MechChem Africa September 2019

Ingersoll Rand appoints BMG as ARO ® Pro series distributor

ARO air-operated diaphragm pumps are designed to pump virtually any type of liquid – from clean, light to medium viscosity fluids, to highly corrosive and abrasive fluids – with ease.

“ T he AROPro series range is suitable for general industrial andOEM installation applications in diverse industries, including chemical &petro- chemical,manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuti- cal, mining, oil & gas and water &wastewater sectors,” says Joe Pinheiro, BMG’s national product manager for pumps. “Notable features include a seal-less, self-primingdesign, with lowmaterial shear and minimal maintenance require- ments. The portable pumps are easy-to-install and can transfer large particles aswell as rundry, without damaging the pump.” MostAROdiaphragmpumpsareATEXcertified (CEEx11 2GDX), enabling safeuse inpotentiallyexplosiveareas. This feature makes them ideal for underground applications, such as dewatering. “ARO pumps allow users to vary the flow outlet

ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps – 2 inch sanitary model.

ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps – Classic style model.

and discharge pres- sure to as low as 1 litre per minute, up to 1 040 litres pe r mi nu t e f o r larger sizes and to adjust fluid pressure up to 123 psi (8.5 bar) by using an air filter/ regulator and a needle valve. “The air-operated diaphragm pump air

motors, which are lubri- cation-free, have positive sealing characteristics and make use of a specially-de- signed unbalanced air valve to prevent stalling issues associated with operation at lowpressures. Exhaust valves divert cold air away from componentsthatareproneto ice build-up,” adds Pinheiro. Metallic andnon-metallic air-operated diaphragm pumps are available from BMG in various materials and porting configurations to suit numerous applications, The metallic diaphragm pumps are manufactured in Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron and Hastelloy, while non-metallic units are available in Polypropylene, Acetal and PVDF. A full range of internal materials, suchasNitrile, Santoprene, PTFE, Hytrel andNeoprene are also offered. including transfer, loading/unload- ing/filling, re-circulation, systemflush- ing and batching/blending in many industries.

ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps – non-metallic 2 inch model. “All ARO fluid handling products have been engineered to deliver performance and serviceability, enablingusers toachieve the best total cost of ownership,” Pinheiro concludes. A range of speciality pumps is also avail- able from BMG, including stainless steel sanitary pumps (FDA approved), 3:1 high- pressure pumps, submersible diaphragm pumps, air driven submersible pumps, anti- freeze blending pumps and UL-approved fuel transfer pumps. BMG supports this range with a techni- cal advisory service to ensure the selection of themost suitablepump for everyapplica- tion. The company also supplies a full range of ARO diaphragm pump parts and acces- sories for standard repair andmaintenance requirements. q

ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps – metallic 3 inch model.

ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps - drum pump.

Right: ARO Pro Series air-operated diaphragm pumps – 3 to 1 ratio.

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