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Are Rotan Pumps
dimensionally interchangeable with competitive
products? |
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Yes and No. In cases
where the competitive pump is a direct copy of
Rotan, we obviously can supply the
"real" pump. In other cases, it is
highly likely that there will be a Rotan model
that will "fit", and that it will have
a capacity sufficiently close to the pump being
replaced, so that existing drive equipment can be
utilized. |
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Does Rotan supply
parts for other manufacturer's pumps? |
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No, Rotan parts are not
dimensionally interchangeable with competitor's
pumps. The one exception is where the competitor
has "cloned" Rotan. |
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What is the direction
of pumping? |
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All Rotan pumps work
equally well in both directions, and pumping
direction is determined by the driver's direction
of rotation. Seen from the pumpshaft end,
clockwise rotation will pump from right to left
and vice versa. If fitted, the relief valve
should be oriented, so the part containing the
spring is on the suction side. |
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Is a Rotan pump
self-priming? |
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Yes, Rotan pumps have
excellent suction capabilities. When operating
under low suction pressure conditions, it is
always a good idea to do an NPSH calculation as
part of the selection process. |
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How long will a Rotan
pump last? |
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This is highly dependent
on the operating conditions and optimal initial
selection of pump configuration. Rotan pumps have
been known to operate continuously in excess of
30 years without maintenance when handling
lubricating products. On the other hand, some
installations are so arduous (viz. high degree of
abrasive content), that the pumps are overhauled
at intervals of just a few weeks. |
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What is the highest
pressure? |
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Again, this is dependent
on many parameters. In general terms, Rotan pumps
are available for system pressures up to 500 PSI
and differential pressures to 300 PSI. |
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