Coupling: Types of Pumps
Coupling: Types of Pumps
Coupling: Types of Pumps
1Uses
2Types
o 2.1Sleeve coupling
o 2.2Clamp or split-muff coupling
o 2.3Tapered shaft lock
o 2.4Hirth
o 2.5Flexible
2.5.1Bush pin Type flange coupling
2.5.2Beam
2.5.3Constant velocity
2.5.4Diaphragm
2.5.5Disc
2.5.6Fluid
2.5.7Gear
2.5.8Grid
2.5.9Oldham
2.5.10Rag joint
2.5.11Universal joint
2.5.12Magnetic Coupling
2.5.13Others
1. Rigid Couplings
2. Bibbly Coupling
4. Tyre couplings
6. Oldhams Coupling
8. Bellows Coupling
Types of Pumps
Any pump type which can handle an industrial liquid can be considered an industrial liquid handling
pump. However, variation in design makes different pumps suitable for particular applications.
Space Considerations Require Less Space Requires More Space Requires Less Space
This next table further breaks down pump classification into specific types, and provides a summary of
the features, advantages, and recommended liquids associated with each. To learn more about selecting
a certain type of pump, click on its associated link under the pump type column.
Liquids
Pump Type Parent Type Features Advantages
Recommended
Characteristically
Single stage
very high flow rate
(generally), high Water and low viscosity
with very low head,
Axial Dynamic, specific speed (thin) liquids. Can pump
a requirement for
centrifugal impeller for high solutions with solids
flood dewatering
capacity and low given proper impeller.
and many cooling
head.
applications.
Single or multistage,
medium specific Combines
Water and low viscosity
speed impeller for characteristics of
(thin) liquids. Can pump
Dynamic, medium head and radial and axial flow
Mixed solutions with solids
centrifugal medium flow. for medium flow
given proper impeller.
Generally mounted and medium head.
vertically.
Chemicals,
hydrocarbons, and other
Provides torque to
liquids which are difficult Eliminates
impeller via inner and
to seal or pose serious mechanical seal (a
Electromagn Dynamic, outer magnets.
consequences with large component of
etic special effect Isolated inner-can
leakage; high pump maintenance
with no shaft
temperature fluids or costs); leak-free.
penetration.
liquids prone to costly
evaporative losses.
Requires no seal
and keeps the liquid
Roller or shoe that inside the tube,
Positive squeezes a tube or Wide range of liquids meaning zero
hose as it rotates. The including liquids leakage. Good for
Peristaltic displacement, squeezing action containing solids and handling of
rotary moves the liquid along corrosive liquids. chemicals or
the tube. disinfectants and
for precise
metering or dosing.
Two-screw pumps
make use of timing
Positive Oils, fuels, and other Provides highest
gears. Triple-screw
high viscosity liquids. flow rate of positive
Screw displacement, types use one screw
Also handles two-phase displacement pump
rotary to drive the others
liquid/gas mixtures. types.
and don't include
timing gears.
Handles a wide
Reciprocating range of liquids,
Positive diaphragm driven by a Wide range of liquids including liquids
solenoid, mechanical including liquids containing solids;
Diaphragm displacement, drive, or fluid drive. containing solids and pump is sealless,
reciprocating Contains inlet and corrosive liquids. and can run dry
outlet check valves. without damaging
the pump.
Plunger pumps
provide best means
One or more double Water and other thin of achieving high
Positive acting pistons or liquids. Piston pumps pressures. Piston
Piston/Plung
displacement, single acting plungers, specifically pumps are better
er
reciprocating sealed with o-rings recommended for liquids for abrasive liquids.
against cylinder walls. containing abrasives. Slow speeds may
mean less
maintenance.