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This Is How NETZSCH Enables You to Pump Slurry Efficiently

Due to its high abrasiveness and viscosity, slurry places high demands on the pump technology used. NETZSCH Pumps & Systems, the global specialist in handling complex media, offers an efficient solution tailored to the unique challenges of pumping slurry.

Slurry pumping is one of the main challenges in agriculture. Solids, fibres, and a high proportion of abrasive particles often make conventional pumps difficult to use.

Harsh conditions: Challenges for slurry pumps

Pumping slurry is a challenging task for pumps. Abrasive particles such as sand and small stones cause increased wear, while fibrous components such as straw or litter increase the risk of blockages. In addition, the viscosity and composition of slurry vary greatly. This requires particularly flexible and powerful pump solutions. Chemically aggressive substances such as ammonia also affect the materials. In addition, gas formation and foam can sometimes impair the pumping performance. On top of this, there are requirements to transport slurry over long distances or high heights with minimal energy consumption. Therefore, robust construction, corrosion resistance and easy maintenance are essential to withstand the conditions in agriculture.

The NETZSCH solution for efficient slurry pumping

With the TORNADO® T1-F rotary lobe pump, NETZSCH offers a specially developed solution for the challenges of slurry transport. This pump was designed for demanding conditions and is ideally suited for reliably pumping abrasive and fibrous media such as slurry. Thanks to its robust construction, it not only withstands increased wear from sand, stones or litter but also easily handles fluctuating viscosities. The high-quality materials also offer you excellent resistance to chemically aggressive substances such as ammonia, which significantly extends the pump's service life, thereby reducing your operating costs.

Depending on the application, two-, three- or four-bladed, straight or spiral rotary lobes in various materials are used.

Pumping slurry with minimal maintenance

One of the rotary lobe pump's most significant advantages when pumping slurry is its ease of maintenance. All relevant components, such as seals, lobes, or housings, can be accessed quickly and easily without dismantling the pump. This reduces downtime and keeps your systems operational at a consistently high level. In addition, the innovative design of the pump chamber ensures minimised blockages, even with slurry containing solids. The reliability and easy handling make the TORNADO® rotary lobe pump a particularly cost-effective solution for smaller agricultural businesses.

Slurry rotary lobe pumps for maximal flexibility

Slurry is a medium of varying composition and properties – from thin consistencies to highly viscous, solids-rich variants. The TORNADO® T1-F rotary lobe pump has been developed to adapt itself to these conditions flexibly. It can transport small and large volumes with variable flow rates and a wide pressure range. This makes it ideal for various applications, including slurry storage systems, biogas plants, and field applications. Even long pumping distances or significant differences in height do not pose a problem for the rotary lobe pump when pumping slurry.

How to increase efficiency in pumping slurry

Energy efficiency is essential to modern pump technology, particularly given the ever-increasing energy costs and the requirements for environmentally friendly agriculture. The TORNADO® has been developed with energy savings in mind. The optimised geometry of the lobes and the energy-efficient design of the drive enable you to significantly reduce your power consumption without compromising performance. This reduces your operating costs and makes your business more sustainable.

Patented synchronising gear with decoupled seals for pump and gear reliably discharges any product leakage.

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems: Your partner for agriculture

The demands of modern agriculture are constantly increasing – and NETZSCH is at your side with innovative and reliable solutions. Our experts analyse your specific needs and provide advice to find the optimal solution for your processes.

With the TORNADO® T1-F rotary lobe pump, you are investing in a long-lasting, efficient and versatile technology that simplifies your workflows and lowers your operating costs. This is how you will pump slurry even more efficiently in the future.