High pressure plunger pumpsHigh pressure plunger pumps for use in extreme conditionsReciprocating plunger pumps play a key role in almost all areas of process technology where fluids must be handled against high pressure.Possible fields of application and types of jobs are so varied that there is a con- stant need for new designs and materials in order to meet customer demands for new pump versions.Plunger pumps are used in indus- try where there are high or maxi- mum operating pressures. At a constant speed their capacity is virtually independent of operating pressure – an important feature in control operations. Capacity is proportional to speed. In all power ranges plunger pumps display high overall efficiency, which is as a rule above 90 %. This also applies to partial load operation. This is why plunger pumps are among the most economical machines – a major factor in view of rising energy costs.Uraca pumps are usedworldwide.Test pumps are used for hydro-static pressure testing, includingthe testing of pipes, pipelines,vessels a nd c ontainers, g as c ylin-ders and many other high-pressurecomponents. The units are alsoavailable for use in potentiallyexplosive area zone 2 (equipmentgroup II, equipment category 36according to ATEX).Industrial pumps can be usedin virtually all industrial areas,including heavy industry, energytechnology, the oil industry as wellas in the food and textile industry.The pumps are used mainly asdrives for rolling mills, boiler feedpumps, pumps for hydrostaticbearing lubrication, for descalingas well as for cleaning with high-pressure w ater.Chemical and process pumpsare used for hot, aggressive,abrasive, toxic agents as well asfor liquid gases.The areas of application aremainly in the chemical and petro-chemical industry, but also inthe manufacture of detergents,the recycling of plastics and oilresidues as well as injection andthe extraction of oil from coal.Pump units can be installedfor the most varied of applicationswith diesel or electric motors.3Perfection in detailPower endsURACA’s power ends are usedworldwide. Every day they provethemselves in continuous operationto the satisfaction of our cus-tomers. The fields of applicationrange from the polar circle tothe tropical climate zones. Highoperating safety and above-average service life are typicalURACA features.Power ends for higher powerrequirements are equipped with oilcooling and forced oil lubrication.Power ends for lower powerrequirements have centrifugallubrication. T he v arious s eriescover a power range of up toapprox. 2600 kW.The power ends for series KD 600and KD 700 are compact and havea low weight coefficient. Powerend and liquid end are separatedby an intermediate chamber andspecial crosshead seals, preventingany liquid from entering the powerend.The power ends of the big pumpseries KD 800 have an incline-divided power end for easierinstallation and for easier mainte-nance of the crank mechanism.The power ends are equipped witha bridge for centering of longstuffing boxes.The new generation of the P-serieshas a crankshaft with multipleslide bearings and features threepower groups with 3, 5 and 7plungers.4Stuffing boxesDue to the wide-range of appli-cations for our plunger pumps,stuffing boxes and seals aredesigned to meet the requisites ofthe r espective l iquid. E asy-to-handleliquids, such as water, emulsionsor similar, can be controlled withsimple seals.URACA w ill provide t he b estpossible design to match the liquidyou handle.With fluids it is necessary, forexample, to take special measuresto reduce dead space or to installplunger guide bushes that are self-lubricating. The more demandingthe liquid is, the more extensivethe back up systems integrated inthe stuffing boxes. Consequently,heating, cooling, synchronousinjection, flushing or interlockingcomponents can be installed.Valve blocksThe design of the valve blocksdepends to a high degree on theproperties of the respective liquid.Cone, plate and ball valves areavailable. What they have incommon is high efficiency, lowwear and tear and outstandinglyeasy maintenance.5Leak-free handlingHeightened environmental awareness requires both the pump manufacturer and the operator to consider leak-free handling when designing and selecting the pumping equipment.URACA d iaphragm pumps o ffer aunique solution in the handling ofdangerous fluids. They help in parti-cular to increase the operatingsafety of production plants and toimprove the working conditions ofthe operatives. Hermetically sealedplunger pumps are mainly used fortoxic, explosive, aggressive, foul-smelling, environmentally harmfulor a brasive f luids. U RACA d iaphragm pumps offer the advantages of a piston sealing that is virtually free of wear and tear as well as abso- lutely leak-free handling.URACA diaphragm pump heads operate at a pressure range of up to 350 bar, while the temperatures of the fluid handled can be from -40 to +150° C . The PTFE-dia- phragm, which is resistant to virtu- ally all fluids, hermetically seals the fluid chamber. The selection ofmaterials for the parts touchedby the fluid as well as the designof the self-acting valves andthe stroke frequency of the pumpdepend on the respective fluid.Integrated monitoring systems pre-vent any overload of the unitand signal any diaphragmfailures immediately.URACA diaphragm pumps are available in a power range of up to 250 kW. Operating pressure may be350 bar, capacity up to 850 l /min.URACA diaphragm pumpsfeature the following specific advantages:■ Economy ■ High operatingsafety■ High service quality■ Space-saving design■ Flexibility of drive6▲▲Consistent URACA quality – the basis of a mutually beneficial relationshipProduct research and develop- ment at modern 3D-CAD-work- places to meet customer s’ needs and wants.Precision machining guarantees failure-free service lifeMeticulous assembly work by a highly trained and committed workforceA trial run lasting several hours on the test bed as well as comprehen- sive test programs are a demon- stration of guaranteed excellence.Many years of service life at the customer – t he basis of a mutually beneficial relationship.7VP.e5.6L+S High Pressure –State of the Art Technology –WorldwideURACA Pumpenfabrik GmbH & Co. KGSirchinger Straße 15D-72574 Bad Urach, GermanyPhone +49 (71 25) 133 - 0Fax +49 (71 25) 133 - 202info@uraca.dewww.uraca.deCertified acc. to:■DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000 by LRQA■VGB KTA 1401■GostURACA i s a l eading m anufacturer ofhigh pressure plunger pumps andhigh pressure water jettingtechnology equipment. Since 1893the company has been a globalleader in the development of thistechnology.URAC A‘s core competency lies inthe development, design,and manufacture of high pressureplunger pumps, pump units, andaccessories for almost all industrialfields.URACA offers leading technologicalknow-how in the field of fullyautomated and process-integratedsystem t echnology.The key focus is on two marketsegments:■High-performance pumpsolutions for the CPI sectorsand heavy industry.■A universal and modularcomplete programme for high-pressure water jettingtechnology, especially for highlyautomated plants.The German domestic marketis covered by URACA sales centersand a network of service centers.Internationally, URACA hassubsidiaries and agencies.Additionally n umerous r epresenta-tives underline the company’spresence around the globe.A high standard of research anddevelopment, plus a modernmanufacturing facility stand forunsurpassed p roduct q uality.Ongoing market r esearch and closeattention to current marketneeds safeguards the company’stechnological l eadership.Each URACA customer profits fromthis comprehensive experienceand technology and will find thatURACA is a h ighly c ompetentpartner in the solution of theircleaning p roblems.。