AHLSTAR™ Process Pumps

The
Heart
of Your
Process
Sulzer Pumps –
Striving to Serve You Better!
For over 135 years Sulzer Pumps has
been providing innovative pumping
solutions for a number of different
industry segments. Today we are a
leading global supplier of pumps to
these targeted markets.

Through our commitment to under-

standing the customers' process and
specific needs, we have consistently
been at the leading edge of technical
developments in providing pumping
solutions. We strive to meet your ap-
plication requirements through the use
of state-of-the-art technology and ad-
vanced research & development facil-
ities. In addition we offer the pump
industry's most extensive network of
Customer Service Centers to support
and service our products.

A Reputation for Excellence

Sulzer Pumps has earned its reputa-
tion for providing advanced pumping
solutions that meet the critical de-
mands of our customers and busi-
ness partners. Attention to detail and
an insistence on quality are para-
mount to all phases of our operations.
Through having our own foundries,
we are able to ensure optimum pump
material selection for each particular
application. Our 14 manufacturing
plants are strategically located
throughout the world, and our produc-
tion processes are ISO 9002 and ISO
14001 certified. Each and every pump
is rigorously tested before shipment,
and regardless of where in the world
our pumps are made, the commit-
ment to quality is unrelenting.
Lifetime Service Solutions for the
AHLSTAR™ Pump
High pumping performance comes as
a result of the availability, reliability
and the quality of the right pump.
Genuine spare parts and proper main-
tenance ensure the high performance
of AHLSTAR™ process pumps in com-
plex production operations.

We support our customers with an

extensive range of pumping services,
from spare parts to remote monitor-
ing.

Additionally we offer various types of

service agreements in which spare
parts and service solutions can be
combined.

PumpsOnline Spare Part Solutions Service Solutions

Customers can benefit from our new
eBusiness solution, Pumps Online.
This enables instant online access to
product documentation, electronic or-
dering of spare parts and installed
pump base at the mill.
We offer an exchange unit service
and newly developed service kits for
all AHLSTAR™ process pumps. This
enables fast and easy servicing and
reduces downtime.
To maintain and improve the high
performance of AHLSTAR™ process
pumps, customers can select from a
wide range of available service solu-
tions. All service work is carried out
by qualified, experienced technicians
using state-of-the-art equipment.
Expanded AHLSTAR™ Process Pumps
Features and Benefits
A double volute casing in larger
AHLSTAR™ pumps reduces radial
forces and shaft deflection.

The self-venting, top centerline ca-

sing prevents air-lock in the top of
the casing.

The sideplate is adjusted external-

ly to maintain a constant impeller
clearance and continuous high effi-
ciency.

A Hydraulics
Designed for pumping clean, abra-
sive or corrosive liquids especially
stocks of various kinds.

ROTOKEY impeller mounting pro-

N Hydraulics
Non-clogging process pumps are
the right solutions when the liquid
contains large or long particles.
W Hydraulics
Wear resistant pumps guarantee
reliable pumping when the liquid is
very corrosive and/or abrasive.
vides strong, reliable power trans-
mission. It is self-locking and re-
verse rotation safe. ROTOKEY
facilitates the installation and re-
moval of the impeller. It is not
sensitive to axial loads created
during pump operation
A wide selection of shaft seals is
available to meet the needs of
each specific application. Dyna-
mic seals and ready fitted me-
chanical seals fit all requirements.
 Self Priming S
Self priming pumps with internal
vacuum pump are designed for
self priming purposes and to pump
gas containing liquids.
1
1
1
1 Others
Strong and rigid bearing support
foot improves mounting stability and
maintains solid support.
Air Separating R
Air separating pumps with external
vacuum pump are particularly ap-
plicable for pumping gas contain-
ing liquids.
Bearing Unit
Simplified heavy-duty bearing unit
design ensures reliability.
Grease Lubrication
- temperature of pumped liquid
max. 250 °F
Oil Lubrication
- temperature of pumped liquid
max. 360 °F (EPT 410°F)
Heavy-duty shaft. Deflection at stuff-
ing box less than 0.002 in. High
strength duplex stainless steel is
standard shaft material.
Non-contacting bearing protection
for the combined advantages of
labyrinth ring, deflector and lipseal.
Lipseal protects in standstill posi-
tion.
AHLSTAR™ hydraulics are uti-
lized also in NVT Non-Clogging
Vertical Process Pumps and NKT/
WKT Non-Clogging Cantilever
Pumps.
EPT Hot Liquid Pumps for indus-
trial processes where the system
pressure is high and pressure or
temperature strokes occur.
Jackscrews for
1
simple disassembly.
Standardization
AHLSTAR™ All AHLSTAR™ pumps have the same
Volute Impeller Casing Adapter Bearing
Interchangeability
casing cover unit basic design using the same compo-
of main parts
nents.
APT

• 246 pumps
ART • 80 casing covers
• 6 common bearing units
AST • 6 common shaft seal sizes
• common sealing water equipment
• common coupling and coupling guard
EPT
• common baseplates

NPT
__T
T inch dimensioning
NRT
P basic horizontal pump,
S self priming and R air
NST separating construction
A, N, W and E indicate the
WPT basic hydraulics

WRT
Common parts
shown in columns.
WST

Hydraulic Design

The AHLSTAR™ product line offers a
wide range of hydraulic sizes to guar-
antee minimum power consumption.
Pump hydraulics, casings and impel-
lers are designed to optimize fluid
handling capabilities. Stocks are
pumped like water. Particles in slud-
ges do not accumulate in the pump,
or slurries are effectively channelled
so as not to cause wear.
The back vanes of the impeller keep
the area between the impeller and
the casing cover clean, and reduce
the axial load on the bearings.
Balance holes in the impeller are used
to stabilize the pressure in the seal
chamber. The balance holes can be
plugged to optimize the shaft seal
environment, should the application
demand it.
The impeller hub design ensures a
smooth flow and helps to avoid spin-
ning and plugging.
The reverse sides of same size impel-
lers on the APT, NPT and WPT pumps
are of equal dimensions. It is possible,
therefore, to use the same casing
covers for all impellers. This reduces
the number of spare parts required.
An Impeller Tailored to Each Liquid

Closed Impeller Open Impeller Special Open Impeller

is used for pumping clean liquids or is designed for liquids containing so- is suitable for liquids containing big-
liquids containing some impurities. lid particles, abrasive liquids or stock ger solid particles and long fibers,
up to 8 % consistency. abrasive liquids or stock up to 8 %
consistency.

APT APT APT

EPT ART ART
AST AST
EPT

Low Pulse Impeller Non-clogging Closed Vortex Impeller

is designed and manufactured to mi- Impeller is suitable for liquids containing big or
nimize pressure pulsations. is used for sludges or slurries con- long solid particles or abrasive li-
taining big solid particles. quids.

APT NPT NPT

NRT NRT
NST NST
WPT
WRT
WST

Wear Resistant Closed Wear Resistant Open

Impeller Impeller
is used for pumping both erosive and is suitable for liquids with bigger solid
corrosive liquids or slurries contain- particles and long fibers, abrasive liq-
ing solid particles. uids or stock up to 8% consistency.

WPT WPT
WRT WRT
WST WST
Gas Handling Systems
AHLSTAR™ Gas Removal
Pumps for Various
Applications
The patented AHLSTAR ™ Self Prim-
ing gas removal pumps are designed
to pump liquids containing gas, and
for use where the inlet pipe is empty.
These are situations where conven-
tional centrifugal pumps fail.
With standard centrifugal pumps, gas
bubbles formed in the impeller eye
impair pumping. With the AHLSTAR™
pump, these gas bubbles are removed
by an internal or external vacuum
pump, or through sufficient inlet pres-
sure. By removing the gas bubbles
form the impeller, the operation of the
pump system is stabilized and effi-
ciency is greatly increased.
Self priming application.
The Effect of Gas Content in The Effect of Weakly Bound
Conventional Centrifugal Gas Content in the
Pumps AHLSTAR™ Gas Removal
Pump
• Almost all impeller types can
operate with a gas content below • Pump operation is stable.
4%. However, the capacity and • For weakly bound gases, the
head will be reduced. absolute maximum value is 40 %.
• At gas content level above 4% , the For strongly bound gases it is up to
duty point remains approximately 70%.
10 ... 100% from BEP (Best
Efficiency Point). AHLSTAR™ Gas Removal Pump
Pumping is unstable since the duty has stable operation with gas
point varies heavily and excessive content 0...40%.
over-dimensioning of the pump HEAD
becomes necessary.
BEP
Conventional pump has unstable 40%
operation with gas content 0...4%
HEAD
30% 20% 10%
0%
CAPACITY
4% 0%
3%
2% 1%
CAPACITY
Gas containing liquid pumping. Water separator application.
Shaft Sealing

Dynamic Seal Mechanical Seals Gland Packings

Dynamic Seal is specially designed
for fibrous liquids such as paper stock
and other difficult liquids. The Dyna-
mic Seal requires no external sealing
water. It is essentially maintenance-
free and offers outstanding reliability.
Various mechanical seal configura-
tions are available. For difficult appli-
cations “ready-fitted” seals are espe-
cially recommended. For extremely
corrosive applications, a ready-fitted
seal can be selected with the same
exact construction material as the
pump casing itself.
A gland packing with external flush-
ing prevents the pumped liquid from
precipitating into the sealing housing.
The flushing liquid is mixed with the
pumped liquid. Alternatively the ex-
ternal flushing has an outlet connec-
tion.

New Options for the Dynamic Seal

The well proven and highly successful Dynamic Seal has been given a new
generation of additional properties. With the latest construction, we are able to
enlarge its operational limits, and low or occasionally high liquid level pump
suction and even light vacuums, can now be handled. This new development
permits pumping liquid temperatures in excess of boiling point.
Materials

Standard Material Combinations

Stainless Steel Design Nominal Chemical Composition %

C max. Cr Ni Mo Cu N
Duplex ASTM A890 Grade 3A 41 0.06 24.0-27.0 4.0-6.0 1.75-2.50 - 0.15-0.25
Stainless ASTM A890 Grade 1B 4L 0.04 24.5-26.5 4.75-6.00 1.75-2.25 2.75-3.25 -
Steel ASTM A890 Grade 5A 4T 0.03 24.0-26.0 6.0-8.0 4.0-5.0 - 0.10-0.30
Austenitic ASTM A743 Grade CG-3M 4G 0.03 18.0-21.0 9.0-13.0 3.0-4.0 - -
Stainless ASTM A743 Grade CN-7M 43 0.07 19.0-22.0 27.5-30.5 2.0-3.0 3.0-4.0 -
1)
Steel AVESTA 654 SMO 4U 0.025 23.0-25.0 21.0-23.0 7.1-7.5 0.3-0.7 0.45-0.55
Martensitic SS ASTM A747 Grade CB7Cu-2 4E 0.07 14.0-15.5 4.5-5.5 - 2.5-3.2 -
Other Design C max. Cr Ni Mo Cu N
Nickel Alloy A494CW-6M 4J 0.07 17.0-20.0 balance 17.0-20.0 - -

Cast Iron Design C Cr Ni Mo Cu Si

Cast Iron ASTM A48 CL 35 B 53 3.1-3.4 - - - 0.5-1.0 1.5-2.1
Chromium Iron A532 IIIA 5B 2.0-3.3 23.0-30.0 2.5 max. 3.0 max. 1.2 max. 1.5 max.

Material alternatives for other parts

Gasket material Klinger SIL C-4430 83 Used in temperature range -40.....+320 °F and pH 2-12
PTFE/Glass 84 Used in temperature range -310...+460 °F and pH 0-14
O-ring material EPDM 92 Used in temperature range -60.....+300 °F
FKM 96 Used in temperature range -0.......+410 °F
Other corrosion resistant cast steels available on special request.
1)
AVESTA 654SMO is a trademark owned by AVESTA Sheffield which has granted Sulzer Pumps licence to produce this material.
* For W-construction

Corrosion Resistant Thinking

To ensure maximum reliability against
corrosion we offer material selection
options from our own steel foundries.
• All parts in contact with the pumped
liquid can be produced from the
same construction material as the
pump casing.
Materials available for this option
are 41, 4L, 4T, 4G, 43, 4U and 4J
• All stainless steel structure for ex-
tremely corrosive situations.
All parts including the adapter and
bearing unit are made of stainless
steel.
• Additionally, stainless steel can be
selected for the bearing unit
auxiliary equipment to give longer
operating life in corrosive
environments.
Main Dimensions Y
HC NPS2

AHLSTAR™ Series
Dimensions ISO 2858 (up to size 44–8)
NPS1 H
Specifications ISO 5199
Stuffing box ISO 3069 HD

Flange drilling Several flange drilling options

according to valid standards. HA

Size NPS1 NPS2 HA1) H 1) HC 1) Y HD Weight2) Size NPS1 NPS2 HA1) H 1) HC 1) Y HD Weight2)
lbs lbs
A 11-1A 2.00 1.25 19.75 19.79 48.50 3.15 12.70 270 E 31-2B 4.00 2.50 41.34 34.15 83.00 5.51 21.75 1220
11-1B 2.50 1.50 24.75 22.14 54.00 3.94 15.05 325 31-4 6.00 4.00 31.30 32.48 66.00 6.30 18.50 870
S 11-2 3.00 2.00 24.75 22.92 54.00 3.94 15.05 325 S 32-4 6.00 4.00 37.00 39.64 76.00 6.89 23.50 1200
E E
21-2B 4.00 2.50 32.63 29.26 67.50 3.94 20.40 770 41-6 8.00 6.00 41.34 24.39 84.00 7.68 23.25 1270
R R
I 21-3 6.00 3.00 32.63 30.24 68.50 5.51 20.40 790 I 41-8 10.00 8.00 47.25 45.56 96.00 7.87 27.25 1770
E E 42-6 8.00 6.00 47.25 45.56 95.50 7.68 27.25 1760
22-1A 2.00 1.25 32.63 29.26 67.50 3.94 20.40 795
S S
22-1B 2.50 1.50 32.63 29.26 67.50 3.94 20.40 795 42-8 10.00 8.00 47.25 47.53 96.00 7.87 27.25 1830
22-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 29.26 68.50 4.92 20.40 795 42-10 12.00 10.00 47.25 50.44 97.00 8.66 28.00 2080
22-2B 4.00 2.50 32.63 30.54 81.00 4.92 20.70 815 43-4 6.00 4.00 47.25 45.36 95.00 6.89 27.25 1900
22-3 6.00 3.00 32.63 31.97 81.00 5.51 20.95 825 43-6 8.00 6.00 47.25 47.33 95.50 7.68 27.25 1930
23-1B 2.50 1.50 32.63 31.97 70.50 4.92 20.95 860 52-14 16.00 14.00 63.00 76.96 109.50 13.98 43.50 5780
23-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 31.97 70.50 4.92 20.95 860 53-4 8.00 4.00 53.15 48.94 104.00 7.68 29.25 2250
31-4 6.00 4.00 32.63 31.97 83.00 5.51 20.95 940 53-8 10.00 8.00 53.15 51.49 105.00 8.66 29.25 2320
31-4C 6.00 4.00 28.38 31.63 70.50 5.51 17.65 695 53-10 12.00 10.00 53.15 53.66 105.00 8.66 29.25 2500
31-6 8.00 6.00 32.63 35.91 77.00 6.30 21.15 1090 53-12 14.00 12.00 53.15 56.16 105.00 8.66 31.75 2820
32-2B 4.00 2.50 32.63 31.97 82.50 4.92 20.95 950 54-12 14.00 12.00 58.25 62.85 106.00 10.63 34.50 3300
32-3 6.00 3.00 28.38 30.05 70.50 5.51 17.65 685 54-20 20.00 20.00 63.00 78.15 110.50 13.98 43.50 6650
32-4 6.00 4.00 28.38 30.05 70.50 5.51 17.65 710 55-12 16.00 12.00 58.25 64.03 106.00 10.63 34.50 4300
32-4C 6.00 4.00 32.63 35.13 76.50 5.51 21.15 1060 61-20 20.00 20.00 71.00 88.98 117.00 15.75 47.25 7500
33-4 6.00 4.00 32.63 35.13 76.50 5.51 21.15 1125 N 21-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 28.27 68.69 4.92 20.40 775
33-4C 6.00 4.00 34.63 40.00 80.00 5.51 24.25 1370 21-3 4.00 3.00 32.63 29.26 70.07 6.30 20.40 790
41-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 41.97 96.00 7.87 24.25 1560 S 22-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 29.26 68.89 4.92 20.40 795
E
41-12 12.00 12.00 45.63 49.65 97.00 8.86 27.60 1845 R 22-3 4.00 3.00 32.63 30.79 82.57 6.30 20.95 825
42-6 8.00 6.00 45.63 40.00 94.50 6.30 24.25 1450 I 31-4 6.00 4.00 32.63 31.97 85.17 7.09 20.95 940
42-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 41.97 95.00 7.09 24.25 1540 E 32-3 4.00 3.00 28.38 28.67 72.07 6.30 17.65 685
S
43-10 12.00 10.00 45.63 49.65 97.00 8.86 27.60 1785 32-4 6.00 4.00 28.38 30.05 70.70 7.09 17.65 685
43-12 14.00 12.00 45.63 54.35 98.00 9.84 29.55 2050 33-3 4.00 3.00 32.63 35.13 78.07 6.30 21.15 1021
44-6 8.00 6.00 45.63 41.97 94.50 6.30 24.25 1520 33-4 6.00 4.00 32.63 35.13 79.06 7.09 21.15 1125
44-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 45.49 95.00 7.09 25.80 1645 42-6 8.00 6.00 45.63 40.00 97.05 7.87 24.25 1450
51-10 12.00 10.00 45.63 51.60 103.00 7.87 29.55 2010 42-8 8.00 8.00 45.63 41.97 97.36 8.27 24.25 1540
51-12 14.00 12.00 45.63 55.93 105.00 9.84 29.55 2300 44-6 8.00 6.00 45.63 40.00 97.06 7.87 24.25 1360
52-14 16.00 14.00 45.63 65.75 106.00 11.02 34.25 2820 44-8 8.00 8.00 45.63 43.52 97.36 8.27 25.80 1645
52-16 16.00 16.00 52.75 69.96 106.00 11.02 36.50 3110 53-10 10.00 10.00 45.63 53.17 106.43 9.45 29.55 2445
53-4 8.00 4.00 45.63 47.29 102.00 7.09 27.60 1795 W 22-1A 2.00 1.25 32.63 29.26 68.50 4.92 20.40 850
53-6 10.00 6.00 45.63 47.29 102.00 7.09 27.60 1865 22-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 29.26 68.50 4.92 20.40 865
53-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 49.65 102.00 7.09 27.60 2115 S 23-2 3.00 2.00 32.63 31.97 70.50 4.92 20.95 975
E
53-10 12.00 10.00 45.63 54.35 112.25 7.87 29.55 2300 R 32-3 6.00 3.00 28.38 30.05 71.50 5.51 17.65 800
53-12 14.00 12.00 45.63 57.88 105.00 9.84 31.50 2435 I 32-4 6.00 4.00 28.38 30.05 71.50 6.30 17.65 830
54-16 20.00 16.00 99.00 69.96 109.00 13.98 36.50 3510 E 32-4C 6.00 4.00 32.63 35.13 77.30 6.30 21.15 1180
S
54-20 20.00 20.00 99.00 79.02 109.00 13.98 39.65 3870 33-4 6.00 4.00 32.63 35.13 77.50 6.30 21.15 1270
55-4 8.00 4.00 45.63 51.60 112.25 9.84 29.55 2430 44-6 8.00 6.00 45.63 41.97 94.50 6.30 24.25 1705
55-8 12.00 8.00 45.63 56.70 103.00 7.87 31.90 2875 44-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 45.49 95.00 7.09 25.80 1860
55-10 12.00 10.00 45.63 59.85 104.00 8.86 31.90 3075 53-4 8.00 4.00 45.63 47.29 102.00 7.09 27.60 2030
55-12 16.00 12.00 45.63 65.75 104.50 9.84 34.25 3270 53-6 10.00 6.00 45.63 47.29 102.00 7.09 27.60 2120
61-20 20.00 20.00 110.00 82.57 115.00 15.75 43.20 5160 53-8 10.00 8.00 45.63 49.65 102.00 7.87 27.60 2445
61-24 24.00 24.00 110.00 89.66 116.00 16.54 43.20 5710 53-10 12.00 10.00 45.63 54.35 103.00 8.86 29.55 2675
62-16 20.00 16.00 110.00 77.05 113.00 13.98 39.65 4830 54-16 20.00 16.00 52.75 69.96 109.00 13.98 36.50 4200
55-12 16.00 12.00 45.63 65.75 104.50 9.84 34.25 3900
1) Max. dimensions for biggest NEMA-motor required in standard operation
2) With biggest steel baseplate without coupling and motor. 61-24 24.00 24.00 52.75 89.66 116.00 16.54 43.20 7000
AHLSTAR™ is available with both US standard and metric dimensions with
compatible fasteners and fittings. NOTE! Dimensions not to be used for construction.
Design Features
and Installation Advantage
Various options are available for paint- Back pull–out design facilitates fast Flexible coupling with
ing the pump. and easy access when servicing. spacer for quick service.

Grinding of the pump interior and Safety coupling-guard is designed

special cleaning offered for specific according to stringent safety
applications where surface quality or regulations.
cleanliness is essential.

RIGBASE baseplates are steel or con- Removable adjusting screws permit Riser blocks allow the installation of
crete with 3–point fastening. Distor- fast and simple alignment of the the next frame size of motor.
tion-free and easy to install. coupling.
EPP centerline mounted.

Foundation Screws

Grouted Welded A smaller pump and motor can be

installed with adjustable support feet.
Baseplates

Steel baseplate Concrete baseplate Belt Drive

A steel baseplate for pump and motor The concrete baseplate can be mount- Belt drive construction is also avail-
grouted at site. A short baseplate is ed on rubber sheeting, various mount- able.
also available. ing beams, vibration dampers, etc.

Sealing Water Equipment

The concept for sealing water equip- Non Pressurized Pressurized

Fluid in/out Fluid in
ment meets all the requirements de-
manded by the pumped liquid or the
shaft seal. All general pumping solu- A A

tions can be covered by just four FI FI

different options. Special materials to

take into account corrosive environ-
ments ensure reliable operation in
extreme circumstances.

Flowing Pressurized Non Flowing Pressurized

Fluid in/out Fluid in (out)

PI A PI A

FI FI
Wide Hydraulic Coverage

A Performance
Head up to 700 ft.
Temperature max. 360 °F.
Capacity up to 30 000 USGPM.
Operating frequencies 50 or 60 Hz.
Pressure up to 230 psi,
depending on material and size.

E Performance
Head up to 650 ft.
Temperature max. 410 °F.
Capacity up to 21 000 USGPM.
Operating frequencies 50 or 60 Hz.
Pressure up to 360 psi.
N Performance
Head up to 250 ft.
Temperature max. 360 °F.
Capacity up to 7000 USGPM.
Operating frequencies 50 or 60 Hz.
Pressure up to 230 psi,
depending on material and size.

W Performance
Head up to 360 ft.
Temperature max. 360 °F.
Capacity up to 30 000 USGPM.
Operating frequencies 50 or 60 Hz.
Pressure up to 230 psi,
depending on material and size.
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