Chemical Pumps

in Exotic Metals

Process Technology

Broad Base. Best Solutions.

SGL Group – The Carbon Company

SGL Group – The Carbon Company – is one of the world’s leading

manufacturers of carbon-based products. We have a comprehensive
portfolio ranging from carbon and graphite products to carbon fibers
and composites.

Our core competencies include a wide knowledge of raw materials,

specialized production expertise and in-depth application and
engineering know-how. As a result, we have built up a comprehensive
technology and product portfolio. We operate on a global scale and
are close to our customers anywhere at any time. Supported by this
broad base, we offer our customers the best solutions.
That is what SGL Excellence stands for.

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Process Technology
Perfection in Graphite and PTFE
Our Business Line Process Technology is focused on supporting
the technical processes of our globally operating customers in the
chemical industry, metal manufacturing and environmental protection
technology. A maximum degree of know-how and expertise in corrosion
protection, a global presence and full-package systems from a single
source: that’s what our customers need – and get from us:

씰 Long-standing experience and a high level of expertise in

process technology
씰 Comprehensive process, material and design know-how on

graphite and PTFE

씰 Closeness to customers: cost-effective manufacturing to international

and local standards at our production sites in Europe, America and

Asia and worldwide customer service
씰 A consistently high standard of quality

Our comprehensive range of products and services extends from

process equipment and components made from DIABON®
graphite, POLYFLURON® virginal, paste-extruded PTFE and
LICUFLON® steel/PTFE composite, through FLUROFLEX®
bellows, FLUROPIPE® pipe systems, FLUROSIC® silicon carbide
heat exchangers and DIABON® graphite or exotic metal pumps,
to the planning and assembly of complex systems.

Contents
Standard Chemical Pumps in Exotic Metals 4 Propeller Pumps in Exotic Metals 11
Characteristic Curves of Pumps 6 Quality at Every Step 13
Choice of Exotic Metals 8 Customer Service 14
Highly Reliable Mechanical Seals 9 Quality Management 15
Magnetic-Drive Chemical Pumps 10

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Standard Chemical Pumps
in Exotic Metals
SGL Group’s ISO 2858, NFE 4421 and DIN
24256 standard chemical pumps have a proven
record of exceptional reliability. All parts in contact
with corrosive media are made from exotic metals
such as titanium, Hastelloy, nickel alloys or zirco-
nium.
This ensures that the pumps are imper vious to liq-
uids and resistant to highly corrosive and thermal
stresses, depending on the process conditions and
fluids involved.
Capacities range from 2 to 3,000 m3/h and
discharge heads from 5 to 150 mCL.
2 1 3 4
Besides these standard types, we cater for special
requirements and develop pumps which can also
be used safely and reliably for more demanding
duties. In such cases, we work closely with our cus-
tomers. Our teams of experts analyze the required
liquid transfer and, on this basis, develop solutions
which optimally meet their requirements in terms of
performance, design and economy.

Titanium pump
1 Impeller
The impeller is assembled by welding massive ex-
otic metal parts together. It is fitted with back van-
es for optimum reliability, thus reducing the axial
forces on the pump and ensuring a controlled
pressure in the seal area. This assembly makes for 2 Pump volute
optimum service conditions. The cast iron or carbon steel external volute of the
pump casing is lined with exotic metal sheets (tita-
nium, Hastelloy, nickel alloys or zirconium) to
ensure appropriate corrosion resistance.

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3 Cartridge-type mechanical seals
On request, our pumps can be fitted with car-
tridges composed of single/double mechanical
seals or packed glands. Hence, they always meet
health and safety requirements. The recommended
materials for mechanical seals are carbon and/or
silicon carbide (SiC), which are extremely resistant
to corrosion.
4 Bearing housing
The bearing housing is made from cast iron and
designed for optimum sturdiness. It is fitted with
reinforced bearings. The distance between bear-
ings is set at a maximum in order to limit shaft
deflection within the range required by ISO 5199.
Oil dip-in lubrication is used to ensure continuous
lubrication and good heat distribution. A constant-
level oiling system maintains a correct level and
allows visual checking.

Coupling guard Back-pull-out design

“Back-pull-out” design
Our standard chemical pumps are of the “back-
pull-out” type. This design allows disassembly of
the group without disconnecting the piping and the
volute. Inspection and maintenance of the bearing
housing assembly to replace wear parts are there-
by made much easier and safer. Moreover, the
bearing housing assembly can be replaced in an
emergency, thus simplifying on-site operations and
considerably reducing the downtime.

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Characteristic Curves
of Pumps

Characteristic curves at 3000 rpm

200

80.50.315
125.80.315
100 125.100.315
80 100.65.
50.32.250 80.50.250
250 125.100.250
60
50 125.80.200
65.40.200 80.50.200
40
100.65.200
30
H: (meter)

50.32.160 80.50.160

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10 Bearing no. 1

8 Bearing no. 2

Bearing no. 3
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5
2 3 4 5 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 Q: m3/h

Characteristic curves at 1500 rpm

80

60
200.150.400
50

40 300.250.
400
80.50.315 125.80.315 125.100. 200.150.315
30
315 250.200. 300.300.
315 350
300.250.315 500.400.500
20 80.50.250
950 rpm
50.32.250 100.65. 250.200.
H: (meter)

250 125.100.250 200.150.250 250

65.40.200 80.50.200 100.65.

10
200
125.80.
8 200
80.50.160
6
50.32.160
5 Bearing no. 1

Bearing no. 2
4
Bearing no. 3
3 Bearing no. 4

Bearing no. 5

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2 3 4 5 6 8 10 20 30 40 50 60 80 100 200 300 400 500 1000 2000 3000 Q: (m3/h)

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Impeller Design
Open or Closed
We offer great flexibility of application in terms of
delivered flow rate and discharge head.

Impeller design
Closed impellers are designed for the transfer of
clean fluids. Pumps equipped with closed impellers
make for high discharge heads and good yields.
Open impellers are especially suited to the trans-
fer of loaded fluids. Pumps equipped with open
impellers make for lower discharge heads and
higher flow rates than pumps of the same type fit-
ted with closed impellers. Their yield is lower,
owing to the clearance between impeller and cas-
ing.

External diameter of closed

impeller in titanium: 400 mm

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Choice of
Exotic Metals
Metallic pumps required for the chemical industry niques, which we have developed and improved
must be adapted to critical operating conditions: over many decades. The choice of exotic metals is
highly corrosive fluids, high thermal and mechani- governed mainly by their chemical resistance to
cal stresses. High-quality exotic metals are proc- the process fluid.
essed (usually welded) by sophisticated tech-

Oxidizing Reducing

Zirconium
Chlorides present

Hastelloy B

Titanium with Pd

Titanium

Hastelloy C

Monel

Zirconium

Hastelloy C
No chlorides present

Monel

Nickel alloy no. 20

Inconel
Stainless steel
(not included in SGL Group’s pump range)

A large range of applications

SGL Group has the expertise to manufacture high-
quality pumps, whether in titanium (gr. 2 or gr. 7),
zirconium or nickel alloys (Hastelloy B or C,
Monel, Inconel, etc.):
Titanium pumps for chlor-alkali processes (brine,
salt water, sodium hypochlorite or caustic soda, all
of which are chlorinated media).
Nickel pumps for caustic soda concentration units.
Zirconium pumps for organic acids (acetic acid,
formic acid, etc.).
Hastelloy pumps for highly corrosive media.

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Mechanical Seals
Highly Reliable
Single mechanical seal
This is our standard seal design for exotic metal
pumps. It is suitable for clean corrosive fluids, non-
crystallizing fluids, temperatures up to 100°C and
pressures up to 16 bar.

For applications involving the risk of crystallization

an external flushing device can be added.

Our mechanical seals are designed to meet the lat-

est standards of quality and safety. All parts in con-
tact with the process fluid are highly resistant to
corrosive conditions and high temperatures.

The materials for our mechanical seals are chosen

Dual mechanical seal
on the basis of our experience to match the abra-
sion and corrosion characteristics of the pumped
fluid.

Dual mechanical seal (tandem or double)

Suitable for media containing solids or involving
the risk of crystallization. A must for applications
where leakage of toxic or corrosive media into the
environment must be avoided. Suitable for fluids
with low lubricating power, temperatures up to
200°C and pressures up to 16 bar.

Single mechanical seal

Mechanical seal
Process side Atmospheric side

Single mechanical seal SiC/Carbon

SiC/SiC
Dual mechanical seal SiC/Carbon SiC/Carbon
SiC/SiC SiC/Carbon
SiC = Silicon carbide

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Magnetic-Drive Chemical Pumps
in Exotic Metals

Exotic metal pumps are available with magnetic

drive. Their hydraulic characteristics are identical
to those given for standard pumps on the previous
pages. Exotic metal magnetic-drive pumps are
perfectly suited to the transfer of highly toxic or
hazardous media.

Maintenance ISO magnetic-drive pump

The absence of mechanical seals obviates the need
for maintenance and reduces the need for check-
ing. The number of wear parts is limited and no
flushing fluid is required.
2 1 3 5
1 2 Magnets
The modular magnets are made of high-quality
samarium cobalt adapted to the installed power.
They are characterized by high density of magnet-
ic energy, resulting in a compact and efficient
drive.

3 Can
Our magnetic-drive pumps are made absolutely
watertight by an exotic metal can.

4 Wetted bearings
Inside, wetted bearings made from massive pure
silicon carbide are lubricated by the pumped
liquid.

5 Oil-lubricated bearings
Outside, the oil-lubricated ball bearings ensure
that the drive magnet is properly centered when
rotating and guarantee that the bearing has a long
service life.

1 Inner magnets
2 Outer magnets
3 Can
4 Wetted bearings
5 Oil-lubricated bearings

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Propeller Pumps
in Exotic Metals
Max. capacity:
7,000 m3/h
Max. discharge head:
15 mCL
Max. temperatures:
200°C
Maximum operating
pressures:
10 bar

Applications
씰 Chemical industry
H3PO4, NaCl, Cl2, H2SO4, etc.
씰 Effluent pumping

Circulator in Sanicro 28, type C400,

for use in a phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
concentration loop

Characteristics curves

H: meter
15
ND 200 250 300 350 400 500
1450 rpm

10
985

735

5
4

100 500 1000 5 000 10 000 Q: m3/h

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Propeller Pumps
in Exotic Metals
1 New impeller design 4 Fabricated casing
SGL Group has focused its efforts on the mechan- Depending on the material, the elbow can be
ically welded construction of impellers with diam- manufactured as a mechanically welded structure
eters from 300 up to 500 mm. It has been proved or as a carbon steel structure lined with exotic
that the exotic metal-fabricated propellers are more metal.
resistant to highly corrosive media.
5 Shaft sleeve
2 Shaft seal The shaft is protected by a removable sleeve made
The shaft is provided with the latest generation of of exotic metal.
cartridge seals (single, double or tandem-mounted
mechanical seals). Its key feature is a rotating seat
with a stationary spring positioned outside the 1 5 4 2 3
process fluid. It is thus suitable for media con-
taining solids.

3 Bearings
No bearing is in contact with the process fluid.
The distance between bearings is set at a maxi-
mum in order to limit shaft deflection within the
range required by ISO 5199 and thus ensure long-
term reliability. The shaft is supported by two
bearings – a roller and a ball bearing with oil
lubrication.

Exotic metal propeller pump

Installation
Two different types of installation are available:
씰 Direct drive with frequency variation
Installation with pulley-belt transmission 씰 or with pulleys and V-belts (as opposite)

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Quality
at Every Step
Design and development step
SGL Group’s pump design department is equipped
with 3D software, SolidWorks and finite elements
software for checking the mechanical stresses.

SolidWorks screenshot

Selection step during quotation

Spaix Classic, our pump dimensioning software,
guarantees that our customers receive a technical
and commercial offer perfectly suited to their re-
quirements.
It enables SGL Group to respond to inquiries
promptly – thanks to its continually updated data-
base.

Spaix screenshot

All along the productions steps

Our pump production center is equipped with a
test bench for testing pumps of any design. This
enables SGL Group to meet customers’ specific
requirements and ensures excellent reliability in
operation.

Performance test

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Customer Service
with a Full Package of Benefits

Individual tube testing on a shell and tube heat exchanger

Our continuing partnership with customers is based on the excellent

services and system solutions we provide. These are a key part of our
commitment.
All items of SGL Group’s DIABON process equipment are quality Visual inspection of a tube sheet

products manufactured in our own plants from high-grade materials

using the latest technologies. If a product still fails
to meet your requirements, SGL Group‘s world-
wide network of service centers will be on hand
to help. We see every problem as a fresh oppor-
tunity. Give us the chance to prove it.
Spare parts and repairs
SGL Group’s responsibility for its products doesn't end when customers
take delivery of DIABON equipment. In fact, we give our customers
systematic support all the time it's in use. This support is a key part of
our customer service.
The long service life of our graphite equipment depends crucially on
its high quality and the servicing and/or cleaning it gets when in
contact with highly corrosive and contaminated media.

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Quality Management
by Process Technology

As a manufacturer of carbon and graphite products, process equipment

and systems for the chemical industry and environmental protection tech-
nology, SGL Group maintains a targeted quality management system
designed to attain and meet the product quality standards demanded
by customers. Our quality management system meets the require-
ments of DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 and Pressure Equipment Directive
97/23/EC Annex III, Module H/H1 and has been certified by the
approved associations of DQS and TÜV SÜD. In process equipment
construction, Quality Management is responsible for the testing and
approval of semi-finished graphite products, impregnating resin, cement
components, outsourced parts, process equipment and components.

Heat exchanger during pressure testing

Synthetic resin impregnation, cementing and assembly

are all subject to continuous monitoring.
Appropriate marking of the semi-finished graphite prod-
ucts before and after synthetic resin impregnation, during
machining and thereafter until assembly of the complete
equipment or plant provides comprehensive evidence of the
semi-finished products employed. Consequently, they meet
the traceability requirement of specification AD 2000-Merk-
blatt N2 for pressure vessels made from electrographite and
hard burned carbon. The conditions for synthetic resin im-
pregnation of the semi-finished graphite products and those for
cementing of the components are stipulated, monitored and
checked.

Evidence of the quality characteristics of the material grades

employed, as required by specification AD 2000-Merkblatt
N2, is provided in a report issued by the testing laboratory
of TÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH.

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and their application spectra. In view of the variety and large number of application possibilities, these data should be regarded merely as general
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Process Technology
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