{"id":3112,"date":"2024-10-22T11:54:17","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/metering-pumps\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T11:54:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:54:17","slug":"metering-pumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/metering-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"Metering pumps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A metering pump delivers precise amounts of liquid or gas into a system. Here&#8217;s an explanation of how it works:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Liquid source<\/strong>: The pump receives liquid from a source, such as a tank.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dosing chamber<\/strong>: The liquid enters a dosing chamber through an intake valve.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Thrust mechanism<\/strong>: A piston or diaphragm pushes the liquid into the chamber, dosing the precise amount needed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Outlet valve<\/strong>: The metered liquid is released through an outlet valve into the destination system.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These pumps are used in industries such as chemical, food and water treatment for their precision and reliability.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Metering pumps offer several advantages:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Precision<\/strong>: They ensure accurate dosing of liquids or gases, which is essential in sensitive industrial processes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Efficiency<\/strong>: They automate dosing, reducing human errors and improving the consistency of the final product.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Minimize direct contact with potentially hazardous substances, protecting operators.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>: Can be easily adjusted to dose different quantities and types of substances in various processes.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reliability<\/strong>: They are designed to last a long time with minimal maintenance, reducing downtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These advantages make metering pumps indispensable in many industrial applications.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choosing the right metering pump depends on several factors. Here are some key steps to consider:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Flow Rate<\/strong>: Determine the amount of liquid that must be dosed per hour (expressed in liters per hour, l\/h).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Back Pressure<\/strong>: Evaluate the pressure that the pump must overcome to deliver the liquid (expressed in bar).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Liquid Type<\/strong>: Consider the viscosity and chemical properties of the liquid to be dosed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating Environment<\/strong>: Make sure the pump is suitable for the operating conditions, such as temperature and humidity.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility<\/strong>: Check that the pump is compatible with your existing system and other equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Consider ease of maintenance and availability of spare parts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A good dosing pump should be accurate, reliable and easy to integrate into your system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A metering pump delivers precise amounts of liquid or gas [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8173,"featured_media":3051,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3112","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3112"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8173"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3112"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3112\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3051"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dosita.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}