All-plastic AODD pump for hydrochloric acid

Case 2022-06-14

Client:​ A steel manufacturing enterprise in the Philippines

Application:​ Hydrochloric acid water cleaning and soaking of medium-frequency furnace induction coils; delivery distance: 70 m.

Existing Equipment:​ Hydrochloric acid self-priming pump, 1.5 KW, Head: 28 m.

Proposed Solution:​ QBY3-40 Polypropylene (PP) / PTFE (Teflon) Diaphragm Pump (Explosion-proof Model)

*************************************** Problems Solved ****************************************

Pain Points with Existing PumpsPost-Implementation Results
Corrosion & Leakage:
Seals require weekly replacement. Acid leakage occurs 2–3 times per month, leading to severe corrosion of the factory floor and damage to surrounding electrical control equipment.
Drastically Reduced Failures:
Since switching to our diaphragm pump 8 months ago, the system has required only one routine maintenance check. It has operated leak-free with zero clogging-related shutdowns.
Costly Downtime:
Each repair results in a production halt of 2–4 hours, causing significant daily output loss on the affected production line.
Superior Head Performance:
Even with a delivery distance of 70 m, the pump maintains robust flow rates, fully satisfying production demands.
Safety & Environmental Risks:
Volatile fumes pose health hazards (risk of chemical burns to operators) and fail environmental compliance standards. Monthly expenses are incurred for hazardous waste cleanup and disposal.
Enhanced Productivity & Revenue:
Annual unplanned downtime has been reduced by approximately 140 hours, resulting in several extra tons of steel output and a direct increase in revenue.
Insufficient Head:​ Head of 28 m fails to meet process requirements.Safety & Compliance:
With zero leakage, acidic fume emissions in the workshop have dropped significantly, ensuring a safer working environment for operators.