Case Study

Pumping Abrasive, Hot Renderings

Pumping Abrasive, Hot Renderings

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Hatfield Quality Meats, Pennsylvania Pumping Abrasive, Hot Renderings Case Study Hatfield Quality Meats had a serious problem. Every 4 to 5 weeks, the maintenance staff were replacing the stator in a progressing cavity pump that was pumping renderings (hot tallow) feeding a separator. Not only did the renderings contain 10% - 15% fine solids, they were abrasive and hot, 200 0 F. The application required a flow or 15-20 GPM at 12 ft

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