Liquid Pump is electromagnetically driven.
Press Release Summary:
I-Drive® combines pumphead, 40 or 70 W brushless DC motor, and controller into compact unit that delivers smooth, pulseless flow rates to 0.85 gpm. It is able to handle max DP of 100 psi and has no moving parts in drive unit. Product utilizes over-molded NdFeB magnets, surface mount technology, and heat-sink. Electronic controller provides variable speed drive options of 0-5 Vdc, 4-20 mA remote control signal, or local manual control.
Original Press Release:
Micropump's New I-Drive® - Greater Performance in a Smaller Package
Micropump® announces the release of its new I-Drive® electromagnetically driven pump, offering a significantly smaller package size without sacrificing power or capacity. This innovative design utilizes several unique features, including over-molded NdFeB magnets, next-generation surface mount technology, and an enhanced heat-sink, all of which lead to a smaller, more reliable, and better performing drive and pump/drive assembly.
The new I-Drive® combines a pumphead, a brushless DC motor, and an electronic controller into a single, compact unit that provides outstanding functionality and delivers smooth, pulseless flow. In this unique patented design, the 40W or 70W motor drives the pump electromagnetically, eliminating all physical contact with the motor. This means that there are absolutely no moving parts in the drive unit, leading to outstanding service life. The thermal and overload protected electronic controller provides variable speed drive options of 0-5 VDC, 4-20 mA remote control signal, or local manual control. Mounting options include a motor flange attachment or a removable bracket.
Available in standard or custom OEM configurations, the I-Drive® has a flow rate up to 3.2 L/min (0.85 gpm) and can handle a maximum differential pressure of 7 bar (100 psi). The simplicity of the built-in speed control and the tachometer output signal allows easy integration into PLC- or PC-controlled machines or end user installations. The I-Drive carries CE, LVD, EMC, and UL safety approvals; the enclosure is IP55 rated.
For more than 40 years, Micropump has led the fluid handling industry in the development of miniature pumps and systems for OEM and industrial applications. Micropump operates as a business unit of IDEX Corp., a world leader in positive displacement pump technologies and other industrial products. As an IDEX company, Micropump utilizes Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma process improvement strategies to improve quality and increase value in its product. To learn more about Micropump's pumping solutions for a variety of applications, contact Micropump Inc. at 1402 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684; phone: (360) 253-2008; fax: (360) 253-8294; e-mail: info.micropump@idexcorp.com or on the Web at: micropump.com/pr.
