Micropump's compact micro annular gear pumps

Third Quarter 2006 Shaft power components

Micropump's micro annular gear pumps offer precise flow rate control for outstanding performance in a variety of applications. Offered in a low pressure (Series ML) or high performance (Series MH) configuration, these compact, versatile pumps help conserve your valuable liquids and increase the overall efficiency of your system.

For maximum dosage accuracy, Series ML and MH pumps feature high-precision rotors that provide tight flow rate control, even at differential pressures as high as 8 MPa (80 bar). These rotors allow the pumps to dispense volumes as small as 0,25 microlitres and handle flow rates from 0,15 to 300 ml/min, with accuracies within ±1%. In addition, the pumps use gear tooth forming technology that keeps pulsations to a minimum to provide the smooth, constant flow necessary in applications such as analytical lab instruments, medical diagnostics, chemical processing, fuel cells, biotechnology, micro reaction technology, and other critical application processes.

Measuring as small as 13 mm (0,51") in diameter by 68 mm (2,67") in length, Series ML and MH micro annular pumps are easily integrated into OEM equipment with small footprint, low weight, and short tubing length requirements.

For more than 40 years, Micropump has led the fluid handling industry in the development of miniature pumps and systems for OEM and industrial applications. Micropump operates as a business unit of IDEX, a world leader in positive displacement pump technologies and other industrial products. As an IDEX company, Micropump utilises Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma process improvement strategies to improve quality and increase product value.

For more information contact Micropump, [email protected], www.micropump.com/pr

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