Help with Pump Selection
Help with Pump Selection
(OP)
I need a pump package with low flow ~.1gallons/hour and high pressure 500 to 700 psi. in addition I need to regulate the pressure to keep it crudely (+/-50psi) consistent. The wetted materials shuld probably be 316 stainless.
What kind of pump is best? What is the best way to control its pressure? WHere can I get one?
What kind of pump is best? What is the best way to control its pressure? WHere can I get one?





RE: Help with Pump Selection
Your best bet is a gear or a swash-plate piston pump. Do have any other options besides 316SS for the pumping elements? I would not use 316SS for the gear material.
The pressure can be regulated using a pressure regulating valve.
RE: Help with Pump Selection
In my view the most difficult part will be flow regulation, you did not specify how close your flow control requirements are. If your regulation is not required to be close you can often get by with an orifice. You did not specifiy a back pressure. if your delivered pressure does not change much you may control flow with an orifice and the pressure pump controls. I would however suggest to look into what is available from the hydraulic parts suggested by the other person. There are some small orifices available, you might get luckly. If you need close regulation of flow get back with me. I think there might be other possibilities.
RE: Help with Pump Selection
What fluid are you pumping? If it is hydraulic oil an air-oil intensifier would meet your requirements nicely without any bypass or slip. An accumulator at the out let would keep pressure at your +/- 50 PSI and a pressure compensated flow control would maintain an exact flow even when pressure fluctuates. 316 stainless should be no problem and an intensifier can pump other fluids as well.
Regards:
Bud Trinkel
Bud Trinkel
fluidpwr@evansville.net
Fluid Power Solutions
33+ years experience in hydraulic and pneumatic circut design, troubleshooting and training.