Revolutionise Pump Performance with Mounted Pump Control

When it comes to the dosing, metering or transfer of aggressive chemicals or abrasive solid laden mixtures there is often only one logical choice – a peristaltic pump.

With innovations in pump technology being few and far between, operators have often been left to create their own control functions, integrate logic and separate custom control panels for pump control.

However, a new locally mounted integrated control function available on the range of peristaltic pumps supplied by North Ridge Pumps is helping to revolutionise pump operation.

Serving users ranging from small scale start-ups who don’t have the time, expertise or resource to set up and configure additional controls, to nationwide operators where the simplicity in design, operation and adjustment means that users are far more likely to demand their equipment, than opt for designs which may take significant time or expertise to maintain is revolutionising processes.

It is such a step change in control that in some areas of industry – it is being necessitated in particular by rental companies where monitoring,  sampling or water treatment equipment may be required in an emergency or for short periods of time where extensive training or users with a PHD in pump operation & maintenance are not available. Users who need the pump to simply “work”, handle the abuse from onsite use and make fine adjustments quickly at the touch of a button.

Peristaltic Technology

Peristaltic technology is well known for its ease of maintenance which can be readily undertaken by non-technical personnel with very little or no training. Its ruggedness due to the lack of internal seals and dry run making it practically bomb proof, and because of its slow working motion ensuring it is barely affected by abrasive, dry liquids which contain suspended solids.

The new control function available Integrated across the full peristaltic family of pumps, can be fitted on both new and existing peristaltic pumps of both low pressure roller or high pressure shoe design to enable the precise, linear and repeatable metering of gaseous, viscous, and shear-sensitive media containing particles up to 16bar.

Specifically It enables the following functions:

Metering Method – Modes can be set to alter how the pump meters from amounts dosed over a set amount of time – (timed metering), to volume proportioning to meet a required concentration based on feedback from an external probe or sensor connected directly to the pump automatically adjusting the volume of chemicals for PH Correction.

Operation – Start and Stop can be controlled remotely via external input such as a float switch on a tank, a control signal from process, or 4-20ma analogue control directly connected to the unit. If required accelerated maximum metering can be achieved by the pressing of a single button should an external sensor malfunction.

Access & Control – Menu functions can have access limited by passcode, or functions hidden, with the unit accessed remotely. It can be controlled by industry leading process control systems such asPROFIBUS®/Profinet /CANbus as well as being IOT Capable.Built In User Interface – Eliminating the need for separate Human Interface (HMI), the locally attached display enables full control of the pump via intuitive touchscreen displaying current flow, operating pressure, warnings in case of hose rupture, as well as stopping the pump prior to pump leakage. Should maintenance be required, it visually guides users on how to replace the hose.

Why choose a Peristaltic Metering Pump?

Peristaltic Metering pumps offer various advantages over other designs of pumps. Due to its simple hose design, it enables the precise metering of gaseous, viscous, and shear-sensitive media, containing particles with ease without the use of valves, or seals prone to blockage, leakage or wear.

It is ideal for liquids ranging from Acids such as Sulfuric acid, hydrogen peroxide, chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, flocculants, coagulants, polymers and other aggressive chemicals.

Reduced Engineering & External AccessoriesUsing this type of pump can mean reduced engineering for process skids, and on site processes through elimination of external accessories.

It ensures non return or pressure loading valves are not required, the predictive flow can eliminate the requirement for an external flowmeter and given the user interface it can also remove the necessity of a control panel.

Should any problems arise on site, visits by expensive on-site engineers to remote or difficult to access locations can typically be avoided as the unit can be accessed & controlled remotely, with onsite personnel guided over the phone or via on screen prompts on how to undertake maintenance of the one wearing part. How much could your process save?  

If you have an application requiring the dosing, metering or transfer of aggressive chemicals, abrasive ceramics, viscous polymers or solid laden sludge speak to North Ridge Pumps on 01773 302 660 or visit www.northridgepumps.com to see how we can help.