Pumps for aromatics, solvents and amines (e.g. toluene, xylene) 

Safe conveyance of volatile and flammable media

Aromatic hydrocarbons, organic solvents and amines are among the most important groups of substances in the chemical industry. Aromatics such as benzene (C6H6), toluene (C7H8) and xylene (C8H10) have a stable ring structure and are frequently used as high-performance solvents or chemical intermediates.

Organic solvents possess high solubility and are used, amongst other things, in coatings, adhesives and chemical synthesis processes. Amines are nitrogen-containing organic compounds with basic properties and are used, for example, as intermediates, catalysts or additives in chemical production. The handling of these media places high demands on leak-tightness, explosion protection, material selection and operational safety.

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The use of toluene in coatings and polymer production

Toluene is used as an organic solvent in chemical production plants, including for coating and polymer applications. Due to its volatility and flammability, hermetically sealed conveyance, reliable explosion protection and safe continuous operation are crucial. 

The use of toluene in coatings and polymer production

Application: Aromatics and solvents

Blue plastic pellets/granules scattered on white surface, used in aromatics, solvents and amines applications.

Requirement

Medium:Toluene (aromatic hydrocarbon / solvent) 
Delivery rate:4 m³/h
Pumping head:36 m
Operating temperature: 80 °C
Advantages: Hermetically sealed operation with volatile solvents, high safety standards in hazardous areas, prevention of emissions and product losses, reliable continuous operation

Hermetic Solutions

Pump:CAM 2/3 N24N-2 
Motor:N24N-2 
Pump type:CAM 2 
Ex protection: II 2G Ex db eb IIC T4 Gb 
Speciality: V-Line modular standard chemical pump, ideal for highly volatile and flammable media; a leak-free system with no dynamic seals, tried and tested in solvent and coating processes
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The use of xylene in the production of paints and resins 

Xylene is used as an aromatic solvent in the production of paints and resins and is further processed for coating applications. The requirements include the safe handling of flammable media, reliable operation in a chemical environment and minimal maintenance.

The use of xylene in the production of paints and resins 

Application: Aromatics and solvents

Industrial spray nozzles applying a fine mist coating onto blue metal panels in a manufacturing process.

Requirement

Medium:Xylene (aromatic hydrocarbon / solvent) 
Delivery rate:10 m³/h
Pumping head:68 m 
Operating temperature: 175 °C 
Advantages: High operational reliability when handling flammable media, efficient conveyance even during continuous operation, minimal maintenance requirements, safe handling of substances subject to strict emission controls

Hermetic Solutions

Pump:CAMT 30/3 T34L-2 C4 
Motor:T34L-2 C4 
Pump type:CAMT 
Ex protection: II 3G Ex dc ec IIB T1 Gc 
Speciality: Tandem construction

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