Mastering Resin Handling: Unveiling the Viking Universal Gear Pump!

Resin Handling Challenges

Resins (Alkyde, Acrylic, Melamine, Polyester, etc.) are indispensable raw materials in the paint manufacturing process. Higher-capacity paint manufacturing plants have dedicated resin manufacturing units. Resin needs special attention during handling owing to its highly viscous nature. A variety of pumping technologies are being used to handle resin oils and resins in manufacturing processes. Resins are highly viscous and solidify in winter; hence, chocking of the pump system is a critical issue. Seal leakage and inadequate flow rates are other prime issues while handling resin oils and resins in paint manufacturing.

The Power of Gear Pumps in Resin Handling

Gear pumps are widely recognized for their ability to pump high-viscosity fluids accurately and with high pressure output. Their steady flow, regardless of pressure or viscosity variations, makes them ideal for applications like resin handling. For critical resin applications, seal-less internal gear pumps have been proven to deliver superior operational characteristics, ensuring leak-free and efficient performance.

Advantages of the Viking Universal Gear Pump

The Viking Universal Gear Pump stands out as the ideal choice for resin handling due to its outstanding features:

Sealing Flexibility: The Viking Universal Gear Pump accommodates various types of seals, such as packing, cartridge, lip, and more, providing the flexibility to choose the best seal for specific resin applications.

Material Versatility: Constructed with a range of materials, including cast iron, ductile iron, steel, stainless steel, alloy C, and alloy 20, the pump allows users to select the most suitable material for resin compatibility and corrosion resistance.

Jacketing Options: The Viking Universal Gear Pump can be jacketed in various areas, such as brackets, casings, flanges, heads, and relief valves, facilitating precise temperature control with media like hot oil, steam, or water. This is particularly beneficial for applications involving asphalt, chocolate, epoxy, PET resins, and more.

Performance Excellence: Delivering high flow rates and pressures with low slip and high efficiency, the Viking Universal Gear Pump handles a wide range of viscosities and temperatures while requiring minimal maintenance. Its success in numerous industrial applications, including chemicals, polymers, petroleum, and resins, showcases its reliability and versatility.

Optimise Resin Handling with the Viking Universal Gear Pump

Viking offers various pump series suitable for resin handling applications:

1124A/1127A Series: These pumps, available in cast iron or stainless steel, come with the O-Pro? Seal, providing low maintenance and high efficiency for flow rates from 8 to 500 GPM and pressures up to 200 PSI.

1224A/1227A Series: Featuring cast iron or stainless steel construction with O-Pro? Seal and jacketing options, these pumps offer temperature control and low maintenance for flow rates from 0 to 400 GPM and pressures up to 200 PSI.

4123A/4124A Series: Built with steel, cast iron, ductile iron, or stainless steel, these pumps feature mechanical seals for high-pressure and high-viscosity resin handling applications.

4223A/4224A/4227A Series: Similar to the previous series, these pumps come with mechanical seals and jacketing options for precise temperature control in high-pressure and high-viscosity scenarios.

Universal Mag-Drive Series: These magnet-drive internal gear pumps eliminate the need for seals, offering leak-free operation for hazardous, hard-to-handle, or corrosive resin applications.

Conclusion

The Viking Universal Gear Pump redefines resin handling with its sealing flexibility, material versatility, temperature control options, and performance excellence. With a diverse range of pump series tailored to specific requirements, Viking empowers industries to optimise resin handling processes, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and top-notch performance.

To experience the unmatched efficiency of the Viking Universal Gear Pump in your resin handling applications, contact our experts or visit our website. Embrace the power of gear pumps and elevate your resin handling operations to new heights.