Traditional Transfer Pumps Questionaire

Scrap Submergence

Degassing

Casting Rings

Molten

Metal

Equipment

Innovations

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What type of metal(s) and alloy(s) will be pumped? (example: Aluminum, Zinc, A356, etc.)

What is the furnace capacity for molten metal (Lbs. or Kgs.)?

Is there a pump well presently on the furnace? If so, what are the dimensions (inch x inch (cm x cm))?

What is the minimum metal depth the pump will operate in the furnace (inches or cm)?

What is the maximum metal depth the pump will operate in the furnace (inches or cm)?

What is the dimension from the top of the sill to the bottom (floor) of the well (inches or cm)?

How much metal will be transferred at a time (lbs. or Kgs.) and at what rate do you want to transfer the metal at (lbs./min or Kgs./min)

How often will the metal be transferred each time (frequency per hour or day)?

What is the maximum lift (height) the pump will have to achieve (difference between minimum metal level and highest point the metal will be lifted)?

Please describe what the metal will be transferred through (lined piping, launder, into a ladle, etc)?

What is the electric service available at your facility (example: 469 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz)?

If you are presently using a transfer pump, please provide information on the manufacturer, model, length, air or electric driven, and any other information you feel would be helpful.