The MX progressing cavity pump from KNOLL is used in many different areas, from the food and beverage industry to pharmaceuticals to the chemical industry. This pump also stands the test in extreme cases. This has been proven at Europe’s leading manufacturer of building shells, interior fittings, and insulation technology. Here, the MX is incorporated into the process of reclaiming fibrous plasterboard. It withstands temperatures of 140 ° C and an extremely abrasive fluid.
Waste and remains of the plasterboard panels are relegated to a viscous suspension of approx. 500 mPas. Using the MX, this fluid is pumped back into a reactor before it is processed into new fibrous plasterboard. A challenge of this use is the high temperature of the fluid, 140 °C. Thanks to its special design, the MX performs well: the EvenWall® technology of the KNOLL stator guarantees even pressing even at high temperatures. This improves the durability of the stator considerably. Another challenge of the fluid is its abrasive character. The plaster suspension contains 10 – 15 µm particles with a concentration of 32 – 50 %. The MX also has the solution for this: a stator of wear-proof special elastomer for high temperatures as well as a specially-coated rotor, which also demonstrates wear-proof qualities despite the extremely abrasive fluid.
An additional benefit of the KNOLL MX progressing cavity pump is the even flow speed in the suction housing, which prevents sedimentation and thus the settling of the fluid. This is the result of the even diameter of the cardan joint and the pump’s design, which keeps the clearance volume low. Therefore, no fluid accumulations form on the joint or on the housing wall.
Rotary piston pumps were used for this process in the past, however without any success. After just a few weeks, the pumps had to be replaced due to wear. The MX progressing cavity pump from KNOLL has been used for six months already and shows no traces of wear.
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