- High efficiency in high flow and low head applications
- High durability due to its heavy duty construction
- Maximum reliability also in high-corrosion applications
- Low maintenance costs
- High adaptability due to flexible design
CAHR axial flow pump
Heavy duty design for severe conditions
The CAHR pump range has been designed for high flow and low head pumping applications. With its heavy-duty construction and flexible design, it is suitable for all kinds of industrial schemes and various types of liquids for both highly corrosive and slurry applications.
- Corrosive and abrasive liquids
- Solid-contaminated liquids
- Chemicals
- Evaporation
- Crystallization
- Mining/minerals
Main design features
- Innovative hydraulics increase efficiency and flow while reducing NPSHr
- Flexible design offers high suitability in various industrial applications
- Cast or fabricated design available in wide range of materials
- Vertical design for cooler circulation and phosphoric acid slurry circulation
- Higher flows upon request
Key characteristics
| Capacities | up to 40'000 m3/h / 176'000 USgpm |
| Heads | up to 8 m / 26 ft. |
| Pressures | up to 10 bar / 145 psi |
| Temperatures | from -40°C to 180°C / -202°F to 356°F |
Case Studies
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Long-term successful collaboration with major fertilizer producerOne of the world’s top fertilizer producers operates a big fertilizer complex in South America. A few years ago, the company started an expansion project that includes three additional phosphoric acid concentration lines. Sulzer was selected to supply the critical evaporator circulation pumps.
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Optimizing the performance of axial flow pumps in evaporator circuitsAxial flow pumps are widely used in evaporator circuits in chemical and some petrochemical processes. Frequently overlooked, the proper design, operation and maintenance of these pumps can have a crucial effect on process performance, energy efficiency and equipment reliability. Read the whole article.
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Pumping equipment in phosphate fertilizer processesPumps are at the heart of phosphate fertilizer production, and correct equipment selection that takes into consideration hydraulic design, materials of construction, application knowledge, duty point and maintenance regime are critical to achieving reliable long-term pumping operation and maximum plant production. Read the whole article.
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Driving up efficiencyThe adoption of electric vehicles across the world is increasing rapidly and this demand needs to be matched by the supply of batteries. As new processing plants and manufacturing facilities are constructed, it is important that they employ the latest in pumping technology to ensure optimum reliability and efficiency. Read the article.
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An almost everlasting evaporator circulation pumpEl-Nasr Company for Intermediate Chemicals (NCIC) is the biggest fertilizer company in Egypt and a leading company in the North African market. Its Al-Fayoum fertilizer complex was started in 2011 and it includes a phosphoric acid plant (150 tons per day P₂O₅). Sulzer was the selected vendor for the supply of the axial flow pumps, among many other pumps.
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Case studiesWherever fluids are pumped, mixed, controlled or applied, we are there. See how our solutions create value for customers and learn how we can make your pumping and mixing processes more efficient and profitable, safeguarding your production and ensuring lasting reliability.
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