Because of our wide product range and expertise in the field of fluid transfer, we are able to offer acid pumps for any acid including those with high viscosities and high specific gravities such a sulphuric acid but, also highly corrosive acids such as Nitric Acid and Hydrofluoric acid across the UK and tailored to your needs.
Some of the most common acidic liquids are: Phosphoric Acid, Sulphuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid, silver nitrate, Citric Acid, Nitric acid, Hydrofluorosilicic acid and CIP fluids.
Handling Acids: Challenges and Solutions
Pumping acids demands precision and reliability due to their corrosive nature. At AxFlow, our diverse range of acid-resistant pumps ensures safe and efficient acid handling across the UK. We specialize in handling various acids, from high-viscosity sulfuric acid to highly corrosive nitric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Challenges
- Corrosion Resistance: Acids corrode traditional pump materials, necessitating specialized acid-resistant components.
- Viscosity and Gravity: Some acids, like sulfuric acid, exhibit high viscosity and specific gravity, affecting pump performance.
- Safety: Handling highly corrosive acids requires stringent safety measures to protect both personnel and the environment.
Solutions
- Diverse Pump Range: AxFlow offers a wide selection of acid-resistant pumps tailored to handle specific acids, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
- Material Expertise: Leveraging acid-resistant materials, such as polymers like PVDF and ETFE, our pumps withstand the corrosive effects of acids.
- Customization: We customize our pumps to match the unique properties of each acid, ensuring efficient and safe transfer.
Common Acids and Applications
- Phosphoric Acid: Used in fertilizers, detergents, and food processing.
- Sulfuric Acid: Found in battery manufacturing, chemical synthesis, and wastewater treatment.
- Hydrochloric Acid: Utilized in steel pickling, food processing, and pharmaceuticals.
- Citric Acid: Common in food and beverage industry for flavoring and preservation.
- Nitric Acid: Used in explosives, dyes, and nitrate salts production.
- Hydrofluorosilicic Acid: Employed in water fluoridation and metal surface treatment.
- CIP Fluids: Cleaning-in-place solutions essential in food and beverage processing.
AxFlow's expertise ensures the safe, efficient, and customized handling of acidic liquids, meeting the diverse needs of industries