Maag gear pumps for the polymer industry

Maag Pump Systems Textron

Your partner for gear pumps in the polymer industry Serving the global polymer industry From monomer to polymer Our worldwide, technical sales network spans Europe, the Americas and Asia. Customers polymer processing questions can be quickly answered by qualified engineers familiar with the local cultures of over 50 countries served by the Maag Pump Systems Textron Group. Technical consulting and service support Members of Maag Pump Systems Textrons global organization can respond to complex pumping problems with effective solutions. Highly-trained, skilled service personnel are available to assist with installation, startup, and maintenance of Maag pumps on short notice anywhere in the world. Genuine parts inventories are strategically located to assure quick availability, if needed. Polymer production experience To assure maximum pump performance In many areas of processing and polyand quality customer service, each of mer chemistry, gear pumps are taking the following departments work closely over the important tasks of delivering together: and metering product. By virtue of their efficient pressure building capability, Research and Development Maag pumps enhance the economics of Design the process and the quality of the prodMetallurgy uct. Most polymers are produced by polymerization in continuous or batch reactors. The polymers are usually synthesized in the form of high-viscosity melts that need to be treated gently in order to obtain high product quality. Many reactors employ a gear pump for discharging the polymer and conveying it to further reaction stages, mixers or pelletizers. Gear pumps are high pressure positive displacement pumps with exceptionally long service life. Test Center Production Quality assurance Application engineering Marketing Distribution Customer service Maintenance

Maag pioneered development of gear pumps for handling polymers. Decades Outstanding features include: of commitment for developing better pumping solutions through research, inCompact, easy-to-maintain design cluding pilot plant and field application Stable, predictable flow evaluation, have helped to maintain patterneven at high pressure Maag Pump Systems Textron`s position Minimum polymer residence time as the worlds leading manufacturer. Our and temperature rise best references are the countless pump Low shear characteristics systems successfully operating in polymer production plants today. High volumetric efficiency Low energy consumption

vacorex M
High pressure extraction pump used under polymer reactor and devolitilization vessels Gentle and steady handling of polymer melts made possible with special helical gear design Minimized NPSHR due to the optimized inlet geometry Capacities available from standard sizes to record setting plant sizes Fully jacketed pump with reduced weight

Typical Application Limits Viscosity: up to 20,000 Pas (200,000 Poise) Temperature: up to 350C (662F) Suction side: Product enters pump from vacuum or under intake pressures up to 10 bar (145 psi) Discharge side: Pressure up to 275 bar (3,990 psi) Design pressure: 320 bar (4,640 psi) Specific Volume Pump size 45 70 90 110 140 180 224 280 360 cc/rev 46 176 371 716 1,482 3,200 6,108 11,800 lbs/rev* 0.10 0.39 0.82 1.58 3.27 7.05 13.47 26.01

Technical Data Housing: corrosion-resistant steel Gear shafts: nitrided steel / tool steel Bearings: tool steel / aluminum bronze / special materials Shaft seal: - single mechanical seal - double mechanical seal - vislip - vispac - viscoseal Pump heating: HT medium, max 350C (662F), max pressure 25 bar (360 psi)

capacity range vacorex - M

(approx. has to be confirmed)
10000.0

capacity [m3/day]

1000.0

100.0

150- 400 Pas 700-1500 Pas 2000-4000 Pas

and larger on request

10.0

*Specific gravity of 1.0

1.0

45

56

70

90

110

140

180

224

280

360

450

560

pump size

viscorex
Medium pressure extraction pump used under polymer reactor and devolitilzation vessels Gentle and steady handling of polymer melts made possible with special helical gear design Open inlet geometry with low pressure drop Capacities available for medium to large production plants Fully jacketed housing with optional jacketed covers

Typical Application Limits Viscosity: up to 20,000 Pas (200,000 Poise) Temperature: up to 350C (662F) Suction side: Product enters pump from vacuum or under intake pressures up to 10 bar (145 psi) Discharge side: Pressure up to 70 bar (1,015 psi) Specific Volume Pump size 10" 14" 16 20" 28" 44"
*Specific gravity of 1.0

Technical Data Housing: cast steel / corrosion-resistant steel Gear shafts: nitrided steel / tool steel Bearings: tool steel / aluminum bronze / special materials Shaft seal: - single mechanical seal - double mechanical seal - vislip - vispac - viscoseal Pump heating: HT medium, max 350C (662F) max pressure 7 bar (102 psi)
capacity range viscorex
10000.0

cm3/rev 3,170 7,900 on request 21,400 on request 97,630

lbs./rev* 7.0 17.4 47.2

capacity [m3/day]
1000.0

(approx., has to be confirmed)

10-70 Pas 150- 400 Pas 700-1500 Pas 2000-4000 Pas

215.2

100.0

10.0

10"

14"

20"

28"

44"

pump size

thermorex - M
High pressure transfer or booster gear pump for low to high viscosity polymer melts Utilized as a transfer pump installed between reactors Operates as a booster pump installed in front of static mixers, heat exchangers, filter systems, or long transfer pipes In-line installation or bolted directly under the vessel Fully jacketed pump with reduced weight

Typical Application Limits Viscosity: up to 20,000 Pas (200,000 Poise) Temperature: up to 350C (662F) Suction side: Product enters pump from vacuum or under intake pressures up to 100 bar (1,450 psi) Discharge side: Pressure up to 320 bar (4,640 psi) Max differential pressure: up to 275 bar (3,990 psi) Specific Volume Pump size 45 56 70 90 110 140 180 224 280 cc/rev 46 92 176 371 716 1,482 3,200 6,108 11,800 lbs/rev* 0.10 0.20 0.39 0.82 1.58 3.27 7.05 13.47 26.01

Technical Data Housing: corrosion-resistant steel Gear shafts: nitrided steel / tool steel Bearings: tool steel / aluminum bronze / special materials Shaft seal: - single mechanical seal - double mechanical seal - vislip - vispac - viscoseal Pump heating: HT medium, max 350C (662F), max pressure 25 bar (363 psi)
capacity range thermorex - M
(approx. has to be confirmed)
1000.0

capacity [m3/day]

100.0

10.0

*Specific gravity of 1.0

1.0

45

56

70

90

110

140

180

224

280

pump size

thermorex - RT
A newly designed gear pump to optimize prepolymer processes Gear pump specifically designed for prepolymers and other low viscous products Efficient transfer / feed pump for in-line installation or bolted directly to the reactor Available for oligomers in special design configurations

Typical Application Limits Viscosity: up to 60 Pas (600 Poise)* Temperature: up to 350C (662F) Suction side: Product enters pump from vacuum or under intake pressures up to 10 bar (145 psi) Discharge side: Pressure up to 120 bar (1,740 psi) Specific Volume Pump size 56 70 90 110 140 180 cc/rev 92 176 371 716 1,482 3,200 lbs/rev** 0.20

Technical Data Housing: corrosion-resistant steel Gear shafts: nitrided steel / tool steel Bearings: tool steel / aluminum bronze / special materials Shaft seal: - single mechanical seal - double mechanical seal - vislip - vispac - magnetic coupling Pump heating: HT medium, max 350C (662F), max pressure 25 bar (363 psi)

capacity range thermorex - RT

1000

(approx. has to be confirmed)

3.27 7.05

capacity [m3/day]

0.39 0.82 1.58

100

*Higher viscosities on request **Specific gravity of 1.0

10 56 70 90 110 140 180

pump size

cinox / therminox
The reliable precision gear pumps for chemical applications in polymer processes. For pumping additives, catalysts, and monomers. Includes a large variety of different materials for shafts, bearings, and seals allowing for exceptionally high application flexibility Corrosion resistant materials offer long service life cinox is available without an integrated heating jacket therminox is available with an integrated heating jacket

Typical Application Limits Viscosity: 1 to 10,000 mPas (100 Poise) Temperature: up to 320C (608F) Suction side: Vacuum up to 15 bar (217 psi) Discharge side: up to 25 bar (360 psi) therminox Pump heating: HT medium or steam, max 320C (608F) Heating system: max. pressure: 25 bar (362 psi) Specific Volume

Technical Data Housing: corrosion-resistant steel Sizes 22-45: DIN 1.4435 / AISI 316L Sizes 56-180: DIN 1.4408 / AISI CF-8M Gear shafts: corrosion resistant steel DIN 1.4112 / AISI 440B Bearings: carbon / tool steel / nickel silver / ceramics / special materials and coatings Shaft seals: - single mechanical seal - double mechanical seal - magnetic coupling

capacity range cinox / therminox

100.00

(approx. has to be confirmed)

capacity [m3/day]

Pump size 22 28 36 45 56 70 90 110 140 180

*Specific gravity of 1.0

cm3/rev 4.7 10.2 25.6 46.3 92.6 176 371 716 1,342 3,200

lbs./rev* 0.014 0.0225 0.0564 0.10 0.20 0.39 0.82 1.58 2.96 7.05

10.00

1.00

0.10 22 28 36 45 56 70 90 110 140 180

pump size

Options for Maag Gear Pumps Shaft seals

Descriptions Maag mechanical seal Double mechanical seal developed for use in polymer applications Single mechanical seal Internally mounted with heated stationary seal seat Mechanical seals from various suppliers Developed in collaboration with well-known suppliers: full cartridge mechanical seals

Suction pressure

viscosity

Max. temperatures

Vacuum up to 15 bar (215 psi)

0.001 to 3,200 Pas

320 C (608 F)

Pressure up to 10 bar (145 psi)

0.001 to 100 Pas

300 C (572 F)

Pressure up to 15 bar (215 psi)

0.001 to 3,200 Pas

320 C (608 F)

vispac Patented combination of the proven Vacuum to 2 bar viscoseal with spring loaded gland (29 psi) packing and barrier sealing liquid system 50 to 20,000 Pas 350 C (662 F)

vislip Patented combination of the proven viscoseal with two lip seals and a barrier sealing liquid system Vacuum to 2 bar (29 psi) 50 to 20,000 Pas 275 C (525 F)

viscoseal Maintenance free, patented, countergrooved, gap shaft seal Pressure from atmosphere up to 40 bar (580 psi) 100 up to 20,000 Pas 350 C (662 F)

magnetic coupling No leakage, maintenance free unlimited service life Vacuum to 24 bar (350 psi) 0.001 to 30 Pas 300 C (572 F)

SSK sealing system for mechanical seals

Maag builds and supplies seal flush piping systems for various mechanical seals arrangements. The sealing systems are built to suit specific applications. Design features: 10 liters effective capacity stainless steel bottom plate removable for cleaning service pressure up to 20 bar (290 psi) temperatures up to 300C (570F)

Maags gear pump application range

Materials: Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) Polyamide (Nylon) Polycarbonate (PC) Polyethylene (LDPE, HDPE,...) Polypropylene (PP) Ethylene proylene diene monomer (EDPM) Copolymers Cellulose acetate (CA) Polyacryl nitrile (PAN) Silicone Oil additives Plasticizers SBR Latex Phenol resins Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) Epoxy resins Polystyrene (GPPS, HIPS) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (SAN) Styrene Acrylonitrile-Copolymere (ABS) Polysulphone Elastomers Oligomer Speciality polymers etc.
CX VX TR VR VX VX TX

Continuous reaction and de-gassing

Batch processes

Degassing stage with direct granulation

Booster pumps

TR

VX vacorex VR viscorex TR thermorex TR-RT thermorex-RT TX therminox CX cinox

TR-RT

TR-RT

VX

TR

Application possibilities for various Maag gear pumps

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Maags proven processing solutions product range

Screen Changers & Systems Wil-Man brand continuous screen changers provide optimum filtration of most any molten polymer and allow exchanging of the screens while maintaining constant production, while leaving the process virtually unaffected. You can choose from a widevariety of models from continuous single and dual piston, with optional backflush, to belt type systems for constant pressure. Maag also offers discontinuous piston and slide plate screen changers, with one or two screens for processes that can tolerate an interruption during screen change. Filtration Systems & Elements LCI and EFC brands offer large area simplex, duplex, and backflush type of filter systems for polymers and monomers using our patented diverter valve technology with bumpless transfer capability. micronex filter elements employ only the most select filter media, utilizing the latest technology in hard and soft sinter medias which promote longer onstream life without media migration or compression during normal operation. Heat Exchangers & Mixers blendrex heat exchangers utilize mixing elements to enhance heat transfer to polymers and other highly viscous materials. Furthermore, the blendrex mixing elements serve to eliminate hot spots, providing a very uniform temperature profile across the tube section. blendrex motionless mixers can provide thorough mixing of flowing gases, high and low viscosity liquids, powders, and pellets. Industrial Gear Pumps & Systems Maag offers the greatest range of fluid handling pumps for difficult applications; from water-like fluids to melted polymers, with viscosities from 0.3 to 4,000,000 mPas (4,000,000 cP), with temperatures from -30 to 320C (-22 to 600F), and with pressures up to 350 bar (5,000 psi). Maag also offers a sealless, magnetic-drive option that isolates toxic, flammable, and odorless liquids from the environment. Compounding Gear Pumps & Systems Maag provides compounding systems for the polyolefins and thermoplastics market, such as LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, and PP. Maag has been the leading manufacturer of gear pump systems for conveying highly viscous polymer melts for over 30 years. In the compounding field, the polyrex pump is the result of endless production-oriented research and development with OEMs and end users. Worldwide references in usage confirm the polyrex as standard in resin manufacturing. Extrusion Gear Pumps & Systems Maags extrex extrusion gear pump is successful in meeting process conditions, such as viscosities to 30,000 Pas (30,000,000 cP), temperatures to 450C (842F), and pressures to 700 bar (10,150 psi). The rubbex gear pump can process elastomers in combination with a feeder unit for several types of rubber applications. Maag offers several control systems for pump-assisted extrusion, including basic discrete instrumentation, or sophisticated PLC based versions capable of total line control. You can choose from an array of options, such as multiple heat zones, one button startup, and AC or DC drive systems.

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Switzerland Maag Pump Systems Textron AG Aspstrasse 12 CH-8154 Oberglatt +41 44 278 8200 Ph. +41 44 278 8201 Fax

Americas Maag Pump Systems Textron Inc. 2915 Whitehall Park Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 +1 704 716 9000 Phone +1 704 716 9001 Fax

Asia Maag Pump Systems Textron Pte. Ltd. 25 International Business Park # 03-22/23 German Centre Singapore 609916 +65 562 87 20 Phone +65 562 87 29 Fax

England / Ireland Maag Pump Systems Textron UK Green Road Penistone GB-Sheffield S36 6BJ +44 1226 222 218 Phone +44 1226 222 273 Fax

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Germany Maag Pump Systems Textron GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 10 D-34131 Kassel +49 (561) 31001-0 Phone +49 (561) 31001-20 Fax

Italy Maag Pump Systems Textron s.r.l. Viale Romagna 7 1-20089 Rozzano (MI) +39 02 575 93 21 Phone +39 02 575 93 232 Fax

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