Polyshield® FOUNDATION / BASEPLATE SYSTEM
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Polyshield® Foundation / Baseplate System
The Polyshield® polymer concrete baseplate and foundation system is the superior solution for costeffective, high-performance pump installations. This single, complete unit replaces the traditional baseplate and concrete foundation for pump-driver sets.
Polyshield® Standard Features Alloy inserts or optional alloy pads in 316 stainless steel, Alloy 20, Hastelloy C
316 stainless steel Polyadjust system for easy alignment
Heights from 14 in. (356 mm) Choice of three polymer materials for full range of process fluids and environments
One-piece removable polymer motor block Self-venting design with grout hole and plug Standard fill 200 bar (3000 psi) concrete CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) drain connection
Damage to concrete foundations for pumps, compressors and other rotating or vibrating equipment presents special challenges to plant maintenance personnel. Repairs to conventional concrete foundations are costly, laborintensive and time-consuming. Moreover, acid-proofing foundations for corrosive pumps is difficult and prone to repeat failure. The Polyshield® ANSI combination is the preferred pump foundation solution that takes advantage of the unique properties of polymer concrete. As a chemical-resistant foundation system that is easily put into place, then groutfilled, the Polyshield® system can be completely installed and operable in less than two days. Compare that to the time-consuming, laborintensive practice of building a form, installing rebar, and pouring concrete. Once installed, your Polyshield® system will provide excellent corrosion resistance over the long term, as well as vibration damping and resistance to twisting and diaphragming.
Polyshield® Improves Equipment Reliability Life cycle costs for pumps and other equipment decrease significantly due to improved unit performance resulting from Polyshield®’s: High vibration damping characteristics
Longer seal, bearing, and coupling life Longer Mean Time Between Planned Maintenance (MTBPM) Low maintenance requirements No paint peeling
No baseplate or foundation deterioration
Vibration dampening record pump P-100 performance.
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Total Installed Cost Comparison Total Installed Cost Comparison
Polyshield® Reduces Total Installed Cost
Foundation Protection Installation Cost Baseplate
Polyshield®’s simple construction and easy installation process drastically reduce total installation costs compared to conventional fabricated steel baseplates. Polyshield® replaces
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Foundation concrete, brick linings, and coatings Anchor bolts Separate baseplate Grouting system
Typical installation savings PIP Style Baseplate
Total time reduced from 1 to 2 weeks to 1 to 2 days 70 to 80 percent reduction of required craft man-hours
Steel Baseplate
Polymer Polyshield® Concrete Baseplate
Field Labor Labor Step StepComparison Comparison Field
Polyshield® Results in Measurable Savings Fewer skilled craftsmen One-time concrete fill Minimal edge forming Fewer alignment issues 1 to 2 day installation Use of 200 bar (3000 psi) concrete
Reduced number of installation steps Minimal rework issues Avoidance of expensive acid brick foundations
No sandblasting to assure proper bonding
in place of expensive epoxy grouts Installation Steps
Install rebar cage
Lower Polyshield® over rebar cage
Install bottom edge forms
Pour regular 200 bar (3000 psi) concrete
Event 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
All Metallic Baseplates Non-Grouted Pre-Grouted
Polyshield® Baseplate and Foundation System
Roughen paving Dowel paving and set rebar Pour pump foundation Roughen foundation top Clean/seal anchor bolt sleeves Inspect/prepare pump base Set base to centerline Level base or Polyshield Check alignment Set form base Pour first lift Cleanup Pour second lift Cleanup Check for voids Check levelness Seal Polyshield foundation Remove forms Remove jackbolts Fix voids in baseplate Number of Discrete Steps Craft Man-Hours Required
Installation Time** **Exclusive of curing time
19 103
15 74
9 23
13 Days
7 Days
2 Days
Actual results reported by a major chemical company
Polyshield® Foundation and Baseplate System Benefits Time savings
Quick installation Reduces time span from arrival at jobsite to commissioning Cost savings
Reduces total installed cost Minimizes field rework to meet specifications Better performance and reliability
Improved equipment Mean Time Between Planned Maintenance (MTBPM) Reduced vibration Excellent corrosion resistance Simple design
One-piece construction Flat mounting surfaces One-piece motor mounting block
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