Pump Problem
Pump Problem
(OP)
Hi,
We have a Vacuum Pump that we are trying to gear down to reduce the load on our generator. We've tried using a one of our old VFD's, but all our level switches in our system change state as soon as the drive turns on. Space is limited between the motor and pump as well. Motor face to pump face is probably 15" max. The pump and motor are direct coupled. I've started looking into some options for pulleys or gear couplers of some sort. Does anybody have any other ideas?
Thanks,
Jenkins
We have a Vacuum Pump that we are trying to gear down to reduce the load on our generator. We've tried using a one of our old VFD's, but all our level switches in our system change state as soon as the drive turns on. Space is limited between the motor and pump as well. Motor face to pump face is probably 15" max. The pump and motor are direct coupled. I've started looking into some options for pulleys or gear couplers of some sort. Does anybody have any other ideas?
Thanks,
Jenkins





RE: Pump Problem
RE: Pump Problem
RE: Pump Problem
Bill Loutzenheiser VP-CTO
Phoenix Castings
Central Nebr., USA
RE: Pump Problem
In general vfd's are more flexible than pulleys and gears since you can change the speed on the fly.
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