NETZSCH TORNADO^® Rotary Lobe Pumps Typical Components

TIMING GEAR :  Patented timing gear design with open space between pump seals and gear housing prevents cross contamination of gear case and bearings.  (Back to Illustration)

MECHANICAL SHAFT SEAL:  Two easy to service, wear resistant single cartridge mechanical seals proide complete protection of the pump's tool-steel shaft. Seals are independent of the direction of rotation and are easily installed through the front cover plate..  (Back to Illustration)

HOUSING:  Compact modular design includes adjustable cast iron housing for extended service life. Lobes and seals can be easily serviced or replaced by removing only the wear plate.  (Back to Illustration)

PROTECTIVE WEAR PLATES:  Highly abrasion-resistant, reversible hardened wear plates provide twice the service life. By removing the front cover plate, entire wet end rebuilds can be completed in-line.  (Back to Illustration)

ROTARY LOBES :   TORNADO^® lobes are offered in various elastomers to provide long service life and low shear pumping action of many types of fluids. No metal-to-metal contact ensures longer life in abrasive applications.  (Back to Illustration)