HIMAX has extended its range of auto prime pumps with the additions of the Skye pump which is said to be suitable for minerals processing.
The Skye pump provides a maximum shut head of 140m and a maximum flow rate of 188 l/sec.
Himax says that when operating at B.E.P the pump produces 95m of head at 137 l/sec flow rate.
The pump is said to have 78% efficiency at B.E.P., market leading shaft stiffness and a brand new heavy duty SAE (diesel) bearing frame.
The Skye pump comes with an impeller and replaceable wear plates in 316 s/s as standard.
The new SAE (diesel) mount bearing frame ensures consistent drive coupling alignment.
Also assisting to keep the maintenance spend down is the over sized bearings that are oil lubricated and fully protected by bearing isolators. The pump is fitted with a high pressure cartridge mechanical seal.
The mechanical seal pumps its own glycol quench fluid allowing the Skye pump to prime and re-prime on dry run applications.