Waukesha Universal 3 Sanitary PD Pump
Overview
The Waukesha Cherry-Burrell Universal 3 Series PD pump is the latest addition to the Waukesha positive displacement pump family. Offerings a front loading seal, there are no bearings in the product zone. With operating pressures up to 500 PSI and standard 316L body and 304SS gearcase, there a Universal 3 for every process condition. Assembled and tested in Delavan, WI, the Universal 3 offers the same great performance and reliability SPXFlow is known for.
Features
Univeral 3 Pump Features include:
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Up to 500 psi (34.5 bar) pressure capability
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Pumps rated to 300F (149 C) as a standard
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Special rotor nut designed for extended service without loosening
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No bearings in the product zone
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New shafts are shorter and have larger diameter 17-4 PH shafts:
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Reduces overhung load which improves shaft alignment and decreases seal and bearing wear for extended seal life.
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Improves shaft strength and sitffness helping to eliminate vibration
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Heavy duty stainless steel bearing frame standard
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Double tapered roller bearings
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Greased lubed bearings for positive lubrication to all bearings over entire speed, temperature, and pressure range
- Body retaining screws for maintaining mechanical seal contact during inspection
- Extended out seal life. A wave spring, instead of an o-ring, mechanically loads the seal
- Unique mechanical seal design utilizes 2 pin stationary seal and special design shaft for rotary seal
- Pump for Life Lifecylce Program
Theory of Operation
The Waukesha Universal Series of pumps use the time-tested circumferential-piston operating principle. The arc-shaped "pistons" (rotor wings) travel in annular-shaped cylinders machined in the pump body; the resulting long sealing path reduces slippage and produces a smooth flow of product without destructive pulses or pressure peaks and without valves or complex parts.
Because the rotors are made of Waukesha non-galling Alloy 88, the rotors can be run with exceptionally close clearance with the 316L stainless steel fluid head, without having to fear galling or seizing should inadvertent pressure surges cause contact. The close clearances combined with the rotor geometry, which gives a long sealing path between the pump inlet and outlet, means low slip operation even with low viscosity fluids. This means you get high efficiency, good priming ability, metering capability, and flow control everytime you use a Waukesha Universal Pump.
Additionally, because of the large fluid cavities in the rotors, plus the large, easy entry anti-cavitation ports, the Universal Series of pumps allow efficient pumping of high viscosity fluids, slurries, or even liquids with large chunks or particles.
Finally, because the Waukesha Cherry-Burrell design has no bearings in the fluid being pumped, no sliding or rolling contact and no rotor-to-rotor contact, we get excellent service with every Universal Positive Displacement pump even under sever or abrasive conditions.
Key Applications
Food & Beverage |
Dairy |
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic |
Chemical & Industrial |
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Specifications
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Options
Ports
Standard: Sanitary Clamp Type Is available in a variety of styles including S-Line, I-Line and Q-Line
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Bevel Seat Available
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Optional European Types; DIN, SMS, RJT
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Male NPT and 150 lb. flanges optional on Models 006 through 220 size.
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150 lb. flanges standard on Model 320.
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Contact factory for available rectangular flange inlets.
Rotors
Standard: Twin Wing - Standard; suitable for most applications.
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Single Wing - For reduced breakage on fluids with discrete particulates, such as diced tomato products
Rotor clearance
Standard: up to 300°F (149°C)
- Low viscosity clearance rotors optional for applications up to 200°F (93°C)
- Contact application engineering for other rotor clearance options
O-Rings
Standard: Buna-N
Options:
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PTFE/FFKM
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Fluoroelastomer (FKM)
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Fluoroelastomer (FKM) - Class 6
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O-Rings
Standard: Fluoroelastomer FKM
Options:
- PTFE/FFKM
- Fluoroelastomer (FKM)
- Fluoroelastomer (FKM) - Class 6
- EPDM
- EPDM - SF
- EPDM - Class 6
- Silicone
- Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
- FEP Encapsulates
- Buna-N - Metal Detectable
- FKM - Metal Detectable
- EPDM - Metal Detectable
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Seal Options
Standard: Single Mechanical Seal Standard seal configuration: silicon carbide rotary seal face and carbon stationary seal face. Alternate materials available for abrasive service.
Options:
- Double Concentric Mechanical Seal - Used with flushing fluid to cool, lubricate, flush away residue. Best arrangement for severe service.
- Single and Double O-ring Seal - Waukesha Cherry-Burrell's traditional general purpose seal. Low cost and easy to service. Suitable for low pressure applications. 100 psi, 7 bar
- Elastomer choices for o-rings: Fluoroelastomer (FKM), EPDM, Perfluoroelastomer (FFKM)
- Mechanical seal material options: carbon, silicon carbide, tungsten carbide
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Cover & Gearcase
Standard: Stainless steel 17-4 shafts, top shaft position, stainless steel bearing retainers, shaft completely sealed from product zone.
Options:
- Lower shaft position
- Bearing isolators
- Pedestal shims for side mounted pumps. Left hand shaft position is standard
- Right hand shaft is positioned on side mounted gearcase
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Shaft Position
Standard: Top shaft position
Options:
- Lower shaft position
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Mounting
Standard: Flat plate, epoxy painted, with adjustable feet, SS coupling guard, and Lovejoy or Woods coupling standard.
Options:
- 304 SS unpolished plate base with adjustable feet
- Portable base with rubber wheels
- SS tubular bases
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Bases & Drives
Standard: Stainless steel tubular base with adjustable feet and stainless steel guard and coupling standard
Options:
- 304 SS plate.
- Flat epoxy plate.
- Portable base.
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Tru-Fit®
Close coupled Tru-Fit® pump mounted on stainless steel base with stainless steel adaptors standard.
Features:
- No shaft alignment necessary. No coupling guard required.
- Special base design enhances cleanability.
- Reduces overall length of complete unit by an average of 20-25%.
- Average of 20-25 gear ratios available per horsepower.
- Separate oil sump for gear reducer and timing gears.
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Options:
- 304 SS polished plate base.
- NEMA or IEC frames available. Right angle reducer also available for
additional space savings. - 1/2 through 60 horsepower drive options available.
- Horizontal or vertical porting.
Videos
Resources
Universal 3 Brochure
Universal 3 Instruction Manual
Ship Sure PD Pumps
Waukesha Engineering Manual
Integral Speed Reducer
Universal 3 Pump Seal Kits Parts List
Universal 3 Series Seal Reference Chart
Universal 3 Models 006, 015, 018 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Model 030, 040 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Models 045, 060, 130 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Models 180, 220 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Model 210 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Model 320 Seal Kit Ordering Guide
Universal 3 Pumps for Life Program
Preventative Maintenance Checklist for PD Pumps
Success Stories
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