Chemsteel® Seal-less Mag Drive

Rotary Gear Pumps

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual Supplement
This document supplements the full IOM for Chemsteel® Sealed Rotary Gear Pumps

Introduction
Construction
Chemsteel® Seal-less Mag Drive wet-end housings are made of top quality investment cast 316 Stainless Steel or
Alloy C. Shafts are Stainless Steel or Alloy C. A variety of metallic and plastic gear materials are available. Non-
wetted power end components are made from durable steel and iron. Pumps are available with carbon graphite
bearings, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) bearings. No bearing lubrication is required. Static o-rings eliminate gasket
problems. Consult specification sheets for complete list of available materials.

Application Range
Chemsteel® Seal-less Mag Drive Rotary Gear pumps are of the external gear positive displacement type, displacing
a finite volume of fluid with each shaft revolution. As such, capacity varies in direct proportion to pump speed. They
are suited for clear lubricating and non-lubricating fluids at temperatures to 450F. These pumps handle low viscosity
fluids to 100 SSU with flow rates to 30 GPM, differential pressures to 110 psig, and suction lift capability to
20 feet for new pumps.

!! Magnet Warnings !!
Danger! for persons with cardiac pacemakers within 6 feet distance.
Caution! inner and outer rotor have strong magnetic fields.
Caution! take care with metallic parts within a distance of 1 foot.
Caution! with magnetic data carriers within 3 feet distance.

Installation
Close Coupled Motor Mounting
Chemsteel® Seal-less Mag Drive Rotary Gear pumps are designed with built-in alignment features for close-
coupling to NEMA C-Faced motors and IEC B4-faced motors.

If you purchased a complete pump and motor unit from the factory, then the assembly is complete and ready for
field installation.

Pump Driver Mounting

If you purchased a pump less motor or a pump wet end kit and power kit (suitable for the motor frame size selected),
further assembly and motor mounting is required:

Caution: Find a clean area to perform the motor and drive magnet installation. Metallic fines will be drawn to the
drive magnet surface and the outside of the containment can. If fines are present, they can be removed using
masking tape. Keep all metallic tools a safe distance away from the magnets.
1) Most pump and drive combinations do not require an adapter plate. For those that do, mount the adapter plate to the face of the motor, with
the male lock facing the pump. Use the bolts supplied.
2) Loosen the motor hub set-screws and slide the motor hub onto the motor shaft , over the key, until the shaft end is flush. Since some hubs
are counterbored, flush can be to the depth of the counterbored face. This will automatically position the drive magnet properly for peak
mag coupling performance. Tighten the hub set screws to lock the hub into position.
3) Mount the drive magnet to the hub. Take care to line up the bolt holes. Attach the drive magnet to the hub with the bolts provided. In the
event it is necessary to remove the drive magnet from the hub, jack bolt holes are conveniently provided.
4) Join the power end and wet-end together. Install the two motor jig studs provided at 180 degrees apart to help control alignment. (Do not
tighten the jig studs since they’ll be removed and replaced with bolts afterward.) As the magnets approach one another, the attraction force
will cause the subassemblies to be drawn quickly together. The jig studs prevent damage to the drive magnet and containment can.

Page 1 of 2
 WARNING! BEWARE OF SUDDEN MOVEMENTS!
Gain solid footing and hold the wet-end firmly. Take extra care to keep fingers, face, or any
other part of the body away from the end of the bell housing that will join to the motor face.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
Advance the power end assembly slowly over the motor jig studs towards the motor face. Finish the assembly by
assuring that the bell housing fit is snug on the motor c-face (or adapter plate). Install two bolts. Remove the two motor
jig studs and replace with two more bolts.

Fasteners
Unless the pump and motor unit has been shipped directly from the factory, it is recommended to check all bolts and nuts for tightness to
eliminate possible leakage problems or destructive vibration. Over-tightening fasteners can lead to damage of pump components. Chemsteel®
Mag Drive pump fasteners are factory installed to the following torque specifications:

Bolt Thread Bolt / Nut Head Torque

M4 3 mm socket head 28 in-lbs
M5 4 mm socket head 42 in-lbs
M6 10 mm hex head or 5 mm socket head 45 in-lbs
M8 13 mm hex head or 6 mm socket head 85 in-lbs

Operation
When priming the pump on initial start-up, it is recommended to remove the pump flange vent plug to purge entrapped air from the containment
can.

Maintenance
Recommended Spares
Repair kits are available for all Oberdorfer Chemsteel® Seal-less Mag Drive Gear Pumps. For the proper kit, simply add a “K” to your pump
product number when contacting your Oberdorfer Distributor or the factory. Kits are supplied with a full set of internal components including
gears, shafts, keys, o-rings and bearings.

Troubleshooting Matrix Supplement for Mag Drive

Difficulty Probable Cause Remedy
No Liquid Delivery 7) Magnet decoupled 7) Torque rating exceeded- determine cause

Low Liquid Delivery 6) Recirculation orifice plug 6) Inspect orifice plug, replace if necessary
missing or damaged.
Noisy 5) Magnet decoupled 5) Torque rating exceeded- determine cause
Pump Runs too Hot 1) Recirculation configuration not matched to 1) Contact Oberdorfer Representative
system requirements.
2) External recirc. cooling source has failed. 2) Inspect and remedy cooling source problem.
Pump Leaks 1) Missing or damaged o-ring 1) Inspect o-rings and replace if needed
2) Fasteners not torqued 2) Tighten fasteners to specified torque values.

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 CHEMSTEEL® Numbering System
3. Gear Material Combination
®
CODE DRIVE IDLE

1 RYTON® RYTON®

PEEK®
Example: 2 316 SS

3 PEEK® PEEK®

S2 07 1 6 C C B 4

5
Alloy C

Alloy C
Alloy C

TEFLON®

6
Basic Pump Series S2 W88 W88

7 TEFLON® TEFLON®
Flow Rate 07 (4 gpm @ 1725)
8 W88 TEFLON®
Housing and Shaft Material 316 SS
9 Alloy C PEEK®
Gear Material Combination W88
A Alloy C RYTON®
Bearing Material Carbon Graphite B 316 SS RYTON®
Shaft Seal Style, Materials C W88 RYTON®
Additional Options E 316 SS 316 SS
(Tandem, BSPT threads, Lower shaft, etc.)
F 316 SS TEFLON®

H W88 PEEK®

1. Basic Pump Series 4. Bearing Material

SEAL-LESS MAG-DRIVE SEALED Max Flow CODE MATERIAL

Flow
(0 psi)
Rate C Carbon Graphite Resin
Code Metal RYTON® Code RYTON® GPM @
Code
1725 RPM
P TEFLON®
X 02 .5
J Rulon®
X 03 1.5
RM1 R1 5. Shaft Seal
X 04 2

X 06 3 MATERIAL
CODE STYLE
X S2 X 03 1.5 Rotary Head Stationary Head

X X 04 2 Design Seals Case Face Elastomer Face O-Ring

X X 05 2.8 B Bellows Single 316 Carbon VITON® Ceramic VITON®

SM2
X X X 07 4 J Bellows Single 316 Silicon Carbide EPDM Silicon Carbide EPDM

X X X 10 5.6 H Bellows Double 316 Carbon VITON® Ceramic VITON®

X X X 14 8 Z Bellows Single 316 Silicon Carbide VITON® Silicon Carbide VITON®

SM4 X S4 17 10 A Wedge Single 316 Carbon TEFLON® Ceramic KALREZ®

X 17 10 C Wedge Single 316 Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

X X 23 15 D Wedge Single Alloy C Carbon TEFLON® Ceramic KALREZ®

X S9 X 30 20 F Wedge Single Alloy C Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

SM9
X X 35 23 V Wedge Single Alloy C Silicon Carbide TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

X X 46 30 G Wedge Double 316 Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

L Two Lips Seals 304 VITON® backed by TEFLON®

N Packing TEFLON® with Graphite

2. Housing and Shaft Material
P Packing GRAFOIL®
CODE HOUSING MATERIAL SHAFT MATERIAL Q Packing TEFLON®
1 316 Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel R Packing with Lantern Ring TEFLON® with Graphite
3 Alloy C Alloy C S Packing with Lantern Ring GRAFOIL®
6 RYTON® 316 Stainless Steel T Packing with Lantern Ring TEFLON®
9 RYTON® Alloy C W MAG-COUPLED Samarium Colbalt

6. Additional Options

CODE OPTION

C1 through C7 Factory Installed Close Coupled Adapter

T1 through T13 Non-Metallic Gear - Temperature Trim

H Tandem - High Flow

D Tandem - Duplex
TEFLON® is a registered trademark of DuPont, an equivalent fluoropolymer may be used B Bearing Flush Ports
RYTON® is a registered trademark of Chevron Phillips Chemical an equivalent polyphenylenesulfide may be used.
PEEK® is a registered trademark of Victrex, an equivalent polyetheretherketone may be used. E BSPT Threads
GRAFOIL® is a registered trademark of UCAR Carbon Technology, an equivalent may be used.
VITON® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers, an equivalent fluoroelastomer may be used. L Lower Shaft Drive
KALREZ® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers, an equivalent perfluoroelastomer may be used.
RULON® is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain, an equivalent compounded PTFE based material may be used. XX Specials - Consult Factory

Mag-Drive M1 -M7 Factory Installed Close Coupled Adapter - Mag-Coupled

CHMbrochure.022013

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 BI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATION
• For applications requiring
reversing flow
BODY/COVER STATIC O-RINGS
• Teflon® encapsulating silicone for
sealing with a memory
CONSTRUCTION
BODY
COMBINED BEARING & SEAL HOUSINGS Ryton®, Polyphenylene Sulfide PPS, an engineered, reinforced plastic, offering a wide range
WEARPLATE • Ported for flush, drain, barrier of chemical compatibility, physical stability, and high temperature resistance
• Full size bearings match the fluid and lantern packing (to 200° F).
gear diameter and eliminate lubrication
the need for separate wear • Access to seals without Type 316, An all purpose austenitic stainless, excellent corrosion
plates removal of cover resistance; premium choice of all 300 series alloys.
• Gear trimming for desired
flow rates Alloy C, Most used of exotic high/nickel alloys. Superior corrosion
UPPER DRIVE STANDARD resistance for severe alkaline and acidic pumping applications.
• Made of carbon-graphite, • Lends itself to in-line pump seal
Teflon® or Rulon® maintenance without leakage
GEARS
of trapped chemicals Precision machined metallic gears of 316SS,
OPTIONAL BEARING FLUSH PORTS • Easily converted to a lower W88 stainless, and Alloy C. Also available
HELICAL GEARS drive configuration in glass reinforced Teflon®, Ryton® and
• To extend bearing life when pumping • Noise reduction up to 10 db carbon reinforced PEEK.
non-lubricating fluids or fluids with a DYNAMIC SEAL OPTIONS
small degree of fine solids INTERFACING TO WORLD INCLUDE
STANDARDS • Single or double mechanical
SHAFTS
EXTENDED LIFE Shafts are 316 stainless steel or BEARINGS
• NPT & BSPT porting wedge & bellows styles
• Gear & bearing combinations of metallic Alloy C. Full gear diameter carbon sleeve bearings
• Metric pump hardware • Standard compression packing
and non-metallic wear surfaces for maximum chemical resistance and
• Close-coupled adapters • Lantern Ring high load capacity. Teflon® or Rulon®
• Slotted bearings to lubricate shaft and
for NEMA and IEC standard compression packing
gear surfaces plastic bearings available for product purity.
motor frame sizes • Lip seals
• Hydraulic porting to balance axial thrust
and reduce wear SEALS
METALLIC & NON-METALLIC
Single and/or double mechanical seals are offered in elastomer
• Wide range of capability
bellows and Teflon® wedge designs. Bellows design available
TANDEM PUMPS • Effective weight and cost
selection Chemsteel Magnetic
with Viton® or EPDM formed elastomer shaft seal. Wedge designs
available with Teflon® wedge shaft seal and perfluoroelastomer
Gear Pumps are
stationary seat o-rings. Packing materials: Teflon®, Grafoil® and
engineered to
Teflon®/Graphite.
safely handle
by

hazardous, toxic,
highly corrosive or BODY/COVER O-RINGS
explosive chemicals. Teflon® encapsulating, silicone o-rings provide elastic memory to assure an effective long
CHEMSTEEL®

lasting seal avoiding the re-torquing required of pumps using pure TFE.

• Samarium cobalt magnets

CLOSE COUPLED MAG DRIVE PUMPS
• Close Coupled Adapters for
BODY 316 SS, Ryton and Alloy C constructions NEMA and IEC standard
motor frame sizes
GEARS Ryton®, Peek, 316 SS, W88, Alloy C and Teflon®
• Tandem Pumps double the output flow for • 316 Stainless Steel, and
a single fluid SHAFTS 316 SS or Alloy C Alloy C containment cans
• Or with isolation, handle different fluids in • 1/2 to 30 GPM
direct ratio to each other BEARINGS Carbon, Teflon® and Rulon®
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy C
• Ryton®
 CHEMSTEEL® Numbering System
3. Gear Material Combination
®
CODE DRIVE IDLE

1 RYTON® RYTON®

PEEK®
Example: 2 316 SS

3 PEEK® PEEK®

S2 07 1 6 C C B 4

5
Alloy C

Alloy C
Alloy C

TEFLON®

6
Basic Pump Series S2 W88 W88

7 TEFLON® TEFLON®
Flow Rate 07 (4 gpm @ 1725)
8 W88 TEFLON®
Housing and Shaft Material 316 SS
9 Alloy C PEEK®
Gear Material Combination W88
A Alloy C RYTON®
Bearing Material Carbon Graphite B 316 SS RYTON®
Shaft Seal Style, Materials C W88 RYTON®
Additional Options E 316 SS 316 SS
(Tandem, BSPT threads, Lower shaft, etc.)
F 316 SS TEFLON®

H W88 PEEK®

1. Basic Pump Series 4. Bearing Material

SEAL-LESS MAG-DRIVE SEALED Max Flow CODE MATERIAL

Flow
(0 psi)
Rate C Carbon Graphite Resin
Code Metal RYTON® Code RYTON® GPM @
Code
1725 RPM
P TEFLON®
X 02 .5
J Rulon®
X 03 1.5
RM1 R1 5. Shaft Seal
X 04 2

X 06 3 MATERIAL
CODE STYLE
X S2 X 03 1.5 Rotary Head Stationary Head

X X 04 2 Design Seals Case Face Elastomer Face O-Ring

X X 05 2.8 B Bellows Single 316 Carbon VITON® Ceramic VITON®

SM2
X X X 07 4 J Bellows Single 316 Silicon Carbide EPDM Silicon Carbide EPDM

X X X 10 5.6 H Bellows Double 316 Carbon VITON® Ceramic VITON®

X X X 14 8 Z Bellows Single 316 Silicon Carbide VITON® Silicon Carbide VITON®

SM4 X S4 17 10 A Wedge Single 316 Carbon TEFLON® Ceramic KALREZ®

X 17 10 C Wedge Single 316 Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

X X 23 15 D Wedge Single Alloy C Carbon TEFLON® Ceramic KALREZ®

X S9 X 30 20 F Wedge Single Alloy C Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

SM9
X X 35 23 V Wedge Single Alloy C Silicon Carbide TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

X X 46 30 G Wedge Double 316 Carbon TEFLON® Silicon Carbide KALREZ®

L Two Lips Seals 304 VITON® backed by TEFLON®

N Packing TEFLON® with Graphite

2. Housing and Shaft Material
P Packing GRAFOIL®
CODE HOUSING MATERIAL SHAFT MATERIAL Q Packing TEFLON®
1 316 Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel R Packing with Lantern Ring TEFLON® with Graphite
3 Alloy C Alloy C S Packing with Lantern Ring GRAFOIL®
6 RYTON® 316 Stainless Steel T Packing with Lantern Ring TEFLON®
9 RYTON® Alloy C W MAG-COUPLED Samarium Colbalt

6. Additional Options

CODE OPTION

C1 through C7 Factory Installed Close Coupled Adapter

T1 through T13 Non-Metallic Gear - Temperature Trim

H Tandem - High Flow

D Tandem - Duplex
TEFLON® is a registered trademark of DuPont, an equivalent fluoropolymer may be used B Bearing Flush Ports
RYTON® is a registered trademark of Chevron Phillips Chemical an equivalent polyphenylenesulfide may be used.
PEEK® is a registered trademark of Victrex, an equivalent polyetheretherketone may be used. E BSPT Threads
GRAFOIL® is a registered trademark of UCAR Carbon Technology, an equivalent may be used.
VITON® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers, an equivalent fluoroelastomer may be used. L Lower Shaft Drive
KALREZ® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers, an equivalent perfluoroelastomer may be used.
RULON® is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain, an equivalent compounded PTFE based material may be used. XX Specials - Consult Factory

Mag-Drive M1 -M7 Factory Installed Close Coupled Adapter - Mag-Coupled

CHMbrochure.022013

www.oberdorfer-pumps.com 1-800-448-1668 phone (315) 437-0361 fax (315) 463-9561 Oberdorfer Pumps. An Industry Standard in Industrial, CPI and Marine Applications.
 BI-DIRECTIONAL OPERATION
• For applications requiring
reversing flow
BODY/COVER STATIC O-RINGS
• Teflon® encapsulating silicone for
sealing with a memory
CONSTRUCTION
BODY
COMBINED BEARING & SEAL HOUSINGS Ryton®, Polyphenylene Sulfide PPS, an engineered, reinforced plastic, offering a wide range
WEARPLATE • Ported for flush, drain, barrier of chemical compatibility, physical stability, and high temperature resistance
• Full size bearings match the fluid and lantern packing (to 200° F).
gear diameter and eliminate lubrication
the need for separate wear • Access to seals without Type 316, An all purpose austenitic stainless, excellent corrosion
plates removal of cover resistance; premium choice of all 300 series alloys.
• Gear trimming for desired
flow rates Alloy C, Most used of exotic high/nickel alloys. Superior corrosion
UPPER DRIVE STANDARD resistance for severe alkaline and acidic pumping applications.
• Made of carbon-graphite, • Lends itself to in-line pump seal
Teflon® or Rulon® maintenance without leakage
GEARS
of trapped chemicals Precision machined metallic gears of 316SS,
OPTIONAL BEARING FLUSH PORTS • Easily converted to a lower W88 stainless, and Alloy C. Also available
HELICAL GEARS drive configuration in glass reinforced Teflon®, Ryton® and
• To extend bearing life when pumping • Noise reduction up to 10 db carbon reinforced PEEK.
non-lubricating fluids or fluids with a DYNAMIC SEAL OPTIONS
small degree of fine solids INTERFACING TO WORLD INCLUDE
STANDARDS • Single or double mechanical
SHAFTS
EXTENDED LIFE Shafts are 316 stainless steel or BEARINGS
• NPT & BSPT porting wedge & bellows styles
• Gear & bearing combinations of metallic Alloy C. Full gear diameter carbon sleeve bearings
• Metric pump hardware • Standard compression packing
and non-metallic wear surfaces for maximum chemical resistance and
• Close-coupled adapters • Lantern Ring high load capacity. Teflon® or Rulon®
• Slotted bearings to lubricate shaft and
for NEMA and IEC standard compression packing
gear surfaces plastic bearings available for product purity.
motor frame sizes • Lip seals
• Hydraulic porting to balance axial thrust
and reduce wear SEALS
METALLIC & NON-METALLIC
Single and/or double mechanical seals are offered in elastomer
• Wide range of capability
bellows and Teflon® wedge designs. Bellows design available
TANDEM PUMPS • Effective weight and cost
selection Chemsteel Magnetic
with Viton® or EPDM formed elastomer shaft seal. Wedge designs
available with Teflon® wedge shaft seal and perfluoroelastomer
Gear Pumps are
stationary seat o-rings. Packing materials: Teflon®, Grafoil® and
engineered to
Teflon®/Graphite.
safely handle
by

hazardous, toxic,
highly corrosive or BODY/COVER O-RINGS
explosive chemicals. Teflon® encapsulating, silicone o-rings provide elastic memory to assure an effective long
CHEMSTEEL®

lasting seal avoiding the re-torquing required of pumps using pure TFE.

• Samarium cobalt magnets

CLOSE COUPLED MAG DRIVE PUMPS
• Close Coupled Adapters for
BODY 316 SS, Ryton and Alloy C constructions NEMA and IEC standard
motor frame sizes
GEARS Ryton®, Peek, 316 SS, W88, Alloy C and Teflon®
• Tandem Pumps double the output flow for • 316 Stainless Steel, and
a single fluid SHAFTS 316 SS or Alloy C Alloy C containment cans
• Or with isolation, handle different fluids in • 1/2 to 30 GPM
direct ratio to each other BEARINGS Carbon, Teflon® and Rulon®
• Stainless Steel
• Alloy C
• Ryton®
 MAG-DRIVE CLOSE MAG-DRIVE CLOSE
COUPLED RM100 SERIES COUPLED SM400 SERIES

Chemsteel™
MAG-DRIVE CLOSE
COUPLED SM200 SERIES
MAG-DRIVE CLOSE
COUPLED SM900 SERIES General Overview
Metric Version

METALLIC S200 SERIES

MAG-DRIVE CLOSE MAG-DRIVE CLOSE

COUPLED RM100 SERIES COUPLED SM200 SERIES

MAG-DRIVE CLOSE MAG-DRIVE CLOSE

COUPLED SM400 SERIES COUPLED SM900 SERIES

Chemsteel™ Features:
• Flows from 1.7 to 90 LPM at 1425 RPM
• Pressure from 0 to 10.3 BAR
• Gear & bearing combinations of metallic
and nonmetallic wear surfaces
• Slotted bearings to lubricate shaft and
gear surfaces
• Hydraulic porting to balance axial thrust
and to reduce wear
• Ample port sizing to reduce the likelihood
of cavitation when inlet pressure is marginal
• Effective housing seals with elastic
memory prevent leakage of corrosives
• Recirculation heat port versatility
• Containment can flush and drain
connections
• 316 Stainless Steel
• Alloy C
• Non-Metallic - Ryton
• Packing - Lip - Mechanical - Seal-less
• IEC Close Coupled Adapters
• Accessories
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 CHEMSTEEL® OVERVIEW

MAG-DRIVE MAG-DRIVE CLOSE COUPLED MAG-DRIVE CLOSE COUPLED

CLOSE COUPLED SM900 SERIES RM100 SERIES
MAG-DRIVE CLOSE COUPLED
SM400 SERIES
SM200 SERIES
METALLIC
S900
SERIES

METALLIC
S200 SERIES
METALLIC CUTAWAY
R100 SERIES

NON-METALLIC
NON-METALLIC RYTON S200
RYTON S900

CHEMSTEEL FEATURES
• Flows from 0.5 to 30 GPM at 1750 RPM
• Pressure from 0 to 150 PSI
• Gear & bearing combinations of metallic
and nonmetallic wear surfaces.
• Slotted bearings to lubricate shaft and gear surfaces.
• Hydraulic porting to balance axial thrust and to reduce wear.
• Ample port sizing to reduce the likelihood of cavitation when
inlet pressure is marginal.
• Effective housing seals with elastic memory
prevent leakage of corrosives.
• Recirculation heat port versatility.
• Containment can flush and drain connections.
• 316 Stainless Steel
• Alloy C
• Non-Metallic - Ryton
• Packing - Lip - Mechanical - Seal-less
• NEMA Close Coupled Adapters
• Accessories

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 EXAMPLE OF SEAL-LESS
MAGNETIC DRIVE SM207
PUMP DIMENSIONS

Mag Chemsteel
Power Kit
Option Motor Frame AC* D 2F H AE AD *O *XO *XP
Part No.
Suffix
INCHES 18.07 3.50 3 .34 SLOT 10.22 5.31 6.81 2.25 7.16
M1 MC2H56 56C
MILLIMETERS 459 88.9 76.2 8.6 SLOT 259.6 134.9 173 57.2 181.9
INCHES 21.45 3.5 4.00/5.00 0.34 10.54 5.31 6.81 2.25 7.16
M2 MC2J45T 143TC/145TC
MILLIMETERS 544.8 88.9 101.6/127 8.6 267.7 134.9 173 57.2 181.9
INCHES 17.59 2.8 3.54 .28 SLOT 8.84 4.00 5.14 N/A 4.13
M3 MC2F71E IEC 71C, B14 FACE
MILLIMETERS 446.8 71 89.9 7.1 SLOT 224.5 101.6 130.6 N/A 104.9
INCHES 19.24 3.15 3.94 .39 SLOT 10.02 4.51 6 N/A 4.72
M4 MC2T80E IEC 80C, B14 FACE
MILLIMETERS 488.7 80 100.1 9.9 SLOT 254.5 114.6 152.4 N/A 119.9
INCHES 20.34 3.54 3.94/4.92 .39 SLOT 10.26 5.12/4.25 6.81/6.53 N/A 5.51
M5 MC2U90E IEC 90SC/90LC, B14 FACE
MILLIMETERS 516.6 90 100.1/125 9.9 SLOT 260.6 130/108 173/165.9 N/A 140
* Dimensions AC, O XO and XP may vary depending on HP, Enclosure, Speed and Manufacturer

EXAMPLE OF S207 METALLIC

CLOSE-COUPLED
PUMP DIMENSIONS

mounted kit motor 1 1 1 1

D1 2E 2F H O AP XO AA AB AC AD AE
adapter code part no. frame
C1 M2AD56 56C INCHES 3.50 4.88 3.00 ø.34 SLOT 6.88 6.63 2.25 7.15 8.80 17.18 _ 9.71

MILLIMETERS 88.9 124 76.2 ø8.6 SLOT 174.8 168.4 57.2 181.6 223.5 436.4 _ 246.6
INCHES 3.50 5.50 4.00 ø.34 SLOT 6.88 6.63 2.25 9.53
C2 M2AD45T 143TC 145TC MILLIMETERS 88.9 139.7 102 ø8.6 174.8 168.4 57.2
7.15 8.80 19.98 _
242.1
INCHES 4.50 7.50 4.50 ø.41 SLOT 8.69 7.88 2.38 10.03
182C 184C MILLIMETERS 114.3 190.5 114.3 ø10.41 SLOT 220.7 200 60.3
181.6 223.5 507.5 _
254.8
C3 M2AD71E IEC 71, B14 FACE INCHES 2.80 4.41 3.54 ø.28 SLOT 5.14 4.69 _ 6.65 8.30 17.61 4.00 8.42

MILLIMETERS 71 112 89.9 ø7 SLOT 130.6 119.1 _ 168.9 210.8 447.3 102 213.9

C4 M2AD80E IEC 80, B14 FACE INCHES 3.15 4.92 3.94 ø.39 SLOT 6.00 5.69 _ 6.65 8.30 17.84 4.51 8.62

MILLIMETERS 80 125 100.1 ø10 SLOT 152.4 144.5 _ 168.9 210.8 453.1 116 218.9

EXAMPLE OF S207 NON-METALLIC

CLOSE-COUPLED
PUMP DIMENSIONS

mounted
adapter kit motor 1 1 1 1
code part no. frame D1 2E 2F H O AP XO AA AB AC AD AE
C1 INCHES 3.50 4.88 3.00 ø.34 SLOT 6.88 6.63 2.25 7.14 9.66 18.04 _ 9.71
M2AD56R 56C MILLIMETERS
88.9 124 76.2 ø8.6 SLOT 174.8 168.4 57.2 181.4 245.4 458.1 _ 246.6
INCHES 3.50 5.50 4.00 5.00 ø.34 SLOT 6.88 6.63 2.25 19.23 20.73 9.53
C2 143TC 145TC MILLIMETERS 88.9 139.7 102 127 ø8.6 174.8 168.4 57.2 7.14 9.66 488.4 526.5
_
242.1
M2AD45TR INCHES 4.50 7.50 4.50 5.50 ø.41 SLOT 8.69 7.88 2.38 21.95 21.17 10.03
182C 184C MILLIMETERS 114.3 190.5 114.3 139.7 ø10.41 SLOT 220.7 200 60.3 181.4 345.4 557.5 537.7
_
254.8

C3 INCHES 2.80 4.41 3.54 ø.28 SLOT 5.14 4.69 _ 6.64 9.16 18.47 4.00 8.42
M2AD71RE IEC 71, B14 FACE MILLIMETERS
71 112 89.9 ø7 SLOT 130.6 119.1 _ 168.7 232.7 469 102 213.9

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M2AD80RE IEC 80, B14 FACE MILLIMETERS
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Chemical Gear Pumps

 Installation
 Operation
 Repair
 Maintenance

Installation

Principal of Operation
All Oberdorfer Chemical Gear pumps are the positive displacement type. A definite amount
of liquid is displaced with each revolution of the pump. The displacement capacity will vary
directly with the pump speed within specified limitations. These pumps will produce a
discharge pressure equivalent to the conditions of the particular installation. If these
conditions are in excess of the design capability of the pump, the discharge pressure may
rise to a point where the pump will be damaged and/or the driver overloaded.

Inspection:
Upon receipt of any pump or pump unit, check carefully for possible damage or shortages.
Be sure that the shaft has not been bent or damaged. Rotate the pump by hand to be sure
it is free and without tight spots. If the pump is to be stored, it should be kept in a dry
location.

Mounting Bases
Pump units should be mounted on either a concrete or metal foundation of sufficient weight
and strength to properly support the entire pump unit. It should be located as close to the
liquid source as is practical, while allowing for accessibility for normal pump maintenance.
The foundation should be made flat and smooth to ensure correct alignment of the pump.
Provisions should be made to bolt the unit securely in place.

Do not locate the pump unit in a pit unless provisions have been made for proper drainage
and ventilation.

Alignment: Correct alignment is absolutely essential for satisfactory pump life. Complete
pump units are set and aligned at the factory on a flat surface plate and shims are inserted
where necessary to provide perfect alignment. However, all baseplates are somewhat elastic
and as a result we cannot assume responsibility for mechanical operation unless the shop
alignment is reproduced when the unit is secured to its foundation. Since no foundation is
perfectly flat or level, it is therefore necessary to shim the baseplate until the pump and
motor shafts are level and parallel.

Recommended drive arrangement for pump only is direct motor drive. For belt or pulley
drive application, pillow block bearing must be used to achieve acceptable pump life.
However, it is important to ensure that the pump and motor shafts are parallel and in line.
Recheck the alignment after the piping has been connected to the pump.
After the unit has been completely set and piped, check that the pump rotates freely by
hand before activating the driver.

When pumps only are supplied for field mounting, it is important that the proper alignment
between pump and drive is maintained. The baseplate should be secured to a flat surface
plate and the driver and pump set so that the shafts are level and parallel.

The use of flexible coupling will not compensate for poor alignment. Parallel alignment can
be determined by use of a straight edge across the rim of both coupling halves at four
positions ninety degrees apart. Couplings aligned in this manner should be true to within
.005" at any position. Angular alignment can be check by gauging the coupling gap at
several points.

It is particularly important that pumps driven through a flexible coupling be mounted in

such a manner as to ensure sufficient gap between the coupling components to allow for
any end play in the driver.

Suction Piping: Chemical Gear pumps are capable of operating at 17.7 inches mercury
suction (20’ water). If the static lift plus pipe friction losses combine to exceed this figure,
pump operation will be erratic or no pumping at all will be realized.

The most desirable pump installations are those with the shortest suction lines. It is
therefore important to locate the pump as close to the liquid source as is practical. Suction
piping should never be less in diameter than the pump suction opening. When handling
thick liquids with appreciable viscosity, the suction pipe should be increased to a greater
size than the pump opening.

It is particularly important that the suction line be air tight. Use a good pipe joint compound
or tape at all joints. If the suction line is not tight and air is allowed to enter the pump
capacity will be noticeably reduced or it may not pump at all.

Be sure that the suction line is completely clean and free of any foreign matter. Avoid high
spots in piping which will tend to trap air. It is good practice to install either a foot valve or
check valve in the suction line to ensure that the pump will prime quickly when started.

When handling highly volatile chemicals, it is necessary to reduce the suction height to a
point where vaporization will not occur. In some instances, a positive suction head will be
required.

Suction Strainers: Gear pumps are designed and fitted with very close internal clearances.
The entry of foreign material or abrasives will cause rapid wear or extensive damage to the
pump. It is therefore necessary to install a strainer at the pump suction.

Select a strainer of proper size and material with as fine a mesh as is practical, being careful
that the pressure drop through the strainer will not add to the suction lift to exceed the
suction capability of the pump. Install the strainer as near the pump suction as is practical
and in such a manner that it can be easily opened and cleaned. Be sure to arrange a regular
inspection on the strainer basket to avoid clogging.
Discharge: Select pipe of sufficient size to ensure that the resulting friction loss does not
add to the discharge head an amount that will exceed the design capability of the pump or
motor. It is advisable to install a fitting in the discharge line adjacent tot he pump to allow
for priming or venting and installation of a pressure gage for both system and pump
performance evaluation. To avoid excessive pressure build-up due to a closed or blocked
discharge line, ore due to an increase in liquid viscosity, it is often necessary to install a
relief valve in the pumping system.

Chemical Gear pumps are not available with a relief valve built onto the pump. When
required, it is necessary that the relief valve be installed in the discharge piping and piped
back tot he source of supply. Heat is better dissipated over large surface areas. The relief
valve should be set at a pressure of approximately 10 PSI in excess of the designed
operating pressure, but not so high as to overload the drive or the pump itself.

Product Contamination:
All Chemical Gear pumps are assembled and tested using a suitable grade of machinery oil.
Unless specified, this oil is left in the pump during shipment. It ensures some lubrication
during start-up. If this oil is detrimental to the system, it will be necessary to dismantle the
pump and clean all parts thoroughly. Before starting, be sure to fill the pump with a
compatible liquid.

Operation

Priming:
Before operating the pump, make sure that it is thoroughly primed. If at all possible, use a
good grade of light lubricating oil. Failure to properly prime the pump could cause
immediate damage to the working parts.

Lubrication:
The internal bearings in all Chemical Gear pumps are lubricated by the liquids being
pumped. Outboard pillow block support bearings and motor bearings should be lubricated as
covered by the manufacturer’s instructions.

Direction of Rotation:
Upper shaft drive is standard and standard direction of rotation is clockwise when facing
shaft end of the pump. When rotated in this manner and the pump and/or piping must be
installed so that the suction line is connected to the port on the left hand side of the pump.
If the right hand port is to be the inlet or suction, the rotation must be counter clockwise
when facing the pump from the shaft end.

Chemical Gear pumps are designed to operated in either direction of rotation.

Repair

Disassembling Pump:
Repair kits are available for all Chemical Gear pump models. Each repair kit includes
replacement gaskets, seal, gears, shafts, and bearings.
Oberdorfer Chemical Gear pumps are constructed of three sections – a rear cover, a body
section, and a front cover. The three sections are bolted together with through bolts and
nuts.

Remove the through bolts and separate pump sections by tapping lightly while forcing
sections apart. Pump body and front cover are doweled together. Ease body and front cover
off dowel pins by lightly tapping and forcing apart. Light tapping on exposed pump drive
shaft aids separation of pump section. Note that the all plastic gear pump does not use any
dowel pins.

Remove rear bearings.

Slide out idler gear and shaft assembly and the front idler bearing.

Slide out the drive gear and shaft assemble.

For mechanical seal models, the drive gear and shaft assembly also includes thrust washer,
seal retaining ring, and mechanical seal head.

Two set screws secure the seal head to the drive shaft. Loosen both set screws and slide the
seal head from the drive shaft.

Removal of the seal retaining ring (snap ring) allows sliding off the thrust washer and upper
front cover chamber – seal wearface and seal seat – can be pried out by using a hook tool
or by pushing a 1/8" diameter drift through the push-out hole in the front cover.

Metal gears are pinned or keyed to pump shafts and are normally provided as gear and
shaft assemblies.

Plastic gears are driven via woodruff keys and are positioned and retained over the woodruff
keys by retaining rings. Plastic gear and shaft assemblies are also normally provided as gear
and shaft assemblies.

Replace any parts where wear is evident.

Re-Assembling Pump:
Carefully clean all parts and lubricate lightly.

- Make sure pump body faces are clean and free of nicks or scratches.

-If new bearings are used, try in body and on shaft before re-assembling

pump.

For mechanical seal models:

Prepare the front cover for re-assembly by inserting the seal wearface and seal seat into the
cover’s seal chamber.

 Note the slot in the ceramic seal wearface must align with and engage
 with a restraining pin projecting internally from the seal chamber end. Its’ purpose is
to prevent rotation of the ceramic seal wearface. Improper alignment and non-
engagement can result in a chipped or broken ceramic wearface when pump sections
are bolted together. Seal leakage will result.

Next, prepare the drive gear assembly by sliding on the front bearing, gasket and thrust
washer.

Install seal retaining ring into the groove provided on the shaft.

Slide the mechanical seal head onto the shaft-metal end first – and position against the seal
retaining ring.

 Note the lapped black carbon sealing face on the other end of the

mechanical seal head must be clean and lubricated with light oil. It must also be free
of marks or scratches when in contact with the seal wearface.

Tighten the two seal head set screws to insure it will rotate with the shaft and carefully
insert the complete drive gear and shaft assembly into the pump body.

Next assemble the lower front carbon bearing into pump body.

Insert idle gear shaft assembly and remaining bearings into the pump body section.

Assemble front cover by engaging dowel pins into body.

Insert all (8) cover bolts into front cover and body, assemble rear cover with gasket and (8)
acorn nuts. Tighten bolts carefully drawing the three pump sections together. Tighten bolts
in diagonal sequence. Rotate drive shaft by hand to insure alignment and pump looseness.

Note: Chemical Gear pump internal tolerances are held extremely close. Pump parts are
manufactured to precise dimensions and most rigid quality control standards. The smallest
foreign particle or damage in the form of a nick or gouge could jam the gears and bind the
pump. Extreme cleanliness and care is essential for proper pump assembly.

Operating Temperatures and Pressures:

For metal Chemical Gear pumps (stainless steel and Alloy C) several gear options are
available. A combination of Alloy C drive gear and Teflon idle gear offers maximum
corrosion resistance with limits of 100 psi pressure and 100 0 F temperature. Drive and idle
gears of W88 stainless steel are suitable for 150 psi pressure and 450 0 F temperature. Drive
gear and idle gear of Teflon offer excellent corrosion resistance, low noise level and
economy, but are limited to 50 psi pressure and 1000 F temperature. Teflon gears have
lower life expectancy than metal gears.

For Plastic Chemical Gear Pumps: Temperature extremes are detrimental to service life and
should be avoided. Basic materials of construction allow temperature range of –40 to 1800 F
and pressures up to 100 psi. High pressures accelerate pump wear and reduce service life.
When handling products with temperature in excess of 200 0 F, care should be taken to avoid
sudden temperature shock by introduction of high temperature to a cold pump or reverse. It
is advisable to bring the temperature up gradually. Freezing liquid in pumps can deform or
damage pumps.

Starting:
Never start or run the pump dry. This will inevitably cause galling or seizing of the internal
parts. Always prime the pump with a clean, light lubricating oil or with liquid to be pumped.

Before starting, rotate the pump by hand. It should rotate freely without tight spots.

Check that all suction and discharge valves are open and that any relief valves have been
"backed off".

After priming, start the driver and allow pump to operate at a reduced load while observing
for unreasonable noise, heat, or vibration. Check to be sure pump is delivering liquid. If not,
shutdown immediately and review foregoing instructions.

Gradually bring pump up to operating pressure by tightening relief valve adjustment until
the pressure gauge indicates that the system design pressure has been reached. Again
check pump for excessive noise, heat, or vibration. Check that the pump is delivering the
required capacity and that the vacuum is not in excess of design conditions. If it is
determined that the pump is meeting the required conditions, it is important to check that
the driver I not overloaded.

Be sure that the overload protection for the electric motor is properly sized. Check that the
electric motor is operating within the nameplate amperage limitations.

Maintenance

General:
Chemical Gear pumps are designed to be lubricated by the liquid being pumped and
therefore do not require lubrication maintenance. Barrel type carbon bearings are self-
lubricating.

Lubrication for reduction gear drives, outboard bearing supports and electric motors should
be maintained as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions furnished with the shipment.

Stuffing Boxes:
Pumps equipped with packing will require adjustment periodically to avoid excessive
leakage. The packing gland should be tightened as needed, but only when the shaft is
rotating.

Do not attempt to tighten gland to the point where leakage is completely stopped.

Allow for a small continuous leakage of approximately one drop per minute to ensure
lubrication and cooling at the packing area. Eventually all the packing in the pump will
become deteriorated and will have to be replaced.

Pumps equipped with mechanical seals require no adjustment.