How to Select a Mobile Pump Solution

What is a Mobile Pump Solution?

We understand that Process Operators often require pumps with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and varying operational locations. Owing to the innovation of Tapflo’s in-house design and engineering team, we have successfully incorporated the option for mobility into nearly every pump we manufacture. Mobile Pump Solutions are units specially designed to cater to the needs of industrial and hygienic customers with dispersed liquid storage and low unloading intensity. The key advantage of Mobile Pump Solutions lies in their portability, enabling effortless movement to different locations. This flexibility allows a single pump unit to perform an extensive range of duties, making it an invaluable asset in diverse applications.

Advantages of Mobile Pump Solutions:

All Tapflo Mobile Pump Solutions come equipped with counter-connections and hoses, which can be an integral part of the unit itself. This intelligent design ensures secure and reliable unloading of liquids from various tanks situated across different locations. Some key benefits of using Mobile Pump Solutions are:

• Solid, durable and simple to operate
• Suited to almost every pump on the market today
• Wide range of protection and performance-enhancing accessories available
• Removeable handles for easy transportation
• Hose/cable holder included
• Explosion-proof options for use in hazardous environments

Common industries & applications:

• Hygienic
• Industrial

What are your fluid & media transfer characteristics?

To choose the appropriate Mobile Pump Solution for your application, ask yourself the following questions:

1. What media will be pumped? Consider the chemical composition of the media you will be pumping – is it chemically neutral or corrosive, shear sensitive etc.
2. What is the viscosity of the media you intend to pump? Consider viscosity limitations, shear sensitivity etc.
3. Do you need to pump fluids containing solids?
4. Is your environment or fluid explosive?
5. Do you require CIP/SIP?
6. Do you require self-priming capabilities?
7. Do you require an industrial or hygienic solution?

Materials Available:

• Stainless Steel: Offers excellent corrosion resistance and durability (featuring an electropolished drip tray and valve for drainage for hygienic applications and compact baseplate for industrial applications)

Some of our materials offer an ATEX option on request for explosive applications and environments.

Maintenance required to keep your Mobile Pump Solution running:

• Assess wear and tear of the wetted components, such as impellers, shafts etc.
• Keep moving parts lubricated
• Ensure correct alignment of components
• Inspection of wiring, motor controls and electrical connections

Depending on the size of your pump and the fluid you are pumping, a more detailed maintenance schedule may be required.