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p50 gear pump

In the core equipment for industrial fluid transportation, the P50 gear pump has become the focus of the industry due to its outstanding performance.

The core of the P50 gear pump is a pair of high-precision meshing gears. When the drive gear is activated by the motor, the driven gear rotates in the opposite direction in sync. The enclosed space formed by the peaks and valleys of the two gears acts as a precision-meshed “transmission unit,” completing the entire process from suction to discharge.

During the suction phase, the meshing points of the gears gradually separate, causing the volume of the inlet-side gear slots to expand instantly, creating a low-pressure vacuum zone. At this point, the fluid is “sucked” into the gaps between the gears under external pressure, entering the transmission channel like precisely metered “energy units.” As the gears continue to rotate, the gear slots filled with fluid move to the outlet side with the gears' rotation. The meshing points gradually approach each other, causing the gear slot volume to sharply contract, and the fluid is squeezed into the discharge channel — the entire process is like a silent “mechanical relay,” maintaining a stable transmission rhythm with each rotation.

The ingenuity of this meshing motion lies in the helical gear meshing design adopted by the P50 gear pump. Compared to traditional straight-tooth structures, the helical gear design increases the contact area by 30%, resulting in a smoother meshing process. This not only reduces operational noise but also controls flow pulsation within ±1.5%, providing reliable assurance for precision transmission applications.

The principle advantages of the P50 gear pump are underpinned by its precision structural design. The pump body is manufactured using an integrated forging process, with internal flow channels optimized through CFD fluid simulation to ensure smooth fluid flow along the tangential direction of the gear teeth during transmission. This design reduces pressure loss by 15% compared to traditional models.

The double-ended mechanical seal system is a key factor in ensuring efficient operation. This seal structure, composed of a silicon carbide rotating ring and a graphite stationary ring, forms a micron-level liquid film seal when the gear rotates, effectively preventing high-pressure fluid leakage while minimizing friction loss. Combined with the pump body and end cover's 0.005mm-level planarity machining precision, the entire transmission chamber achieves a nearly leak-free sealed environment, maintaining volumetric efficiency above 95% at all times.

Additionally, the P50 gear pump's floating sleeve design further enhances its performance advantages. The sleeve automatically adjusts its contact with the gear end face according to working pressure, maintaining optimal clearance even under high-pressure conditions. This avoids efficiency degradation caused by thermal expansion and contraction in traditional fixed structures, enabling the equipment to operate stably across a pressure range of 1.6–25 MPa.

The working principle of the P50 gear pump directly translates into three core performance advantages. The first is flow stability, making it perfectly suited for metering-sensitive applications such as food processing and pharmaceutical filling. Second is medium adaptability, enabling the pump to handle a wide range of fluids. From hydraulic oil and lubricants to mildly corrosive solutions, the pump operates stably without requiring adjustments to its core structure, significantly reducing equipment investment for multi-medium production lines. Third is energy efficiency, as the P50 gear pump achieves lower energy consumption compared to vane pumps by 12%-18% under the same flow rate output, thanks to minimal meshing losses and high volumetric efficiency.

From hydraulic stations in mechanical processing to transportation pipelines in petrochemicals, from irrigation systems in agricultural machinery to lubrication systems in the shipbuilding industry, the P50 gear pump, with its stable performance based on precision principles, has become the “reliable heart” of fluid transmission across various industries.

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