Process Pumps (Australia)

Science & Technology Division

Micropump
Motor Options and Information

Micropump Idrive

Micropump gear pumps can be combined with a wide range of motors to fulfill your individual application requirements. Below is a brief description of the most commonly available options and their advantages

AC Motors
Shaded pole, TEFC, and ventilated options
Simple rugged design, low cost, quiet/smooth operation, dependable and low maintenance
Explosion and frameproof
For use in hazarous areas where flammable liquids, fumes, or dust is present
Permanent split capacitor
High starting torque, low starting current for longer life, quiet operation
IEC and NEMA flange mount industrial motors (single and three phase)
Readily available, robust design, flameproof options available, wide range of motor speeds

DC Motors
Brush type
Simple reliable design, low speed torque, compact, easily reversable, suitable for variable speed applications
Brushless
No carbon brushes to maintain, suitable for continuous duty applications, constant torque curve
Electromagnetic (I-Drive)
No moving motor parts, integrated motor controller, compact design, very long service life

Air Motors
GAST Manufactured compressed air motors
Compact designs, readily available, safe for hazardous areas, variable speed by controlling compressed air supply

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GJ series pump and I-Drive
GA series pump and I-Drive