Electrification and Pumps

Minneapolis manufacturer rolls out new product

Graco Inc. is helping manufacturers electrify high-flow fluid-transfer applications with the global launch of the "3-inch QUANTM i230" bringing efficient electric drive technology to demanding processes that have traditionally relied on pneumatic pumps.

Paint, coatings and ceramics manufacturers depend on diaphragm pumps for their flexibility, reliability and ability to handle challenging materials. But pneumatic pumps also depend on compressed air — an energy-intensive plant resource whose available capacity can fluctuate as demand changes across a facility.

The QUANTM i230 gives manufacturers another option for qualified high-flow applications. By combining familiar diaphragm pump capabilities with electric operation, the pump helps manufacturers move more material, reduce transfer bottlenecks and lower energy consumption by up to 80% compared to pneumatic pumps, while maintaining operating flexibility.