The WITTE VA- precision gear pump is a new pump for conveying and metering of fluids with medium to low viscosity.
Typical areas of application for this type of pump are to be found in the cosmetic and food industries industries e.g. for conveying butter, margarine or vegetable oils. Pumps of this type can be supplied with or without heating. To improve cleaning, the pump can be supplied with additional flushing ports. Also the special design of the pump helps to reduce dead spots to a
minimum. The WITTE modular construction system for friction bearings, gears and shaft seals offers a maximum of flexibility for the end customer.
Operating Parameters:
Viscosity: 0,5 to 1.000.000 mPas (cP)
Temperature: Up to 300 °C (580 °F)
Inlet Pressure: Vaccum to max. 15 bar (215 psig)
Conveying Pressure / Differential Pressure: Up to 120 bar (1740 psig)
Capacity: 20 to 69100 l/hr
N.B. The values listed are maximum values and must not coincide under certain circumstances.
Deviations from the above mentioned values can be discussed on individual basis.
Product examples:
Food: vegetable oils, margarine, flavourings, chocolate, fudge, liquorice, chewing gum, vitamins, syrup, gelatine, mustard,
ketchup
Pharmaceutical and cosmetic products: amino acids, lotions, shampoo, vitamins