The Flexible Impeller

The Flexible Impeller Pump
The aim of this presentation is to

outline the basics behind a
pumping principle that has been
used for over 50 years and why it is
still successful today.
1. History
When
2. How Does it Work? The Pump Wizard
3. Benefits & Limitations appears, click the icon
for further in-depth
4. Impeller Sizes & Design technical information
5. Impeller Compounds or to continue.
6. Pump Design
7. Performance & Life
8. Spare Part Identification
9. Applications
10. Product Range
11. Competition
12. Pump Selection
13. Commercial Information
14. MarComms
Section 1
History
History
The Name
Jack Streeter and Art Briggs
Jack Art Briggs Streeter COmpany
First pump designed in 1938

Jabsco pump company formed in Burbank, California
The First Jabsco Pump!
Feb. 6, 1940. A. M. BRIGGS 2,189,356
ROTARY PUMP
Filed Aug. 2, 1938
or Fast
Forward
1954 European subsidiary opened in Holland

1956 European subsidiary moves to UK
1966 Company sold to ITT
1970 acquisition of Peters and Russell in Ohio USA
Addition of searchlights and water pressure systems
1972 acquisition of Brydon Brass Co. in Canada
Addition of marine toilet systems
1991 Japanese sales company formed
NHK Jabsco
1995 German sales company acquired

Jabsco GmbH, Norderstedt
1998 acquisition of Rule Industries
World leader in submersible pumps
1998 Italian sales company formed
Jabsco Marine Italia
1999 acquisition of Flojet
World leader in diaphragm pumps
2002 consolidation of Jabsco WW facilities
Gloucester, Foothill Ranch, and Hoddesdon
Section 2
How Does it Work?

How Does it Work?
or Fast
Forward
How Does it Work? Suction
As the impeller rotates, the
impeller blades leaving the
cam straighten causing the
cell volume to increase. This
causes a partial vacuum
which allows atmospheric
pressure to push the liquid
into the pump.
The blades form an almost
perfect seal, which also
allows the impeller to
pump air.
How Does it Work? Transfer
The impeller continues to
rotate, transferring the fluid
in the cells that now have
constant volume.
How Does it Work? Discharge
Now the vanes reach the other
side of the cam, the cell volume
decreases which forces the fluid
out through the discharge port.
This happens thousands of times
a minute which produces a
continuous even flow.
Section 3
Benefits & Limitations

Benefits of a Flexible Impeller Pump
1. 3. 5.
1. Self priming even when dry

2. Self relieving (no need for relief valve - safety factor!)
3. Unrivalled solids handling gentle pumping action
4. Flow linear with speed
5. Handles thin or thick liquids
6. Handles abrasives
Benefits of a Flexible Impeller Pump
7. 9. 12.
7. Pumps air or foam

8. Operates at low or high speed (positive displacement)
9. Pulsation free flow gentle pumping action
10. Pumps in either direction
11. Scavenges until the last drop has gone
12. Easy low-cost servicing & simple maintenance
or Fast
Forward
True Dry Self Priming
Positive Displacement pumps
displace air as well as liquid
Impeller contact with body
prevents air leaking back.
Pump creates a vacuum in the
inlet pipe
Atmospheric pressure then
forces liquid up inlet pipe
Pump can be mounted
above level of liquid source
No need for bottom outlet
in tank
Pump is easier to service,
does not flood when
opened
Self Relieving
Built in safety system
Head
Performance curve FIP
stalls at a safe pressure
SV & Lobe
Pump will run against a
blockage or closed
valve
No need for a separate Centrifugal
Pressure Relief Valve
Do NOT design this
into the system Flow
Handles Hard Solids
No meshing action e.g.
gears, sliding vanes etc.
Minimal damage to hard
solids contained in liquids
Not damaged by intentional
hard particles:
Pumps ice crystals, pieces
of bone, fruit stones
Not damaged by
un-intentional hard
particles:
Passes weld metal, nuts
and bolts, debris, swarf
etc.
Flow Linear with Speed
Double the speed, double the flow!
Flow (Q)
Speed vs. Flow
Low Pressure
2xQ
1xQ
1xN 2xN Speed (N)

Handles Viscous Liquids
Positive-displacement action
Generous port sizes
No port grid on hygienic
pumps
Pumps well even at low
speeds, down to 150 rpm
Viscosities up to 50,000 cp,
even meat pastes etc.
Use high-pressure impellers
The most difficult task is to get

the liquid into the pump.
Getting it out again is easy
Handles Abrasives
Handles abrasives longer than any other pump

Abrasive grain is embedded in impeller material
Contact force on metal surface is reduced
Impeller does not wear but flexes to follow shape of
worn body profile/cam. Pump keeps pumping!
Most pumps have replaceable wear plates
Pumps Air or Foam
Positive-displacement
pumping action prevents
air-locking caused by gas
build-up, entrained air
pockets or intermittent
liquid supply
Gentle action does not
emulsify liquids or cause
foaming
Operates at Low or High Speed
Positive displacement principle ensures pump works effectively
at low speed
Lowest speed in operation is approx. 20 rpm

Used for thick sauces in food processing
AC motor with variable control
Highest speed in operation is approx. 4000 rpm

Used in engine cooling application
Belt drive on front of engine
Gentle Pumping Action
Low velocities, no meshing
action e.g. gears
Large cell volumes allow large
particles and solids through the
pump
Minimal damage to structure of
shear-sensitive liquids
Does not emulsify mixed liquids
Does not entrain gases or create
foam
Minimal damage to suspended
soft solids e.g. fruit, vegetable
pieces, cheese curds
Reversible Flow
Symmetrical pump design
Equal flow in both
directions
Simplifies installation
Clean in place (CIP)
Scavenging Pump
Pump will scavenge - it will
evacuate the inlet pipe
High air velocity allows
complete emptying of
drums/tanks
No product wastage and
simpler cleaning
Pump will not airlock when
scavenging or when
pumping liquid containing
gas bubbles
Air pressure will open a
non-return valve on
discharge side of pump
Low-cost & Simple Maintenance
Very few moving parts to wear or
break
Spare parts are low priced and are
readily available
Spares are easy to fit; most unskilled
users can change an impeller
Limitations of a Flexible Impeller
Pump
Dry running
Need to retain some liquid
Temperature Range
OK for short CIP
Chemical resistance
Speed
Pressure Limits
Finite Impeller Life
Car tyre principle
High Starting Torque
Motor requirements
High Flow Tolerance
Due to the nature of rubber
Limitations of a Flexible Impeller
Pump
Majority of failures due to
misuse and application failure
Jabsco has developed a Fault
Finding Guide with the most
common causes of failure
pages 114-115 in the 2004
Marine Trade Catalogue
1. History
When
6. Pump Design
9. Applications
10. Product Range
11. Competition
12. Pump Selection
14. MarComms
Section 4
Impeller Sizes & Design

Standard Impeller Sizes
Size Extended Versions Pressure Variants
5 l/min / 1 gpm Standard, Medium, High

10 l/min / 2 gpm Standard
40 l/min / 10 gpm Standard, High
80 l/min / 20 gpm Standard, High
200 l/min / 50 gpm Standard High
370 l/min / 95 gpm Standard, Medium, High
(Based on theoretical displacement @ 1450 rpm)

Special Impeller Sizes
Based on competition
Sherwood
Yanmar
Specials for OEM flow requirements
Volvo 300 l/min / 75 gpm
Specials for applications
Shortened impellers for temperature
Shortened impellers to compensate for swell
Longer impellers for higher priming ability
Jabsco Impeller Register
Impeller Design
Compound & Insert Table

Sizing and Tolerance
Blade Tip Design

Impeller Design - Pressure Ratings
Impellers are available with

Head
Impeller
Pressure
High
Ratings up to 3 pressure ratings:
Medium
Low pressure for:
low motor power
Low
low starting torque
Medium Pressure for:
long life
High Pressure for:
high pressures
Flow
viscous liquids
Section 5
Impeller Compounds
Elastomer Properties Required for
Flexible Impellers
Low swell in liquid being pumped
Resistant to permanent set under tension
Good fatigue life under tension
High tensile modulus (stiffness)
Wide temperature range
Low friction coefficient for dry running and start up torque
Compounds in Current Use
NEOPRENE 0001 Engine Cooling
General Purpose Water Based Solutions and Chemicals
NEOPRENE 0005 Food Handling

Pharmaceutical
Brine Injection
NITRILE 0003 Oils (Careful of Additives), Inks and Dyes etc.

Aqueous Solutions
VITON 0004 Volatile Hydrocarbons etc.
NITRILE 0006 Food Stuffs (some oils)
NATURAL RUBBER 0008 Low Temperatures

Water/Antifreeze mix
E.P.D.M. 0002 High temperature aqueous liquids

Milking machines
Food Grade
or Fast
Forward
Performance Comparisons Against - 0001
Neoprene Nitrile Neoprene Natural Viton Nitrile EPDM
Rubber
CODE 0001 0003 0005 0008 0004 0006 0002
Pressure 100% 80% 120% 100% 60% 80% 80%
Swell in
Water Low V. Low Med. Nil Nil V. Low V. Low
Swell in
Oil High Low High High Nil Low High
Min 4C 10C 4C -15C 15C 20C 4C

Temp 40F 50F 40F 5F 59 F 68F 40F
Max 80C 90C 70C 50C 90C 90C 100C

Temp 176F 194F 158F 122F 194F 194F 212F
Life 100% 60% 80% 70% 20% 60% 80%

Section 6
Pump Design
Pump Design
When designing a pump we consider;

Porting
Drive
Mounting
Bearing and life
Seals
Materials of construction
Depending on required market;
Commercial, industrial, or marine
General sale or specific OEM
or Fast
Forward
Pump Design Porting
Consideration
Size and type
Direction for installation
Direction for performance
General Pumps
Either NPT/BSP threaded ports
Generally straight though
Specialist
Direction as stated by the customer
Direction best suited for performance
Specific Connectors & Hoses
Pump Design Porting
Straight through ports
Good at low speed
Generally threaded
V or U ports
Much better at high speed
Generally hoses
Pump Design Porting
90 Ports
For ease of cleaning
Come in various forms
3A ACME
DIN
Tri-Clamp
IDF/ISS
RJT
SMS
Pump Design Drive
Consideration
Types required
Available power take offs
Power availability
General Pumps
In-direct drive is better suited
as it offers better variety
Clutch driven pumps
Direct coupled to motors for
ease of installation
Specialist
Gear drive as stated by
customer
Pulley drive as stated by
customer
Pump Design Mounting
Consideration
Style and type
Special requirements
Suitability
General Pumps
Foot mounted pumps
Direct coupled to motors
Specialist
Crank drive pulley mounted
Flange mounted for direct
fit to engine
Specialist OEM foot print
Pump Design Bearings
Consideration
Life requirements
Space requirements
Service requirements
General Pumps
Sealed for life bearings
Protected from dust and
debris
Spaced bearings for extra
life
Specialist
Open bearings for oil lube
Taper roller bearings for
high loads
Pump Design Seals
Consideration
Life requirements
Space requirements
Service requirements
General Pumps
Lip seals used for low cost but
short life = 800 hours
Mechanical seals used for life =
3500 hours
Specialist
Hard Materials for certain
liquids
Borrow seals from other
applications
Pump Design Materials
Consideration
Compatibility
Cost of manufacture and set up
Life expectations
General Pumps
Either bronze or stainless steel
Cast iron on non wetted components
Specialist
Plastics (phenolic and epoxy)
Die cast aluminium pulleys
Lead free bronze improve life cycle scores
Pump Design Market
Commercial and industrial
pumps
Designed for longer life
requirements 3000+ hours
Easy to service
Sealed for life bearings,
spaced, with dust seals
Mechanical seals
O-ring end cover seals
Pump Design Market
General and marine pumps
Designed for limited life
requirements 800 hours
(new gen set pumps
designed for 1500+ hours)
Easy to service
Sealed for life bearings,
spaced, with dust seals
Mechanical or lip seals
O-ring / paper gasket end
cover seals
Pump Design Market
OEM Specific Pumps
Fits within a package size
Compromise between size
and life
Compromise between
required duty and cost
Definitive drive
requirements
Definitive performance
requirements
Pump Design - OEM Specific Flow
Factors Governing Flow

Body bore diameter
Cam thickness
Cam profile
Impeller length
Pump Speed
Section 7
Performance & Life

Pump Performance and Life
Impeller fatigue causes;
Reduced Flow
Reduced Pressure
Initial fatigue
Loses 10% of flow
Happens in 1-2 hours of running
Work fatigue
Happens over the life of the pump
Dependent on speed, system
pressure
Dependent on impeller size
Impeller typically last 1000+hours
or Fast
Forward
Pump Characteristics
Head
Flow
Head vs.Flow Speed vs. Flow
Constant Speed Constant Pressure
From New
Over time From New
Over time
Flow Speed
Flow decay vs. Time
Flow
Constant Head
Approx.10%
1-3 hours
Time
Decay Characteristic
Flow Constant system

Low pressure
Criteria of failure Constant system

20% loss of fluid High pressure
1000 2000 3000 Time/hrs

How Decay Affects Performance
% loss constant
Head
pressure
Pump curve
Constant Head new
Pump curve
after time
Constant Head
& system
% loss constant
system
Flow
Example of Impeller life
Impeller 920-0101
Constant Speed 1500 RPM
Flow
Criteria of Failure
- 20% Loss in Flow
0.5 bar Pressure Changed
1m
1.5 m
2 bar
500 1000 1500 2000

Life/hrs
Example of Impeller life
Impeller 920-0101
Constant Head 1.5 Bar, (22 PSI)
Flow
Criteria of Failure
- 20% loss in flow
Speed Changed
2500 rpm
2000 rpm
1500 rpm
1000 rpm
500 1000 1500

Life/hrs
Impeller Life Guidelines
Speed set at 1500rpm
Constant Head
Criteria of Failure 20% loss in flow
Neoprene Compound
Blade rating = Jabsco scoring system for blade damage
Size Head Life Blade

(l/min / gpm) (Bar / Psi) (Hours) Rating %
10 / 2 1 / 15 1000+ 100
20 / 5 1 / 15 1000+ 100
40 / 10 1.5 / 22 1000+ 100
80 / 15 1.5 / 22 1000+ 100
200 / 50 1.5 / 22 1000+ 100
270 / 70 1.5 / 22 1000+ 100
370 / 95 1.5 / 22 400 100
500 / 130 2 / 30 1000 100
700 / 180 2 / 30 750 100
Power
Torque
Power vs. Flow Torque vs. Speed
Constant Speed Constant Pressure
FIP
Start Up Torque
Centrifugal
Flow Speed
Impeller Performance
Factors affecting slip flow
Vane thickness
Vane interference with body
Material modulus
Number of vanes on cam
Impeller end clearances Head vs. Flow
Constant Speed
Impeller length
Head
Slip
Differential pressure across Flow
the pump
Displacement
Flow
Performance Curves Industrial
Industrial / Hygienic / Sanitary Performance Curve Industrial / Hygienic / Sanitary Performance Curve
040 High Pressure 040 High Pressure
Up To 500 Cp Up To 500 Cp
Absorbed Power Absorbed Power
250 120
Total Power (hp)

100
Total Power (W)
200 3.0 bar 2.0 bar 3.0 bar 2.0 bar

1.0 bar 80 1.0 bar
150
60
100
40
50 20
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 0 2 4 6 8 10
Flow (lpm) Flow (gpm)
Performance Curve Performance Curve
3.5 50
45
3
40
2.5 35
Total Head (Bar)
Total Head (psi)

30
2
25
1.5
20
960 rpm 15 960 rpm

1
500 rpm 720 rpm 500 rpm 720 rpm
1450 rpm 1450 rpm
10
0.5
5
0 0
0 10 20 30 40 0 2 4 6 8 10
Flow (lpm) Flow (gpm)
May be used for viscosities up to 500 Cp dependent on NIPA/NIPR May be used for viscosities up to 500 Cp dependent on NIPA/NIPR
For higher viscosities use charts for higher viscosities For higher viscosities use charts for higher viscosities
Apply power-viscosity correction chart Apply power-viscosity correction chart
Performance Curves Marine
Performance Curves
What is NIPR?
Nett Inlet Pressure Required
Stay above the line!
NIPR
1 bar
14.7 psi
Allowable losses
In the inlet system
Cavitation Zone
Flow
Performance Curves
Cavitation point
Maximum Recommended Speed

1. History
When
6. Pump Design
9. Applications
10. Product Range
11. Competition
12. Pump Selection
14. MarComms
Section 8
Spare Part Identification

Impeller Identification
There are various ways of
identifying an impeller
Measuring your existing
impeller & identifying the
impeller drive
By using a profile sheet
By part number!
See 2004 Jabsco Trade
Catalogue, pages 104-113
Impeller Inserts and Drives
METAL INSERT PIN DRIVE
Brass & SS
PLAIN BORE METAL INSERT

Brass & SS, Woodruff Key Drive
SPLINED METAL INSERT

Brass & SS, Easy replacement & little shaft
movement
SINGLE FLAT DRIVE

Brass, SS & Plastic, Used on small DC pumps
DOUBLE FLAT DRIVE

SS & Plastic, Easier to clean
DING DRIVE
SS & Brass, Used with sleeve to fit motor shaft
Pump Identification
General pumps
Part number on end cover
Part number on label
Casting number on body
General design
General market
requirement
OEM Specific Pumps
OEM part number
OEM equipment number
Use 2004 Marine Trade
Catalogue pages 72 - 103
Seal Identification
Lip Seals
Internal diameter
External diameter
Thickness
Mechanical Seals
Number of components
Shaft size
Housing size
Working length
Materials
Use standard parts registers
from engineering
Wearing Parts Identification
Cams
Careful of length, O-ring
end cover sealed pumps
have slightly longer cams
Thickness varies for
performance
Wearplates
Basically standard
Endcovers
Careful of OD and screw
alignment
See 2004 Marine Trade
Catalogue, pages 116 - 122
Gasket & O-Ring Identification
Gaskets
Paper
Foam
O-Ring
Standard sizes
See 2004 Marine Trade

Catalogue, pages 116 - 118
Bearing Identification
Open or closed Part No.
Single or double row
Ball or roller
Industry standard part
number stamped onto
bearing
Use standard parts registers

from engineering
Section 9
Applications
Applications
Marine Engine Cooling

Bilge Pumping
Milk Tanker Pumps
Brine Injection
Chemical Transfer
Marine Waste Systems
Food Processing
Benefits of the Flexible Impeller
Pump for Engine Cooling
Immediate Self Priming from dry
Engine installation above waterline
Handles abrasives and solids in
suspension
Sand and debris
Operates at low or high speed
Matches engine performance
Pumps in either direction
Ease of installation
Self relieving
In case of cooler blockage
Simple Maintenance
Less downtime in emergency
Pumps air
Flow linear with speed
Ideal for cooling systems
Pump for Bilge Pumping
Immediate Self Priming from dry
Handles debris from bilge
Handles oil/water/diesel
Operates at low or high speed
Self relieving
No damage if blocked
Simple operation
Simple Maintenance
Good for emergency
Pumps air or foam
Will scavenge the bilge
Pump for Milk Tanker Pumps
Immediate Self Priming
Lower cost installations
Operates at low or high
speed
Gentle pumping action
Pulsation free flow
Does not damage Milk
Simple operation
Simple Maintenance
Less down time
Pumps air or foam
Any milk froth does not lock
the pump
Pump for Brine Injection
Can operate from drums
Handles abrasives and solids
Salt in suspension
Self relieving
Trigger nozzles
Simple operation
Simple maintenance
Low downtime
Low skilled maintenance
Pump for Chemical Transfer
Can operate from drums
Handles thin or thick liquids
Variety of chemicals
Self relieving
Will not damage discharge pipework
Simple operation
Simple maintenance
Low skilled maintenance
Pumps air or foam
Will scavenge drums
Pump for Marine Waste Systems
Will work from the dock
Handles abrasives and solids in
suspension!
Handles thin or thick liquids!
Simple operation
Simple Maintenance
Easily maintained
Pump for Food Processing
Food particles, egg yolks
Handles thin or thick liquids
Simple Maintenance
Low downtime
Gentle pumping action
Will not damage foodstuffs
Section 10
Product Range
Pump Types
DC Motor Pump Units
AC Motor Pump Units
Standard AC Motor Head Kits
Bare Shaft Pedestal Pumps
Bare Shaft Composite Pedestal
Pumps
Clutch Pumps
Flange Mount Pumps
Composite Flange Mount
Pumps
Product Range
Product Range Includes

Bronze Industrial Pumps
Bronze Marine Pumps
Phenolic and Epoxy Industrial Pumps
Stainless Steel Industrial Pumps
Stainless Steel Hygienic / Sanitary
Pumps
Flows from 1 to 270 l/min
(70 gpm)
Pressures up to 2.5 Bar (37psi)
Viscosities up to 600 cP
Hard solids handling up to 4mm
(0.15) diameter
Fluid temperature 0 to 90C
(32 to 194F)
Self Priming up to 3.0 m (9 feet)
Built in dry running protection
on some models
Widely Used In;
General Machine Shops
Agriculture
Waste and Water Treatment Works
Plumbing and home Maintenance
Especially Suited to;
Sump and cellar emptying
Machine tool coolant transfer
Equipment washdown
General transfer
Bronze Marine Pumps
(3 to 83 gpm)
Pressures up to 2 bar (30 psi)
Hard solids handling up to
4mm (0.15) diameter
Fluid temperature 4 to 90C
(39 to 194F)
Self Priming up to 3.0m
(9 feet)
Bronze Marine Pumps
Widely Used In;
Commercial & Leisure Marine
Waste and Water Transfer
Engine Cooling
Ballast Transfer
Bilge Emptying
Deck Wash
Engine Oil Change
General transfer
Phenolic and Epoxy Industrial Pumps
(35 gpm)
Pressures up to 2.5 Bar (37 psi)
Viscosities up to 10,000 cP
(0.25) diameter
Fluid temperature 4 to 90 C
(39 to 194 F)
Self Priming up to 3.5 m
(11 feet)
Phenolic and Epoxy
Industrial Pumps
Widely Used For;
Photographic Chemicals
Electro-Plating Solutions
Highly Corrosive Chemicals
Circulation
Filtration
Dilution
Transfer
Waste Disposal
Stainless Steel Industrial Pumps
(137 gpm)
Soft solids handling up to 18mm
(0.7) diameter
(0.6) diameter
Fluid and CIP temperature 0 to
90 C (39 to 194 F)
Self Priming up to 4.5 m (13 feet)
Stainless Steel Industrial
Pumps
Widely Used For:
Abrasive Suspensions and
slurries
Inks, Dies, and Paints
Viscous Adhesives
Soaps and Foaming
Solutions
Especially Suited to:
Transfer
Filtration and Separation
Sampling
Dosing and Metering
Stainless Steel Hygienic /
Sanitary Pumps
(137 gpm)
Soft solids handling up to
18mm (0.7) diameter
Hard solids handling up to
14mm (0.6) diameter
Fluid and CIP temperature 0 to
90 C (39 to 194 F)
Self Priming up to 4.5 m
(13 feet)
Stainless Steel Hygienic /
Sanitary Pumps
Widely Used For:
Foods, sauces, dough,
preserves, batter
Dairy products, milk,
cream, yoghurt
Cosmetics, toothpaste,
shampoos
Pharmaceutical creams
Especially Suited to:
Ingredients Transfer
Filtration and Separation
Re-circulation and mixing
Brine Injection
Milk Transfer
Section 11
Competition
Competition
Johnson
Operates in both Marine and Industrial Markets
Production Facilities
Belgium gear and lobe pumps
Netherlands centrifugal pumps
India centrifugal pump, components
Sweden Head Office, impeller pumps, gear pumps, mag-
drive plastic centrifugal pumps, AOD pump
Sales Offices
Thirteen global marketing companies, five joint ventures
Over 60 distributors
Competition
Johnson
Marine Products
Product Types
DC circulating pumps, clutch pumps, dc diaphragm
pumps, DC flexible impeller pumps, DC macerator pumps,
manual diaphragm pumps, internal gear pumps, raw
water pumps (engine cooling and general transfer), DC
submersible bilge pumps
Application Types
Bile pumping, deckwash, engine cooling, lavatory systems,
refuelling pumps, water circulation system, water pressure
systems
Competition
Johnson
Industrial Products
Product Types
AODD pumps, flexible impeller pumps, internal gear
pumps, rotary lobe pumps
Application Types
Food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical,
petrochemical, pulp and paper, horticulture
Competition
Johnson
Financials (2003)
Sales $84m (2002 $87m)
Orders $85m (2002 $88m)
Op Profit $4m (2002 -$21m)
Net Profit $80k (2002 -$25m)
ISO 14001 because we care
ISO 9001 of course
www.johnson-pump.com
Competition
Johnson
Benefits
Very good at high volume / low value FI pumps
Good in the Far East and Europe
Wide product range (very similar to Jabsco)
Wide market segments
Parts and pumps are interchangeable with Jabsco
Excellent Web Site
Limitations
Cash flow
Re-organisation still affecting company
Loss of knowledge at senior management level
Competition
Sherwood
Part of the WICOR groups HYPRO subsidiary
Shurflo also part of WICOR
Being purchased by Pentair Water Technologies
Production Facilities - WICOR
California, Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire,
Oregon, and Wisconsin
Australia, Canada, China, England, Germany, India, Italy,
Mexico and New Zealand
Sales Offices
As above, but also add Kazakhstan and Russia
Competition
Sherwood / Hypro
Marine and Industrial Products
Product Types
Flexible impellers pumps, roller pumps, centrifugal pumps,
diaphragm pumps, and piston pumps. Also offers nozzles,
spray tips to supply complete package
Application Types
Agriculture, pressure cleaning, marine, industrial, and fire
service
Competition
Sherwood / WICOR
Financials (2003)
Sales $750m (WICOR)
ISO 9001 not 14001
www.sherwoodpumps.com
www.pentairwatertech.com
www.shurflo.com
www.wicor.com
www.hypropumps.com
Competition
Sherwood / HYPRO
Benefits
Entrenched in the US market
Good relationships with US OEMs
Wide product range
Limitations
No longer impetus on engine cooling
Not mentioned in acquisition report
FI products old but established
Poor distribution outside USA
Parts and pumps are very hard to interchange with
Jabsco
Competition
Oberdorfer
Subsidiary of Thomas Industries Inc.
Thomas also offer vacuum systems, compressors, medical
and construction equipment
Production Facilities
Oberdorfer based in Syracuse, NY
Sales Reps
Basically US based
Rest of World handled from head office
Competition
Oberdorfer
Marine and Industrial Products
Product Types
DC flexible impellers pumps, engine cooling pumps, gear
pumps, mag drive centrifugal pumps
Application Types
Marine, industrial, agricultural, and chemical processing
Competition
Oberdorfer / Thomas Industries

Financials (2003)
Sales $370m
Profit $37m
www.oberdorfer-pumps.com
www.thomasind.com
Competition
Oberdorfer
Benefits
Has some dedicated marine OEMs
Limitations
Not very interchangeable with Jabsco, however we do
have some special pumps to compete
Small FIP product range
Very US focused
Competition
Other
Marine Products
Ancor
DC flexible impellers pumps, copy engine cooling pumps,
pirate parts
Based in Italy, poor quality but very good pricing
Marco (Reverso in US)
DC flexible impeller pumps, DC gear pumps
Based in Italy, good quality and very good pricing
Poor distribution, will sell to anyone, re-brand etc.
Narrow product range
Competition
Other
Industrial Products
Mencarelli
AC flexible impellers pumps designed for the wine market
in Southern Europe and Australia
Based in Italy, poor quality but good pricing
General
Every country has locally made product
All have niche market and customer applications
Interchange ability is hard on most parts as designs are
different
Section 12
Pump Selection
Pump Selection
Water Application
60 l/min (15 gpm) @ 1.5 bar (22 psi) discharge
1 Cp
No priming required
Considerations
None
Pump Selection
Selection
80 l/min (20 gpm) Bronze head kit / pedestal / mpu
1450 rpm
390W (0.5 hp) Power required at bare shaft
6.45 Nm (4.75 lbf-ft) starting torque, 15.2 Nm (11.2 lbf-ft)
reverse torque
Pump Selection
Industrial Application
80 l/min (20 gpm) @ 1.6 bar (24 psi) discharge
4m (12 feet) suction lift 0.4 bar (6 psi)
NIPA - = 1-0.4 = 0.6 bar (9 psi)
4,000 Cp Fluid
Considerations
Suction lift - check NIPR curves
Total head 1.6 + 0.4 = 2 bar (24 + 6 = 30 psi)
Medium viscosity, remember power correction factors
Pump Selection
Selection
200 l/min (50 gpm) industrial head kit / pedestal, medium
pressure impeller
NIPR = 0.3 bar (4 psi), well below 0.6 bar (9 psi) available
1150 rpm
Power required at bareshaft = 600 W * 3 (power
correction factor) = 1800 W (2.4 hp)
17.6 Nm (13 lbf-ft) starting torque, 46.8 Nm (35 lbf-ft)
reverse torque
Pump Selection
Food Application (Process Cheese)

60 l/min (15.9 gpm) @ 2 bar (30 psi) discharge
Flooded suction (0 bar at worst case)
5,000 Cp fluid
Considerations
Use 4,000 Cp curve
Higher viscosity, remember correction factors
Slow speed because of damage to fluid
Pump Selection
Selection
370 l/min (95 gpm) hygienic stainless pedestal, high
pressure impeller
400 rpm, variable speed drive
Power required at bare shaft = 0.7 * 5 (power correction
factor) = 3500 W (4.7 hp)
37.3 Nm (28 lbf-ft) starting torque, 66.4 Nm (49 lbf-ft)
reverse torque
1. History
When
6. Pump Design
9. Applications
10. Product Range
11. Competition
12. Pump Selection
14. MarComms
Section 13
Commercial Information
Internal Use Only
Section 14
MarComms
MarComms
2004 Jabsco Marine Trade Catalogue your bible!

Impeller selection
Pump Identification
Spare parts identification
Cross Referencing lists
Intranet
Internet
Giveaways
POS
FIP Info CD the second testament!
Contacts!
Martin Ruse Global Product Manager

martin.ruse@itt.com
John Richardson Product Manager - US
john.richardson@itt.com
Stuart Moore Product Specialist
stuart.moore@itt.com
Doug Leuty Internal Sales
doug.leuty@itt.com
Terry McCartney Internal Sales
terry.mccartney@itt.com
In summary, the flexible impeller

pump is simple yet effective and can
be used in diverse applications.
The aim of this presentation was to

explain the basics behind a pumping
principle that has been used for over
50 years and why it is still successful
today.
1. History
When
6. Pump Design
9. Applications
10. Product Range
11. Competition
12. Pump Selection
14. MarComms
The End
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The Flexible Impeller Pump

The aim of this presentation is to

Jack Art Briggs Streeter COmpany

First pump designed in 1938

1954 European subsidiary opened in Holland

1995 German sales company acquired

How Does it Work?

Benefits & Limitations

1. Self priming even when dry

7. Pumps air or foam

Built in safety system

1xN 2xN Speed (N)

The most difficult task is to get

Handles abrasives longer than any other pump

Lowest speed in operation is approx. 20 rpm

Highest speed in operation is approx. 4000 rpm

Impeller Sizes & Design

Size Extended Versions Pressure Variants

5 l/min / 1 gpm Standard, Medium, High

(Based on theoretical displacement @ 1450 rpm)

Compound & Insert Table

Blade Tip Design

Impellers are available with

NEOPRENE 0005 Food Handling

NITRILE 0003 Oils (Careful of Additives), Inks and Dyes etc.

VITON 0004 Volatile Hydrocarbons etc.

NITRILE 0006 Food Stuffs (some oils)

NATURAL RUBBER 0008 Low Temperatures

E.P.D.M. 0002 High temperature aqueous liquids

CODE 0001 0003 0005 0008 0004 0006 0002

Pressure 100% 80% 120% 100% 60% 80% 80%

Min 4C 10C 4C -15C 15C 20C 4C

Max 80C 90C 70C 50C 90C 90C 100C

Life 100% 60% 80% 70% 20% 60% 80%

When designing a pump we consider;

Factors Governing Flow

Performance & Life

Over time From New

Flow decay vs. Time

Flow Constant system

Criteria of failure Constant system

1000 2000 3000 Time/hrs

500 1000 1500 2000

500 1000 1500

Size Head Life Blade

Absorbed Power Absorbed Power

Total Power (hp)

200 3.0 bar 2.0 bar 3.0 bar 2.0 bar

Performance Curve Performance Curve

Total Head (psi)

960 rpm 15 960 rpm

Maximum Recommended Speed

Spare Part Identification

PLAIN BORE METAL INSERT

SPLINED METAL INSERT

SINGLE FLAT DRIVE

DOUBLE FLAT DRIVE

See 2004 Marine Trade

Use standard parts registers

Marine Engine Cooling

Product Range Includes

Oberdorfer / Thomas Industries

Food Application (Process Cheese)

2004 Jabsco Marine Trade Catalogue your bible!