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Gear Pump Troubleshooting Guide

The document provides a troubleshooting guide for gear pumps. It lists several common problems with gear pumps such as no fluid delivery, insufficient capacity, or the pump being noisy. For each problem, it identifies possible causes such as incorrect rotation, air in the suction line, a relief valve failure, or a check valve being jammed. It also provides potential remedies such as checking the direction of rotation, ensuring the suction line is filled with fluid, cleaning valves, or replacing worn pump components. The guide recommends contacting their technical sales engineers if issues persist.

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Gear Pump Troubleshooting Guide

The document provides a troubleshooting guide for gear pumps. It lists several common problems with gear pumps such as no fluid delivery, insufficient capacity, or the pump being noisy. For each problem, it identifies possible causes such as incorrect rotation, air in the suction line, a relief valve failure, or a check valve being jammed. It also provides potential remedies such as checking the direction of rotation, ensuring the suction line is filled with fluid, cleaning valves, or replacing worn pump components. The guide recommends contacting their technical sales engineers if issues persist.

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Gear Pump Troubleshooting

Guide
07 November 2019

Gear Pump Troubleshooting Guide

If you are experiencing issues with


your Gear Pump, the below guide can help you diagnose any issues, or speak to one of our Technical
Sales Engineers for further assistance:

Problem Possible Cause Remedy


  Direction of Rotation Check direction of rotation is in
  line with arrow on casing and  
  nameplate
  Air pocket in suction line Ensure suction line filled with
  fluid, pipework slopes upwards, no
Motor Operational but No kinks in suction line and pipework
Fluid Delivery is as straight as possible.
Relief Valve Failure Clean Relief Valve. Check
pressure setting. Recalibrate
Check Valve Jammed Clean check valve. Check
operation
Air Ingress through Seal Check seals for air ingress, all
pipework, and connected gaskets.  
Check pump O Rings. Replace
pump seal if necessary.
  Relief Valve Opening or Check relief valve settings.
  Jammed Recalibrate. Check and clean as a
  plug   may have formed or solid
  entered jamming open.
  Air Ingress Check seals for air ingress, all
  pipework, and connected gaskets.
  Check   pump O Rings. Replace
  pump seal if necessary.
Insufficient Capacity Low NPSH Shorten and enlarge suction line
diameter. Deepen suction pipe,  
increase tank contents, reduce
pump speed and check fluid
viscosity against   pump design
Pump Worn Check internal gear spacing.
Replace lobes
Check Valve Jammed Clean check valve. Check
operation
  Pump Cavitating Increase pipework diameter.
  Reduce suction head. Check fluid  
  viscosity. Clean filters. Reduce
  pump speed. Increase fluid level in
Pump Noisy tank.
Gear / Rotor Damage Check gears and replace if
necessary
Misalignment Realign Pump. Check coupling and
rubber
Vibration in safety valve Increase pressure setting or replace
Still having issues with your pump? Contact us or view our Gear Pump Range.

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