CASE STUDY:
Cosmetic Oil Based Slurry
Pump:
Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Brand – Universal 2 Series PD Pump
Industry:
Cosmetics Manufacturing
Problem:
Transferring abrasive, low viscosity product. The abrasive product caused excessive wear and pre-mature failure of the existing lobe style pumps. In the production of an antiperspirant stick, a large cosmetics manufacturer had a problem moving an oil base slurry containing abrasive talc and aluminum chlorhydrate particles to a filler. In this application the pump continuously feeds product in a closed loop to the filler. The product is also heated at all times to prevent the solids from settling and solidifying.
Solution:
The Waukesha Model U2-030 pump with single mechanical seals was selected to replace the existing pumps for the application. The unique features of the External Circumferential Piston (“ECP”) style rotors provide a long slip path which has proved to efficiently pump low viscosity product (50-500 cps) without allowing product to “slip” back through the tight clearances of the pump. The reduced slip minimized the erosive pump wear. The selection of this WCB brand U2-030 pump allowed the customer to maximize process uptime and minimize total cost of ownership.
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“LPE has been a reliable partner for many years. They have the ability to support our business through their vast inventory of replacement pumps, repair components, and their service & repair center in Kaukauna, WI. LPE has offered proactive support by carrying safety stock of complete pumps at their facility to support our specific production needs.”
Operations Manager – Food Processing Facility
“We have a great relationship with LPE as they provide exceptional technical expertise for sizing and specifying pumps and valves for our process equipment needs. LPE’s customer service and response time on quotes is industry leading.”
Process Engineer – Beverage Production Company
“LPE will put in the time and effort up front to fully comprehend complex processes, resulting in a system that meets, and frequently surpasses expectations.”
Head of Procurement – Chocolate Production Company
“The LPE Team has a great understanding of fluids-based process equipment. They are a valuable resource in the design and development of the solutions we offer our customers. The LPE Team helps us to design and build better solutions for our customers.”
Design Engineer – Process Equipment Integrator
