higher than waist height to ensure the operators kept within manual handling regulations for weights over 15kg.
- Powerful: The pump would have to keep up with their production and have enough power to pump the material effectively.
- Usability: The system would be semi-automatic, so the operators would have to do minimal work but be in control.
- Efficiency: Would require little maintenance and be easily operated.
- Size: This tank would cover the volume required for a full day’s product.
Pump Solution
Pump supplied: 2x TXP Air-Operated Diaphragm Powder Pump
Tapflo UK offered the client 2x Powder Transfer Pump Systems. These systems included Pneumatic Start/Stop controllers, Powder Pumps, custom tanks and stands, fittings, hoses and quick-release fittings for easy assembly and disassembly.
We also provided additional support to the customer, starting with an on-site application appraisal and an on-site trial to demonstrate that our pump could handle the intended powder. Our team also designed the system with specification drawings, as well as assembly instructions for the customer’s engineering team to follow upon delivery.
There are a variety of options available to our customers in terms of support include on-site visits, troubleshooting, maintenance guides and support over the phone or by email.
Features & Benefits of a Powder Pump
This was the ideal solution for a range of reasons including:
- Fully pneumatic, cost-effective, semi-automated Powder Transfer System is a great alternative to typically expensive and complicated conveyor or vacuum transfer systems.
- Tapflo’s Powder Pump range can be used for a variety of power types with a wide density range of 80 – 720 kg/m³ so if the customer’s requirements change, it’s likely the pump system will still be ideal for their application.
- Our pumps are easy to use, adjust capacity and maintain compared to other solutions available on the market
- This pump is compact and so can be easily transported if the pump requires transportation anywhere else
- Should the customer’s requirements change, the pump can easily be re-purposed as a mobile solution
Results
The manufacturing client was happy with the outcome of the Powder Pump System, and it worked efficiently to easily proceed with pumping Rilsan.
If you’re looking for a reliable Diaphragm Pump solution to help transfer powder efficiently as part of your process line, check out the Tapflo Powder Pump range or get in touch with our pump specialists today.
