Keep the Cement Flowing with Vogelsang VX Pumps
Problem Summary: PC Pumps
One of the main problems on this site was the life span of the pumps. Prior to using Vogelsang products, if the company got a week of pump usage before cleaning or changing parts, this would be considered a success. Having to clean or repair a pump multiple times a week is inconvenient while wasting time and capital. Jindal Tubular needs a pump that will last, so productivity increases as maintenance decreases.
Solution Summary: The company resolved this problem by incorporating a Vogelsang VX Series Rotary Lobe Pump into their daily operations.
The Customer:
Based in Mississippi, Jindal Tubular Concrete produces concrete lined steel pipe for use in the municipal pipe industry. Their process consists of cutting a pipe to length, and while spinning the pipe, pumping concrete into the pipe and allowing centrifugal force to evenly coat the interior surfaces of the pipe.
The Problem:
Jindal's previous PC pump required constant maintenance. If they got a week of pump useage before tearing it down for cleaning or changing out parts, it was considered a success. Often, they had to bring the pump down after 1-2 days of operation.
The Solution:
Vogelsang replaced the faulty PC pump with it's VX Series Rotary Lobe Pump. This robust pump is perfectly suited for cement as it is designed especially for viscous liquids, heavy solids and abrasives. The VX Series outperforms progressing cavity, centrifugal and other rotary lobe pumps when dealing with thick abrasive materials. The Vogelsang VX Series pumps require little maintenance and consistently outperform PC pumps when it comes to reliability.
Advantages of the Vogelsang Solution:
- Easy maintenance for more thorough cleaning
- Exceptional reliability increases uptime
Easy Cleaning
Benefit for the user:
The Vogelsang unit far surpassed the expectations of the company. Instead of a product that needed to be cleaned or repaired weekly, the Vogelsang pump has been running steadily for 7 months now. The company had expectations of the pump lasting 2-3 weeks, it is cleaned regularly and faces no major issues. In this pump, the wear plate can be taken off to make the cleaning process easier which increases up-time. Along with scheduled cleaning, the VX Series Pump is reliable and has been the longest running unit that the company has owned.
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