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Progressive Cavity Pumps for Industrial, Sanitary & Municipal Applications

Crane Engineering offers progressive cavity pumps for pumping a wide variety of fluids with low shear and pulsation. 

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Key Manufacturers We Carry:

  • Netzsch (Industrial)
  • Moyno (Municipal)

Common Applications:

  • Water and Wastewater 
  • Industrial
  • Sanitary

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How to Choose the Right Progressive Cavity Pump

Selecting the right progressive cavity pump begins with understanding your application. These pumps are designed to move a wide range of fluids — from thin, free-flowing liquids to highly viscous slurries with solids. The right selection ensures reliable performance, reduced downtime, and lower operating costs.

✅ Key Factors to Consider

  • Fluid properties – viscosity, abrasiveness, solids content, and chemical compatibility
  • Operating requirements – desired flow rate, discharge pressure, and temperature range
  • Application conditions – continuous or intermittent duty, available space, and ease of maintenance

🛠 Our Process for Pump Selection

  1. Define your application – Tell us about the fluid, system, and performance goals.
  2. Evaluate operating conditions – We assess viscosity, abrasives, pressures, and other critical factors.
  3. Recommend the best solution – Our engineers match your requirements with the right manufacturer, model, and configuration for long-term reliability.

How Progressive Cavity Pumps Work

Progressive cavity pump operation is based on controlled cavity progression rather than centrifugal force.

The rotor’s eccentric rotation inside the elastomeric stator creates a series of cavities that:
  • Form at the suction end
  • Progress continuously toward the discharge
  • Maintain a near-constant volume.
Key operating characteristics:
  • Rotor geometry determines displacement per revolution
  • Elastomeric stator provides sealing and accommodates minor solids
  • Cavity progression produces low-pulsation flow.
  • Flow rate is proportional to rotational speed.

Pressure capability is achieved by adding stator stages rather than increasing speed. Operating limits depend on elastomer compatibility, temperature, and fluid properties.

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Industry Applications

Progressive cavity pumps are applied across industries where fluid characteristics challenge other pump types

  • Water and Wastewater
    Used for sludge, biosolids, polymer dosing, and grit-laden fluids where consistent flow and solids handling are required.
  • Oil and Gas
    Applied in production, transfer, and processing of viscous hydrocarbons, emulsions, and drilling fluids.
  • Food and Beverage
    Used for shear-sensitive products such as dough, yogurt, syrups, and pastes. Material selection and cleanability are application-dependent.
  • Chemical Processing
    Handles aggressive, viscous, or multiphase chemicals where metered flow is required.
  • Pulp and Paper
    Transfers pulp stock, coatings, and chemical additives containing fibers or solids.
  • Mining and Drilling
    Moves abrasive slurries, tailings, and drilling muds under controlled flow conditions. Suitability depends on fluid composition, solids content, temperature, and required pressure.

How to Choose the Right Progressive Cavity Pump

Progressive cavity pump choose is application-specific and typically considers:

Fluid Characteristics
  • Viscosity and shear sensitivity
  • Solids size, hardness, and concentration
  • Chemical compatibility with stator elastomer.
Hydraulic Requirements
  • Required flow rate
  • Discharge pressure and total dynamic head
  • Suction conditions and NPSH considerations.
Mechanical and Design Factors
  • Number of stages
  • Rotor and stator materials
  • Drive configuration and speed control.
Model and Cost Considerations
  • Initial equipment cost varies by materials and configuration
  • Operating cost influenced by stator wear, speed, and fluid abrasiveness
  • Maintenance intervals depend on operating conditions rather than design alone.

Selection outcomes vary based on application constraints and operating environment.

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