Netzsch reduces paint pumping time by 50 per cent

Citation

(2003), "Netzsch reduces paint pumping time by 50 per cent", Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials, Vol. 50 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/acmm.2003.12850bab.002

Netzsch reduces paint pumping time by 50 per cent

Netzsch reduces paint pumping time by 50 per cent

Keywords: Pumps, Paints, Coatings

Jotun Paints Europe, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of sophisticated marine coatings to the world's merchant fleets, has installed three transfer pumps from Netzsch Pumps (Plate 2).

Plate 2

Jotun's marine coatings are used by thousands of vessels around the world, from the smallest fishing boats to the largest military and commercial vessels, ferries and tankers – including a recently awarded contract to supply exterior paints and coatings to Cunard Lines for the Queen Mary II, the world's longest and widest passenger vessel.

The SY pumps are being used to transfer "Jotamastic 87 Aluminium" marine paint, a very thixotropic brand containing up to 90 per cent solids from the mixing tanks to holding tanks.

All three transfer pumps were manufactured in stainless steel and supplied with viton reduced wall stators, pressure switches, dry-run STPD for Ex areas and special coupling rods to stop paint settling out.

For further information, contact: Guy Glennon, Netzsch Pumps Ltd, Unit 3 Middlemore Business Park, Middlemore Lane West, Aldridge, Walsall WS9 8BG. Tel: 01922 453433; Fax: 01922 458404.