Crane Engineering offers progressive cavity pumps for pumping a wide variety of fluids with low shear and pulsation.
A progressive cavity (PC) pump is a type of pump that moves liquids by using a series of sealed spaces. The pump consists of a single-helix metallic rotor rotating eccentrically inside a double-helix elastomeric stator.
As the rotor turns, cavities form, progress axially, and collapse in a continuous motion.
Each cavity is sealed off from the others. This lets the pump move fluid at a steady rate. The rate does not change much, even if the discharge pressure changes, as long as it stays within the design limits.
Progressive cavity pumps are commonly used for viscous, shear-sensitive, abrasive, or solids-laden fluids where flow stability is required.
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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.
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:Pressure capability is achieved by adding stator stages rather than increasing speed. Operating limits depend on elastomer compatibility, temperature, and fluid properties.
Progressive cavity pumps are applied across industries where fluid characteristics challenge other pump types
Progressive cavity pump choose is application-specific and typically considers:
Fluid CharacteristicsSelection outcomes vary based on application constraints and operating environment.
Progressive cavity pumps can move thin liquids like water, as well as highly viscous and abrasive fluids such as sludge, adhesives, resins, oils, and slurries with solids.
No. These pumps should not be run dry as it can damage the stator and rotor. A run-dry protection system is often recommended.
Capacities vary by model and manufacturer, but progressive cavity pumps can typically handle flows from a few gallons per minute up to thousands, with pressures exceeding 700 PSI in some designs.
Routine inspection of the rotor, stator, seals, and joints is essential. Proper lubrication, alignment, and timely replacement of worn parts will extend pump life.
We also offer pump repair and maintenance services.
Yes. We supply OEM and high-quality replacement parts, including rotors, stators, seals, and joints, to keep your pumps running reliably.
Yes. Our technicians can install new pumps, troubleshoot issues, and perform maintenance or rebuilds at your facility.
A progressive cavity pump is a positive displacement pump that moves fluid through a sequence of sealed cavities formed between a rotating rotor and an elastomeric stator.
It works by progressing cavities from the suction to the discharge end as the rotor turns eccentrically inside the stator, producing continuous, low-pulsation flow.
Potential limitations include stator wear, sensitivity to dry running, speed-related wear rates, and elastomer compatibility constraints. These factors are application-dependent.
Manufacturers include NETZSCH, Moyno, and other OEMs producing industrial positive displacement pumps.
Gear pumps use meshing gears to move fluid and are typically suited for clean, lubricating fluids. Progressive cavity pumps use cavity progression and are often applied to viscous, shear-sensitive, or solids-containing fluids. Performance characteristics differ based on application requirements.
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