Pumps for the Chemical Industry

Reliable Chemical Pumping Solutions

At Ruhrpumpen, we prioritize long-term reliability in chemical pumping with expert knowledge in pump, seal, driver, base-plate, and material selection. Our solutions adhere to rigorous standards to ensure dependable operation.

Amine Treating Plants
Lean / Semi Lean / Rich Amine Solutions
Acid / Alky Services
Sulfuric Acid Services
Acetic Acid Services
Liquid CO2 Services
Hydrofluoric Acid Services

Ruhrpumpen pumps for transportation and handling of chemical substances

ANSI/ASME Pumps

Ruhrpumpen horizontal chemical duty pumps meet the specifications of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME B73.1 standard:

Magnetic Driven Pumps

Our sealless centrifugal pumps with permanent magnetic drive can handle more than 150 different chemicals, plus a large number of mixtures in DIN/ISO and API configurations:

Reciprocating Plunger Pumps

Ruhrpumpen RDP series in triplex and quintuplex formats and full compliance with API 674 3rd edition and ISO 13710, specified for the most demanding high-pressure duties across industries:

Our API 610/685 portfolio delivers the highest durability and performance, ensuring Ruhrpumpen remains the top choice for industrial chemical pumping solutions

Long-Term Security

Our pumps comply with ISO 2858 for interchangeability, matching dimensional compatibility with flow and head conformity. We adhere to ISO 5199, ISO 15783, ANSI B73.1, and ANSI B73.3 standards, ensuring rigorous design quality across our European and USA product lines.

Bearing Security

Our chemical pumps provide up to 5 years (L10 40,000 hours) of bearing life, with options for L10 17,500, L10 25,000, and L10 40,000 hours. Bearings are protected by ISOMag, labyrinth, or basic lip seals.

Corrosion Protection

Ruhrpumpen offers robust corrosion protection with:

Stainless Steel: Utilizing superior 316L/CF3-M stainless steel to minimize intergranular corrosion.
Ni-Alloy Materials: Including duplex, super-duplex, Alloy-20, and Hastelloys for enhanced resistance.
Titanium and Zirconium: Ideal for high-chlorine media, providing top-level protection.
PTFE-Lined Pumps: Featuring linings of PTFE, PFA, PP, or PE for corrosive media below 180°C.

Sealing Security

We offer comprehensive sealing solutions:

Mechanical Seals: Available in single, double, and non-contacting gas seal options, including API plans 52 and 53.
Magnetic Drive Systems: For API pumps, with Hastelloy and ceramic ZrO2 containment shells ensuring high efficiency and a low carbon footprint.
Specialized Seals: Dry-running gas seals and double-containment options for handling toxic or hazardous liquids.

Base-Plates & Spill Security

We offer fabricated base plates with drip pans, drains, earthing, and motor alignment. ISO/ANSI PIP-type base plates are available with high-grade chemical or marine-based painting systems, and stainless steel options.