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- Maag Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Gala Industries and Reduction Engineering Scheer – four successful and well experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications, but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industry.
Product Portfolio
Pumps & Filtration
- For more than 90 years, Maag has been renowned as a supplier of gear pumps of the highest quality that are used today for conveying polymer melts, chemicals and even lubricants. Thanks to our many years of process experience, we are able to adapt our pumps perfectly to our customers' requirements, achieving the best possible degree of effectiveness, the longest possible service life for the pumps and the shortest downtime possible for your systems. We also supply the equipment needed for filtration in all areas of plastics manufacturing and processing. Constantly-running development processes improve these filtration units, thereby contributing towards the satisfaction of customers, consumers' expectations and quality requirements.
Thermoplast Extrusion Pumps
extrex® EX
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Extrusion plants need extremely reliable units with high pumping consistency and a configuration to suit each application. The modular design of extrex® gear pumps makes light work of meeting diverse requirements. Three types are available: extrex® GP for a wide application range with moderate system pressures, extrex® HP for applications with high system pressures and extrex® HV having a 25% higher specific conveying capacity for pelletizing processes requiring low speeds.
Benefits- High overall efficiency and minimized shear stress thanks to pioneering gear and bearing technology
- High reliability and long service life
- Optimized flow channels
- Short residence times
- Compact design
- Excellent self-cleaning properties
trudex® - High-pressure gear pump for thermoplastic applications
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Maag guarantee constant conveying in extrusion lines and thus highest product quality. With its robust construction, the new trudex® high-pressure gear pump enables operation in pressure ranges up to 700 bar which is the upper limit for conventional gear pumps. The advanced trudex® pump is rounding off Maag's gear pump product program and with its usual quality, does justice to the ever-increasing demand for high-pressure pumps for applications in extrusion lines.
Benefits- Operation in the high-pressure range up to 700 bar
- Flexible use due to simple retro-fitting
- Robust and compact construction
- High overall level of efficiency due to cutting-edge gear and slide bearing technology
- Low-pulsation conveying even at high-pressure differentials
extrex® GPD - Twin gear pump for complex extrusion processes
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The extrex® GPD (general purpose twin gear pump) combines optimally economic and operating efficiency for extrusion lines. An extrusion line fi tted with maag’s newest pump will be capable of running two completely different die head assemblies with distinct throughput and pressure ratings to produce high quality products. The individual output and tool pressure is by design ensured and adjustable.
Benefits- Simplified system design of extrusion lines for the production of multi-layer fi lms with variable layer structure
- Compact design
- Improved throughput stability during use of multiple nozzle heads in profi le extrusion lines
- Short residence times
- Excellent self-cleaning properties
extrex6 - Booster pump for the thermoplastic processing industry
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Thermoplastic processing requires positive displacement devices that gently convey any kind of thermoplastic grades from high to low viscosity through the system. Specifically designed, low compression tooth design allow the extrex®-x6 class transfer, booster or metering gear pump to achieve both high pressure and low shear.
Benefits
Product Quality6- Streamlined Linearity Elimination of incoming pulsations to maximize your product uniformity
- Protected Polymer Minimized back-flow volume to speed up your polymer change
Production Capability6- Endurance Shaft Improved load capability to raise your differential pressure
- Peak Rate Superior flow capacity to boost your productivity
Process Reliability6- Balanced Bearings
- Unique self-centering shafts To maximize your process stability
expac® - Compact retrofi tting system for rubber extruders
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No matter how your process is designed, Maag will offer the best solution for any customer-specific application. The system uses only high-quality proven components. Knowhow and combining are the corner stones for achieving the ideal result for our customer.
Benefits- Proven gear pump from the program of the extrex® series
- Mobile racks
- Transmission and engine
- Temperature units and rotary inlets
- Complete electrical systems for operating and monitoring
- Pressure and temperature measurement, sensors and electronic evaluator
- Adapter flanges and locking devices
xtrex® RV/RB
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When it comes to manufacturing profiles and dealing with strainers, high
requirements are placed on pumping consistency and extrusion lines. The new
extrusion gear pump series extrex® RV/RB from MAAG raises the performance of
gear pumps for elastomer extrusion and rubber extrusion to new levels in terms
of both economy and polymer processing technology. Product quality is guaranteed
by a stable discharge, the lowest tolerance deviations, and achieving process
stability in quick time.
Benefits- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Highly efficient self-cleaning properties
- Optimized flow channels
- No relevant temperature increase
- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Gentle pressure increases
- Leak-free operation depending on compound sensitivity possible
Polymer Production Pumps
polyrex6 - Pressure increasing pump for the polyolefin industry
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Processes in the manufacture of polyolefins require high-pressure gear pumps which build up pressure for the units after the compounder. The new performance driven geometry of polyrex® x6 class results in high throughput rates at high flow rates and low shear stress. Polyrex6 can convey low viscosity polymers where earlier pump generations failed. Thanks to increased pump performance, the specific conveying capacity is 50% higher compared to same housing size pumps of older generations. For debottlenecking existing plants, Maag offers alternative housing designs with matching interfaces to older pump generations.
Benefits
Volumetric Efficiency6- Instant Flexibility Reduced back-flow to offer you the choice between higher differential pressure or boosted throughput rate
- Flow Economy Reduced back-flow to lower your energy consumption
Power Density6- Compacted Power Performance driven geometry to reduce your total cost of ownership
Process Reliability6- Smart Flow Fast lubrication replacement to improve your process stability
thermorex® - Booster pump for the polymer industry
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Polymer processes require pumps which well gently feed low and high viscosity plastic melt through the system. Thanks to specially designed gear teeth with low squeezing power, the maag pump systems thermorex® transfer, booster or metering gear pump is the ideal solution for such applications. The high efficiency and long service life will enhance the capacity of your production plant. thermorex® gear pumps convey plastic melts with a constant, precise flow even at highest discharge pressures.
Benefits- High overall efficiency, minimized friction thanks to pioneering gear and bearing technology
- Optimized flow channels
- Completely heated
- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Gentle treatment of polymer melts thanks to special gear teeth with low squeezing power
- Excellent fill behaviour due to optimized inlet geometries
- Compact design
thermorex® - Transfer pump for pre-polymers
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Polymer processes require pumps which will constantly and reliably feed oligomers and prepolymers through the system. The pump design is highly suitable for low-viscosity applications. The thermorex® RT eliminates the need for pressurized vessels/reactors. The high efficiency and long service life will enhance your production plant’s capacity.
Benefits- High overall efficiency, minimized friction thanks to pioneering gear and bearing technology
- Excellent fill behaviour due to optimized inlet geometries
- Optimized flow channels
- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Completely heated
- Compact design
vacorex6 Extraction pump for the polymer industry
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Maag introduces the vacorex® - x6 class gear pump. vacorex6 fulfills ideally modern polymer production processes which require pumps that can discharge at high pressure despite very low fill level and high vacuum conditions in the reactor/devolatilization vessel. maag vacorex6 process a wide range of different polymer grades without affecting their quality. Reliable, requiring little maintenance and robust enough to withstand the rigors of years of operation is vacorex6 gear pump the ideal solution for such applications.
Benefits
Product Quality6- Protected Polymer Limited heat exposure to minimize degradation of your polymer
Production Capability6- XXL Inlet Effective inlet geometry to maximize your feed capability
- XXL Feed Section Minimized polymer volume above pump to reduce your volatile content downstream
Power Density6- Small Footprint Minimized Footprint to reduce your total cost of ownership
- Thermal Mastery Efficient temperature management to enhance your process security
viscorex® - Extraction pump for the polymer industry
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Polymer processes require units that gently discharge low and high-viscosity plastic melts from reactors and degassing equipment. Thanks to excellent fill behaviour and short residence times, the maag pump systems viscorex® gear pump is the ideal solution for such applications. Its high efficiency and long service life will enhance the capacity and availability of your production line. viscorex® gear pumps effi ciently convey plastic melts with a constant, precise flow.
Benefits- Gentle treatment of polymer melts thanks to special gear teeth with low squeezing power
- Excellent fill behaviour due to optimized inlet geometries
- Optimized fl ow channels
- High overall effi ciency and hence minimized friction thanks to pioneering gear and bearing technology
- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Compact design
Chemical and Industrial Pumps
hydrolub® - Grey cast iron gear pump for industrial processes
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Continuously operated equipment calls for reliable components. Whether in lubrication oil applications or in processing plants, a pump is required to work inconspicuously yet reliably. Precisely the environment in which maag pump systems’ tried and established gear pumps develop their full potential. Thanks to the extensive range of components and materials of construction to choose from, maag gear pumps can be configured to suit customers’ specific requirements and are therefore far superior to standard pumps in terms of performance and reliability.
Benefits- Precise displacement volume
- Wide viscosity, temperature, and pressure range
- Self-priming
- Reliability and longevity
- High efficiencies (due to tolerances and small clearances being modified in line with applications)
- Low pulsations for oil applications (helical gears)
- Safety
Cinox® therminox® - Corrosion-resistant gear pumps for chemical processes
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Cinox® therminox® gear pumps are corrosionresistant and heatable stainless steel conveying units that satisfy the stringent quality requirements of today's chemical processing industry. Thanks to the extensive range of components and materials of construction to choose from, maag gear pumps can be configured to suit customers’ specific requirements and are therefore far superior to standard pumps in terms of performance and reliability. Whether the applications involve highly pure, corrosive, viscous or very hot media, maag pump systems holds the solution to meet every pumping challenge.
Benefits- Wide viscosity, temperature and pressure range
- Precise displacement volume
- Self-priming
- Corrosion-resistance
- High effi ciencies due to tolerances being modifi ed in line with applications
- Reliability and longevity
- Safety
cinox®-V therminox®-V - Stainless steel discharge pump for industrial processes
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The pump models cinox®-V therminox®-V are discharge pumps. They have been designed for highly viscous fluids, which are gently extracted from reactors and de-gassing devices even when the inlet pressure is low, ensuring optimum fill characteristics and short dwell times. This new pump series combines the outstanding flow characteristics of the polymer pumps with the exacting requirements of the chemical industry.
Benefits- Optimum fill characteristics due to enlarged inlet and optimum inlet geometry
- Low pulsation
- Reliability
- High efficiencies thanks to application-specific clearances
- Longevity
- Safety
refinex® refitherm® - Heatable gear pumps for industrial processes
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Chemical, refinery, and industrial plant applications are challenging. High process pressures, high temperatures, and viscous media are commonplace in such environments. Precisely the environment in which maag pump systems’ tried and established gear pumps develop their full potential. Thanks to the extensive range of components and materials of constructions to choose from, maag gear pumps can be configured to suit customers’ specific requirements and are therefore far superior to standard pumps in terms of performance and reliability.
Benefits- High efficiencies (due to tolerances and small clearances being modified in line with applications)
- Wide viscosity, temperature, and pressure range
- Precise displacement volume
- Self-priming
- Reliability and longevity
F-Series
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F-Series chemical transfer gear pumps are corrosion-resistant and heatable
stainless steel conveying units that satisfy the stringent quality requirements
of today’s chemical processing industry. Thanks to the extensive range of
components and materials of construction to choose. from, Gear pumps can be
configured to suit customers specific requirements and are therefore far
superior to standard pumps in terms of performance and reliability. Whether the
applications involve highly pure, corrosive, viscous or very hot media, Maag
pump systems for Industrial production hold the solution to meet every pumping
challenge.
Certificates- ATEX certificate
- 3.1 certificate
- Performance test certificates
Screen Changer
CSC-R/CSC-RS Continuous large-area filter for extrusion
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Large-area screen changers from maag filtration systems are based on the sturdy and proven double-piston design. The patent-registered curved screen plate provides four times more active screen area than a conventional screen changer with circular screen cavities. The highly compact size permits higher throughput rates and filtration grades, as well as reducing pressure loss and multiplies the screen life time. The simple and robust design, with no additional sealing elements, ensures a reliable and leakage-free continuous operation.
Benefits- Up to 4x more filter area than circular screen cavities
- Higher throughput
- Multiplied screen life time
- Smaller hydraulic unit
- Lower melt pressure
- Higher filtration fineness
- Reduced flux rate kg/h/cm2
- Ultra-compact design
- Less heating capacity
CSC-PE Screen area-optimized continuous screen changer
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Maag area-optimized continuous screen changers are based on the proven double-piston design. Thanks to the optimized oval-shaped screen cavity the available Screen area relative to the piston diameter is maximized resulting in an extreme compact design of these proven machines. With its minimized residence times of the polymer melt and the significantly lower heating requirement due to its compact design, the CSC-PE from maag stands for maximum efficiency and guarantees reliable and leak-free filtration of polymers for many years.
Benefits- Cost-efficient screen mesh
- Simple operation with uncomplicated screen change
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
CSC Continuous double piston screen changer
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Continuous CSC screen changers from maag pump systems with their robust and leak-free operation meet highest quality standards with respect to melt filtration. Due to their constantly improved functionality continuous screen changers from maag increase product quality significantly. CSC screen changers are based on the proven double-piston design that operates without any additional seals. Their sturdy construction available in all sizes and designs guarantees a reliable and leakfree filtration of polymer melts for many years.
Benefits- Simple operation and uncomplicated screen changing
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
CSC DV Double piston screen changer with integrated diverter valve
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The Maag double-piston screen changer of the CSC-DV series is based on the proven piston design which requires no additional seals. This start-up screen changer combines all functions of a diverter valve and a continuous double-piston screen changers in a single compact unit. This results in a smaller installation dimensions and corresponding shorter residence time of the melt and lower heating requirements making this series to one of the most efficient machines in terms of capacity, spatial requirement, and heating.
Benefits- Cost-efficient start-up function
- Simple operation with uncomplicated screen change
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
CSC/BF-4F Backflush screen changer for maximum screen service life
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Maag Backflush screen changers are based on the proven double-piston design which operates without any mechanical seals and is equipped with four screen cavities. This design is used mainly in recycling applications. Due to its fully automatic backflush function screen service life is maximized and the level of automation of the entire system is increased. Reduced operating costs and an enormous system availability are the main characteristics of this series. The sturdy construction guarantees reliable and leak-free filtration and backflush performance of polymer melts for many years.
Benefits- Multiple screen usage
- Simple operation and uncomplicated control
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
C-SSC Continuous screen changer for extrusion and compounding
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The continuous single-piston screen changer from Maag is based on the proven piston design with two screen cavities that operates without any mechanical seals. It sturdy construction, available in all sizes and designs, guarantees reliable and leak-free filtration of polymer melts for many years. An uninterrupted melt stream and an efficient degassing of the screen cavities allow continuous operation without any production interruptions. This screen changer is characterized by highest filtration quality with maximum system availability.
Benefits- Continuous plant operation during screen change
- Simple operation and uncomplicated screen changing
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
DSC Screen changer for demanding extrusion processes
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The discontinuously operating screen changer, equipped with a screen cavity, offers a robust and economic alternative for extrusion and compounding applications which permit a brief interruption in the melt flow when changing the screen. Thus, it is also ideal for batch applications during which an application- related shut-down of the unit permits a screen change after a batch is complete.
Benefits- Simple operation and uncomplicated screen changing
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
SSC Compact screen changer for reliable melt filtration
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The compact single-piston screen changers SSC from maag pump systems provide an alternative for extrusion applications which allow for interruptions in the melt stream during screen changeover. SSC operate without any additional seal and their sturdy construction guarantees reliable and leak-free filtration of polymer melts. The rheologically optimized flow channel directs the melt flow optimally and with a short residence time into the screen cavity. The breaker plate is fitted with screen mesh suitable for the required filtration size. The screen changer is operated by a hydraulic piston.
Benefits- Simple operation and uncomplicated screen changing
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
FSC Plate screen changer for extrusion processes
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FSC screen changers from Maag are equipped with a pressure-adaptive sealing system as a standard. Thanks to this sealing system, the required sealing forces are adjusted to the actual melt pressure automatically. The narrow design is especially suited for being used in applications with thermally sensitive materials. Their solid and robust construction, available in all sizes and designs, ensures a reliable and leak-free filtration of molten polymers for many years. The hydraulically operated screen changer reliably guarantees the protection of melt pumps and mold gaps from damage and dirt.
Benefits- Simple operation and uncomplicated screen changing
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
- Short residence time
HSC Manual screen changer for extrusion processes
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Manual screen changers from maag have been the first choice of cost-effective filtration systems in extrusion lines for many years. Starting at size 45, the manual screen changers optionally come with transmission gearing. Here, the breaker plate is equipped with patented gearing and a pinion which allows an effortless screen change even in restricted space conditions or high sealing pressures. The manual screen changer guarantees the protection of gear pumps and fine extrusion die gaps from damage and dirt accumulation.
Benefits- Simple operation with quick screen change
- High operational reliability
- Short material residence time
- Leak-free mode of operation
- Low pressure consumption
- Flow channel geometry without any dead spots
Large Area Filtration
CSC-P Large area screen changer for polymer processes
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The large area screen changers from Maag are based on a proven dual piston design that does not require additional seals, and is equipped with application-specific filter elements. This design is ideal for applications requiring large area fine filtration. The seal cavities are tailor-made for the use of basket filters, Omega screens, disc and candle filters. Used are multi-layer filter media made of screen mesh and/or metal fiber fleece up to an active filter area of 15 m2.
Benefits- Material residence time < 30 s
- Candle filter elements
- Disc filter elements
- Basket filter elements
- Omega area screens
- Filter change in minutes
- Low pressure usage
duplex Continuous large area polymer filtration systems
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Maag’s duplex polymer filtration system was designed with considerable input from our customers. The result is a patented system that offers process benefits such as minimized residence time and improved heat transfer efficiency. By combining our modeling and technical Expertise of our patented slide valve design with a PLC controlled actuation, maag’s duplex filter systems can be designed to minimize viscosity losses during switchovers and provide seamless transfers.
Benefits- Reliable sealing
- Improved venting
- Better draining
- Simplified vessel changeout
- Improved accessibility
- Safer operation
micronex Filter elements for large-area polymer filtration systems
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Maag offers high quality filter elements designed for long term use and multiple cleanings. Maag can provide standard designs or build to your requirements.
Benefits- Filter elements designed for individual processes
- Optimized polymer flow
- Maximized filter area
- Lowest possible pressure loss
- Designed to retain hard and deformable particles
multinex Filter candles for large area screen changers
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Maag multinex filter candles are tailor-made for use in continuously operating dual bolt screen changers of the maag series CSC-P/C. Compared to typical round screen plates, they increase the active screening area up to 60 times, thus reducing significantly ΔP and the flux rate. At the same time, an up to 60 times longer service life of the filter until the next screen change is achieved.
Benefits- Optimized for high viscosities
- Reusable candle bodies
- Economic perforated sleeve exchange
- Screen mesh or metal fiber fleeze
- Filter fineness 0.5-500 micron
simplex Discontinuous large area filtration systems
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Maag designed simplex systems can be provided with either fixed or removable vessels; a compact preheat station with spare vessel can be provided for locating near the line for quick changeout. They are custom designed to minimize initial pressure drop and maximize filter element life. Our proprietary sizing program, based on more than 20 years of experience in the field, incorporates your operating data to size each system for maximum performance and optimized flow while maintaining compact dimensions.
Benefits- Lower cost
- Easier operation
- No diverter valves
- Less space requirements
- Minimized pressure drop
- Horizontal or vertical design
Elastomer Extrusion Pumps
extrex® RV/RB - High performance gear pump for rubber extruder
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When it comes to manufacturing profiles and dealing with Strainers, high requirements are placed on pumping consistency and extrusion lines. The new gear pump series extrex® RV/RB from maag pump systems raises the performance of gear pumps for elastomer Extrusion to new levels in terms of both economy and processing technology. Product quality is guaranteed by a stable discharge, the lowest tolerance deviations and achieving process stability in quick time.
Benefits- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Highly efficient self-cleaning properties
- Optimized flow channels
- No relevant temperature increase
- Low pulsation pumping even at high differential pressures
- Gentle pressure increases
- Leak-free operation depending on compound sensitivity possible
extrex6 ER - Booster pump for the elastomeric processing industry
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Elastomeric processing requires positive displacement devices that gentle convey high viscosity rubber through the system. Specifically designed, low compression tooth design allow the extrex6 ER transfer, booster or metering gear pump to achieve both high pressure and low shear. The rubber compound is conveyed with a constant, precise flow even at high discharge pressures – and this also for extremely dry or sticky compounds, where former pump generations reached their limits due to scorch. Additionally, their anyway high efficiency and long life span will extend unrivaled due to reduced internal friction.
Benefits
Production Capability6- Endurance Shaft Improved load capability to raise your differential pressure
- Augmented Torque High torque to extend your differential pressure range
Power Density6- Thermal Mastery Efficient temperature management to enhance your process security
Process Reliability6- Dynamic Lubrication Increased impurity tolerance to secure your uptime
- Balanced Bearings Unique self-centering shafts to maximize your process stability
Accessories for pumps and filtration systems
- For maximum productivity and top product quality in polymer production and processing, MAAG pump systems and filtration systems are complemented by an extensive range of additional equipment. All accessories are specially developed for the various gear pumps and filter solutions, and are matched to the MAAG products and systems.
Heat exchanger for the polymer industry
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Maag specializes in the design and application of blendrex® heat exchangers used to preheat polystyrene melt prior to devolatilization and to cool polyester prior to spinning or pelletizing. blendrex® heat exchangers are problem solvers for many types of difficult heating and cooling applications.
Benefits
Double Mechanical Seal
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The Double Mechanical Seal is a MAAG brand for industrial application and
chemical pumps. It has a robust design with buffer fluid. Therefore, it is
suitable for corrosive and abrasive applications. The sealing rings are
available in carbon and SSiC (sintered silicon carbide ceramic) for chemical
transfer pumps.
Double Mechanical Seal – balanced
- The double mechanical seal with balanced sealing ring can be used for high inlet pressures. It needs to be used in combination with balanced shaft (double extended shaft, two seals) for chemical transfer pumps, chemical pumps, and other industrial applications.
maax® 3S
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The automation system maax® 3S simplifies the operation, control, regulation,
and monitoring of the operating parameters. Production data are displayed
transparently and operation is simple and intuitive. Process and production
safety of the line are increased. The maax® 3S automation system is particularly
suitable for the retrofitting of gear pumps or screen changers in extrusion
lines.
Benefits- Simple and clear operation of the start-up and shutdown routines
- Modular expansion to include screen changer controllers
- Quick and precise control of the extruder or pump speeds
- Independent start-up and production control of the pump speed
- Integrated temperature control of the line components
- Fast troubleshooting thanks to plain text messages
maax® BF - Automation solution for backflush screen changer
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Maax® BF is Maag’s well-proven control system for the fully automatic backflush Screen changers. It allows the processor of highly contaminated polymer melts a simple handling of the backflush screen changer and a fully automatic screen cleaning and manifold use of the screens. The automation system is particularly well suited for retrofitting extrusion lines with screen changers with backflush function. Operation, control, and Regulation as well as monitoring of operating parameters are simplified. Process and operation reliability of the entire system are increased.
Benefits- Simple and clear operation of filter and system functions
- Increased productivity through storage of recipes in parameter lists
- Integrated temperature control of the system components
- Rapid error detection via clear text messages
- Scalable visualization of different operation parameters in a trend display
- Increased productivity
maax® 100S/400S/600S - Automation solution
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It simplifies operation, control and adjustment of the operating parameters. This guarantees optimum protection and operation of the gear pump and screen changer. Process and operational reliability of the entire system is increased. The maax® 100S automation system is the ideal solution for integrating melt pumps and screen changers. maax® 400S is for upgrading coextrusion lines. The maax® 600S automation system is the ideal solution for equipping complete and complex extrusion and compounding plants.
Benefits- Simple and clear operation of the line-start and stop procedures
- Increased productivity, by saving recipies in parameter lists
- Rapid and precise control of extruder and pump speed, depending on application
- Integrated temperature control of system components
- Quick error detection by plain text messages
- Scalable visualisation of various operating parameters in a trend display
- Additional for maax® 100S/400S/600S: configurable System and Software configuration
Magnetic coupling for chemical and industrial processes
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Magnetic drives are hermetically sealed thereby guaranteeing that environmentally hazardous, poisonous, and malodorous substances are pumped safely. The product chamber in the gear pump is completely separated from the environment by a containment shell. The torque is transferred from motor shaft to pump shaft without contact by means of heavy-duty permanent magnets. This design makes the magnetic couplings extremely safe and virtually maintenance-free.
Benefits- High suction pressures (standard to 25 bar, in special designs up to 200 bar)
- Virtually maintenance-free
- Optimized safety and leak sealing
- Hermetically-sealed design
- Long service life
- Low maintenance costs
Lip Seals- The lip seals can be used for either negative or positive suction pressures in polymer gear pump systems, depending on the mounting direction. These components are mainly used for lube oil applications or polymer applications. Furthermore, the model with ball bearing support for directly coupling the drive shaft with the gear shaft. The advantage of the lip seals is their price and easy interchangeability.
Magnetic Coupling
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MAAG offers Magnetic Couplings with our double containment shell for chemical
pumps. The magnetic couplings provide a hermetically sealed design for chemical
transfer pumps and is virtually maintenance free. The couplings come in special
designs for industrial applications with suction pressures up to 200 bar.
Packing Glands
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Packing glands in various executions for polymer gear pumps and chemical pumps.
Without adaptions to modern sealing technology, these components are no longer
widely used. Packing glands are available in a buffered model for polymer
applications.
Benefits- For corrosive fluids: Suitable
- For abrasive fluids: Partly suitable
- TA-Luft certified: No
Single Mechanical Seal
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This seal on the chemical transfer pump is applicable for high temperatures. A
different material combination is available for aggressive and corrosive media.
The sealing ring in SSiC can be used for abrasive fluids in industrial
applications.
Benefits- For corrosive fluids: Good fit
- For abrasive fluids: Good fit (with SSiC)
- TA-Luft certified: No
Single Mechanical Seal – balanced
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The single mechanical seal with balanced sealing ring can be used for high inlet
pressures and needs to be used in combination with a balanced shaft (double
extended shaft, two seals) for chemical pumps, chemical transfer pumps and
industrial applications.
Benefits- For corrosive fluids: Good fit
- For abrasive fluids: Not suitable
- TA-Luft certified: No
viscoseal-
The viscoseals are available for highly viscous fluids which are used for
extrusion gear pump systems. The seal is contactless and dynamic. It has a
simple design and has only one sealing part. A cooled model is available for the
polymer extrusion industry is available and it is virtually maintenance free.
Benefits- For corrosive fluids: Suitable
- For abrasive fluids: Good fit
- TA-Luft certified: No
vislip®-sealing-
The viscoseal is combined with two buffered lip seals for polymer applications,
polymer gear pumps, and polymer pump systems. It provides dynamic sealing during
operation and the buffered lip seals provide static sealing at standstill.
Benefits- For corrosive fluids: Suitable
- For abrasive fluids: Good fit
- TA-Luft certified: Yes
vispac®
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High reliability and functionality are crucial for a seal in the polymer discharging process for guaranteeing optimized product quality and line availability. The vispac® shaft seal is known for its robustness, reliability and especially for its easy handling. This low-maintenance seal is a proven combination of the viscoseal system and sealed stuffing boxes.
Benefits- Extremely large range of applications
- Reliability and safety
- Low wear and low maintenance
- Combination of the viscoseal and stuffing boxes, guaranteed tightness in both operation and downtime
- Simple and reliable adjustment of the seal control pressure