FTI
Finish Thompson, Inc is proudly American and boasts a range of industrial pumps with unmatched technology and performance. This manufacturer is known worldwide and is present in many industries that handle light to tough fluids.
FTI offers a range of centrifugal pumps including sealless mag-drive pumps. There are also sealless and sealed drum pumps, multistage centrifugal pumps, vertical and horizontal pumps, and ANSI models in their product portfolio. Most FTI pumps have the ability to run dry for hours without any issues, which for other pumps can lead to their breakdown.
FTI's Drum Pump
Finish Thompson is an expert in the design and manufacture of highly reliable and heavy–duty drum pumps for any type of fluids from freshwater to solid-laden wastewater to viscous fluids, acids, bases, flammables, and so much more.
Each model underwent a rigorous process from computational fluid dynamics and design to manufacturing and testing using the latest production tools and materials. FTI drum pumps are engineered for the faster and smoother handling of fluids, enabling transfer in just a few minutes.
Features & Benefits
- PF series has a unique double suction impeller
- EF series is an economical alternative for light-duty transfer
- TT series features PTFE screw-type lifting compressors
- BT screw and HVDP progressive cavity for high viscosity high head pumping
- TB series of lightweight drum pumps for low to medium viscosity
- TM series of sealed mixer pumps has 4-blade turbine mixing capability
Available Options
- Variety of options
- Sealed or sealless
- Single or twin impeller
- ATEX models
- FDA compliant options
- Spare parts and accessories
- Material options
- Baseplate
Principle of Operation
In general, FTI drum pumps consist of a motor section (air or electric driven), an immersion tube, and a pump section. The motor sits on top of the immersion tube, which is outside the container. The immersion tube fits through an opening on the top of the container. The pump section is located at the lower end of the immersion tube. The drum pump is driven from the top of the immersion tube, using an extended shaft. The pumped liquid flows between the sleeve and the tube to the discharge port at the motor end of the immersion tube. Depending on the viscosity of the fluid, barrel pumps come in single, double, or multiple impellers for low, medium, and heavy viscous fluids, respectively.
Range
FTI’s Drum Pump
- PF
- EF
- TT
- BT
- TB
- TM
FTI's Sealed Centrifugal
Finish Thompson Inc’s centrifugal pumps are constructed using rugged and corrosion-resistant materials such as heavy gauge stainless steel. Plastics specifically engineered for maximum corrosion resistance are also used to ensure longer operational life.
Seals are externally mounted thereby eliminating the need for expensive materials. These industrial pumps offer reliable operation in corrosive environments and are suitable for a broad range of chemicals.
Features & Benefits
- Excellent chemical resistance NPT threads
- Service friendly back pull-out design
- 1.8 specific gravity with no impeller trimming
- Maximum suction pressure
- High quality materials for long service life
Available Options
- Seal options
- Connection options
- Material options
- Close coupled or pedestal mounted
- Accessories and spare parts
Applications
- Chemical processing, spraying, transfer
- Plating recirculation/filtration, PCB etching/rinse
- Mild corrosive or low budget applications where periodic seal replacement is not an issue
Principle of Operation
In a centrifugal pump, the liquid is injected into the pump, through the pump casing and down the impeller eye. Velocity energy is imparted to the liquid through the centrifugal force produced by the rotating impeller. Liquid is radially pushed out towards the impeller periphery. The velocity energy of the liquid is converted to pressure energy by directing it to an expanding volute design casing. The pumps operate at relatively higher speeds thus permitting a high liquid flow. Because of these advantages, FTI centrifugal pumps are very in demand in almost all industries.
Range
- FTI’s Sealed Centrifugal AC
Stainless Steel Centrifugal - FTI’s Sealed Centrifugal GP
Plastic Centrifugal
FTI's Sealless ANSI Ultrachem
Features & Benefits
- Sealless design for reduced downtime
- No cross-contamination, wastage, hazards
- Simple design for easier servicing and reduced downtime
- Close-coupled design, reduced alignment issues
- Modified volute design for minimized radial loads
Balanced hydraulic axial thrust loads
Available Options
- Material options
- Dri-Coat silicon carbide bearing/shaft option
- Long-coupled bearing frame
- Bronze pump ring
- Accessories
- Spare parts
- Mounting
Applications
- General industrial applications
Oil and gas - Brewery and distillery
- Semiconductor
- Mining
- Pharmaceutical
- Food
- Personal Care
- Home Care
Priinciple of Operation
The operating principle of a magnetic drive pump is very simple. A magnetic coupling consists of two magnet assemblies. One is the outer assembly or the drive magnet and the other is the inner assembly or the driven magnet. The outer assembly is connected to a motor and the inner assembly is directly attached to the impeller. At rest, the magnet components of the outer assembly are aligned with their counterparts in the inner assembly. When the load (torque) is applied, the coupling deflects angularly and the magnets create a force of simultaneous attraction and repulsion. This force is used to transfer torque from the motor to the impeller and is what pumps the fluid out.
Range
FTI’s Sealless ANSI Ultrachem
- UC1516L
- UC1516
- UC1518L
- UC1518
- UC2110L
- UC2110
- UC3110
- UC3156
- UC3158
- UC326
- UC326H
- UC328
- UC3210
- UC436
- UC436L
- UC438
- UC4310H
- UC6410
FTI's Sealless Mag Drive
Finish Thompson Inc’s mag-drive and sealless pumps are recognized globally as some of the most efficient chemical pumps available. They feature superior quality construction which makes them perfect for demanding applications.
Equipped with powerful neodymium magnets‚ FTI ensures their mag-drive pumps can run for hours with great efficiency. The carbon bushings used in their pumps allow dry running for hours without damage. Finally, the completely encapsulated magnets and a vapor barrier between the wet end and motor adapter secure the pump from corrosive vapors in harsh pumping environments.
Features & Benefits
- Long hours of safe dry-running
- Leak-free and low maintenance
- Rugged, corrosion-resistant construction for longevity
- Deep-lift capabilities and fast priming
- Extreme energy efficiency
- Withstands demanding solid handling applications
Available Options
- Wide range of sizes
- Seal options
- Impeller sizes
- Material options
- Spare parts
- Mounting
Applications
- Abrasive liquids
- Acids
- Bases
- Corrosives
- Flammables
- Inorganic solutions
- Slurries
- Liquids with entrained gasses
- Organic liquids
Principle of Operation
The operating principle of a magnetic drive pump is very simple. A magnetic coupling consists of two magnet assemblies. One is the outer assembly or the drive magnet and the other is the inner assembly or the driven magnet. The outer assembly is connected to a motor and the inner assembly is directly attached to the impeller. At rest, the magnet components of the outer assembly are aligned with their counterparts in the inner assembly. When the load (torque) is applied, the coupling deflects angularly and the magnets create a force of simultaneous attraction and repulsion. This force is used to transfer torque from the motor to the impeller and is what pumps the fluid out.
Range
- FTI’s Sealless Mag Drive DB
Plastic Mag Drive - FTI’s Sealless Mag Drive MSDB
Plastic Mag Drive - FTI’s Sealless Mag Drive SP
Self-Priming Mag Drive - FTI’s Sealless Mag Drive
KC
Plastic Mag Drive - FTI’s Sealless Mag Drive MSKC
Multi-Stage Mag Drive
FTI's Vertical Mag Drive
The FTI vertical pumps use high-powered, rare earth magnetic couplings to achieve transmission of maximum horsepower. This helps eliminate the common issue in mag drive pumps of lower efficiency. Carrying the advantages of mag drive pump type and vertical pump configuration, FTI vertical pumps are suitable for liquids with high pressures and high temperatures.
Additionally, their NPSH can be altered thereby making them ideal for a wide range of applications. A wide variety of port sizes, impeller diameters and column lengths make the FTI vertical pumps extremely versatile.
Features & Benefits
- High quality materials for years of reliable service
- MSVKC series boasts unique interconnecting drive shaft
- AK series features rugged 316 stainless steel construction
- AV series are economic compact pumps
- VKC plastic pumps eliminate microbubbling and foaming
- Leak-proof design
Available Options
- Port sizes
- Seal options
- Column lengths
- Impeller diameters
- Spare parts
- Baseplate
Applications
- Pharmaceutical
- Wastewater & water treatment
- Chemical transfer
- Mining
- Aquatic life
- Hazardous and corrosive liquids
- General Industries
Principle of Operation
The operating principle of a magnetic drive pump is very simple. A magnetic coupling consists of two magnet assemblies. One is the outer assembly or the drive magnet and the other is the inner assembly or the driven magnet. The outer assembly is connected to a motor and the inner assembly is directly attached to the impeller. At rest, the magnet components of the outer assembly are aligned with their counterparts in the inner assembly. When the load (torque) is applied, the coupling deflects angularly and the magnets create a force of simultaneous attraction and repulsion. This force is used to transfer torque from the motor to the impeller and is what pumps the fluid out.
Range
- FTI’s Vertical Mag Drive AK Series
- FTI’s Vertical Mag Drive AV Series
- FTI’s Vertical Mag Drive VKC Series
- FTI’s Vertical Mag Drive MSVKC Series