What are Polypropylene Horizontal Pumps? Polypropylene pumps are found in many industrial applications. When it comes to pressures and liquid flows, horizontal pumps provide excellent operational efficiency and versatility. Polypropylene pumps come in two distinct configurations: Horizontal and Vertical. The basic and most obvious difference between vertical and horizontal pumps is the orientation of the shaft. A horizontal pump will have its shaft placed horizontally, between the bearings or overhung. Meanwhile, a vertical pump has a shaft that is oriented verticallY and is designed so that it is radial split and overhang. Deciding which pump to use for your industry may come down to several factors. Among them are the overall convenience of running and maintaining the pump, installation space, and functionality. Polypropylene pumps manufacturers design both horizontal and vertical pumps by considering all the factors necessary. With that in mind, here are some pros and cons of horizontal pumps. Horizontal Centrifugal Pumps – Pros and Cons On the positive side, horizontal pumps are easier to install and maintain with internal parts that are simple to access. The proper shaft design provides the desired pumping pressure. Low suction applications will be best with an overhang shaft while an inbearing shaft for high suction pressure. Horizontal pumps can easily be coupled securely with external accessories such as turbines, electric motors or fuel-powered engines. On the downside, a horizontal centrifugal pump will take up a larger footprint if floor space is a concern in your industry. In general, the working temperature and pressure are lower in horizontal pumps as compared to vertical. Following are Horizontal Applications: ● High Temperature ● Spraying Systems ● Water Circulation ● Liquid Transfer ● General Purpose Selecting and configuring the proper horizontal pump for your application is critical, you need to research about the pump, installation space, budget and functionality you need.
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