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Reduced cost of ownership
12 December 2015
Using Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps to deliver 4-colour ink to printerswas resulting in unacceptable downtimes and high costs for repairs and purchase of new parts for a paper and packaging manufacturer in Australia.

After assessing the process, Australian Verderflex distributor, Global Pumps were able to recommend the Verderflex Rapide R8 Peristaltic Industrial Tube Pumps to replace existing AODD pumps.
The Rapide R8 belongs to the Verderflex Rapide family of simple to operate industrial tube pumps which are perfect for heavy duty applications, where viscous mediums are being pumped. The R8 has a maximum flow rate of 470 l/hr and discharge pressures of up to 2 bar.
The industrial peristaltic tube pumps have a compact footprint, deliver high output, offer multi-directional orientation of the pump head and are available with dual pump head as an option. These key features make the Rapide easy to integrate into your working process.
The customer saved both cost and time by having high dependability and only one wearing part – the tube. With a simple clamping mechanism enabling tube change, the pumps are easy to maintain onsite, without requiring specialist repairs. There are no seals or valves to replace, nor impellers that can become clogged.