What Is a Positive Displacement Pump? | Proper Sizing Tips for Optimized Performance

Learn everything you need to know about Positive Displacement (PD) pumps in this informative webinar rewatch! A PD pump gently captures a specific volume of high-viscosity fluids, pushing them through a discharge pipe for downstream processing in manufacturing. Properly sizing your PD pump is crucial—it helps optimize performance, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure efficiency throughout your process. In this webinar, we’ll cover: How to correctly size a PD pump for your project Why oversizing can lead to increased costs and maintenance Key insights to maximize your pump's performance and save on floorspace Watch now to ensure your next project starts on the right foot! 2:54 Viscosity and Lamination 7:07 Pump Portfolio 9:44 Twin Screw Pump 14:12 Rotor Selection 18:17 Less Common Rotor Selections 20:23 Seal Selection 28:00 Mechanical Seal Face Material Selection 30:00 Sizing Your Pump 32:07 Sizing Pumps With Paper & Pump Curves 37:10 Application Examples: Peanut Butter 42:14 Particulate Application Recommendations 45:13 Application Examples: Chocolate & Two-Phase Media Recommendations 49:01 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ON THIS TOPIC? https://www.info.spxflow.com/getting-... #PositiveDisplacementPump #PDPumpSizing #PumpOptimization #ManufacturingProcess #MaintenanceTips #Webinar