Temperature Resistant and Heated Pumps
Always Accurate
Temperature-resistant and heated head pumps from KNF have following advantages:
- Handling hot gases and vapors up to 240°C
- Even saturation of heat throughout the pump head
- Minimized heat loss to surroundings
- Highly gas-tight, leakage < 6 x 10-3 mbar × l/s
- Operating without contamination to media
Heated pumps utilize the head components of the temperature-resistant version as well as the thermostatic or electronic control to prevent condensation in the pump head.
For analysis of hot gases, it is critical that the gas sample temperature remain constant. Otherwise, the constituent parts could condense out, leading to inaccurate results.
An Ingenious Insulation Solution
In all models of KNF temperature-resistant and heated pumps, the pump head is completely sealed by a removable cover. This encapsulation leads to excellent heat insulation and an even saturation of heat distribution in the pump head.
As the insulation unit requires easy removal, a method of insulation was chosen which is not in direct contact with the pump head. Therefore, only air comes into direct contact with the pump head. Air, with an extremely low thermal conductivity of (= 0,038 W / m K), at 200 °C, limits heat transfer very effectively. Heat transfer through convection is also extremely low because of the small volume of air.
Up to 85 percent of the radiation is reflected by an internal, stainless steel cover, again resulting in an even heat saturation within the pump head. In addition, thermal insulation is provided by fleece material made of glass fibres. This is protected, by a the stainless steel cover, from direct heat radiation so that its only purpose is to limit thermal conduction. On the outside, a protective cover provides the final insulation and protection against contact (as shown in the drawing below).
Version Comparison
Heated Pumps with Thermostatic Control
The .11 version—the thermostatic control unit is combined with the temperature-resisant pump head to eliminate condensation of the media. Popular: N 024 ST.11E
Temperature-Resistant Pumps
The .16 version—transferring air or neutral/aggressive gases and vapors up to 240 °C, without heating. Popular: N86 AT/ST.16E
Modularity in Design
KNF Modular System permits a wide range of customizations and options. Explosion-proof models or motors with different voltages and frequencies are all available on request. Contact us to learn more.
Contact Us
At DRF, we work closely with our brands to provide custom-tailored solutions. Please contact us to learn more:
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