New Molten Metal Transfer Pump
Molten Metal Equipment Innovations Inc., (MMEI), has introduced a small portable molten metal transfer pump for aluminium and zinc. The MMEI ‘Speed Demon’ is designed to be submerged and operating quickly – within minutes, to pump out crucibles, ladles, filter boxes and even larger furnaces. Also, it can be used to fill large casting moulds and dies or ingot moulds.
The pump has a flow rate up to 135 kilogrammes (300 lbs) per minute and the 5” diameter riser tube gives a compact foot-print that can easily fit through small openings. The standard version has a pneumatic motor that allows variable speed operation for varying metal flow. Electrically driven units are optionally available. The Speed Demon is ruggedly constructed for the harsh environments of metal melting. The pump is lightweight and portable for easy use throughout a plant.
- Engineered to provide long service life.
- Designed for easy assembly and repair.
- Refractory lined transfer piping is available for use with the pump.
- Ideal to remove metal from crucibles or to fill moulds.
- The Speed Demon is perfect for emptying filter or degassing boxes between alloy changes.
- It can also be used for safely and quickly emptying furnaces when repairs are required and reduce down time.
- The pump can be mated with a launder, lined piping or empty directly into a transport ladle or mould.
- Eliminate lifting of heavy ladles - the Speed Demon will do it safely, quickly, and eliminate back-breaking work.