Flux ViscoPower High Viscosity Drum Pump

Part numbers available

• 12-57000005
• 12-57000006
• 12-58000005
• 12-58000006

Viscopower is available in three main configurations – F 570 with gearbox, F 580 high torque, and F 580 TR, for connection to tank and IBC outlets.

F 570 is a lighter, portable design, powered by our compact F 400 series motors. F 580 models are suitable for highly viscous and adhesive media, requiring a heavy duty three-phase electric or high-powered, compressed air motor. 

In addition, to ensure Viscopower is suitable for the widest possible range of high-viscosity applications, we extended the modular design brief even further.

That’s why there is a choice of four different rotor configurations, from 17 ml/rev through to 83 ml/rev, along with four stator materials – PTFE, FKM, EPDM and NBR. Therefore, Viscopower can be used for low volume dosing to high flow transfer duty, and for handling flammable media through to food products. 

These pumps are suitable for use with open and closed 200-220 litre drums, 1000 litre IBCs, specialist mixing vessels and custom tanks. Industrial, food-grade and ATEX-certified models are available. Furthermore, high pressure models with a closed mechanical seal are available for discharge pressures up to 15 Bar.

Pump type: 

F 570 or F 580, progressive cavity pump with open or closed ceramic-oxide mechanical seal

• Outer tube material: Stainless steel (1.4404 / 316 L)
• Driveshaft: Stainless steel torsion shaft, or cardan shaft for high-torque applications
• Rotor: Solid stainless steel, eccentric screw design, R83, R52, R33, R17 (ml/rev)
• Stator: PTFE, FKM, EPDM or NBR. Optional food-safe PTFE and NBR.
• O-rings: FKM, FFKM, EPDM, NBR depending on pumped media.
• Immersion lengths: 700 mm (for smaller containers), 1000 mm (for 200-220 l drums), 1200 mm (for 1,000 l IBCs), plus 1500 mm available on request.
• Outer tube diameter: 53 mm
• Outlet connection:  2” clamp ferrule
• F 570 motors: F 457, F 457 EL, F 458-1, F 460-1 Ex, F 416 Ex, F 416-1 Ex, F 416-2 Ex
• F 580 motors : FPM 4 – 8 Ex compressed air motors, plus range of 3-phase electric motors.

*Please note a hose connection is not included and must be purchased separately.

• Max flow rate: Up to 80 l/min*1
• Max discharge pressure: Up to 150 mwc*1 
• Maximum liquid temperature: Up to 100 degrees C depending on materials
• Max density: Approx. 2.2 g/cm³
• Max viscosity: Approx. 30,000 mPas (F 570) and approx.100,000 mPas (F 580). Viscosity handling is dependent on media rheology. For example, the pump is suitable for pumping higher viscosity, sharable materials eg. grease, petroleum jelly, depending on rotor and stator selected. Likewise the pump may be unsuitable for high viscosity, adhesive media, due to excessive pressure loss.

Dry run capability:

Possible for short periods only – mechanical seal and stator require lubrication, therefore dry running for longer than 30 seconds should be avoided.

* Measured with water at 20 degrees C in open flow condition. The maximum figures listed above are dependent on the application, fluid properties and the pump configuration. Please refer to technical data sheets or performance diagrams. 

*Depending on rotor, stator material and motor power

Please see our comprehensive list of media examples suitable for the Viscopower, based on pump material, here. 

The Viscopower high viscosity drum pump is ideal for media such as:

• Glue
• Paint & Varnish
• Heavy oils and grease
• Petroleum jelly
• Tomato paste
• Caramel sauce
• Soups and condiments
• Adhesives, resins and hardeners
• Flammable high viscosity media
• Cosmetic creams, soaps, pastes and gels
• and many more…