Roller Bearings in WIRTH Triplex Pump
Examples of Application Engineering
RFB 7 GB-D
Triplex Pump TPK 800 - 2200
WIRTH has the solution to meet
requirements for harsh environmen-
tal condition as desert or arctic
conditions. A full line of triplex, high
pressure mud pumps can handle
any drilling requirements for
onshore or offshore applications.
The TPK series of tough, field-
proven models for high operating
pressure and large flow include:
• Ratings from 800 to 2 200 input HP
• Rear or top-mounted skid
arrangement
• Belt, chain or gear-driven
configurations
• AC or DC drive motor
configurations
• Operating pressure
from 5 000 to 7 500 PSI.
WIRTH triplex pumps are engineered
to produce a very high work capacity
with the minimum RPM, thus result-
ing in low stress and wear to vital
components. The long stroke
design reduces the number of
load reversals in heavily stressed
components and increases the life
of the fluid end parts through
reduced speeds and valve operation.
The fluid end has separate suction
and discharge modules including
the hydraulic valve closure system.
Since several years the Schaeffler
KG develops and delivers special
roller bearings for WIRTH Triplex
Mud Pumps.
For example the Triplex Mud Pump
TPK 2200 is completely equipped
with FAG bearings.
The main features of this WIRTH
Triplex Pump are described in the
following chapter.
 Technical Data TPK 2200 The connecting rods and crosshead are mounted on
high-capacity four row cylindrical roller bearings.
Liner Size 5" - 7 - " For the design of the Triplex Mud Pump TPK 2200,
Stroke 14" FAG created following bearings:
Max. Pressure 7 500 PSI
Max. Output 3 348 l/min Crankshaft (1) spherical roller bearing 2 pcs.
Nominal rating 2 200 HP Connecting rod (2) cylindrical roller bearing 3 pcs.
Mass 45 000 kg Crosshead (3) cylindrical roller bearing 3 pcs.
Drive Shaft (4) cylindrical roller bearing 2 pcs.
The power end is made by welded and stress-relieved Crosshead Pin (5) special hardened steel 3 pcs.
frame construction. The fluid end is equipped with
triple interchangeable modular cylinders made from For easier mounting and dismounting the cylindrical
heat treated forged alloy steel. The crankshaft and roller bearings in the connecting rod, they are mounted
pinion gear are mounted on low-friction roller bearings on withdrawal sleeves.
spherical- and cylindrical roller bearings.

Lubrication

The bearings are lubricated by a dual, splash oil and

forced oil lubrication system.
The crosshead sliding faces have a bronze overlay.
The piston liners are full spray cooled and lubricated.

1 = Crankshaft
2 = Connecting rod
3 = Crosshead
4 = Drive Shaft
5 = Crosshead Pin

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