March Chemical Pumps for Oil Filtration Systems

Daily operation of many facilities is often slowed by particulate and water contamination that infiltrates machinery. To keep your machines and business running smoothly, oil filtration is essential to purify lubricant and protect downstream equipment. Removing suspended particles results in reduced downtime, significant savings, and increased oil life. March Pumps produces effective lubricant pumps for filtration systems that can handle a diverse range of oil grades and viscosities.

Must-Have Features of Pumps in Oil Filtration Systems

Each process is unique, requiring pumps for oil filtration systems that can adapt to a variety of situations. Due to low costs and ease of maintenance, centrifugal pumps are the most common pump used throughout the oil and gas industry. From hydraulic lubricant to turbine oil, March Pumps offers a wide variety of magnetic drive centrifugal pumps designed for oil filtration systems. Restraining particles and avoiding fouling of downstream equipment is possible with the appropriate equipment. Some must-have features of pumps in oil filtration systems include:

• Effective filtration of dirt, silt, metal, and other particulates. In any industrial process, dust and other fine particles from the environment are unavoidable. Pump inlet filters remove any contaminants before they get caught in tight spaces and increase wear and tear on machinery. In addition, effective filtration improves pump life, efficiency, operational hours, and maintains consistent oil characteristics.
• Removal of free and emulsified water to less than 5 ppm. Like other contaminants, water droplets can shorten oil life and reduce efficiency when mixed into oil. Residual moisture is also a catalyst for oxidation, rust, and corrosion of equipment. The most effective pumps for oil filtration systems enable users to reclaim oil and prevent dissolved water from interfering with any machinery.
• Differential pressure gauges. As with other filtration applications, changes in differential pressure indicate that the filter cartridge should be changed. High pressures occur when particles accumulate on the filter surface whereas a sudden decrease indicates a rupture.
• Limited effect on oil additives. Many industrial lubricants include additives to prevent foaming, maintain viscosity, or otherwise optimize effectiveness. In oil filtration systems, it is essential to balance oil purity against performance requirements. Filtering oil to the point of removing necessary additives can negatively affect the oil quality.
• Simple and safe operation. A variety of pumps can be used in oil filtration, including self-contained sealed feeding pumps, vacuum drainage pumps, and drum pump filtration systems. However, centrifugal pumps are highly regarded for their simple and safe operation. Centrifugal pumps are also selected for their significant cost savings and ability to eliminate messy or dangerous spills.
• Flexibility use in a variety of operations. Pumps for oil filtration systems should be able to handle a variety of oil types, viscosities, and quantities. Many are specifically designed to fit any plant or manufacturer specialization.

March Pumps offers a diverse array of pumps for oil filtration systems. These mag-drive centrifugal pumps have maximum flow rates ranging from 5 to 200 gallons per minute and can handle a variety of oil grades. Contact us and our team of experts will work alongside you to help find the perfect pump for your application.