Upgrading Lime Dosing System with Dura 65 Hose Pumps

For over a decade, we’ve partnered with a valued client in the food manufacturing sector to improve their pumping systems. The client had been facing operational inefficiencies with their old lime dosing system, which relied on competitor pumps. After evaluating their options, they upgraded to Verderflex Dura 65 Hose Pumps, resulting in notable improvements in performance and cost savings.

The Challenge:

The client’s old lime dosing system was facing multiple issues:

• The competitor pumps couldn’t handle the high demands of the lime slurry process, resulting in inconsistent flow and difficulty handling the high-viscosity lime slurry.

• Sourcing replacement parts for the old pumps was challenging, causing extended delays.
• Frequent pump failures and constant repairs caused operational inefficiencies, driving up maintenance costs and impacting profitability.

The Solution:

As a long-time client familiar with Verderflex pumps, having previously purchased two smaller Dura pumps, we recommended upgrading to:

• Four Verderflex Dura 65 Hose Pumps

• NR Hoses

The Dura 65 pumps were perfect for handling lime slurry, ensuring a consistent flow and reliable operation, even with the high-viscosity material.

"The Verderflex Dura 65 pumps have exceeded our expectations. After more than a year of operation, maintenance needs have been greatly reduced, and downtime is minimal. The system is much more efficient, and sourcing spare parts has resolved past supply chain issues."
Maintenance supervisor - Food company in Victoria 

The Results:

After over a year of operation, the benefits of the Verderflex Dura 65 Hose Pumps were clear:

• The Dura 65 pumps have provided a reliable solution, handling lime slurry with ease and ensuring consistent flow, even with high-viscosity materials.

• Maintenance has become more straightforward, with hose replacement now being the main task, saving time and effort.

• The client was so impressed with the pumps’ performance that they purchased two additional peristaltic pumps as spares.

• Sourcing spare parts has also been hassle-free, solving prior supply chain challenges.

• Operational costs were significantly reduced due to lower maintenance needs.

Switching to Verderflex Dura 65 Hose Pumps has allowed the client to achieve improved performance, reduced downtime, and lower lifecycle costs. After more than a decade of collaboration, the results speak for themselves.

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