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Wangen Progressive Cavity Pumps

Unbeatable running efficiency.

    Engineering Brilliance

    For New Zealand industries where abrasion, fibrous content, and maintenance costs are key concerns, Wangen Progressive Cavity (PC) pumps offer a economically and technically superior solution.

    Their robust mechanical design with bearing isolation, durable cardan joints, and hardened rotors contribute to exceptional wear life. Wangen PC pumps also run at lower RPMs, resulting in less heat, vibration, and ultimately, wear. The quick-change cartridge seals further reduce downtime during maintenance, enhancing overall efficiency.

    Joint Technology

    Blockage-free operation

    Wangen’s fully encapsulated cardan joint has needle roller bearings and a protective sleeve. It is engineered for continuous, blockage-free operation in abrasive and fibrous media - minimising wear  and eliminating common failure points associated with conventional pin joints. Wangen has also integrated a separate bearing housing between the pump and gearbox to isolate axial and radial loads from the drive, again, significantly reducing wear and extending service life.

    • Fully sleeved universal joint with needle roller bearings designed for long-term durability
    • High power transmission designed to maintain efficiency at high pressures.
    • The joint easily handles radial and thrust loading.
    Blockage-free operation
    Seal Technology

    Maintenance-free Mechanical Seal

    Wangen's LWD Cartridge mechanical seal offers a compact, pre-assembled design that enables fast, tool-free replacement. Pump reliability is improved and downtime reduced due to minimal leakage and wear. The net result is a highly efficient and user-friendly sealing solution, ideal for demanding applications .

    • Pre-assembled, oil-lubricated mechanical seal in a sealed chamber.
    • Prevents ingress of solids and simplifies replacement.
    • Simple replacement (a single piece).
    • Ideal for abrasive applications.
    Maintenance-free Mechanical Seal

    Overview of our Wangen Progressive Cavity Pumps

    Wangen Hopper Feed PC

    Wangen produces an extensive range of hopper feed pumps for slurries and pastes with high solids content (KL-R Series) and dewatered sludge (KL-RU, KL-RQ, KL-RS and KL-R Triplex models).

    • Max flow: 160m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 48 bar
    • Max solids: 45%
    • For extremely dry or lumpy material
    Wangen Progressive Cavity Effluent Pumps

    Very low maintenance and highly dependable, Wangen KL Series of effluent PC pumps perform at very low rpm and features a unique, encapsulated cardon joint that is wear and maintenance-free.

    • Power: 7.5 – 18.5kW
    • Speed: 152 – 260 rpm
    • Max flow: 60m³/hr
    • Max pressure: 12 bar
    Wangen Self-Priming PC Pumps

    Wangen's KL-S, KB-S and KB22S self-priming PC pumps convey high viscous media up to 200,000mPA-s with or without solids. The KB22S is designed specifically for dosing.  

    • Max Flow: 560 m3/hr
    • Max Pressure: 48 bar
    • Materials: S/steel, cast iron
    Wangen Hygienic PC Pumps

    Wangen’s KB-SL, KL-SL and KL-RF hygienic progressive cavity pumps are tailored to convey low to very high viscosity media.

    • Max flow: 150m3/hr
    • Max temp.: 140°C
    • Max pressure: 48 bar
    • Max viscosity: 200,000 mPa-s
    High Pressure Hygenic PC

    Available as a mobile or stationery unit, the MX-series hygienic progressive cavity pump offers differential pressure up to 80 bar.

    • Max flow: 100m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 80 bar
    • CIP/SIP cleaning possible
    Wangen PC Immersion Pumps

    Wangen KL-T Series Progressive Cavity Immersion pumps safely convey media from tanks and pools with high metering accuracy even at low rpm.

    • Max Flow: 102m3/hr
    • Max Pressure: 6 bar
    • Max viscosity: 200,000 mPA-s
    • Max Dry Solids: 16%
    Wangen KL-RL Hygienic PC

    KL-RL series progressive cavity pumps ensure nearly pulsation-free flow with a large hopper and screw conveyors to optimise pumping of non flowable product.

    • Max flow: 65m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 48
    • Max solids: 95mm
    Wangen KL-RF Hygienic PC

    The KL-RF hopper feed series is available in S-, L-, and H- rotor/stator geometries and is well-suited to plasticising blocks of fat or butter.

    • Max flow: 22m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 48
    • Max solids: 95mm
    Wangen Progressive Cavity PTO Pumps

    Designed for agricultural use, Wangen’s PTO shaft pumps vacuum-load, unload and distribute tank manure supplies, or convey liquid feed.

    • High suction power
    • Insensitive to foreign bodies
    • Max flow: 470m3/hr
    • Max pressure: 16 Bar

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    Questions

    FAQ

    At Prime Fluid Management, we understand that every fluid management challenge brings unique considerations. Here, you’ll find clear, practical answers and expert guidance to help you maximise uptime, achieve regulatory compliance, extend equipment life, and implement the most effective solution for your site. 

    What is the difference between a slurry pump and a sludge pump?

    A slurry pump is designed to move mixtures of liquid and solid particles where the liquid component helps the material flow. It is built with abrasion and corrosion resistant materials and a robust design to handle the wear from suspended solids.

    A sludge pump is designed to handle much thicker and stickier material known as sludge which has a higher solid content. These pumps often use positive displacement or slow moving mechanisms to avoid clogging and manage dense viscous fluids.

    How do sludge pumps work?
    Sludge pumps move heavy viscous mixtures using either centrifugal or positive displacement methods. Centrifugal sludge pumps use a rotating impeller to generate pressure and move the sludge. Positive displacement sludge pumps, such as progressive cavity, diaphragm, or lobe pumps, trap a fixed volume of sludge and force it through the pump. This method is especially useful for very thick or high-solid-content applications.
    What is the main source of sludge?
    Sludge typically comes from wastewater treatment processes where water is separated from solids through sedimentation or filtration. It is a semi-solid byproduct that can contain organic matter, heavy metals, and other impurities. Sludge can also come from industrial operations such as mining or manufacturing plants, where process residues and waste streams generate similar thick, viscous materials.