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How an Internal Gear Pump Works

Internal Gear Pump: Technology, Efficiency, and Industrial Reliability

Internal gear pumps are widely used for transfer, boosting, and metering duties across a broad range of industrial segments. Below are the key advantages of the internal gear design compared with conventional external gear pumps:

Higher Volumetric Efficiency

The gear tooth profile, with its tight clearances, prevents product from recirculating back to the suction side of the pump, delivering higher efficiency than external gear designs. This also translates into energy savings, since the pump can be driven by a lower-horsepower motor

Higher Reliability and Longer Service Life

While packing seals commonly used on external gear pumps carry a lower upfront cost, they become more prone to failure and leakage at higher operating speeds.

Combined, equipment replacement costs and downtime add up to significantly higher long-term process costs.

Standard internal gear models fitted with mechanical seals run for long periods without failure, delivering higher reliability at operating speeds up to 1,750 RPM.

Key Advantages of the Internal Gear Design

Simplified Maintenance

  • Only 2 bearings in the system
  • Lower mechanical complexity
  • Only 2 rotating parts
  • Reduced maintenance costs
  • Faster service interventions
  • Greater operational convenience
  • Higher reliability and operating efficiency

Compact Close-Coupled Unit

Engineered for easy installation:

  • Precise pump-to-motor alignment
  • Reduced baseplate / foundation requirements
  • Fast, secure installation
  • Smaller footprint on the plant floor

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