• Shakthi Tech Industrial Pumps

Process Pumps, Capricorn

Shakthi Tech Industrial Pumps manufactures an impressive range of industrial pumps since 1993. The company offers Capricorn brand Process Pumps conforming to ANSI B73.1. Description: centrifugal, open type impeller; horizontal, end suctions, single stage, top centre line discharge back pull out; suitable for any corrosive liquid and slurry applications with or without solid particles; 20 models in 1750 RPM and14 models in 3500 RPM; interchangeable mountings dimension, size, location of suction and discharge nozzles, impeller, shaft, base plate and foundation bolt side; and clock-wise rotation for coupling end. Models: capacity – up to 900 m3/hr; head – up to 200 m; temperature – max 260°C with cooling; working pressure – up to 284 PSI; and speed – up to 2500 RPM. Flanges: suction and discharge flange dimensions conforming to ANSI B16.1 class 125 lbs cast iron or ANSI B16.5 class 150 lbs steel standards as to pitch circle, number and size of bolt holes, etc. Shafts and bearings: heavy-duty shafts and bearings; rigid shaft designed for minimum deflection at sealing face less than 0.5 mm; bearing sized for 10 years average life; and available with or without shaft sleeve. Bearing housing: extra large, increased oil capacity/better heat transfer for reduced oil temperature/bearings run cooler and last longer. Impeller: open type; best design for solids handling, stringy material, corrosive, abrasives; twice the wear of the closed type; and back pump out vanes reduce radial thrust loads and seal chamber pressure. The company’s activities encompass an iron foundry, CNC machine shop and pump manufacturing. It exports castings, machined components, water pumps and valves to USA, Canada, Italy and the Middle East. The jobbing foundry makes grey and ductile iron castings, specialising in pump and valve castings. The company has an able set-up for pump testing.