Northern® Melts Away Sulfur Pump Delivery Concerns
March 2, 2011 GRANTSBURG, WI - Northern® Pump, a precision manufacturer of heavy-duty gear pumps, has successfully delivered two custom pumps for an international customer in the molten sulfur industry. The completely custom 4600-07-C3859 and 4600-15-C3860 pumps were designed, manufactured, and tested within a three week timeframe. This custom project also included a maintenance manual delivered in both English and Portuguese.
Northern® 4000 Sulfur Series Pumps feature a special heating option to ensure a consistent operating temperature range. This ability to maintain constant temperature is extremely important for the handling of molten sulfur, due to its narrow effective operating range. The Northern® 4000 Sulfur Series pumps can use steam or other heat transfer fluids to maintain an optimum temperature range, even in extreme environments.
These Northern 4000 Series Sulfur Pumps were designed to pump 10 and 20 gallons of molten sulfur per minute at 40 PSI discharge pressure. In addition to the integrated heating jackets, they also feature a John Crane Type 9 mechanical seal, O-Ring seals between the plates, and cobalt bound tungsten carbide sleeve bearings. Our modular construction allows our entire size range of pumps to be offered in a Sulfur Series. Every Northern® 4000 Series Sulfur pump is performance tested to meet the exact duty conditions of the customer’s application.
Northern® Pump continues to demonstrate the ability to deliver critical custom pump projects. Our highly skilled team allows us to bring a gear pump concept through final performance testing in just a few weeks. For more information on how Northern® Pump can help you achieve your operational goals contact our sales team at (800) 366-1410.
To view our custom maintenance manuals click the following links:
View in English Bulletin 131
View in Portuguese Boletim 131
Northern® Flies In to Assist Another Pipeline Customer
February 15, 2011 - GRANTSBURG, WI - Northern® Pump, a precision manufacturer of heavy-duty gear pumps, has successfully completed a field overhaul project for a key crude oil pipeline customer. The completely custom 4800-07-D1761 gear pump is installed on an offshore oil platform located approximately 85 miles south of Galveston, TX.
This custom gear pump is installed on a series of pig launchers that are used to maintain and clean a crude oil pipeline. This high pressure pump allows the customer to inject the residual crude oil directly back into the pipeline. This provides for a safe and environmentally friendly method for handling excess crude oil generated through the pigging process.
In order to support operational objectives of the pipeline customer, two members of the Northern® team were flown out to the platform to execute the field overhaul. All of the replacement parts accompanied the team, along with the calibrated tools required to properly assemble the pump. Because of the modular design of the liner plate equipped pump, the total weight of the replaced components and required tools was less that 50 pounds. This can be an extremely important factor when traveling offshore by helicopter. This pump was disassembled, analyzed, and re-assembled in less than three hours.
Northern® Pump continued to support the pipeline operator by providing a custom manual, that describes the proper field overall method. This manual included a complete breakdown of all pump components. Spare parts kits and other replacement components are always readily available for all custom Northern® Gear Pumps.
The 4800-07-D1761 is designed to pump 20-24 Gallons per Minute of Crude Oil at 1850 PSI discharge pressure. The pump unit is equipped with a 40 horsepower explosion proof motor and featured a custom Ring Type Joint suction and discharge plate. This plate was manufactured from a wrought bar of 1018 steel to eliminate the need for all welds and castings. The pump was also finished with a special paint system and was hydrostatic tested at the factory to 2653 PSI. Every Northern® 4000 series pump and vertical unit are performance tested to meet the exact duty conditions of the customer's application.
For more information on how Northern® Pump can help you achieve your operational goals, contact our sales team at (800) 366-1410.
More Custom Pumps in the Pipeline for Northern®
November 10, 2010 - Northern® Pump, a precision manufacturer of heavy-duty gear pumps, has completed nine custom pump unit assemblies for a U.S. based independent pipeline company. The Northern Model 4800-15-D1776 offers our customer a more effective and reliable pumping solution on a crude oil pipeline.
Northern® Pump provided a gear pump unit assembly that was customized to fit the exact crude oil application. The unit includes the pump assembly, explosion proof electric motor, coupling, and coupling guard. This complete unit was assembled and aligned at the factory, which will eliminate costly and tedious efforts during field installation. In addition, the modular design of this Northern® Pump makes it easy to operate and maintain in the field.
Northern® Pump continues to demonstrate the overall ability to deliver a critical custom pump project ahead of schedule. For more information on how Northern® Pump can help you achieve your operational goals contact our sales team at (800) 366-1410.
NORTHERN® PUMP HELPS KEEP ATLANTA COOKIN‘
May 2010 - Northern® Pump is proud to announce successful delivery of two custom pump unit assemblies to the Atlanta Gas Light Riverdale natural gas facility. Atlanta Gas Light delivers environmentally friendly natural gas to approximately 1.5 million customers throughout Georgia. These gear pumps replace a competitor's product on the lube oil system for a Turbo Expander Unit used to liquefy natural gas. These unit assemblies were delivered as a result of a coordinated effort between Northern® Pump, and its Gainesville, GA based distributor: Pump Technology & Solutions.
Northern Pump was chosen due to several available design improvements over the pump assemblies that were installed by the original equipment manufacturer. The first was our ability to comfortably handle high suction and discharge pressures. With an estimated 200 pound per inch2 suction pressure, the pump's drive shaft was designed to be hydraulically balanced. This design dramatically improves the lifespan and overall lifecycle cost of the pump. The result is a pump with an estimated B-10 bearing life of over thirteen thousand hours!
The Northern® gear pump also featured a special flange dimension and unit base configured to fit into the existing lube oil system. The cost to move piping and other associated items when selecting a replacement pump can be staggering. Northern® Pump's ability to offer a drop-in replacement for a complex system will save the customer time and money.
The commitment of Northern® Pump and Pump Technology and Solutions to support the customer with spare parts and service is always a factor in selecting our product. We always offer spare parts for all of our custom products. Northern® Pump also offers a factory rebuild program that refurbishes your investment back to the original condition, and carries a full factory warranty.
Northern® Pump is a premier provider of custom gear pumps and pumping solutions. Contact us today and see what we can design and build for you!
4800-20-D1765 Custom Pump Assembly
NORTHERN® PUMP DELIVERS SWEET CUSTOM PUMP PROJECT
April 2010 - Northern® Pump is proud to announce successful delivery of sixteen custom pumps to a world renowned manufacturer of specialty snack products. These completely custom 4300-03-C3833 pumps were the result of a joint effort between the snack manufacturer, Northern® Pump, and its Gainesville, GA based distributor; Pump Technology & Solutions. The C3833 pump was designed for a new production line, needed to eliminate reliability issues, prevent leakage, and improve the overall liquid delivery process. Northern® Pump was chosen due to our willingness and ability to design and build a custom pump solution tailored to the customer's unique application.
The completely stainless steel gear pump was designed to pump a proprietary chocolate coating, and featured internal steam jacket heating. Other features included; a custom integral gear and shaft, special size, and a custom mounting bracket to fit the customer's special processing equipment. The resulting performance benefits will allow the pump to perform exactly as the specific application requires.
The majority of the pump development took place at a joint meeting with the customer, Northern Pump, and Pump Technology & Solutions. Northern Pump's mobile availability of SolidWorks® CAD design software allowed a complete review and analysis of the initial design. As a result of this review, the weight was reduced substantially, the pump featured a re-design of the bearing, and the materials of construction were completely revamped.
Completing the initial design is only the tip of the iceberg at Northern®Pump. Because we manufacture all of the main components at our state of the art Wisconsin manufacturing facility, we are well equipped to execute all of the associated project tasks in a timely manner. The result of this ability was a project that was engineered, manufactured, tested, and delivered in twelve weeks, and exactly on schedule.
Northern® Pump is a premier provider of custom gear pumping solutions. Contact us today to see what we can design and build for you!
Northern® Magnetic Drive Pumps
March 2010 - Northern® pump announces the introduction of the first magnetic drive option for its legendary 4000 series gear pumps. This pump assembly has been delivered to a major chemical company for use in one of its state-of-the-art coating facilities. This application demands metered, pulse, bubble, and leak-free delivery of a critical liquid. This pump combines Northern® Pump's rugged design standards with the environmentally friendly and leak proof advantages of magnetic drive assemblies.
The magnetic drive option continues to uphold the Northern® tradition of building highly reliability gear pumps. As always, careful attention to detail in both design and application is the hallmark of McNally Industries' Northern® Pump product line.
Northern® Pump Announces New and Improved Protective Systems
March 2010 - Northern® Pump is proud to announce the addition of several new paint systems to its line of specialized gear pump products. In an effort to keep pace with the ever-growing demand for customer solutions, as well as provide our customers with the best protection of their investment, Northern® Pump has upgraded all of our standard protective coatings. Our new standard offerings are available on the vertical molten sulfur system and all of our 4000 series gear pumps. Northern® Pump's in-house painting facility also allows for quick and seamless adaptation to any additional custom system or solution.
The following systems are now available as a standard option on all of Northern® Pump products:
1. ID1000 - Dry Service to 850°F - Color - Safety Blue
2. ID1001 - Wet service to 450°F - Molten Sulfur, gasoline, fuel oil, diesel fuel, and other similar hydrocarbon cargos. Color - Haze Grey
3. ID1002 / 1003 - Dry Service to 180°F - Color - Safety Blue
