Slack & Parr High-Precision Metering Pumps Commissioned For Major New Carbon Fibre Plant In India
The high-accuracy metering technologies have been engineered to deliver a reliable and controlled flow of polymer into the processing line. 19 of the 21 pumps are mounted onto bespoke drive units, each fitted with a special coupling, gear box and electric brake. The contract includes three different-sized pumps – 1,000cc/rev, 1,500cc/rev and 2,000cc/rev – which will be used in a variety of applications within the new plant.
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Carbon fibre produced at the new facility will be used in the region’s aerospace, defence and infrastructure sectors.
Neil Anderton, Hydraulics and Pneumatics Director at Slack & Parr, said: “We are delighted to be involved in the realisation of this highly ambitious and internationally significant carbon fibre production plant. The project draws on our extensive expertise in the processing of acrylic fibres for the composites and traditional textile industries.
“Our experienced design and engineering teams have worked closely with our customer to develop and test a robust and comprehensive metering solution that helps to realise the aims of this next-generation facility.”
Slack & Parr is the world’s leading supplier of gear metering pumps for the production of PAN precursor. Its technologies are used in many composites manufacturing processes including coating, prepreg, filament winding and spraying, as well as in extruder-based processes most commonly used in the manufacture of thermoplastic composites.
