Whisky role
January 1st 2010 Whisky manufacturer Chivas Regal,
part of the Pernod Ricard Group, has
selected Verder's Verderflex Dura 10
peristaltic hose pump for a lime
dosing application at its Glenlivet
plant in Scotland. The pump was
chosen for its suitability for dosing
abrasive and viscous fluids and its
need for minimal maintenance.
An advanced peristaltic pump, the
Verderflex Dura has a novel drive
configuration that is said to provide
a 70% smaller footprint than similar
pumps. It offers a high level of
reliability due to its rigid drive
connection. The rotor is mounted
directly over the bearings, so there is
no overhung load, reducing the
number of parts. The rotor requires
no shims, simplifying installation
and reducing power consumption.
A contributor to the pump's
longevity is the custom-engineered
construction of the hose. This
increases strength in the reinforced
layers between the rubber and
maximises the fatigue strength. More articles from Verder Ltd: | 
