RP2 Manual2 - 1

PERISTALTIC PUMP
TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR:

RP-10/20/25/125
RP2-40/50/65/80/100
Weir Canada Inc. 2360 Millrace Court Mississauga, ON

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www.weirminerals.com
© 2009 Weir Minerals Canada

Weir Peristaltic Pump
©2009 Weir Minerals Canada

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1: Introduction 5
Pump Introduction 6
General Sales Information 7
When to Use a Peristaltic Pump 9
Pump Comparison 11
Section 2: Pump Background 13

General Pump Description 14
Pump Selection 17
Section 3: RP2 Technical Information 19

Model Identification 20
RP2-Suggested Pump Specifications 21
Materials of Construction 24
Performance Curves 25
Drawings & Parts List 31
Recommended Spares List 64
Paint Specification 65
Shipping Information 66
Typical Quotation 68
Section 4: Motors, Gearboxes, and Bearings 70

Pump Bearing Frame Assembly 71
Gearbox Description 73
Electric Motors 74
Gearbox Selection Tables 75
Section 5: System Accessories 96

Low Lube & Overflow/Burst hose Sensor 97
Interactive Vacuum 100
Suction Accumulator 101
Discharge Dampener 101
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Variable Frequency Drives 102

Reverse Provision 103
Overpressure Devices 104
Density Control 105
Tachometer Sensor 105
Section 6: Hoses 106

General Description 107
Theoretical Hose Life 108
Hose Liner Types 109
Recommended Storage Conditions 111
Material Compatibility Chart 113
Section 7: Mini RP Series Technical Information 130

Suggested Pump Specifications 131
Materials of Construction 133
Performance Curve 134
Drawings & Parts List 139
Pump Weights 149
Section 8: Installation List 150

Partial Installation List: North & South America 151
Worldwide Installation List 155
Section 9: Engineering Data 165

Conversion Equivalents 166
Hydraulic Formulae 170
Section 10: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance 171

Manual
RP2
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Section 1
Introduction
• Pump Introduction
• General Sales information
• When to Use a Peristaltic Pump
• Pump Comparison
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PUMP INTRODUCTION
The Weir Peristaltic Pump (also known as a hose pump) is a positive and fixed displacement
pump. As indicated by is name, the hose is the heart of this pump. The hose is the
mechanism for fluid transport and along with the hose inserts, are the only wetted parts of the
pump. A wheel, or rotor, is fitted with two compression shoes and rotates, thereby
compressing the hose twice per revolution. As the shoes compress the hose, a fluid pocket is
created between the shoes, which move along the hose as the wheel rotates. To reduce the
friction to a bare minimum between the shoe and the hose, the casing is partially filled with
lubricant.
Because of its unique design, the peristaltic pump has a competitive edge for many
applications. With the hose being the only wetted part, the peristaltic pump is ideal for food
processing applications since there is no fear of contamination.
In heavy duty mining applications, the hose can act as a sacrificial wear item, which is a
cheap and easy repair when compared to repairing/replacing the metal wetted parts of other
pumps. The peristaltic pump is a cost effective pump with distinctive qualities that allow the
pump to operate in multiple applications.
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GENERAL SALES INFORMATION
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Primary thickened or digested
sludge, 2 to 15% concentrations by
volume
• Thickener underflow
• Mining backfill
• Belt press or centrifuge feed
• Grit removal to ¼ solids
• Dissolved air flotation
• Influent/effluent sampling
• Clarifier and thickener underflow
• Scum
• Shear sensitive
• Polymer
• Lime slurry
• Metering
• Hazardous chemical transfer RP2 Pump
• Tailings
• Food paste
• Pulp and paper coatings
• Clay paste
PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Can run dry; no supply level or flow monitoring is required

• Seal-less; no packing to leak or mechanical seal to fail
• Self priming; can create suction lift to - 29ft (86 kPa).
• Solids passing up to 90% of connection size.
• Positive Displacement, accurate high volumetric efficiency
• One moving part; no clearances to maintain, no special tools
• Low shear; no moving parts in the pumpage
• Reverse rotation; rotatable head allows numerous connection capabilities
• All optional equipment on casing to allow for ease of cover removal and hose
replacement
• Can handle fluids with high viscosity and concentration of solids
• Can handle corrosive and hazardous fluids
• Great alternative for high maintenance applications: hose is the only wearing part
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What improvements have been made on the new RP2?

• The new pump is more efficient and capable of handling higher pressures and flows.
In addition, the pump has been re-designed to be more cost effective and have short
delivery times.
Wouldn’t rollers perform better than compression shoes?

• While rollers operate with less friction, it has little effect on the operating life of the
hose. On Weir Peristaltic pumps, hoses will typically fail from fatigue and crack at the
sides from the constant compression and expansion motion, long before they fail due
to wear from the compressing shoes or erosion caused by the pumping fluid. The
shoes and rotor are also a more robust design, making them low maintenance and cost
effective. Compression shoes also allow the pump to operate at much higher
pressures than rollers.
Wouldn’t the friction from the compression shoes require an expensive high torque
motor?
• Weir Peristaltic Pumps do not require 200 to 300% starting torque value, as some of
our competitors would like you to think. Standard torque motors to NEMA design B are
applied
Do the hoses need regular adjustments?

• Weir Peristaltic Pump hoses do not require periodic hose adjustments. If installed
properly, they should run problem free for the duration of the hose life.
Will the flow area of the hose decrease over time from wear?
• The hose will take on a partial set or “crease” over time. For heavy duty applications,
Weir can supply pumps with an interactive vacuum, which ensures that the hose
regains its full bore after compression.
What happens if the hose bursts?

• In the case that the hose bursts, the casing is leak proof and will contain any spillage.
The casing can then be drained to a holding prior to disassembly to avoid spillage.
Weir also supplies its pumps with a burst hose sensor, which when triggered will shut
down the pump so that the casing will not be completely flooded.
Our company is trying to be environmentally friendly. What type of lubricant is used in

the peristaltic pump?
• Weir peristaltic pumps use a water-soluble 100% biodegradable lubricant.
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WHEN TO USE A PERISTALTIC PUMP

Peristaltic pumps are not the least expensive form of positive displacement pump, neither are
they the most forgiving of pumps, and for these two main reasons they should be carefully
selected if they are to be successful.
The peristaltic pump is a specialty pump with some inherently good features. Good
applications for this pump are when the features become benefits.
Some typical applications where the pump has many advantages over other more
conventional pumps are:
• Concentrate thickener underflow in the mining and minerals industry
Conventional centrifugal pumps can suffer in this

application due to the high suction heads and
viscosity of the product. Even pumps with expeller
type glands are often not running fast enough in this
application to seal the gland properly. (The Weir
peristaltic pump is seal-less and gland-less).
Progressive cavity pumps do not perform well in the

application due to the high wear they experience,
running speeds typically being 10 times that of a
peristaltic pump. Gland leakage is also a big
problem on these pumps. (Wear is minimized on a
peristaltic pump due to its low running speeds).
Peristaltic pumps in this application can be speed

controlled via an inverter, coupled to a density
sensor, thus the pump can pump continuously at a
set density from the thickener, optimizing system
operation. Flows are easily controlled due to the
accurate metering capabilities of a peristaltic pump.
i.e. filter feed applications.
Concentrate Thickener Pumps

• Handling food pastes and sauces
The gentle low shear pumping action of a peristaltic pump, coupled with the accurate metering
capabilities make this pump ideal for these applications. The pumped product is contained
entirely within the pump hose. The pump is very easy to clean with no valves, dead corners
or glands. The pump is fully reversible to back flush cleaning fluids.
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• Hazardous applications
With the pumped product being contained entirely within the pump after hose failure, the
pump is ideal for applications where hazardous spillage must be contained. Since the pump
is also seal-less, expensive environmental shaft seal protection is not needed.
• Abrasive applications combined with corrosives
Peristaltic Pumps are a good choice for these applications due to the large variety of hose
elastomers, designed for corrosion and abrasion resistance. Also, shaft sealing is not a
concern on these difficult applications.
Lime Slurry Pumps

• Auto de-sludging in the municipal industry
To reduce capital costs it is not economical to build wet well chambers alongside sludge
settlement tanks. Mounting pumps along side the tank at ground level can cause problems for
most conventional sludge pumps when asked to dry run and self prime.
Progressive cavity and rotary lobe pumps balk at handling rags matter which becomes
entrained around the stators and rotor. Peristaltic pumps have a full bore flow through the
hose with no parts for rags to hook up on.
If de-gritting is not present on the site, both rotary lobe and progressive cavity pumps will
suffer badly from wear. Wear is minimized on a peristaltic pump due to its low running
speeds.
With no glands to check and adjust there is no regular maintenance needed on these pumps.
If pumps are installed with the necessary sensors to detect a failed pump hose, it is not
uncommon for these pumps to run on this application for many years without any attention.
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PUMP COMPARISON
Peristaltic pumps are often compared to progressive cavity pumps, as they can be used for
similar applications. The Progressive Cavity Type Positive Displacement Pump, as
manufactured by Seepex, Robins and Myers (Moyno), Roper, Eagle, as well as numerous
others, has a fixed stator or shell which is elastomer lined. Turning within the shell is a metal,
continuous screw which moves the product being pumped through a continuous cavity in an
axial plane, parallel to the screw.
Progressive Cavity Pump
COMMON BENEFITS
Both the Weir Peristaltic Pump and the Progressive Cavity Pump have benefits over other
types of pumps. Some of the benefits are common to both types including:
METERING CAPABILITY: Both the Peristaltic and Progressive Cavity types of pumps
displace a specific amount of fluid with each rotation. The
overall flow is directly proportional to the speed of the
pumps.
REVERSIBLE: Both the Peristaltic and Progressive Cavity types of pumps

can operate in either rotation, and are reversible in most
applications.
NEGATIVE SUCTION: Both the Peristaltic and Progressive Cavity types of pumps
have the ability to create partial vacuum, thereby creating
suction lift. Both types of pumps are self priming.
DIFFICULT APPLICATION: Both the Peristaltic and Progressive Cavity types of pumps
are able to pump fluids with high viscosities, high abrasives
and solids.
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UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE CAVITY FEATURES
OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Progressive Cavity Pumps, if properly fitted, can operate

successfully at 4000F if required.
OPERATING PRESSURE: Progressive Cavity Pumps are able to operate at pressures

up to 350 PSI.
HORSEPOWER /
TORQUE REQUIREMENT: Progressive Cavity Pumps, on a direct comparison of flow
and head require roughly one half the operating horsepower
and torque of a peristaltic unit.
DISTINCT DISADVANTAGES OF PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMPS
DRY RUN: Without the aid of fluid at start-up, Progressive Cavity Pumps are not able
to run dry without destructing the pump.
SEALS: Progressive Cavity Pumps require mechanical seals or packing on the

driven shaft end. Packing, of course, requires periodic adjustment as well
as a retention reservoir and piping to drain. Mechanical seal failure
allows the pumpage to exit the pump to atmosphere, possibly creating a
costly clean-up.
RAGGING: Progressive Cavity Pumps, by design, have the rotor (or screw) in direct
contact with the pumpage. The close tolerances between the rotor and
stator do not provide a good environment for pumping long, stringy or
fibrous materials. There is a tendency for the pump to clog when
pumping these materials, causing expensive pump tear-down to clear the
obstruction.
ABRASION: Since the rotor is in continuous tight contact with the elastomer stator,
progressive cavity pumps are notorious for wear due to abrasion. Costly
overhauls including a new stator and rotor are continuously required on
abrasive applications.
MAINTENANCE: When planned maintenance or failure occurs, the cost of repair parts is
significantly higher than a replacement hose. Also important for
consideration is that the amount of labour involved in repairing a
Progressive Cavity Pump is typically three to four times the amount of
labour required to change a peristaltic hose. Lastly, in order to replace a
rotor/stator set, the Progressive Cavity Pump must be removed from its
drive and base and repaired on a workbench, while the Peristaltic hose is
field replaceable without removing the pump or the drive.
DRIVES: Most Progressive Cavity Pumps are belt driven, requiring constant
inspection, regular adjustment and periodic replacement. Generally, belt
drivers add 3% to the power consumption.
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Section 2
Pump Background
• General pump description
• Pump Selection
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GENERAL PUMP DESCRIPTION

The Weir Peristaltic Hose Pump is a true positive displacement pump, giving a discharge flow
proportional to the pump operating speed.
The heart of the pump consists of a specially constructed reinforced elastomer hose which
lies up against the inside surface of the pump body. The ends of the hose are connected to
the suction and discharge lines through cast iron flanged spools. The pump body is filled with
a specially compounded hose lubricant to the required level. The rotor assemblies consist of a
bearing mounted rotor with two compressing shoes mounted opposite to each other. As the
rotor rotates, the hose is fully compressed by the shoes and the fluid within is pushed forward
from the suction to the discharge.
Pump Operation
Initially, the lower shoe compresses the pump hose
and initiates fluid movement through the hose. As the
shoe passes over a portion of the hose, it recovers its
original shape, creating suction.
As the rotor rotates, the fluid is drawn through the

hose, towards the discharge.
As the first shoe leaves the hose, the second shoe is

simultaneously in contact with the hose and the cycle
repeats itself.
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As mentioned earlier, this pump can run dry and has self priming capability. Also, the pump
has reverse rotation capabilities, so either end of the pump can be the suction or discharge.
At higher operating pressures and lower pump speeds it is necessary to adjust the
compression shoes to ensure total compression and occlusion of the pump hose. This is
achieved by the use of shims under the compression shoes. Failure to do this can result in
slip past the compression shoes, resulting in reduced pump output and shortened hose life.
The pump body and rotor are made of ductile iron, while compression shoes are made of
epoxy. The standard material for the hose is natural rubber, but other materials are available
depending on the application, such as oil grade Nitrile rubber, food grade rubber, and EPDM.
Upon request, Hypalon is also available.
Our pumps can be supplied with various accessories, to ensure that it can run smoothly even
in less than ideal settings. In situations where a negative suction pressure exists, an
interactive vacuum system to the pump should be fitted, to assist in hose expansion recovery
during pump operation. For applications where fluid pulsation is an issue, suction
accumulators and discharge dampeners can be installed. Low lube, overflow, and burst hose
sensors are also available to ensure the pump operates safely.
The pump runs at relatively low speeds, and the motor is connected to a gearbox which
provides the necessary gear ratios. These gearboxes are of good quality and highly reliable.
We select gearboxes to withstand sudden shocks (start up shocks, uneven flow, pulsations,
etc…). The motors are flange mounted onto the gearbox, which is in turn coupled to the rotor.
The RP-10/20/25 pumps are close coupled; the RP2-40/50/65/80/100 pumps are direct
coupled; and the RP-125 pump is long coupled.
Advantages of Direct Coupled Pumps:

1. Cost effective.
2. Compact and space saving.
3. Alignment is not required.
4. Increased gear reducer reliability due to the added high pressure rotor bearing, which does
not rely on the gear reducer bearings
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The peristaltic pump comes in nine different sizes, ranging from 10 mm to 125 mm. Selection
of the right pump requires the use of pump performance curves and will be explained in more
detail in the following sections.
Maximum pump flows and discharge pressures published in the peristaltic pump brochure are
given as:
Continuous operation maximum flow - 55 m3/hr (245 USGPM)
Continuous operation maximum discharge pressure - 10 bar (150 psi)
These figures are given as a guide only; discharge pressures up to 15 bar working are quite
acceptable as long as dampening levels are kept within +/- 5% and pumps are operated at
low speeds. Also, pumps can operate at higher flow rates and pressures on intermittent duty.
Intermittent duty is defined as for every 2 hours of operation, there is 1 hour of stoppage.
Heavy duty applications may also cause pump performance to stray from the curves. Pump
performance curves can be found in section 3 of this manual.
Continuous flows above 55 m3/hr (245 USGPM) can be accomplished by using pumps in
duplex arrangement.
Weir’s Duplex Arrangement

Our duplex arrangement consists of two pumps in
parallel, each driven by its own gear and motor. In
case of failure to either pump, 50% pumping capacity
remains available until the failed pump is repaired.
This configuration is more cost effective than our
competition’s duplex arrangement.
Weir’s Duplex arrangement pump

Competition’s Duplex Arrangement
The competition’s duplex arrangement consists of two
pumps in parallel, driven by a single gear reducer and
a single motor. In this configuration, if there is a
failure in either of the pumps, both pumps have to be
shut down for service, leading to a complete loss of
production. This design is also more expensive than
having two independent pumps in parallel. While this
configuration is not our standard, Weir can supply
pumps in this configuration upon request.
Competitors’ Duplex arrangement pump

From this point forward, unless otherwise
specified, any technical specifications are only applicable to the RP2 direct coupled
pumps, which comes in sizes 40, 50, 65, 80, and 100mm. Information on the RP-10, 20,
25, and 125 pumps can be found specifically in Section 7 of this manual.
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PUMP SELECTION PROCEDURE

When selecting a peristaltic pump, due consideration should be given to the conditions the
pump will operate under, for example:
Continuous or intermittent duty

Maximum product temperature
Maximum working pressure
Fluid properties
It may be that a particular pump will not be suitable for continuous operation on an aggressive
product at a high discharge pressure, whereas the same pump with the same flow might be
an ideal selection for a soft sludge on an intermittent duty.
Limitations of temperature and duty, continuous or intermittent, are given on the pump
performance graphs. These are as a guide only and can vary considerably according to type
of product, ambient conditions etc. Pumps can be operated outside of these limits but it must
be understood that hose life will reduce accordingly. Please refer any application outside of
the given limits to Weir Minerals Canada for due consideration.
To begin selection of a pump, you will first need the pump flow, fluid operating temperature
and discharge pressure. Using the flow rate, you can select a pump size and speed, using
the tombstone curve, which shows the relation between pump flow and speed of all five pump
sizes.
Once pump size and operational speed have been selected, refer to the individual
performance graphs for the particular model of pump selected, to determine the pump
absorbed power.
When looking at the individual performance curve, you must consider the effect of fluid
temperature. The temperature scale, shown on the far right of the chart, is the limiting factor
for pump speed. For example, if your fluid operating temperature was 60ºC, you would draw
a horizontal line from 60ºC across the pump chart. The operating range of the pump is
reduced to the portion of the graph below the 60ºC line. If the operating point is above the
temperature line, then a bigger sized pump should be used. For applications where the fluid
temperature is greater than 80ºC, please consult factory.
When considering the pump discharge pressure, remember to take into consideration all of
the product characteristics. For example: viscosity and specific gravity, and affects that they
may have upon the friction losses in the system.
Looking at the gear selection charts in Section 4, you can then see which bearing frame and
gearbox is needed, as well as the power requirements to drive the entire system.
Many other extras can be fitted to, or supplied with pumps, dependent upon the level of
control and/or protection required. Some of the more commonly used being:
Burst hose sensors Low lubricant level sensor
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Variable Frequency Drives Local control panel with reverse provision
Suction Accumulators Discharge dampeners
For full details of these and other optional equipment items available, please refer to section 5
of this manual.
For details on the suitability of the pump hose material with the pumped product, please refer
to section 6 of this manual.
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Section 3
Technical Information
• Model Identification
• Suggested Specifications
• Materials of Construction
• Individual Performance Curves
• Drawings & Parts List
• Recommended Spares
• Paint Specification
• Shipping Specifications
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
RP2-65H
Bearing Frame
Options:
H: High pressure
M: Medium pressure
L: Low Pressure
(only applicable for RP2)
Pump Size (mm)

Options: 10, 20, 25, 40, 50,
65, 80, 100, 125
Pump Arrangement Options:
P: Long or close coupled
2: Direct coupled
(not applicable for 10, 20, 25, and 125)
Peristaltic
Rugby, England  Pump Origin
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RP2 SUGGESTED PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

1. General
a. Horizontal, Positive displacement, peristaltic hose pump

b. Capable of operating in either direction
c. Capable of running dry without damage to pump or hose
d. Capable of pulling 95% of full vacuum
e. Repeatability: + 1% accurate
f. Valveless/Glandless design with no dynamic seals in contact with the
pumped product.
g. Pump shall be capable of being rotated in 90-degree increments for four (4)
different port-mounting configurations.
h. Direct Coupled gear drive arrangement as specified herein. With the
exception of the small 10, 20, 25 mm, pumps with close or long coupled shaft
are not acceptable.
i. Multiple pumps driven by a single driver are unacceptable
2. Application
a. Select pump size for intermittent (or continuous 24hrs/day) duty to meet the
application per the attached data sheet.
b. Select pump hose material to suit the specified application.
3. Pump Casing and internal bearing cylinder
a. Pump casings will be heavy duty, constructed from ductile iron to ASTM
A536 with casing support webs to give adequate torsional strength and heat
dissipation. Pumps with aluminium casing are not acceptable. Casings shall
be supplied with an internally mounted bearing cylinder and rotor assembly.
Gear unit shall be direct coupled to the back of the pump housing and shall
be completely isolated from the process fluid and pump lubricant through the
sealed bearing cylinder. Gear unit and drive components shall be
serviceable without removal of pump rotor.
b. Rotor shall be constructed of Ductile Iron ASTM A536 with two pressing
shoes mounted 180 degrees apart. Shoes shall be constructed of epoxy as
recommended by the manufacturer and shall be adjustable for varying
degrees of compression via flat shims constructed of 316 Stainless Steel.
Rotors incorporating rollers or fixed occlusion shoes are unacceptable.
c. Pump rotor shall be independently supported on its own set of ball bearings
such that the bearings are located directly under the rotor's load. Bearings
shall be supported by the bearing cylinder located within the pump housing
and shall be sealed via a static seal constructed of Neoprene. Bearings shall
be sealed and greased for life. Pumps which use pump lubricant to lubricate
the bearings, external bearing frames which allow overhung loading and
require long coupling configurations, or close coupling where the rotor is not
supported by pump bearings are not acceptable.
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d. Pump head rotor shall be driven and connected to the gearing via a splined
shaft, keyed shafts are not acceptable.
e. Pump construction shall include a buffer zone between the gearing and
pump head to prevent gearbox contamination in the event of a hose lubricant
seal failure. The internal pump bearing cylinder shall be vented through the
rear of the pump housing to allow visual detection in the event of a hose
lubricant seal failure.
f. Pump housing cover shall contain a filtered breather cap and a threaded
drain plug, to allow for complete removal of all fluid inside the housing.
Unfiltered breather caps are unacceptable.
4. Hose and Lubricant
a. Hose shall be manufactured of several layers of elastomer with an extruded
inner wetted layer compatible with the process fluid, four layers of
nylon/Kevlar reinforcement
b. Hose must be replaceable without cover or pump removal.
c. Pump housing shall contain a food-grade glycerine based hose lubricant
blended to provide a medium for cooling and lubrication.
5. Pump Cover
a. The steel cover plate shall be provided with a plexi-glass window to see the
operation of the pump and lubricant level. The window shall be large enough
to adjust the shoe compression without disturbing the front plate.
b. Pump cover shall be sealed to the pump head via a captive Neoprene
quadring O-Ring.
c. Aluminium construction is not acceptable.
6. Hose connectors
a. Supply pump with flanged inlet and outlet to ANSI 150# standards. Flanges
shall be constructed of Ductile Iron ASTM A536 and shall be provided with
wetted inserts compatible with the process fluid (steel or 316SS or
Polypropylene)
b. Pump hose shall extend from the pumping chamber to allow visual
confirmation of hose/flange insert connection. Flange insert shall be secured
to the pump hose with 316 SS clamps that can be visually verified.
7. Burst hose sensor
a. Provide a switch located near the top of the pump to detect leakage of
pumped product into the pump housing. Mount the sensor on the rear of the
pump housing and out of the way of being knocked off.
b. Supply sensor Normally Closed with the ability for field adjustment to
Normally Open
c. Pump manufacturer to supply switch only. Contractor is responsible for
alarm and relay to turn pump off unless otherwise specified herein.
8. Gear Reducer
a. Provide gearing with direct-coupled mounting to the pump housing.
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b. Provide planetary gearing with direct coupled mounting face and splined
hollow shaft output. Gear planetary drive shall be of a modular construction,
1, 2 or 3 stages as required with each module consisting of an internal gear
meshing with 3 planetary gears mounted on the planet carrier which shall
also engage with the sun pinion. Construct gears and shafts of alloy steel,
planet carriers in modular cast iron or steel, and housing of cast iron.
c. Design gear reduction to match output speed requirement of the pump using
two or three-stage gearing and matching torque rating of pumping
equipment. Gearing shall be classified for continuous heavy shock duty,
AGMA Class II, 24 hr duty with a minimum of 1.4 service factor.
9. Pump pedestal
Each pump shall be supplied with steel fabricated pedestal capable of carrying the
weight of the pump and gear/motor and be anchored directly to the concrete floor.
Pump pedestal shall be painted as the pump.
10. Motor
a. Provide high efficiency, TEFC or TENV, squirrel cage induction motor, properly
sized for the application.
b. Motor to be designed for 3/ phase,230/460V or 575V, A-C operation, 1.15 service
factor, class F insulation, 80 degree C rise over 40 degree C ambient.
c. On variable speed applications, motor shall be suitable for VFD duty to NEMA
MG1 part 31 and rated for 10:1 constant torque 6-60Hz for frames 56-180. Large
motor frames shall be rated for 4:1 constant torque over 15-60Hz operation.
12. Variable frequency drive
a. Supply for each a constant torque variable speed drive sized for the pump motor
and of the same electrical characteristics.
b. Enclosure: Nema 1 or Nema 4, wall or pump pedestal mounted as possible
c. Speed Control: Local keypad, and remote 4-20mA output & input
d. Wiring: all wiring is to be done on site by customer
11. Paint
a. Preparation per factory standards to insure appropriate paint to substrate
bonding.
b. Exterior to be a 2 components Epoxy paint system. On corrosive application,
the rotor and the inside of the casing shall be also painted the same.
c. Minimum thickness 50 µm, Maximum thickness 70 µm.
12. Pump factory test:
Each pump shall be factory run and tested for mechanical soundness and verified
for any lubricant leakage.
12. Spare parts
Supply for each pump one spare hose, one fill of lubricants and one set of O-rings.
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MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Component Material Spec
Pump Body Ductile Iron ASTM A536
Rotor Ductile Iron ASTM A536
Flanged Spool Ductile Iron ASTM A536
Compression Shoes Epoxy
Hose Connector/Insert Carbon Steel ASTM A216 WCB
Stainless Steel 316 ASTM A351 CF-81 (optional)
Polypropylene (optional)
Cover Plate Steel ASTM A36
Viewing Window Polycarbonate
Supports Steel ASTM A36
Shaft Steel ASTM A322
Fasteners Mild Steel SAE Grade 5

ASTM A 449, zinc
plated
Hose clamps Stainless Steel
‘O’ rings and Seals Neoprene/Neoprene
Standard Overflow, PVC

Burst Hose, Interactive
Vacuum, Low Lube
Sensor Assemblies
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40
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WEIR MINERALS PERISTALTIC PUMP MODEL:

CANADA RP2-40
Qty
Item
Part Number Per Item
No.
Unit
PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
PWC040A001 1 1 Body
PP-0400005/Z 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, Natural Rubber
PP-0400005/A 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, Hypalon
PP-0400005/B 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, EPDM
PP-0400005/C 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, Neoprene
PP-0400005/D 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, Oil Grade Nitrile
PP-0400005/E 5 1 Peristaltic Hose, Food Grade Nitrile
ZHP100MPZ 19 3 Plug
ZASK038 38 1 Anchor Shackle
14701 96 1 Name Plate
29028DWN 99 6 Glycerine
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
PWC040A012L 12 1 Support Left
PWC040A012R 12A 1 Support Right
ZHB062C125G5Z 30 4 Hex Head Bolt
ZLW062Z 31 4 Spring Washer
FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY

PWC040A009 9 1 Front Cover Plate
PP-040014 14 1 O-Ring
ZHP075MPZ 20 1 Plug
ZHFS038C150Z 21 14 Hex Flange Screw
ZHFS038C100Z 21A 2 Hex Flange Screw
PWC900097 97 1 Decal, Weir
PWC900098A 98 1 Decal,Weir,RP2
VIEWING WINDOW ASSEMBLY

PWC040A088 88 1 Viewing Window
PWC040A088L 88 1 Viewing Window
PWC040A089 89 1 Window Gasket
ZST038C175Z 90 7 Self-Locking Stud
ZHFN038CG5Z 91 7 Hex Flange Nut with Nylon Insert
BREATHER VENT ASSEMBLY

ZHBU075MP050FPBR 92 1 Hex Head Bushing
ZSEL050PTBR 93 1 Street Elbow
9833K27 94 1 Breather Vent
ZCN050PTBR 95 1 Close Nipple
FLANGED SPOOL ASSEMBLY

PWC040A006MS 6 2 Hose Insert, Mild Steel
PWC040A006SS 6 2 Hose Insert, 316SS
PWC040A006PP 6 2 Hose Insert, Polypropylene
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PWC040A007A 7 2 Flanged Spool, ANSI

PP-040013 13 2 O-Ring
PP-040015 15 4 Hose Clamp
ZHN050CG5Z 18 8 Hex Nut
SHOE ASSEMBLY
PWC040A004E 4 2 Shoe
PWC040A008A 8 14 Shoe Shim
ZNOR038SS 24 4 Nord-Lock Washer
ROTOR ASSEMBLY
PWC040A002 2 1 Rotor
BEARING SUBASSEMBLY
PWC040A003 3 1 Bearing Housing
2-364N70 34 1 O' Ring
D1400-0450A 80 1 Circlip Outer
D1300-1000A 81 1 Circlip Inner
SS090110100TC 82 1 Shaft Seal, Double Lip
6309-2RS1 83 1 Deep Groove Ball Bearing
NU309ECP 84 1 Cylindrical Roller Bearing
PWC040A085 85 1 Spacer Outer Ring
PWC040A086 86 1 Spacer Inner Ring
PWC040A087 87 1 Shaft
PWC040A107S 107 1 Shaft Sleeve
GEAR MOUNTING HARDWARE

1" STANDARD OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY

ZF-S40MA100SO100MP 41 1 SCH 40 Male Adaptor
ZF-S40PP100-200 42 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-S40UN100SO 43 1 SCH 40, Union
ZF-S40EL90100SO 44 2 SCH 40, 90° Elbow
ZF-S40TE100SO 45 1 SCH 40, Tee
ZF-S40RB100SP050FP 45A 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
ZF-S80PG050MP 45B 1 SCH 80 Plug
1" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY

ZF-S40TE150SO 47A 1 SCH 40, Tee
ZF-S40RB150SP100SO 47B 2 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
ZF-S40RB150SP100FP 47C 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
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ZF-S40PP100-200 48 5 SCH 40 Pipe

ZF-S40CV100SO 50 1 Spring Check Valve, Socket Type
ZF-S40RB100SP50FP 52 1 SCH 40, Reducing Bushing
ZF-S80PG050MP 52A 1 SCH 80 Plug
0106-024 53 1 Float Type Sensor 25 BN
ZF-S80PG100MP12FP 54 1 Sensor Plug
ZCP012FPBR 54A 1 Coupling
ZNP012MP150BR 54B 1 Nipple
1" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW /

INTERACTIVE VACUUM ASSEMBLY
ZF-S40PP100-200 58 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-S80PG100MP12FP 63A 1 Sensor Plug
ZCP012FPBR 63B 1 Coupling
ZNP012MP150BR 63C 1 Nipple
ZF-S40RB100SP050SO 64 1 SCH 40, Reducing Bushing
ZF-S40PP050-200 65 1 SCH 40, Pipe
ZF-S40CV050SO 66 1 Spring Check Valve Socket
ZF-MC038-038T-PV 68 1 Male Connector
TSFE14-0375-031 69 36" Tube, Clear
1" OPTIONAL LOW LUBE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

ZF-S40RB150SP100SO 72A 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
ZF-S40PP100-200 73 1 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-S40RB150SP100FP 75 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
ZF-S40PG150SO 76 1 Spig Plug
OPTIONAL REVOLUTION COUNTER

PWC100A066 101 1 Revolution Counter Flag
ZHCS038C075Z 102 1 Flat Head Screw
PWC100A068 103 1 Low Lube Sensor Plug
Consult Factory 104 1 Sensor Proximity
Consult Factory 105 1 Display
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OPTIONAL SUCTION DAMPENER

PWC040A120 120 1 Suction Dampener 040
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WEIR MINERALS PERISTALTIC PUMP MODEL:

CANADA RP2-50H, RP2-50L
Qty
Item
No.
Unit
PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
PWC050A001 1 1 Body
ZHP100MPZ 19 3 Plug
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

PP-050014 14 1 O-Ring
ZHP075MPZ 20 1 Plug
PWC900098A 98 1 Decal,Weir,RP2



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PP-050013 13 2 O-Ring
SHOE ASSEMBLY
For RP2-50L Only L ROTOR ASSEMBLY

PWC050A002L 2 1 Rotor L
L BEARING SUBASSEMBLY
PWC050A003L 3 1 Bearing Housing L
2-373N70 34 1 O' Ring
SS090110100TC 82 1 Shaft Seal, double lip
PWC050A085L 85 1 Spacer Outer Ring
PWC050A086L 86 1 Spacer Inner Ring
PWC050A087L 87 1 Shaft
PWC050A107SL 107 1 Shaft Sleeve
L GEAR MOUNTING HARDWARE

For RP2-50H Only H ROTOR ASSEMBLY

PWC050A002H 2 1 Rotor H
H BEARING SUBASSEMBLY
PWC050A003H 3 1 Bearing Housing H
2-373N70 34 1 O' Ring
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PWC050A085H 85 1 Spacer Outer Ring
PWC050A086H 86 1 Spacer Inner Ring
PWC050A087H 87 1 Shaft
PWC050A107SH 107 1 Shaft Sleeve
H GEAR MOUNTING HARDWARE


ZF-
41 1 SCH 40 Male Adaptor
S40MA100SO100MP
ZF-S40PP100-200 42 5 SCH 40 Pipe

ZF-
S40MA100SO100MP
ZF-S40PP100-200 48 5 SCH 40 Pipe

ZF-S40MA100S0100MP 56 1 SCH 40 Male Adaptor
ZF-S40PP100-200 58 5 SCH 40 Pipe
48

ZF-S40PP050-200 65 1 SCH 40, Pipe
TSFE14-0375-031 69 36" Tube, Clear

ZF-S40MA100SO-
100MP
ZF-S40RB150SP100SO 72A 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
ZF-S40PP100-200 73 1 SCH 40 Pipe


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WEIR MINERALS WEMCO PERISTALTIC PUMP MODEL:

CANADA RP2-65H, RP2-65M, RP2-65L
Qty
Item
No.
Unit
PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
PWC065A001 1 1 Body
ZHP150MPZ 19 3 Plug
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

PP-065014 14 1 O-Ring
ZHP075MPZ 20 1 Plug
PWC900098B 98 1 Decal,Weir,RP2



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PP-065013 13 2 O-Ring
SHOE ASSEMBLY

2-381N70 34 1 O' Ring

ZSCS043C175G5Z 26 12 Socket Head Cap Screw
ZHLW043Z 27 12 High-Collar Lock Washer
For RP2-65M Only M ROTOR ASSEMBLY

PWC065A002M 2 1 Rotor M
M BEARING SUBASSEMBLY
PWC065A003M 3 1 Bearing Housing M
2-381N70 34 1 O' Ring
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PWC065A085M 85 1 Spacer Outer Ring
PWC065A086M 86 1 Spacer Inner Ring
PWC065A087M 87 1 Shaft
PWC065A107SM 107 1 Shaft Sleeve
M GEAR MOUNTING HARDWARE


2-381N70 34 1 O' Ring

1.5" STANDARD OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY

ZF-
S40MA150SO150MP
ZF-S40PP150-250 42 5 SCH 40 Pipe
1.5" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW

ASSEMBLY
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ZF-S40PP150-250 48 5 SCH 40 Pipe
1.5" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW /

ZF-S40PP150-250 58 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-S40SP050-200 65 1 SCH 40, Pipe
ZF-S40RB050S038FN 67 1 SCH 40, Reducing Bushing
TSFE14-0375-031 69 36" Tube, Clear
1.5" OPTIONAL LOW LUBE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

ZF-
S40MA150SO150MP
ZF-S40PP150-250 73 1 SCH 40 Pipe

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54

CANADA RP2-80H, RP2-80M, RP2-80L
Qty
Part Number Item No. Per Item
Unit
PUMP ASSEMBLY
PWC080A001 1 1 Body
ZHP150MPZ 19 3 Plug
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

PP-080014 14 1 O-Ring
ZHP100MPZ 20 1 Plug
PWC900098C 98 1 Decal,Weir,RP2



55

PP-080013 13 2 O-Ring
SHOE ASSEMBLY

2-382N70 34 1 O' Ring


2-382N70 34 1 O' Ring
56



2-382N70 34 1 O' Ring

1.5" STANDARD OVERFLOW ASSEMBLY

ZF-
S40MA150SO150MP
ZF-S40PP150-250 42 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-
45A 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
S40RB150SP050FP
1.5" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW

ASSEMBLY
ZF-
S40MA150S0150MP
57

ZF-
47C 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
S40RB150SP100FP
ZF-S40PP150-250 48 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-
52 1 SCH 40, Reducing Bushing
S40RB150SP050FP
1.5" OPTIONAL BURST HOSE SENSOR / OVERFLOW /

ZF-
S40MA150S0150MP
ZF-
57C 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
S40RB150SP100FP
ZF-S40PP150-250 58 5 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-S40SP050-200 65 1 SCH 40, Pipe
TSFE14-0375-031 69 36" Tube, Clear
1.5" OPTIONAL LOW LUBE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

ZF-
S40MA150SO150MP
ZF-S40PP150-250 73 1 SCH 40 Pipe
ZF-
75 1 SCH 40 Red. Bushing
S40RB150SP100FP
58


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CANADA RP2-100L, RP2-100M
Qty
Part Number Item No. Per Item
Unit
PUMP BODY ASSEMBLY
PWC100A001 1 1 Body
ZHP200MPZ 19 3 Plug
SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

PP-1000014 14 1 O-Ring
ZHP100MPZ 20 1 Plug
PWC900098C 98 1 Decal,Weir,RP2



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PP-1000013 13 2 O-Ring
SHOE ASSEMBLY

ZHS062C400G5Z 35 8 Hex Head Bolt
2-458N70 34 1 O' Ring


ZHS075C450G5Z 35 6 Hex Head Bolt
2-458N70 34 1 O' Ring
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ZF-S40PP200-300 42 5 SCH 40 Pipe

ZF-S40PP200-300 48 5 SCH 40 Pipe

ZF-S40PP200-300 58 5 SCH 40 Pipe
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ZF-S40SP050-200 65 1 SCH 40, Pipe
TSFE14-0375-031 69 36" Tube, Clear

ZF-S40PP200-300 73 1 SCH 40 Pipe


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RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST

To minimize downtime, spares should be kept in stock at all times. These are the
recommended spares:
1 – Hose
1 – Front Cover O-ring
2 – Hose O-ring
2 – Hose Inserts
1 – Lubricant refill
It is also recommended that the double lip seal be replaced after every 8,000 hours running.
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PAINT SPECIFICATIONS
All cast components are commercially blast cleaned to SSPC-SP6, and an alkyd red oxide
primer or equivalent is applied.
Pump exterior surfaces are over-coated with PPG Aquapon 35 2-part polyamide epoxy primer
and finish coat with PPG Aquapon 35 2-part polyamide epoxy to a minimum D.F.T. of 80
microns. Colour is Safety Blue for pump body and Safety Yellow for pump supports.
Gearboxes and electric motors are supplied in either our standard paint finish as above or the
manufacturer’s standard finish if deemed to be of an acceptable standard to Weir Minerals
Canada.
The above is Weir Minerals Canada standard finish; other colours and finishes are available
upon request, at extra cost. Weir also provides internal coating for corrosive applications.
Please consult Weir Minerals Canada for more information.
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SHIPPING SPECIFICATIONS
Pump Weights
Pump Size Unit Approx. Weight 1

kg 318
RP2-40
lbs 701
kg 474
RP2-50
lbs 1045
kg 890
RP2-65
lbs 1962
kg 1254
RP2-80
lbs 2765
kg 2024
RP2-100
lbs 4462
1
Weight includes pump, supports, gearbox and motor.
For field maintenance purposes, the approximate individual component weights are:
Pump Front Flanged Shoes Gearbo

Size Unit Cover Spools Rotor* * Hose x Motor Supports
kg 36 12 18 2 5 23 76 32
RP2-40
lbs 79 26 40 4 11 51 167 71
kg 51 16 30 4 7 35 131 41
RP2-50
lbs 112 32 66 10 15 77 288 90
kg 87 20 100 6 13 74 195 95
RP2-65
lbs 192 44 220 14 29 163 429 210
kg 135 22 146 14 21 97 215 144
RP2-80
lbs 298 48 322 30 46 214 475 318
RP2- kg 175 38 182 26 32 280 420 238
100 lbs 386 84 401 30 71 617 928 525
*These items need not to be removed during hose change. Removal is only required when the
double lip seal or bearing housing needs to be removed)
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Shipping Packaging
Domestic packaging: pumps are lag bolt anchored to a wooden skid and where suitable,
stretched wrapped in plastic sheeting.
Ocean export packaging: pumps are boxed in wooden cases (wood is heat treated and
certified for ocean export) and vacuumed sealed in waterproof plastic for ocean shipment.
Cases are made with fork truck access.
For ocean export packaging, case details are as follows: (all dimensions are given as length x
width x height)
RP2 Peristaltic Pump Packing:
RP2-40 Overall dimensions 1067x1016x1143mm (42”x40”x45”)

Estimated weight 2 408kg (900lbs)

Estimated weight2 638kg (1405lbs)



2
Estimated weight includes pump and export packaging.
Note: Case sizes are for pumps fitted with, motors, supports and standard inline gearboxes. If
other non-standard gearboxes, motors or supports are to be fitted, please confirm case sizes
with Weir Canada.
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TYPICAL QUOTATION
October 7, 2009
Re: 121G-17 & 121G-18 Froth Pump Replacement

Our Reference # W2042
Attn: Bruce Currie
We are pleased to offer our quotation for the Weir Peristaltic pump for the subject request for
your review and consideration. We have attached performance curves and general
arrangement drawings for the offered pump.
Pump Description:
We have offered the pumps in a direct coupled design with heavy duty bearings in the pump
head and with flange mounted gearbox.
The material of construction for the below offered pumps is ductile iron casing & rotor and
epoxy compression shoes with Natural rubber hose.
The pump has the following features and benefits:
 No mechanical seals or packing

 Can run dry, but not dead-headed
 Metering capability, Self-Priming
 Float type burst hose sensor to detect hose failure and automatically stops the pump.
 Pump casing has gas purge bleed for connection to the site gas scrubber when
applicable.
 Heavy duty grease lubricated for life bearings in the pump head protect the gear
reducer from the transmitted radial forces and increase reliability.
 Epoxy compression shoes in lieu of aluminum to withstand strong chemicals.
 Nylon or 316SS hose inserts to withstand low PH corrosion.
 Epoxy coated casing and rotor internal surfaces for corrosion protection.
 Plexi-glass Viewing window with lubricant level.
 The Gear reducer is direct coupled to the pump and alignment is not required.
 The gear reducers are planetary compact gearbox type to withstand high starting
shocks
 Overall reduced pump foot print with epoxy coated pedestal.
 Four nylon reinforced hose layers extend hose life and provide good suction capability.
 Machined outside hose surface provides consistent capacity and reduced compression
shoes’ friction.
 First long life lubricant fill.
Proposal:
Weir Peristaltic Pump Model: RP2-50L RPM: 51
Complete with:
Natural Rubber Hose
Epoxy Shoes with steel hose inserts
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Burst Hose Sensor (float type)

Lubricant sight gage
2 Gal. Hose Lube
Bonfiglioli gear reducer with, 5 HP, 1800RPM, 3/60/460V TEFC Motor
Total Price: $_________/pump,
Blacoh Discharge Dampener C101BF (optional): $_____/unit
Equipment not supplied by Weir Canada, Inc.

Equipment Unloading on Site.
Site Installation
Concrete Pads, Pipe Supports
Piping, Fittings, Valves, Gaskets, and Miscellaneous Hardware.
Flush Lines, Pressure Gauges, and Flow Meters
Anchor Bolts and related Hardware
Lamacoid equipment tags, and/or special equipment tags
Motor Control Center (MCC), Local control panels and Starters
Instrumentation and Monitors
High and Low Voltage Field Wiring
Final Coat Field Painting if required
On Site equipment alignment after installation and grouting
Field vibration testing
Terms & Conditions
Delivery: 5 weeks, Ex Factory, after receipt of approved purchase order and/or final approval
of submittal and drawings. This delivery is based on our inventory at time of quotation and is
subject to change prior to sale. Please request update at time of order.
F.O.B. Point: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada – customs and duties paid to the
USA
Currency: USD Dollars
Applicable Taxes: Extra
Freight to Destination: Extra
Terms of Payment: Net 60 days
Validity of Quotation: 60 days from the date of this proposal
We look forward to working with you on this project and if you have any questions, please
contact us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Li
Applications Engineer (EIT)
Weir Minerals Canada
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Section 4
Motors, Gearboxes &

Bearings
• Pump Bearing Frame Assembly
• Gearbox Description
• Electric Motors
• Gearbox Selection tables
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PUMP BEARING FRAME ASSEMBLY

In order to isolate any radial forces from being transmitted to the gear reducer, each pump
casing is fitted with a self contained bearing frame assembly.
Cylindrical
Roller Bearing
Shaft
Deep Grove
Ball Bearing
Bearing Frame Assembly, Exploded View
The bearing frame assembly contains a heavy duty shaft, a cylindrical roller bearing and deep
grove ball bearing, all nested inside a bearing cylinder. The bearings are greased for life and
rated for 100,000 hours B10 life.
Cylindrical Gear End

Roller Bearing
Rotor End
Deep Grove
Ball Bearing
Bearing Frame Assembly, Cross Sectional View
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Depending on the pump operating pressure, the proper bearing frame is selected to suit the
application.
Available Bearing Frames:

Pump Model Hose I.D. Bearings Available
RP2-40 40 mm One Size, no designation letter for bearing
RP2-50 50 mm H, L
RP2-65 65 mm H, M, L
RP2-80 80 mm H, M, L
RP2-100 100 mm M, L
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GEARBOX DESCRIPTION
Weir uses Bonfiglioli gearboxes standard on the peristaltic pump. Gearboxes are necessary
for the low running speed of a peristaltic pump and high torque requirement.
The gearbox uses a planetary gear system which makes it highly efficient and ideal for severe
duty applications. The planetary gear arrangement consists of 4 main parts: the sun gear,
ring gear, planetary gears, and the planetary gear carrier. With the exception of the planetary
gears, all components can act as either the input or output, or held stationary. The planetary
gears will always be rotating regardless of configuration. This setup allows for a wide range of
gear ratios to be achieved depending on which component is selected as the input or output.
Max Transmitted Torque (N/m) 500,000

Max Transmitted Power (kW) 450
Gear Ratios 3.5:1 to 3,000:1
For our particular application, the sun gear is connected to motor drive shaft and acts as the
input. The ring gear is held stationary, while the planetary carrier is the output.
Planetary Gear System

Bonfiglioli gearboxes can be adapted to different types of motors, such as integral, NEMA, or
IEC motors. Variable speed drive motors can also be used, but the efficiency will not be as
high. The gearboxes conform to the ISO DP 6336 standard for gears and the ISO 281
standard for bearings. These units are designed for continuous duty under the most arduous
operating conditions. The sturdy gear housings, manufactured of high grade cast iron,
dampen vibrations and are designed for continuous operation. Gearboxes are oil-bath
lubricated and different oils can be supplied to suit different operating temperatures.
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ELECTRIC MOTORS
Weir Peristaltic pumps are supplied with “C” flange electric motors. Motor sizing procedures
are described in the next section. The pump running torque must also be factored into pump
selection, and can then be calculated as follows:
Running Torque (Nm) = kw absorbed x 9550

Speed
In low speeds, the running torque at the rating may be less than the minimum running torque
figures given on the pump performance graph. In that case, a larger HP motor must be
selected to provide at least the minimum torque stated below.
Pump Min. Running Torque (Nm) Min. Running Torque (ft.lbs)

RP2-40 120 81
RP2-50 250 185
RP2-65 500 369
RP2-80 850 627
RP2-100 1300 959
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SELECTION TABLES
In this section, you will find gearbox and bearing selection tables and graphs. For each pump
size, there is a chart which is similar to the pump performance curve, and a table containing
technical data needed for gearbox and motor. By placing the duty point on the graph, you can
determine which bearing frame is needed, as well as what series Gearbox is needed.
Going on to the tables, you can then select a gear ratio and model, based on the RPM and
discharge pressure. If you cannot find an optimum gear ratio, then please consult Weir
Minerals Canada, and we may be able to provide a custom gearbox. When selecting a gear
ratio for output speed, Weir recommends increasing the theoretical pump speed (taken from
the pump performance curve) by 10% if possible, to account for any possible deviations from
the theoretical volumetric performance curve. After an output speed has been selected,
please refer back to the curves when selecting a motor size, to ensure that the motor has
enough power to run the pump at the actual pump speed, and not the theoretical pump
speed.
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Section 5
System Accessories
• Low Lube & Overflow/Burst Hose Sensor
• Interactive Vacuum
• Suction Accumulators
• Discharge Dampeners
• Variable Frequency Drives
• Reverse Provision
• Overpressure Devices
• Density Control
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LOW LUBE & OVERFLOW/BURST HOSE SENSORS

Weir Peristaltic pumps can be fitted with low lube and burst hose sensors which will disable
the pump when it is no longer safe to operate. Our standard sensors are float type switches,
but capacitive switches are also available as an option.
Burst Hose/Overflow Sensor
Low Lube Sensor
The low lube sensor consists of a switch located

in the lower end of the pump body, which will
shut down the pump if lubricant levels are too
low. It is a normally open switch, but when the
pump body is filled with the correct amount of
lubricant, it becomes a closed switch. If the
lubricant level ever falls below the switch
position, then the switch will become open again,
shutting down the pump
Burst Hose Sensor, Cross Section View

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The burst hose sensor is located in the upper end of

the pump casing, which will shut down the pump if
the fluid level rises above a certain lever in the pump
cavity. It is a normally closed switch, and remains
closed during pump normal operation, assuming the
pump is filled with the correct with the amount of
pump lubricant. If the hose ruptures, fluid from the
line will start seeping into the pump body, causing
the fluid level to rise. When the fluid level rises
above the switch, it becomes an open switch,
shutting down the pump. The modes of operation
apply to both float and capacitive switches.
Low Lube Sensor, Cross Section View
Float Switches:
The float switch contains a hermetically sealed reed switch located inside the stem. The reed
switch is activated by a magnetic field created by the magnet equipped float. As the switch
rises and falls, the reed switch in the stem either opens or closes. The float switches will
operate normally with up to a 30° tilt from vertical
Float Switch Specifications:

Supply Voltage 20 VA
Temperature range -40 to 107 °C
Leads 22 AWG, 24” long
Float Switch Wiring Diagram: Normally Closed
Float Switch Wiring Diagram: Normally Open
Changing Float Contact Position:
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The float assembly can be changed from Normally Closed (NC) to Normally Open (NO) by
removing the retaining clip located at the base of the stem and reversing the float on the stem.
Capacitive Switches:
For difficult applications where float type switches are not suitable, Weir can supply AC
capacitive proximity switches instead, with the same mode of operation as previously
described for the float switches.
Capacitive Switch Specifications:

Supply voltage, single phase AC (2 wire) 45 to 250
Rated load (mA at 20°C) AC 8 to 350
Temperature range (°C) -30 to +100
Effect on sensing range of temperature (%) Used within
-30 to +85 (°C) +/- 15
Voltage drop switch closed (V) AC < 17
Hysteresis (% of Range) < 20
Protection standard IP65
Response time (ms) 20
Capacitive Switch Wiring Diagrams:
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INTERACTIVE VACUUMS
When a negative suction condition exists, such as a suction lift or where the suction line loses
are greater than the static head pressure, an Interactive Vacuum system needs to be fitted to
the pump.
If there is a negative pressure or “vacuum” in the suction line, the pump hose has difficulty in
regaining its full bore after passage of the shoe, as the negative pressure within the suction
line and pump hose is trying to hold the hose shut. To counteract the effect of this negative
pressure, a small reinforced flexible hose is connected between the suction, (usually to the
suction accumulator), and the pump body. The pump body, which is fitted with a non-return
valve on the burst hose relief pipe, is then subjected to an equal vacuum or negative pressure
to that which is in the pump suction line and hose. The effect of equalising the pressure
around the hose with that within the hose, means that after passage of the pump shoe, the
hose is allowed to regain its full bore under its own elasticity, with no adverse effects from the
negative pressure trying to keep the hose shut.
Fitting of the Interactive Vacuum system will prolong hose life, and greatly increase the
efficiency of the pump when a negative suction condition exists.
BURST HOSE SENSOR
NON-RETURN VALVES
VACUUM HOSE
*Note: the Interactive Vacuum System will only work when vacuum conditions prevail in the
suction line.
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SUCTION ACCUMULATORS
On the suction side of a Peristaltic
Pump the pumped liquid has a tendency
to accelerate and decelerate as it tries
to follow the cyclic frequency of the
pump operation.
These acceleration loses are often

enough to push the ‘available’ NPSH
below that required by the pump. This
results in incomplete filling of the pump
hose, and of the liquid column
separating, thus resulting in cavitation.
While the pump can operate with

cavitation, its performance is affected.
In turn the flow rate is reduced, pump
outlet pressure becomes erratic, and
hose life is greatly reduced. These
acceleration losses can be effectively
eliminated by installing a suitably
selected suction accumulator as close Suction Accumulator
as possible to the pump suction.
Weir uses a bottle type accumulator which is made of steel or PVC. The suction accumulator
is installed just before the pump suction. It will accumulate fluid during periods of high flow
and redistribute it back into the line during low flows, to make the flow more stable.
DISCHARGE DAMPENERS
During normal operation a Peristaltic Pump alternately accelerates and decelerates the
pumped liquid column, which results in pressure and flow fluctuations or pulsations.
Depending on the size and nature of the system the pulsations may be tolerable; however for
most applications it is essential to reduce pulsations to an acceptable level. Apart from shock,
pipe vibration and excessive noise, which in themselves can lead to premature equipment
failure, especially the pump hose, and in turn the gearbox; there is often the need to protect
instrumentation. The installation of a suitably selected discharge pulsation dampener, as close
to the pump discharge as possible, will allow the pulsations to be reduced. During pump
operation a pulsation dampener absorbs a small amount of liquid at the ‘peak’ of each pulse,
and returns it to the line when the following ‘valley’ occurs.
Though there are several types of dampeners available in the market, diaphragm bottle type
dampeners are most suitable for peristaltic pumps. These dampeners consist of a pressure
vessel with a flexible membrane inside, both of which can be supplied in various materials,
depending on the fluid being pumped and the operating pressure. The membrane creates
two separate cavities in the pressure vessel to prevent mixing of fluids. The top cavity
contains compressed air while the bottom contains the liquid being pumped
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This type of dampener can become quite complex and costly, but is able to limit the pulsation
peaks to within + 5%. Care should be taken when selecting this type of unit for slurries, which
may clog the dampener port. The diaphragm bottle type dampener can be supplied with
either flanged or screwed connections.
Typical Diaphragm Bottle type dampener
For applications where the discharge pressure is constant, a manual adjustable dampener
can be used. This involves pre-charging the air in top cavity to 80% of operating pressure,
and then adjusting the air pressure during operation until the satisfactory dampening is
achieved.
For applications where the discharge pressure continually varies, Weir also supplies an
automatic discharge dampener which self adjusts the air pressure depending on the
discharge pressure of the fluid. However, the automatic dampeners can only operate up to 10
bars. Both the manual and automatic dampeners require a constant supply of compressed
air.
VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES

It is common on variable capacity applications, to supply a variable frequency drive (VFD) to
vary the speed, which in turn varies the pumping capacity. Since peristaltic pumps are
positive displacement type, constant torque VFDs are necessary for variable capacity
applications.
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VFD Requirements:
Power Supply: 1 or 3 Phase, 50/60 Hz, 115/230/460/575 V

Enclosure: Nema 1
Horsepower: 3 HP to 50 HP
Speed Control: Local keypad, and remote 4-20mA output & input
Application: Peristaltic pump (constant torque)
Mounting: Integral mounting to Nema C flange motor for small HP
Wiring: By customer between VFD & motor
(Complies with relevant North American standards)
VFD mounted on pump pedestal
REVERSE PROVISION
When high S.G. and high concentration slurries are being handled, those are likely to settle
out in the lines when the pump is idle, it is imperative that either a reverse rotation provision or
a flushing system be incorporated into the pump control. Pumps should not be started with
settled product in the hose or pump lines, otherwise damage to the pump and/or hose may
occur
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OVER PRESSURE PROTECTION DEVICES

It is imperative with any positive displacement pump system, Peristaltic pumps being no
exception, to ensure that the pump is never allowed to operate against a closed valve or
blocked discharge pipe. If this condition is at all likely then some form of over pressure
protection has to be installed.
The simplest form of over pressure protection is to install a pressure rupture disc close to the
pump discharge. The fluid from the burst disc can be rerouted back to the suction or be left
open to the atmosphere. These are flat discs, which are typically mounted between two pipe
flanges, constructed from either steel or a graphite material, which will rupture at a pre-
determined pressure.
Discharge Dampener
Rupture Disc overpressure device which re-routes fluid back to the pump
suction line if the pressures are too high.
An air operated pinch valve can also be used as an over pressure relief. A pipe is teed off
from the pump discharge fitted with the pinch valve. The pinch valve is charged with a pre-
determined air pressure and when the pump discharge line pressure increases above the set
air pressure, the valve will open allowing pressure relief. This method is only suitable up to
the maximum working pressure of the pinch valve. (Typically 6 to 10 Bar G dependant upon
the valve used).
Pressure and vacuum switches can also be utilised, on both the suction side, and discharge
side of the pump. These can be set to switch at a predetermined pressure. With a suitable
panel the switching action can be used to trigger many functions, including stopping the
pump, sounding an alarm, opening actuated valves, etc. Vacuum switches fitted on the
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suction side of the pump can detect a blocked suction condition, with the use of a suitable
controller this can then reverse the pump in order to try and clear the blockage. After a pre-
determined time the pump can resume normal operation. With this type of controller it is
normal to limit the pump to 3 consecutive attempts at reversal, after which the system stops
the pump and sounds an alarm. On some duties it is quite common for solids to build up
around the exit pipe of the feed tank or hopper, pump reversal can push this build up of solids
back into the tank where they can disperse. Note this reversal facility cannot be utilised, if an
In-Line tube type discharge pulsation dampener is used.
For clear liquids, a standard spring leaded relief valve can be used, with a compatible
material.
DENSITY CONTROL
To optimize system operation it is often desirable to pump at a constant feed from a thickener
underflow application. It is difficult however to guarantee a constant density of the product.
Removal of products with a high density can lead to handling problems as it becomes too
viscous. Added to which if the product is being fed to a filter, then this cannot run at optimum
efficiency unless the product density and concentration can be kept constant.
The use of a Peristaltic pump on this application, speed controlled via a frequency inverter,
can solve this problem. A density sensor can be mounted in the pump discharge line, which
typically gives out a 4 to 20 mA signal. The signal is monitored by the inverter, and the output
frequency is automatically adjusted accordingly. Thus the speed of the pump is adjusted
automatically to ensure that the density being removed from the thickener is constant within
limits, optimizing the system operation.
These are just two typical complete packages that can be supplied. Other custom made
packages will be given due consideration. Please contact Weir Minerals Canada for further
details.
TACHOMETER SENSOR
Weir can also supply the pump equipped with a proximity sensor which can generate the
actual operating speed of the pump and output it to a digital readout.
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Section 6
Peristaltic Hoses
• General description
• Theoretical Hose life
• Hose Liner types
• Recommended storage conditions
• Material Compatibility Charts
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The heart of any Peristaltic pump is the reinforced pump hose. During pump operation this
hose is subject to continual mechanical action and stresses.
When a mechanical action is involved, such as in the operation of a Peristaltic pump, the
technology is not only in the different compounds, but also in
the build-lay-up techniques involved. One of the key factors in
the hose is the reinforcement layers. The reinforcement
commonly used in Peristaltic pump hoses is strands of nylon.
In conventional hose manufacture these are spun or wound
on to the hose during the build up process. However this is
where the problems can occur, as when spinning or winding
the braids it is difficult to obtain clearly defined spacing
between each braid. If any two braids in a Peristaltic hose are
allowed to touch, they will rub against each other during the
mechanical action of the pump operating, and break very
quickly. The hose then loses pressure integrity and ruptures.
To avoid this, braids have to be spun or wound on to the hose
allowing large spacing around each strand to minimise the
A typical 4 layer reinforced chances of them touching.
hose, Cross Section
The hose used by Weir’s Peristaltic Pump, adopts the same
technology which is employed in the manufacture of special car tires. In this the nylon
reinforcement cords are applied into the rubber at the calendaring stage. The resultant layer
of rubber and nylon cord is then laid on to an inner hose liner, with further layers of natural
rubber being wrapped on top, and thus a hose is made. This “car tire” production method
which calendars the reinforcement braids into the rubber sheet, ensure almost perfect spacing
of the braids. Thus they can be laid very much closer together without the fear of them
touching.
Typical Peristaltic Hose Construction
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MACHINED OUTSIDE SURFACE

While only one competitor claims that there is a benefit for outside surface machining, Weir’s
standard is un-machined hoses for the following reasons:
The outside surface of an un-machined hose will have microscopic surface imperfections,
leading to a relatively rougher surface. These surface imperfections actually keep the hose
better lubricated (for parts of the hose that are not submerged in the lube), as the
imperfections act as obstacles to prevent the lube from dripping downwards. A better
lubricated hose with have a longer operational lifetime.
THEORETICAL HOSE LIFE

Life expectancy from a peristaltic hose is an extremely difficult thing to quantify, and life is so
often stated in hours run. This is perfectly acceptable if it is understood how these figures are
obtained. It cannot be reasonably expected that a pump operating at 35 rpm on aggressive
mineral slurry with a discharge pressure of 10 bars will give an equal hose life to that of a
pump operating at 18 rpm on“soft” slurry with a discharge pressure of 2 bars. However such
guides have to be used if any kind of expected hose life is to be estimated.
Hose lives should always be related to the number or cycles of operation, or squashes of the
pump hose. Repeated tests conducted both in the field and on our test rig, show a typical life
cycle on a 65mm hose to be 5 to 6 million cycles. These are tests conducted under 3.5 bar
discharge pressure, and on water based neutral pH liquids using a natural rubber hose.
For a pump operating at 20 RPM:-
2 shoes = 2 cycles per revolution, = 40 cycles per minute, x 60 = 2,400 cycles per hour.
Divide the estimated 5 to 6 million cycles by the number of cycles per hour, (2,400) =
an estimated hose life of 2000 to 2500 hours.
This figure can be greatly reduced with such factors as increased discharge pressures,
temperatures, and aggressive products, (both chemical and abrasive).
Generally speaking the smaller the pump hose, the longer the comparable hose life. As such
we would only expect a 100mm hose under the above conditions to last approximately 4
million cycles. A 40mm hose however could be expected to last in the region of 8 to 9 million
cycles.
All of these figures are given as a guide only, and assume that pumps are fitted with fully
operational pulsation dampeners and accumulators where necessary. The material of the
hose is also a factor, as some liner types may wear faster than others. Therefore, no
guarantees can be given on hose life, but defects in materials and workmanship are covered
by our standard warranty terms and conditions.
Weir has achieved a hose life as high as 8500 hours on properly applied and operated hose
pumps.
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HOSE LINER TYPES

When a Peristaltic pump hose is supplied in any material other than natural rubber, it is the
hose liner, or inner hose, which is supplied in that material. The reason being not only cost,
but also natural rubber has by far the best mechanical properties of any of the elastomers
used in peristaltic hose manufacture.
Liner types available for the peristaltic pump are:-
Standard - Natural Rubber General purpose liner for water based and slurry pumping
applications, (unless food quality is required). Suitable for mild
acids, alkalis or oxidising agents. Due to the resilience of this
material this should be used wherever possible.
Temperature range: -20 to 80°C (-4 to 176°F)
Nitrile Rubber For hydrocarbons & oil based solutions or slurries. Has
moderate resistance to diesel oil.
Temperature range: -10 to 80°C (14 to 176°F)
EPDM/IIR For specific solvent resistance, (e.g. ketones or esters), and

higher temperature applications. This liner is also used for
particular aggressive chemical combinations.
The following are also available on request with longer delivery.
Hypalon Rubber For aggressive acids, alkalis or oxidising agents.

Food Grade Natural Rubber For water based solutions requiring food grade material.
Temperature range: consult factory
Food grade Nitrile Rubber For oil based solutions requiring food grade material.
Temperature range: consult factory
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Non-standard liners
The non-standard liners should be treated with some caution and should only be used when
there is no alternative. There are two major reasons for this caution:-
1. Alternative liners are chosen for their resistance to particular chemicals, or specifically to
meet hygiene or pharmaceutical regulations. It is often the case that although a special
liner resists the chemicals being pumped, it will not last as long as the standard liner from
a mechanical point of view. The standard natural rubber liner has by far the best
mechanical abilities of any of the elastomers used in peristaltic hose manufacture. The
classic example of this is the use of fluoroelastomer, (Viton), liners. Whilst these would
have an excellent chemical resistance to many aggressive materials, hose life would be
extremely low due to the very poor mechanical properties of fluoroelastomers. Added to
which the cost of a fluoroelastomer liner would be extremely high.
2. With a special liner, the bond between the liner and the fabric reinforcement layer is not as
good as with the standard liner. This can also lead to a shorter hose life in comparison to a
standard natural rubber lined hose.
Because of these limiting factors we recommend that special liners are used only when there
is no alternative. They should not be used as simple replacements to the standard liner.
When special liners are used, output pressures should be limited to 5 bar, (70 psi), or below.
The pump speed should also be kept low - this means that for a given output the sizing of the
pump should be carefully considered. Higher pressures and pump speeds should be referred
to Weir Minerals for due consideration.
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RECOMMENDED STORAGE CONDITIONS

Since it is always recommended that spare hoses are kept on site, the hoses must be stored
in controlled environments to prolong their longevity.
Temperature: Ideal temperature is 10ºC to 25ºC and hoses should be

stored away from direct sources of heat such as boilers,
radiators and direct sunlight. For hoses stored below 15ºC
their temperature should be raised to approx. 30ºC
throughout their mass prior to use. Hoses should not be
stored below 0ºC and above 40ºC.
Humidity: Humidity shall be such that condensation shall not occur.

The criterion for this is that either the storage temperature
should be above the dew point or humidity levels should be
low enough to ensure the dew point is below the storage
temperature.
Light: Protect from strong light sources, in particular direct sunlight

or intense artificial light having a high ultraviolet content.
Ozone: Storage areas shall not contain equipment which generates

ozone - e.g. mercury vapour lamps, high voltage electrical
equipment, combustion gases, and organic vapours.
Deformation: Store free from superimposed tensions or compression. For

a hose this means that the supports must be wide enough
and spaced in a way as to spread the load over a wide area.
We would recommend a minimum width of 100mm for any
support spaced no more than 500mm apart. It is preferable
that hoses are supported over their entire length. Also
avoid stacking anything on top of the hoses, as the weight
may deform them over time. Do not store hoses coiled.
Contact with other materials: Hoses should not come into contact with any solvents, fuels,
oils, grease, volatile chemical mixtures, acids, disinfectants
and other organic liquids in general. Avoid direct contact
between different hose types, particularly hoses of different
colours. Furthermore direct contact with some metals (for
example manganese, iron, copper and its alloys) and
relative mixtures exercise harmful effects on some types of
rubber. If possible, hoses should be covered in protective
wrapping to prevent dust and other particulates from settling
on them.
Rotation of Stock: Hoses must be used in strict rotation by manufacturing date

or serial number.
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Shelf Life: Storage time should be reduced to the minimum through

rotation of stock. When it is not possible to avoid long term
storage, please check the hose carefully prior to use. It is
not recommended for hoses to be stored longer than 2
years.
Rodents and Insects: Hoses should be kept away from insects and rodents.
Failure to protect and store the hose properly has led to dust settling in and deformation,
rendering this hose unusable. The structural integrity of the hose has been compromised as
shown by the deformation of the hose interior.
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MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY CHART (Guideline Only)

Below is a chart which shows the compatibility of the different hose elastomers with different
chemicals. All materials were tested at 20ºC (70ºF), unless otherwise specified. Please note
that material compatibility for each material may change under different temperatures, fluid
concentrations, type of solvents, and working conditions, so this table should only be used as
a guide. Customer field experience and input is always the most reliable information for the
specific application. Please consult Weir Minerals for heavy duty applications or fluids not
covered in the table.
Table Legend:
A Acceptable
B Will experience some deformation. Avoid if possible
C Not acceptable
- No data
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NR - NBR - EPDM -
Fluid or material Natural Nitrile(Neoprene Ethylene CSM -
conveyed Rubber ) Propylene Hypalon
Acetaldehyde B C B C
Acetic Acid, glacial C C B C
Acetic Acid 10% B C A B
Acetic Acid 50% C C B B
Acetic Anidride C C B B
Acetone C C A C
Acetone cyanohidrin - - A -
Acetophenone - - B -
Acetyl Acetone C C A C
Acetyl chloride C C B C
Acetylene A A A A
Acetylene dichloride C C C C
Acrolein C - B B
Acrylonitrile - - C -
Adipic acid - - B -
Air 60°C A A A A
Air 160 °C C C B C
Allyl acetate - - - -
Allyl Alcohol A A A A
Allyl bromide - - - -
Allyl chloride - - - -
Aluminium acetate B C A B
Aluminium chloride A A A A
Aluminium fluoride B A A A
Aluminium hydroxide A - - B
Aluminium nitrate A A A A
Aluminium sulfate A A A A
Aminobenzene - - - -
Aminoethanol B B A B
Ammonia anhydrous C C C C
Ammonia sol. 10% B - A A
Ammonia sol. 50% B - A A
Ammonium chloride A A A A
Ammonium hidroxide B - B B
Ammonium nitrate B A A A
Ammonium phosphate A A A A
Ammonium sulphate A A A A
Ammonium sulphite A - A A
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Ammonium thiosulph. A - A A
Amyl acetate C - C -
Amyl acetone C - C -
Amyl alcohol B - B -
Amylamine B - - C
Amyl bromide C - B -
Amyl chloride C - B -
Amyl oleate - A - -
Amyl phenol - - - -
Amyl phthalate - - B -
Amylamine B - B -
Anethole C C C -
Aniline C - B -
Animal fats C A C B
Antimony pentachlorid - - - -
Acqua regia - - - -
Aromatic tar - B - -
Arsenic acid B B A A
Ascorbic acid - - - -
Asphalt 80°C - A - -
Asphalt 130°C - C - -
ASTM OIL n°1 C A C B
ASTM FUEL A C A C B
ASTM FUEL B C A C B
ASTM FUEL C C A C C
Banana oil C A C B
Barium carbonate A A A A
Barium chloride A A A A
Barium hydroxide A A A A
Barium sulfide A A A A
Beer A B B B
Beet sugar liquors A B B B
Benzal chloride - - - -
Benzaldehyde C C B -
Benzene C C C C
Benzene carboxylic ac. - - - -
Benzene sulfon ac.10% - - - -
Benzine petrol ether C A C C
Benzine petrol naphtha C A C C
Benzoic acid C - C B
Benzoic aldehyde C - B -
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Benzotrichloride - - - -
Benzyl acetate C - C -
Benzyl alcohol C - C -
Benzyl chloride - - - -
Bichromate of soda - - - -
Black sulphate liquor - - - -
Bleach (2-12% clorine) - - - -
Boric acid - - A A
Bordeaux mixture - - A A
Brine A - A A
Bromic acid - - - -
Bromine C C C C
Bromobenzene C C C C
Bromochloromethane C C C -
Bromoethane C C C -
Bromotoluene C C C C
Bunker oil C A C -
Butadiene C C C C
Butane C A C B
Butanoic acid - - - -
Butanol A A A A
Butanone - - - -
Butoxiethanol - - - -
Butyl acetate C - - -
Butyl acrylate C - C C
Butyl alcohol A A A A
Butyl aldehyde - - B -
Butyl amine - B B -
Butyl benzene - - - -
Butyl bromide C C C C
Butyl benzoate - - - -
Butyl butyrate - - - -
Butyl carbitol C - B C
Butyl cellosolve C C B B
Butyl chloride C C C -
Butyl ether C C - -
Butyl ether acetaldehy - - - -
Butyl ethil ether C C - C
Butyl glicol - - B -
Butyl oleate C C - -
Butyl Phenol - - - -
Butyl phthalate C - - -
Butyl stearate C B C C
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Butylene - B C -
Butyraldehyde C C B -
Butyric acid C C - -
Butyric anhydride - - - B
Cadmium acetate C - B -
Calcium aluminate A - A A
Calcium Bichromate - - B A
Calcium bisulphite A A A A
Calcium carbonate A A A A
Calcium chloride A A A A
Calcium hydroxide A - A B
Calcium hypochlorite C C B -
Calcium nitrate A A A A
Calcium sulphate A A A A
Calcium sulfide A - A A
Calcium acetate C - B C
Caprylic acid C - - -
Carbamide - - - -
Carbitol - - B -
Carbolic acid phenol - - - -
Carbon dioxide A A A A
Carbon disulfide C - C -
Carbonic acid A - A A
Carbon tetrachloride C - C -
Carbon tetrafluoride - - - -
Castor oil - A - A
Caustic potash A B A -
Caustic soda A B A -
Cellosolve - B B -
Cellosolve acetate C - - -
Chlorinated solvents C C C -
Chlorine (dry) C C C C
Chlorine (wet) C C C C
Chlorine trifluoride C C C C
Chloroacetic acid C - B -
Chloroacetone C - B -
Chlorobenzene C C C -
Chlorobenzol C - C -
Chlorobromomethane - - - -
Chlorobutane C - C -
Chloroform C - - -
Chloropentane C - C -
Chlorosulfonic acid C C C C
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Chlorotoluene C C C C
Chrome plating solutio C - - -
Chromic acid C C - -
Chromosulfuric acid C C C C
Citric acid A A A A
Coal oil C A C C
Coal tar C A C C
Coconut oil C A C -
Coke oven gas C B C -
Copper chloride B B A A
Copper cyanide B - A A
Copper hydrate - - - B
Copper hydroxide - - B B
Copper nitrate B - A A
Copper sulphate B - A A
Corn oil C A C -
Cottonseed oil C - C -
Creosote C B C -
Cresols C - C -
Cresylic acid C - C -
Crotonaldehyde C - B -
Crude oil C A C -
Cumene C B C C
Cupric carbonate B A A A
Cupric nitrate B A A A
Cupric sulphate B A A A
Cutting oil C A C -
Cycloexane C A C -
Cycloexanol C - - -
Cycloexanone C C C C
Cyclopentane C - C C
Cyclopentanol C - B -
Cyclopentanone C - - -
Decahydronaphtalene - - - -
Decalin C C C C
Decanol - A B -
Decyl alcohol A - A -
Decyl aldehyde - - B -
Decyl butyl phthalate C B - -
Decyl carbinol - - - -
Denatured alcohol A - A A
Detergents (water) B A A -
Developer sol. (photo) B A - A
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Diacetone alcohol B - - B
Diamylamine C - B -
Diamylene C - C -
Diamyl naphtalene C - - -
Diamyl Phenol C - C -
Dibenzyl ether C - C -
Dibromobenzene C C C -
Dibromoethane C C C C
Dibutyl ether C - - -
Dibutyl Phthalate C C - C
Dibutyl sebacate C - - C
Dibutyl amine C - - C
Dicalcium phosphate A A A A
Dichloroacetic acid C C - C
Dichlorobenzene C C C C
Dichlorobutane C - C C
Dichlorodifluorometh. C C C C
Dichloroethane C - C -
Dichloroethylene C C C C
Dichloroethyl ether C C C C
Dichlorohexane C C C -
Dichloromethane C C C -
Diclhoropentane C C C -
Dichloropropane C C C -
Dichloropropene C C C -
Diesel oil C A C -
Diethanolamine B B A B
Diethylamine B B A B
Diethylbenzene C - C -
Diethyl carbinol - - A -
Diethyl ether C - - -
Diethyl ketone C - B -
Diethyl oxalate A - A -
Diethyl phthalate C B - -
Diethyl sebacate C - - -
Diethyl sul fate - - - -
Diethylamine B - B -
Diethylene glicol A A A A
Dihydroxidietylether - - A A
Diisobutyl ketone - - B -
Diisodecyl phthalate C C B -
Diisooctyl adipate C C B -
Diisooctyl phthalate C C B -
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Diisopropyl amine B - - B
Dimethyl amine B B B -
Dimethyl benzene C C C C
Dimethyl carbinol B B A A
Dimethyl ether C - - -
Dimethyl formamide - - - -
Dimethyl ketone C - - -
Dimethyl phenol C C C C
Dimethyl phthalate C - - -
Dimethyl sul fate C - - -
Dimethyl sulfoxyde C - - -
Dinitrobenzene C - - -
Dioctyl adipate C B - -
Dioctyl phthalate C - - -
Dioxane C C B -
Dioxolane C - C -
Dipentene C - - -
Diphenyl phthalate C - - -
Dipropylamine B B B B
Dipropylene glicol A A A A
Disodium phosphate A A A A
Divinyl benzene C C C C
Dodecyl benzene C C C C
Dowper C B C -
Dowtherm A and E C C C -
Dry cleaning fluids - B - -
Ethanol A A A A
Ethanol amine B B A C
Ethyl acetate C C - C
Ethyl acetoacetate C C - C
Ethyl acetone C C - C
Ethyl acrylate C C - C
Ethyl aldehyde - - B -
Ethyl Al dichloride C - - -
Ethyl amine - - B -
Ethyl benzene C B/C C C
Ethyl bromide C B/C C -
Ethyl butyl acetate C - B -
Ethyl butyl alcohol A/B A/B A A
Ethyl butyl amine B B A/B B
Ethyl butyl ketone C - B B
Ethylbutyraldehyde C - - C
Ethyl butyrate C - - -
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Ethyl cellulose B - B B
Ethyl chloride C - C -
Ethyl dichloride C - C -
Ethyl ether C - - -
Ethyl formate C - - C
Ethyl iodide C - - -
Ethyl phthalate - - - -
Ethylene chlorohydrine B/C C - B
Ethylene diamine B - A/B B
Ethylene dibromide C - C C
Ethylene dichloride C - C C
Ethylene glycol A A A A
Ethylene oxide gas - - C -
Fatty acids C B/C C C
Ferric bromide A - A A
Ferric chloride A A A A
Ferric nitrate A A A A
Ferric sulfate A A A A
Ferrous acetate C - B C
Ferrous chloride A A A A
Ferrous hydroxide B/C - A/B B
Ferrous sulfate A A/B A A
Fluoboric acid B - A A
Fluorine gas C C C C
Fluorobenzene - - - -
Fluosilicic acid B - A A
Formaldehyde B C - A
Formalin B - A A
Formic acid B - A B
Freon SO2 - - - -
Freon 12 C - C C
Freon 22 C C C C
Fuel B (ASTM) C A C C
Fuel C (ASTM) C A C C
Fuel oil C A C C
Furan C C C C
Furfural C C C -
Furfuryl alcohol C C C -
Gallic acid - C B C
Gas, coke C B - A
Gas, liquified petrol C B C -
Gasoline C A C C
Gluconic acid C C - B
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Glucose A B B A
Glycerine A A A A
Glycols A A A A
Glycolic acid - - - -
Glycil alcohol - - - -
Grease C A C -
Green sulphate liquor A B A A
Halon 1211 - A - -
Helium A A A A
Heptanal C - - C
Heptane C A C -
Heptane carboxyl.acid C - - B
Hexaldehyde C - A C
Hexane C A C C
Hexanol A A A A
Hexene C B C B
Hexyl alcohol A A A A
Hexylamine B B - C
Hexylene glycol A A A A
Hexyl methyl ketone C C - C
Hydraulic oil C A C B
Hydrazine C C C A
Hydrobromic acid A C A A
Hydrocloric acid 15% A - A A
Hydrocl. ac.37%(cold) B - A B
Hydrocl. ac.37%(hot) C - C C
Hydrocyanic acid C - - C
Hydrofluoric acid cold C - C A
Hydrofluoric acid hot C - C C
Hydrofluosilicic acid C - B A
Hydrogen dioxide 10% C - - B
Hydrogen gas B A - B
Hydrogen perox. 10% C - - B
Hydrogen perox. >10% C - - C
Hydrogen sulfide C C B C
Iodine C - C A
Iron acetate C - B -
Iron salts A A A A
Isoamyl acetate C - B -
Isoamyl alcohol A A A A
Isoamyl bromide C - C -
Isobutane C A C -
Isobutyl acetate C - - C
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Isobutyl aldehyde C C B B
Isobutyl amine B B A B
Isobutyl bromide C C C C
Isobutyl carbinol A A A A
Isobutyl cloride C C C C
Isobutylene C B C C
Isobutyl ether C C - C
Isooctane C A C C
Isopentane C A C C
Isopropanol amine B B - C
Isopropyl acetate C C - C
Isopropyl alcohol A A A A
Isopropyl amine B B A C
Isopropyl benzene C - C C
Isopropyl ether C C C C
Isopropyl toluene C C C C
Jet fuels C A C C
Kerosene C A C C
Ketones C C A C
Laquers solvents C C C C
Lactic acid (cold) B C - B
Lactic acid (hot) C - - -
Lard C A - C
Lauryl alcohol A A A A
Lavender oil C B C C
Lauryl alcohol A A A A
Lead acetate B B B C
Lead sulfate A A A A
Lime bleach B A A B
Lime sulfur C C A A
Linoleic acid C B C -
Linseed oil C A - -
Liquid Petroleum Gas C A C -
Lubricating oils C A C -
Lye solutions B - A A
Magnesium acetate C - - -
Magnesium chloride A A A A
Magnesium hydrate B B - B
Magnesium hydroxide B B A B
Magnesium sulfate A A A A
Maleic acid C C C C
Maleic anhydride C C C C
Malic acid B - - B
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Manganese sulphate B - A A
Manganese sulphite B - A A
M.E.K. C - B C
Mercury A - A A
Mesityl oxide C - B -
Methallyl alcohol A A A A
Methanecarboxylic acd C - C -
Methanoic acid C - - -
Methanol A A A A
Methoxy ethanol C - - -
Methyl acetate C - B C
Methyl acetone C - B C
Methyl alcohol A A A A
Methyl allyl alcohol - - - -
Methyl allyl acetate C - - -
Methyl allyl chloride C - - -
Methyl amyl acetate C - - -
Methyl amyl carbinol A - A A
Methyl benzene C C C C
Methyl bromide C C C C
Methyl butane C B C -
Methyl butanol A A A A
Methyl butyl ketone C - B -
Methyl carbitol C - - -
Methyl cellosolve C C B C
Methyl chloride C B/C C C
Methyl cyclohexane C B/C C C
Methylene bromide C C C C
Methylene chloride C C C C
Methyl ethyl ketone C - B C
Methyl hexanol A A A A
Methyl hexanone C C B C
Methyl isobut carbinol B - A C
Methyl methacrylate C - C C
Methyl n amyl chetone C - - -
Methyl propyl ether C - - -
Methyl salicylate C - - -
Methyl ter butyl ether C - - -
Methyl 1,2-pentanediol C - - -
Methylene bromide C C C C
Methylene chloride C C C C
Methyl isobutyl cheton C C C -
Mineral spirits C A C -
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Molten sulphur B C B B
Monobutyl ether C - C -
Monochloroacetic acid B C - C
Monochlorobenzene C C C C
Monoclhorodifluormet C - C -
Monoethanol amine A B A B
Monoethyl amine - - B B
MTBE (ter butyl metil
Ether) C - - -
Muriatic acid A - B -
Naphta C A C -
Naphtalene C C C C
Naphtenic acid C B C C
Natural gas C A/B C B
Neohexane C A/B C -
Nickel acetate B B - -
Nickel chloride A A A A
Nickel nitrate A A A A
Nickel sulphate A A A A
Nitric acid 10% C - B A
Nitric acid 20% C - C B
Nitric acid 30% C - C C
Nitric acid 40% C - C C
Nitric acid 40-60% C - C C
Nitric acid ? fuming C - C C
Nitrobenzene C - C C
Nitrogen gas A A A A
Nitromethane B - B C
Nitrous oxide gas A - A A
Nitrocellulose - - - -
Nitropropane - - - -
Nonenes C A/B C -
Octadecanoic acid C A/B C -
Octane C A C -
Octanol B B B B
Octyl acetate C - B C
Octyl alcohol B - B -
Octyl aldehyde C - - C
Octyl amine B - B C
Octyl carbinol A A A A
Octylene glycol A A A A
Oil ? petroleum C A C B/C
Oleic acid C B - C
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Oleum C C C C
Olive oil C A - C
Orthodiclorobenzene C C C C
Orthodiclorobenzol C C C C
Orthoxylene C C C C
Oxalic acid C C A C
Oxygen B B A A
Ozone C C A B
Paint C B B -
Palmitic acid C A - C
Papermakers alum A A A A
Paraffin C A C C
Paraldehyde C C - -
Paraxylene C C C C
Pelargonic acid C B - C
Pentachloroethene C C C C
Pentadione C - - C
Pentane C A C C
Pentanone C - - C
Pentasol A - - A
Perchloric acid C C - B
Perchloroethylene C C C C
Petroleum crude C A C C
Petroleum ether C A/B C C
Petroleum oils C A C C
Phenol C C C -
Phenolsulphonic acid C - C C
Phenylamine - - - -
Phenyl chloride C C C C
Phenylhydrazine A/B C B C
Phosphoric acid 10% A - A A
Phosphoric acid 10-85% B C A A
Picric acid (alcoholic) B - B A
Pine oil C C C C
Pinene C B C C
Polyethylene glycol A A A A
Polyol ester C A/B C -
Polypropylene glycol A A A A
Potassium acetate C B A C
Potassium bisulfate A - A A
Potassium busulfite A - A A
Potassium carbonate A A A A
Potassium chloride A A A A
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Potassium chromate - - - B
Potassium cyanide A - A A
Potassium dichromate - - - B
Potassium hydroxide B C A B
Potassium nitrate A A A A
Potassium pmanganate - - - A
Potassium silicate A - A A
Propane C A C B
Propanediol A - A A
Propanol A - A A
Propanolamine - - - -
Propanone - - - -
Propenenitrile - - - -
Propionic acid - - B -
Propyl acetate C - B -
Propyl alcohol A B A A
Propyl aldehyde C - B -
Propyl benzene C B/C C -
Propyl chloride C C C -
Propyl ether - - - -
Propylene C C C -
Propylene dichloride C C C -
Propylene glycol A - A A
Red oil C A C B
Resorcinol - - - -
Richfield A, 100% - - - -
Richfield D, 33% - - - -
Sea water A A A A
Sewage B A C A
Silicate esters - B - -
Silicate of soda A - A A
Silicone grease A A A A
Silicone oil A A A A
Silver nitrate A B A A
Skydrol 500B - - - C
Soap solutions B A B A
Soda ash A A A A
Soda, caustic B - B B
Soda lime B - B B
Sodium acetate C - C C
Sodium aluminate A - A A
Sodium bicarbonate A A A A
Sodium bisulphate B A B A
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Sodium bisulphite B A B A
Sodium borate A A A A
Sodium chloride A A A A
Sodium cyanide A A A A
Sodium dichromate C - C B
Sodium Hypochlorite C - C B
Sodium metaphosphate B B B B
Sodium nitrate A - A A
Sodium perborate B B B A
Sodium peroxide B - B B
Sodium Silicate A - A A
Sodium Thiosulfate A - A A
Soybean oil C A C B
Stannic chloride A - A A
Steam, max 176°C C C C -
Stearic acid C B C C
Stoddarts solvent C A C C
Styrene C C C C
Sulphamic acid B B B B
Sulphonic acid C C C B
Sulphur C - C B/C
Sulphur dioxide C - C B
Sulphur trioxide C - C -
Sulphydric acid (H2S) C C C A
Sulphuric acid 25% C - C A
Sulphuric acid 96% C - C B
Sulphuric acid 98% C - C C
Sulphuric acid ?fuming C C C C
Sulphurous acid 10% B - B A
Sulphurous acid 85% C - C A
Tall oil C A C C
Tallow C A C C
Tannic acid B - B A
Tar C B C -
Tartaric acid C B C A
Tertiary butyl alcohol B A B A
Tertiary butyl mercapt C - C -
Tetrachlorobenzene C C C C
Tetrachloroetane C C C C
Tetrachloroethylene C C C C
Tetrachloromethane C C C C
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Tetrachloronaphtalene C C C C
Tetrahydrofuran C C C C
Tin chloride B B B A
Toluene C C C -
Toluidine C C C -
Toluol C C C C
Transformer oil C A C -
Tributyl amine B B B C
Trichloroacetic acid C - C C
Trichlorobenzene C C C C
Trichloroethane C C C C
Trichloroethylene C C C C
Trichloropropane C C C C
Tricresyl phosphate C - C C
Triethanolamine C C C B
Triethylamine C - C -
Triethylene glycol A - A A
Trimethylamine C - C -
Trinitrotoluene C C C -
Trioctyl phosphate C - C -
Tung oil C A C B
Turpentine C C C -
Urea B B B A
Vegetable oils C A C B
Vinegar B C B B
Vinyl acetate C - C C
Vinyl benzene C C C C
Vinyl chloride C C C C
Vinyl cyanide C C C C
Vinyl ether C - C -
Vinyl Trichloride C - C -
Water A A A A
White oil C A C -
Wines A A A -
Wood oil C A C -
Xylene C C C -
Zinc acetate A A A A
Zinc chloride A A A A
Zinc chromate - - - -
Zinc sulphate A A A A
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Section 7
RP Series Technical
Information
• Suggested Specifications
• Materials of Construction
• Individual Performance Curves
• Drawings & Parts List
• Shipping Specifications
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SUGGESTED SPECIFICATIONS – RP SERIES

A: Brand / Model size to be: ____________________________
Weir Peristaltic Pump RP-10/20/25/125
B. Pump Construction
1. General:
a. Horizontal, positive displacement, peristaltic hose pump.
b. Capable of operating in either direction.
c. Capable of running dry without damage to pump or hose.
d. Capable of pulling 95% of full vacuum.
e. Repeatability: + 1% accurate.
f. Valveless/Glandless design with no dynamic seals in contact with the
pumped product.
g. Pump shall be capable of being rotated in 90 degree increments for four (4)
different port mounting configurations.
h. Bearings protection external to hose chamber for maximum protection from
pumped product in the event of hose failure.
i. Capable of _____ (gpm) at ______ (rpm).
j. Multiple pumps on one driver are unacceptable.
2. Hose:
a. Hose shall be manufactured of three layer elastomer.
i. Inner layer to be ___________(natural rubber / EPDM / Neoprene)
100% compatible with fluid to be pumped.
ii. Hose Reinforcing to be multiple layers of nylon (Polyamide).
iii. Outer layer to be natural rubber, hardness 65 + 5 shore A, ground
over entire outside surface.
b. Hose must be replaceable without cover or pump removal.
c. Hose to have a minimum ID of ____mm (____”) capable of passing up to
____mm (____”) solids.
3. Lubricant:
a. Pump shall be filled with ____ gallons of glycerine based lubricant
b. A drain plug shall be provided for draining of the pump housing.
4. Pump housing with external gear reduction and motor driver:

a. Pump housing shall be constructed of Ductile Iron.
b. Wheel shall be constructed of Ductile iron with two pressing shoes mounted
180 degrees apart.
c. Pressing shoes shall be constructed of _______ (aluminium /cast iron).
d. External gear reduction and motor driver per commercial vendor
specifications.
5. Pump cover:
a. Pump cover shall be constructed of steel.
b. Provide a removable clear viewing inspection window/cover. Upon removal,
the opening shall be large enough to adjust shimming.
c. Pump cover shall be sealed to the pump housing by an O-ring.
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6. Piping Connection to pump:

a. Supply pump with ________ (5/8 and 1 -inch barb for RP10 and 20 / 1 –inch
ANSI 150# for RP25, compatible inlet and outlet connections.
b. Hose inserts to be constructed of __________ (316 stainless / PPH / PVDF).
c. Flange brackets are stainless steel and shall be two-piece construction to
allow removal of one bracket for easy access to hose clamp(s) and boot
clamp(s) to ensure secure tightening. Brackets constructed of other than
materials are unacceptable.
d. Pump assembly hardware shall be of stainless steel
7. Frames:
a. Frames shall be constructed of Epoxy coated Steel
b. Frames shall be painted to the same standard and colour as the pump.
8. Motor:
a. Provide high efficiency, TEFC or TENV, squirrel cage induction motor,
properly sized for the application.
b. Motor to be designed for single or 3 phase, 220, 230/460V or 575V, A-C
operation, 1.15 service factor, class F insulation, 80 degree C rise over 40
degree C ambient.
c. On variable speed applications, motor shall be suitable for VFD duty to
NEMA MG1 part 31 and rated for 10:1 constant torque 6-60Hz for frames 56-
180.
9. Variable frequency drive:
a. Supply for each a constant torque variable speed drive sized for the pump
motor and of the same electrical characteristics.
b. Enclosure: Nema 1 or Nema 4, wall or pump pedestal mounted as possible
c. Speed Control: Local keypad, and remote 4-20mA output & input
d. Wiring: all wiring is to be done on site by customer
10. Paint Paint:
a. Preparation per factory standards to insure appropriate paint to substrate
bonding.
b. Exterior to be a 2 components Epoxy paint system.
c. Minimum thickness 50 µm, Maximum thickness 70 µm.
11. Optional items available:

a. Hose Burst detector – Capacitance level sensor with contact to be
connected to customer controls.
b. Vacuum assist device – for greater viscosity capability as required per
application need.
c. Pulsation dampener to suite the application
12. Spare parts:
Supply for each pump one spare hose, one fill of lubricants and one set of O-rings.
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MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Components Standard Materials Available Options

Pump Body Ductile Iron (GJS 400.18)
Cover (Size 10 & 20) Polycarbonate
Cover (Size 25) Steel (24.1) w/
Polycarbonate window
Cover (Size 125) Steel (S235JRG2) w/
Polycarbonate window
Wheel (Size 10, 20, 125) Ductile Iron (GJS 400.18)
Wheel (Size 25) Ductile Iron (GJS
400.18+D41)
Shoe (Size 10, 20) Ductile Iron (GJS 400.18)
(shoes are integral to
wheel)
Shoe (Size 25) Aluminium Alloy Cast Iron (GJL 250)
Shoe (Size 125) Cast Iron (GJL 250)
Boot EPDM
Insert 316L Stainless Steel PPH, PVDF
Flange Bracket 304 Stainless Steel
Hub Cast Iron
Frame (Size 10, 20) 304 Stainless Steel
Frame (Size 25, 125) Steel (S235JRG2)
Flange 304 Stainless Steel
Screws, Nuts, Washers 304 Stainless Steel
O-rings and Lip Seals FKM(Fluorocarbon)
Paint Blue RAL 5010 50-70 µm
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PUMP WEIGHTS:
Pump Approximate Weight

RP-10 36 kg (80 lbs)
RP-20 47 kg (105 lbs)
RP-25 113 kg (250 lbs)
RP-125 2495 kg (5500 lbs)
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Section 8
Installation Lists
• Partial Installation List, North and South

America
• Worldwide Installation List
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Peristaltic Installation List - North & South America

Flow TDH
S/N Client Qty Model (USGPM) (Ft) Application
7296 Newalta 1 RPP50FM 60 30 drilling mud
7305 City of London 1 RPP65FM 75 50 newsprint pulp
7333 Newalta Process 1 RPP50FM 20 30 drilling mud
7334 Newalta Process 1 RPP80FM 110 70 drilling mud
7343 City of Guelph 1 RPP80FM 90 80 primary sludge
7364 Shell Optima 6 RPP50FM 22 82 froth

14 RPP40FM 9 121 middling
2 RPP65FM 44 105 tailings
7386 Shell Refinery 2 RPP65FM 50 90 underflow
7410 City of Toronto 1 RPP100FM 140 150 thickened sludge
7422 Greenway STP 1 RPP65FM 75 50 primary sludge
7502 Midwest Foods 1 RPP80PM 24 416 potato Peels
7462 Outokumpu 1 RPP50FM 25 23 sludge
7508 City of Toronto 1 RPP80FM 125 78 scum/grease
7525 Goldcorp Inc. 2 RPP50FM 24 20 thickener underflow
7551 Kemess Mine 2 RPP100FM 120 28 thickener underflow
Region of Halton,
7559 Oakville, Southeast 1 RPP80FM 115 95 raw sludge
7578 Agrium, Kapuskasing 2 RPP100FM 176 201 thickener underflow
7603 City of London 1 RPP40FM 4-15 116 polymer Feed
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7605 IOCC/Baker Process 2 RPP80FM 95 325 thickener underflow
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7619 Kemess Mines 1 RPP50FM 28 42 copper concentrate
raw sludge / dissolved air

7621 Burlington Skyway 1 RPP80FM 78 69 floatation
7622 Knelson Concentrators 1 RPP80FM 40-100 243 35% sand/cement
Delord Arsenic
7635 Treatment Plant 1 RPP40FM 5 134 lime slurry
7663 Caribou Mines, N.B. 1 RPP40FM 5 277 thickener underflow
7671 City of London 4 RPP40FM 4-15 116 polymer feed
7687 Ashbridges Bay 1 RPP40FM 43 168 ferrous chloride transfer
7688 Cemplank Inc. 1 RPP40FM 12 147 Grout
7724 Natural Resources Ca. 1 RPP40FM 8-10 30 Water/sand/clay
7726 Phelps Dodge 1 RPP80FM 65 40 Copper underflow slurry
7761 Highland Valley Copper 1 RPP40FM 3-13 10 Molly. Thickener underflow
7764 CE-Zinc 1 RPP80FM 70 9-31 Jarosite filter cake
7767 Niobec 1 RPP50FM 8-13 40 Pyrochlorate Fines
7781 Alliance Copper, Chile 2 RPP50FM 13-14 40 Water/Sulfuric acid
7792 Dorr-Oliver, Peru 1 RPP50FM 17 9 Slurry
34-
7820 Niobec Mines 1 RPP50FM 10-14 200 5% Hcl and Oxalic Acid
7836 Highland Valley Copper 1 RPP40FM 3-13 10 Molly, Thickener underflow
90-
7858 Agnico Eagle 1 RPP65FM 40-88 180 Bio-residue/clarifier underflow
7860 Debeers/Dorr Oliver 1 RPP40FM 1-10 35 Kimberlite Thickener underflow
7864 Timmins 3 RPP65FM 40 20 Lime Slurry
Raw sludge/dissolved air

7926 Burlington Skyway 1 RPP80FM 78 69 floatation
8031 Suncor Energy 1 RPP80FM 31-106 70 Bitumen Froth
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8046 Agnico Eagle 2 RPP65FM 4-44 70 Filter Underflow
8084 Flour/Cerro Verde, Peru 2 RPP100FM 75-150 38 Filter underflow/ MOLYBDENUM
8103 Degremont, Indonesia 2 RPP40FM 20 64 Act. Carbon Slurry
8106 Coeur Alaska, Inc 2 RPP50FM 26 28 Thickener Underflow
8131 Agrium 1 RPP80FM 125 34 Thickener Underflow
8133 Falconbridge 1 RPP50FM 27 9 Copper Concentrate
8141 Aur Resources 2 RPP80FM 65 85 Water/Sulphide ore
8142 Aur Resources 1 RPP50FM 28 30 Water/Sulphide ore
8164 Flour/Cerro Verde, Peru 2 RPP100FM 48-198 32.8 Thickener Underflow
Jarosite Sludge, Zinc Sludge,

8197 C.E. Zinc 3 RPP100FM 105 96 Filtrate
8231 Highland Valley copper 1 RPP40FM 3-13 10 Molly Concentrate
8265 Niobec 1 RPP50FM 9-13 78 5% HCI + Axalic Acid
8266 Agnico-Eagle 1 RPP65FM 22-44 2 Flotation Slurry
Metchem/Minera
8370 Dominicana 1 RPP50FM 35 10 Water/Sulfide Conc.
8404 Aur Resources, NL 1 RPP50FM 28 30 Water/Sulfide Conc.
8466 Canadian Royalties 2 RPP65FM 64.8 126 Thickener Underflow
8467 Canadian Royalties 2 RPP80FM 88.2 38.8 Thickener Underflow
8482 Lovat 2 RP2-100 105 150 Grout
8485 Lovat 2 RP2-100 105 150 Grout
8519 Corp. Minera Dominica 1 RPP50FM 35 10 Water/Sulfide Conc.
8533 New Gold, Afton Project 2 RPP100FM 66-105 51-57 Thickener underflow
8539 Lovat 1 RP2-100 105 150 Grout
8568 Agnico Eagle Mexico 2 RP2-40 11 230 Body Feed Metering

2 RP2-40 7 50 Copper Sulfate Metering
2 RP2-40 15 50 Lime Solution Metering
Sodium Metabisulfaite
2 RP2-40 21 50 Metering
8583 Envirotech SA de CV 1 RPP40FM 15 23 Copper sulfate with sulfuric acid
8612 Plata Panamerica 1 RPP100PM 121 135 Silver thickener underflow
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8620 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RPP40FM 16 22 Carbon fines thickener underflow

8621 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RPP40FM 11 108 Cyanide Dosing
8622 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RP2-50L 44 26 Hydrochloric Acid
8623 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RP2-50L 44 42 Hydrochloric Acid
8624 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RPP65FM 44 49 Lime Transfer
8625 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RP2-65L 80 72 Caustic Dosing
8626 IAMGOLD Essakane 2 RPP100FM 176 88 Lime Dosing
8638 IAMGOLD Essakane 1 RP2-40 11 108 Cyanide Dosing
8628 Westway Feed Products 1 RP-25 6 66 Sodium Hydroxide

8633 Westway Feed Products 1 RP-25 6 66 Calcium Hydroxide
8657 Agnico Eagle Mexico 1 RP-25 5.28 230 Body Feed Metering
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Peristaltic Installation List - Worldwide

Date Customer Industry Project Country Pump type
20-May-
93 Rosewater water Grafham STW UK RPP080
20-May-
20-May-
25-May-
93 Rosewater chemical Yorkshire Chemicals UK RPP080
25-May-
93 Rosewater chemical Yorkshire Chemicals UK RPP065
25-May-
93 Rubber Engineering misc USA RPP065
4-Jun-93 ESP Rugby misc Test Rig Unit UK RPP065
19-Aug-
93 Sandstill Factory chemical Latex emulsion UK RPP080
20-Aug-
93 Farm Hill Engineering misc UK RPP065
27-Sep-
93 Ferrier Pump Supplies water Airth STW UK RPP065
27-Sep-
93 Ferrier Pump Supplies water Airth STW UK RPP065
20-Oct-
93 United Distillers food Pittyvaich UK RPP050
20-Oct-
93 United Distillers food Pittyvaich UK RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Anahilit (DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Anahilit (DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Dromara (DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Dromara (DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Downpatrick ( DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
16-Feb-
94 Mackie Environmental water Downpatrick ( DOE Ireland) IRE RPP050
7-Mar-94 EnviroTech, Australia mining Macraes Mining AUS RPP100
5-Apr-94 EnviroTech Australia mining Youanmi Deeps Project AUS RPP065
27-Apr-
94 Process Pump Supplies chemical Ti02 slurry UK RPP040
27-Apr-
94 Process Pump Supplies chemical Ti02 slurry UK RPP040
23-Aug-
94 Bimak distr Tchelopech BULG RPP080
23-Aug-
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23-Aug-
3-Oct-94 E Hamer Intl misc UK RPP065FM
14-Oct-
94 Castleline water YWA Smallwell STW UK RPP065FM
14-Oct-
94 Welsh Water water Machynlleth UK RPP065FM
14-Oct-
14-Oct-
14-Oct-
31-Oct-
94 Castleline water YWA Otley STW UK RPP065FM
7-Nov-94 Acer Wallace Evans chemical Nipa Labs UK RPP065 FM
7-Nov-94 Acer Wallace Evans chemical Nipa Labs UK RPP065 FM
7-Nov-94 Acer Wallace Evans chemical Nipa Labs UK RPP065FM
7-Nov-94 Acer Wallace Evans chemical Nipa Labs UK RPP065FM
15-Nov-
94 Roger Bullivant misc 8000 Series rig UK RPP080 HFM
22-Nov-
94 Pump Action Ltd distr UK RPP040FM
23-Nov-
94 E.Tomkinson & co water Evesham STW UK RPP050FM
23-Nov-
94 E.Tomkinson & co water Evesham STW UK RPP050 FM
24-Nov-
94 Morrison Construction water Dalderse STW UK RPP065 FM
6-Dec-94 EnviroTech, Australia mining Fachinal Gold & Silver AUS RPP040 FM
6-Dec-94 EnviroTech, Australia mining Fachinal Gold & Silver AUS RPP065 PM
6-Dec-94 EnviroTech, Australia mining Fachinal Gold & Silver AUS RPP065 PM
16-Dec-
94 Castleline water YWA Wetherby STW UK RPP065 FM
16-Dec-
94 Castleline water YWA Wetherby STW UK RPP065 FM
16-Dec-
94 Castleline water Marley STW UK RPP080 FM
16-Dec-
16-Dec-
16-Dec-
94 Castleline water Gargrave STW UK RPP065 FM
16-Dec-
94 Castleline water Gargrave STW UK RPP065 FM
18-Jan-
95 EnviroTech, Australia mining Green Bushes AUS RPP080 PM
18-Jan-
95 EnviroTech, Australia mining Lithium Plant, Perth AUS RPP080 PM
23-Jan-
95 Welsh Water water Rhyl / Aberdeen UK RPP100
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95 EPS UK water Trial / Test USA RPP100PM
23-Jan-
95 EPS UK water Trial / Test USA RPP100PM
27-Jan-
95 Castleline water YWA Esholt STW UK RPP080FM
27-Jan-
27-Jan-
27-Jan-
27-Jan-
27-Jan-
10-Feb-
95 Yorkshire Chemicals chemical Phenol, Sulphonic Acid UK RPP050 FM
7-Mar-95 EPS SLC misc TEST PUMP USA RPP065
30-Mar-
95 Laminox chemical UK RPP050FM
16-May-
95 Yorkshire Chemicals chemical UK RPP080FM
5-Jun-95 E.Tomkinson & Co water Aberford STW UK RPP050FM
5-Jun-95 E.Tomkinson & Co water Aberford STW UK RPP050FM
19-Jun- YWA Barton On Humber
95 Weir Engineering, Bristol water STW UK RPP080 FM
6-Jul-95 Northumbrian Water water Cramlington UK RPP065 FM
17-Jul-95 EviroTech, Australia mining Western Mining, Mount Kieth AUS RPP080 FM
18-Jul-95 John Smiths Ind Supplies distr AUS RPP040FM
25-Jul-95 Bakker & Co distr Holland HOLL RPP100PM
Wachusett Interim Facility
3-Aug-95 DC Construction / Waterline water USA USA RPP100PM
18-Oct-
95 Yorkshire Chemicals chemical Selby UK RPP080FM
1-Nov-95 Mitsui Engineering chemical NFC Thailand THAI RPP100FM
157

DOE Ireland, Money Reach
6-Dec-95 Mackie Environmental water STW IRE RPP050FM
DOE Ireland, Money Reach
6-Dec-95 Mackie Environmental water STW IRE RPP050FM
1-Jan-96 Castleline water Tockwith STW UK RPP050FM
2-Jan-96 Castleline water Tockwith STW UK RPP050FM
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
96 Bakker & Co distr HOLL RPP050FM
11-Jan-
96 FLS misc North Jutland DEN RPP080
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
11-Jan-
5-Feb-96 Hang Seng Machinery Co misc KOR RPP040 PM
5-Feb-96 Hang Seng Machinery Co misc KOR RPP040PM
6-Feb-96 Castleline water Normanton, Mill Lane UK RPP080FM
6-Feb-96 Castleline water Normanton, Mill Lane UK RPP080 FM
16-Feb- Hyundai Engineering &
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RPP100 PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RPP 100 PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RPP100PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RPP 100 PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RDP100PM
158

96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN SPP100PM
16-Feb- Hyundai Engineering & water Seletar SIN RPP100PM
159
96 Cons'n
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN SPP100PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RQP100PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RQP 100PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RQP100PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RDP100 PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN RDP100 PM
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN
96 Cons'n water Seletar SIN
20-Feb-
96 Welsh Water water Treborth STW UK RPP100FM
20-Feb-
20-Feb-
20-Feb-
21-Feb-
96 Vulco misc CDE Fachinal SAM RPP040FM
26-Feb-
96 WES Teeside water Newton Aycliffe STW UK RPP065FM
27-Feb-
96 Davy International mining Galmoy Mines IRE RPP100FM
160
27-Feb-
96 Davy International mining Galmoy Mines IRE RPP100FM
27-Mar-
96 EPS SLC misc USA RPP100PM
27-Mar-
27-Mar-
27-Mar-
27-Mar-
25-Apr-
96 EPS SLC misc ANM Equipment USA RPP100PM
25-Apr-
25-Apr-
6-Jun-96 Castleline water YWA Knostropp UK RPP100FM
6-Jun-96 Castleline water YWA Knostropp UK RPP100FM
6-Jun-96 EPS SLC water Blue Plains, Washington DC USA RPP040FM
3-Jul-96 EPS SLC misc USA RPP065
3-Jul-96 EPS SLC misc USA RPP065
24-Jul-96 EnviroTech, Australia mining AUS RPP100PM
31-Jul-96 ABS Pumps distr UK RPP065FM
28-Aug-
96 EnviroTech, france misc FRA RPP040PM
28-Aug-
96 SLC EPS misc USA RPP040PM
11-Sep-
96 Haith Industrial mining Sand Plant UK RPP080
1-Nov-96 Olovno misc BULG RPP50
28-Nov-
96 EPS SLC mining Kennecott Copper USA RPP040
28-Nov-
96 EPS SLC mining Kemecott Copper USA RPP040
28-Nov-
28-Nov-
29-Nov-
96 EPS SLC mining Bechtel USA RPP065
9-Jan-97 Yorkshire Water water UK RPP065FM
10-Jan-
97 Haith Industrial misc UK RPP065FM
28-Jan-
97 EPS SLC misc USA RPP050FM
161
28-Jan-
97 EPS SLC misc USA RPP050FM
11-Feb-
97 EPS-SLC misc USA RPP050FM
4-Jun-97 Wemco France misc FRA RPP040PM
Northumbrian Water Bran
15-Jul-97 Weir Pumps water Sands UK RPP065
28-Jul-97 John Smith Ind Suplies distr UK RPPA032
18-Nov-
97 Wemco France misc UK RPP065PM
24-Dec-
97 WES Rugby misc Ratcliffe Power Station UK RPP065FM
13-Jan-
98 Panks distr Norwich UK RPP050FM
12-Mar-
98 Monsal water Callander STW UK RPP065FM
12-Mar-
98 Monsal water Callander STW UK RPP065FM
17-Mar-
98 Garden Isle food Trial UK RPP080FM
13-Aug-
98 WES Northwich chemical Brunner Mond UK RPPO25
18-Sep-
98 Superior Pumps distr UK RPP040FM
26-Nov-
98 Severn Trent Trial water UK RPP080FM
22-Jan-
99 Haith Industrial misc UK RPPO65FM
4-Feb-99 Pigot Shaft Drilling misc UK RPP080PM
17-Feb-
99 Superior Pumps distr UK RPP040FM
24-Mar-
99 EnviroTech misc UK RPP040FM
26-Mar-
99 Weir EnviroTech misc UK RPP015
19-Apr-
99 Pace Industries distr USA RPP080PM
4-May-99 Wemco France misc UK RPP040PM
29-Jun-
99 Delkor chemical Arasco UK RPP050FM
29-Jun-
29-Jun-
29-Jun-
99 Delkor chemical Arasco UK RPP050
29-Jun-
27-Oct-
99 Kiremco food Garden Isle UK RPP080FM
13-Nov-
99 Superior Pumps misc Homer Power Plant USA USA RPP100PM
17-Jan-
00 Delkor chemical Phosphoric Acid ME RPP040FM
1-Feb-00 Copa Meica water UK RPP065FM
3-Feb-00 Ventron Technology chemical Hodgson Chemical UK RPP100FM
162

16-Mar-
00 Weir Pumps water Hull pumping station UK RPP065PM
1-Apr-00 WES Treeforrest metal Brit Stl Zodiac plant, Llanwern UK FPP030FM
1-Jun-00 Warman Belgium Food Abbatoir BEL FPP035FM
7-Jun-00 Weir SA mining AFR FPP030FM
7-Jun-00 Weir SA mining AFR FPP030FM
15-Jun-
00 Weir Envirotech PTY mining SA FPP010FM
29-Jun-
00 Warman Poland mining P W Novexim Sp z.o.o. POL RPP065FM
3-Jul-00 Weir Bristol Oil MOD Oil Fuel Depot, Torpoint UK RPP050FM
24-Jul-00 Weir SA mining AFR FPP010FM
27-Sep-
00 Pace Industries water USA USA RPP100PM
1-Nov-00 Pace Industries water USA USA RPP050PM
1-Dec-00 Peacock Kit CAN RPP080FMkit
8-Jan-01 Warman Poland mining P W Novexim Sp z.o.o. POL RPP065FM
24-Jan-
01 Hanson Aggregates mining Sand Plant UK RPP100FM
31-Jan-
01 Peacock mining CAN RPP080FMkit
31-Jan-
1-Feb-01 Peacock mining CAN RPP050FMkit
14-Feb-
14-Feb-
6-Mar-01 Pace Industries water USA FPP010PM
19-Mar-
01 Weir SA mining AFR RPP050PMkit
19-Mar-
19-Mar-
19-Mar-
19-Mar-
20-Mar-
01 WES chemical UK RPP040FM
5-Apr-01 Kemira Arab Potash, Jordan chemical ME RPP050FM
5-Apr-01 Kemira Arab Potash chemical ME RPP050FM
163

10-May-
01 Pace Industries water USA RPP040PM
1-Jun-01 RMC Tilbury Aggregates mining Gravel plant UK RPP080FM
24-Jul-01 Dermot McNally mining IRL FPP030FM
164
Section 9
Engineering Data
• Conversion Equivalents
• Hydraulic Formulae
165
CONVERSION EQUIVALENTS
The conversion equivalents given are based generally on British Standard 350: Part 1: 1974.
In some cases the degree of rounding has been adjusted to an extent considered to be of
value to a practical engineer.
Volumetric Flow Rate
Litre Litre Cubic Cubic Cubic U.K. Gallon U.S. Gallon U.S. Barrel
per per Minute Metre Foot Foot per Minute per Minute per Day
Second I/min per Hour per Hour per U.K. gal/min U.S. U.S.
l/s m³/h ft³/h Minute gal/min Barrel/d
ft³/min
1 60 3.6 127.133 2.1189 13.2 15.85 543.439
0.017 1 0.06 2.1189 0.0353 0.22 0.264 9.057
0.278 16.667 1 35.3147 0.5886 3.666 4.403 150.955
0.008 0.472 0.0283 1 0.0167 0.104 0.125 4.275
0.472 28.317 1.6990 60 1 6.229 7.480 256.475
0.076 4.456 0.2728 9.6326 0.1605 1 1.201 41.175
0.063 3.785 0.2271 8.0209 0.1337 0.833 1 34.286
0.002 0.110 0.0066 0.2339 0.0039 0.024 0.029 1
Kilopascal Newton Millibar Bar Kilogram Pressure Foot of Metre of Millimetre Inch of
5
10³N/m² per (10²N/m²) (10 N/m²) per square pound Force Water Water of Mercury
Kpa Square mbar bar Centimetre per Square ft H2O m H2O Mercury in Hg
Metre kg/cm² Inch mm Hg
N/m² lbf/in²
1 1000 10 0.010 0.0102 0.1450 0.3346 0.1020 7.5006 0.3346

-5 -5 -4 -4 -4 -4
0.001 1 0.01 10 1.02 x 10 1.45 x 10 3.3 x 10 1.02 x 10 0.0075 2.95 x 10
-3
0.1 100 1 0.001 1.02 x 10 0.0145 0.033 0.0102 0.75 0.029
5
100 10 1000 1 1.02 14.5 33.455 10.2 750.1 29.53
98.067 98067 980.7 0.981 1 14.22 32.808 10.0 735.6 28.96
6.8948 6895 68.95 0.069 0.0703 1 2.307 0.703 51.71 2.036
2.9891 2989 29.89 0.03 0.0305 0.433 1 0.305 22.42 0.883
9.8067 9807 98.07 0.098 0.1 1.42 3.28 1 73.55 2.896
0.1333 133.3 1.333 0.0013 0.0014 0.019 0.045 0.014 1 0.039
3.3864 3386 33.86 0.0338 0.0345 0.491 1.133 0.345 25.4 1
166
The special name ‘pascal’ (symbol Pa) has been given the unit N/m² (1Pa = 1 N/m²).
1 mm Hg is also known by the name ‘torr’.
The international standard atmosphere (1 atm) = 101325 pascals or 1.01435 bar. This is equal to 1.03323 kgf/cm²
or 14.6959 lbf/in².
The technical (metric) atmosphere (atm) = 1 kgf/cm² or 0.98066 bar. This is equal to 14.2233 lbf/in².
The conventional reference conditions known as standard temperature and pressure (stp) are: 1.01325 bar at 0°C
= 14.6959 lbf/cm² at 0°C.
Liquid Measure
Cubic Metre Litre Millimetre U.K. Gallon U.S. Gallon Cubic Foot
m³ l ml U.K. gal U.S. gal ft³
1 1000 106 220 264.2 35.3147
0.001 1 1000 0.22 0.2642 0.0353

-4 -4 -5
10-6 0.001 1 2.2 x 10 2.642 10 3.53 x 10
0.00455 4.546 4546 1 1.201 0.1605
0.00378 3.785 3785 0.8327 1 0.1337
0.0283 28.317 28317 6.2288 7.4805 1
1 litre = 1.76 U.K. pints = 2.113 U.S. pints

U.K. gallon and U.K. pint also called imperial gallon and imperial pint
Length
Millimetre Centimetre Metre Inch Foot Yard
mm cm m in ft yd
1 0.1 0.001 0.0394 0.0033 0.001.1
10 1 0.01 0.3934 0.0328 0.0109
1000 100 1 39.3701 3.2808 1.0936
25.4 2.54 0.0254 1 0.0833 0.0278
304.8 30.48 0.3048 12 1 0.3333
914.4 91.44 0.9144 36 3 1
167
Volume
Cubic Cubic Cubic Metre Cubic Inch Cubic Foot Cubic Yard
Millimetre Centimetre m³ in³ ft³ yd³
mm³ cm³
-9 -5 -8 -9
1 0.001 10 6.1 x 10 3.531 x 10 1.308 x 10
-6 -5 -6
1000 1 10 0.061 3.351 x 10 1.308 10
9
10 10³ 1 61024 35.31 1.308
-5 -4 -5
16387 16.39 1.639 x 10 1 5.787 x 10 2.143 x 10
7 4
2.832 x 10 2.832 x 10 0.0283 1728 1 0.0370
8 5
7.646 x 10 7.646 x 10 0.7646 46656 27 1
Area
Square Square Square Metre Square Inch Square Foot Square Yard
Millimetre Centimetre m² in² ft² yd²
mm² cm²
-6 -3 -5 -6
1 0.01 10 1.55 x 10 1.076 x 10 1.196 x 10
-4 -3 -4
100 1 10 0.155 1.076 x 10 1.196 x 10
6
10 10000 1 1550 10.746 1.196
-4 -3 -4
645.16 6.4516 6.452 x 10 1 6.944 x 10 7.716 x 10
92903 929.03 0.093 144 1 0.111
836127 8361.27 0.836 1296 9 1
Velocity
Metre Foot Metre Foot Kilometre Mile
per Second per Second per Minute per Minute per Hour per Hour
m/s ft/s m/min ft/min kph mph
1 3.281 60 196.85 3.6 2.2369
0.305 1 18.288 60 1.0973 0.6818
0.017 0.055 1 3.281 0.06 0.0373
0.005 0.017 0.305 1 0.0183 0.01136
0.278 0.911 16.667 54.68 1 0.6214
0.447 1.467 26.822 88 1.6093 1
168
Mass
Kilogram Pound Hundredweigh Tonne U.K. Tonne U.S. Tonne
kg lb t t sh ton
cwt
-4
1 2.205 0.0197 0.001 9.84 x 10 0.0011
-4 -4 -4
0454 1 0.0089 4.54 x 10 4.46 x 10 5.0 x 10
50.802 112 1 0.0508 0.05 0.056
1000 2204.6 19.684 1 0.9842 1.1023
1016 2240 20 1.0161 1 1.12
907.2 2000 17.857 0.9072 0.8929 1

Note: There is no direct multiplication factor to convert temperature from °C to °F.
Degrees Celsius (°C) = 5 x (°F-32) Degrees Fahrenheit (°F) = (°C x 9) + 32
9 5
169
HYDRAULIC FORMULAE
Hydraulic Power (Kw) = Flow Rate (m³/hr) x Pressure (Bar)

36
Hydraulic Power (HP) = Flow Rate (usgpm) x Pressure (psi)

1714
Pump Efficiency (%) = Hydraulic Power x 100

Input Power
Geometric Flow Rate (l/min) = Geometric Displacement (l/rev) x Shaft Speed (rpm)
Volumetric Efficiency = Actual Flow rate x 100

Geometric Flow rate
Velocity of Fluid in Pipe (m/s) = Flow (l/min) x 21.22

2
D
Where D = inside diameter of pipe in millimetres
Theoretical Shaft Torque (lb-ft) = Power (bhp) x 5250

Shaft speed (rpm)
Theoretical Shaft Torque (Nm) = Power (kW) x 9.549

Shaft speed (rpm)
170
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Installation, Operation, and

Maintenance Manual
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PERISTALTIC PUMP

TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR:

Weir Canada Inc. 2360 Millrace Court Mississauga, ON

© 2009 Weir Minerals Canada

©2009 Weir Minerals Canada

Section 2: Pump Background 13

Section 3: RP2 Technical Information 19

Section 4: Motors, Gearboxes, and Bearings 70

Section 5: System Accessories 96

Variable Frequency Drives 102

Section 6: Hoses 106

Section 7: Mini RP Series Technical Information 130

Section 8: Installation List 150

Section 9: Engineering Data 165

Section 10: Installation, Operation, and Maintenance 171

• General Sales information

• When to Use a Peristaltic Pump

GENERAL SALES INFORMATION

PRODUCT FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Can run dry; no supply level or flow monitoring is required

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What improvements have been made on the new RP2?

Wouldn’t rollers perform better than compression shoes?

Do the hoses need regular adjustments?

What happens if the hose bursts?

Our company is trying to be environmentally friendly. What type of lubricant is used in

WHEN TO USE A PERISTALTIC PUMP

• Concentrate thickener underflow in the mining and minerals industry

Conventional centrifugal pumps can suffer in this

Progressive cavity pumps do not perform well in the

Peristaltic pumps in this application can be speed

Concentrate Thickener Pumps

• Abrasive applications combined with corrosives

Lime Slurry Pumps

Progressive Cavity Pump

REVERSIBLE: Both the Peristaltic and Progressive Cavity types of pumps

UNIQUE PROGRESSIVE CAVITY FEATURES

OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Progressive Cavity Pumps, if properly fitted, can operate

OPERATING PRESSURE: Progressive Cavity Pumps are able to operate at pressures

DISTINCT DISADVANTAGES OF PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMPS

SEALS: Progressive Cavity Pumps require mechanical seals or packing on the

• General pump description

GENERAL PUMP DESCRIPTION

As the rotor rotates, the fluid is drawn through the

As the first shoe leaves the hose, the second shoe is

Advantages of Direct Coupled Pumps:

Weir’s Duplex Arrangement

Weir’s Duplex arrangement pump

Competitors’ Duplex arrangement pump

PUMP SELECTION PROCEDURE

Continuous or intermittent duty

Burst hose sensors Low lubricant level sensor

Variable Frequency Drives Local control panel with reverse provision

Suction Accumulators Discharge dampeners

• Individual Performance Curves

• Drawings & Parts List

Pump Size (mm)

RP2 SUGGESTED PUMP SPECIFICATIONS

a. Horizontal, Positive displacement, peristaltic hose pump

3. Pump Casing and internal bearing cylinder

12. Spare parts

Component Material Spec

Pump Body Ductile Iron ASTM A536