Gear pumps with gland packing packing – TGGP series

Gear pumps with gland packing packing – TGGP series

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SPX Johnson TGGP are rope-sealed internal gear pumps designed for pumping medium or high viscosity and high temperature media. This combination of robust design, clearance flexibility, unique interdental space shape and a wide range of material designs and additional options, such as a heating jacket, relief valves or electric heating. They are characterized by a simple operating principle and smooth flow with low pulsation, also with reversed flow direction.

SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps are used in industries such as: food, chemical, paint, paper, and construction.

SPX Johnson TGGP are rope-sealed internal gear pumps designed for pumping medium or high viscosity and high temperature media. This combination of robust design, clearance flexibility, unique interdental space shape and a wide range of material designs and additional options, such as a heating jacket, relief valves or electric heating. They are characterized by a simple operating principle and smooth flow with low pulsation, also with reversed flow direction.

SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps are used in industries such as: food, chemical, paint, paper, and construction.

Technical data
Pump capacity: 130 m3/h
Max. rotational speed: 1450 rpm
Max. discharge pressure: 16 bar
Temperature: 300 °C
Viscosity: 80 000 mPa·s
Max size of solids: 225 µm
Impeller type: gear, made of cast iron, nitrided ductile iron or stainless steel
Pump materialss: grey cast iron
Mechanical seal: Sealing rings made of graphite-reinforced PTFE, white aramid or graphite fibers. Optional: special design.
Typical applications
Industry Application example
Petrochemical Industry Pure asphalt or asphalt mixtures, diesel oil, crude oil, lubricating oil, base oil, greases.
Chemical and Dye Industry Sodium silicate, acids, plastics, mixed chemical substances, isocyanates, polyols.
Pulp and Paper Industry Acid, soap, lye, black liquor, kaolin, lime, latex, sludge.
Food Industry Chocolate, cocoa butter, fillers, sugar, vegetable fats and oils, molasses, animal feed.
Product features

The TopGear (TG) series combines robust construction with small or large clearances and a unique tooth profile on the active gear. TG GP series pumps are packing-sealed internal gear pumps. Their main advantages are the combination of robust construction, flexibility in clearance selection, unique inter-tooth space shape, and a wide range of material designs and additional options, such as a heating jacket, relief valves, or electric heating.

TG GP series pumps are characterized by a simple operating principle in which the liquid flows through the pump evenly with minimal pulsation. These pumps can also have a reversed flow direction. Most TG G series models are designed to operate at the normal rotational speed of a 50 Hz electric motor, allowing for direct drive.

Pumps in this series are used for pumping high-volume media in general applications. They handle medium or high viscosity media and high-temperature liquids perfectly. TopGear series pumps are self-priming and are used in many industries, such as food, chemical, paint, paper, and construction.

  • High efficiency – the design of this pump series features axial rotor locking, adjustable clearances, and a balanced hydraulic design. The TG GP series is characterized by high permissible torque and a single clearance class, enabling very good overall efficiency.
  • 10 sizes – a range of models with a maximum capacity of up to 130 m3/h and a pressure of 16 bar, allowing the pump to be adapted to specific customer requirements.
  • Better priming – oversized ports for better performance, located above the pump centerline. This translates to lower required NPSH (Net Positive Suction Head).
  • Designed for medium or high viscosity media – undisturbed flow thanks to the optimized tooth profile on the active gear.
  • No leaks caused by thermal expansion – reliable sealing and pinion shaft with cover.
  • Well-thought-out design – based on two ball bearings with adjustable axial clearance. Pumps in this series can withstand higher permissible axial forces.
  • Easy maintenance – possibility of disassembly and access to the pump from both the front and the rear. Simple design and shorter service downtime.
  • Multiple material options – various designs of bearings and hydraulic parts are available.
  • Extended service life – compact rotor, robust shafts, optimal bearing design, option of hard metal bearings, vented seal area thanks to a bleed channel.
  • Various connection options – compliant with EN or ANSI.
  • Explosion-proof design – compliant with ATEX Directive, category II 2G.
Operation principle

Operating principle of SPX Johnson TopGear gear pumps
 

The rotor and pinion mesh together as they rotate. This creates sealed chambers with variable volume, resulting in a vacuum that forces the medium to flow into these spaces. The liquid is transported in the chambers from the suction side to the discharge side. The spaces are separated by an element that prevents the liquid from returning to the suction side. The medium is pumped to the discharge side as a result of the decreasing volume of the inter-tooth spaces.

Modular design
SPX Johnson TGG gear pump housing. Pump housing with integrated feet and line connections

The pump housing can remain installed in the piping system during inspection and repair of the rotors and shaft seal.

Front access module of the SPX Johnson TGG gear pump. Front access module

The entire front (gear, cover, and gear stub) can be removed for easy internal inspection and repair.

Rear access module of SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. Rear access module

The rotor with shaft, intermediate housing with rotor bearing, shaft seal, and bearing bracket can be removed for easy inspection, repair, and shaft seal replacement.

Top-mounted relief valve in SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. Top-mounted relief valve

The pre-assembled and pre-set overpressure relief valve can be removed for inspection, repair, and if the direction of rotation or pressure needs to be changed.

Construction

SPX Johnson TGGP gear pump design.
 

1. Pump Casing

  • horizontal line connections above the center line,
  • several PN flanged connections available,
  • possibility of connecting large diameter pipes,
  • pressure gauge connections on both flanges,
  • plug for filling, venting and drainage,
  • integrated feet under the pump casing,
  • free thermal expansion towards the rear,
  • lower pipeline velocity and pressure losses,
  • good NPSH properties,
  • liquid remains in the pump until the next start,
  • facilitated maintenance.
Front Access Module

Idler pin cover in SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. 2. Idler Pin Cover

  • large recesses at the inlet and outlet,
  • fixed idler pin thanks to press fit,
  • several pin material options,
  • axial liquid inlet relative to the gears improves NPSHr properties,
  • possibility of selecting appropriate idler pin materials for a given application.
Idler gear of SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. 3. Idler Gear with Bushing

  • unique tooth profile,
  • large diameter of the idler pin and bushing,
  • possibility of using low and high viscosity media,
  • possibility of hydrodynamic lubrication by the pumped liquid to reduce wear of the bushing and idler pin,
  • possibility of selecting appropriate materials needed for a given application.
Rear Access Module

Impeller and shaft of the SPX Johnson TGG gear pump. 4. Pump Impeller and Shaft

  • unique tooth profile and strong rotor teeth,
  • durable rotor and shaft mounting by press fit,
  • several material options,
  • possibility of using high viscosity liquids,
  • high torque and radial force permissible even at high temperature and with standard clearances,
  • easy installation of shaft seals without the risk of damaging elastomers,
  • V-belt drive possible,
  • possibility of selecting appropriate materials needed for a given application.
Intermediate casing of the SPX Johnson TGG gear pump. 5. Intermediate Casing

  • rotor radial bearing outside the pumped medium,
  • easy maintenance and repair,
  • single mechanical shaft seal,
  • grease-lubricated radial roller bearing,
  • leakage collection between the mechanical seal and the roller bearing.
Packing seal of SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps. 6. Gland Packing without Spacer Ring

  • several sealing ring material options,
  • sealing rings can be replaced in situ,
  • selection of sealing ring material depending on the application,
  • easy maintenance and repair.
Bearing bracket of SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. 7. Bracket with Ball Bearing and Additional Support

  • robust design,
  • long service life of ball bearings,
  • easy maintenance and re-lubrication,
  • drain hole for draining liquid from the shaft seal,
  • additional support enables axial thermal expansion and V-belt drive,
  • possibility of re-adjusting the axial clearance and compensating for axial wear.
Options, accessories
SPX Johnson TGG gear pump heating jacket. “S” Type Heating Jacket Mounted on the Cover

  • designed for use with saturated steam or water steam,
  • heats the pump body, internal elements, and relief valve body,
  • allows for safe pump start-up and shutdown,
  • allows the pump to reach the correct temperature when the liquid solidifies or has excessive viscosity,
  • possibility of later adding the jacket cover without the need to replace the main pump parts.
Electric heating in the gear shaft journal of SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps. Electric Heating in the Gear Shaft Journal (available on request for selected models only)

  • use of high-performance cartridge heaters (max. 250°C),
  • appropriate power depending on the environment in which the pump operates,
  • can be used with 110V or 230V AC power supply,
  • heats the pump body and interior,
  • allows for safe pump start-up and shutdown,
  • allows the pump to reach the correct temperature when the liquid solidifies or has excessive viscosity,
  • possibility of replacing the standard pump cover and gear shaft journal set with a new set with electric heating.
Electric heating in the intermediate body of SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps. Electric Heating in the Intermediate Body (available for selected models only)

  • use of high-performance cartridge heaters (max. 250°C),
  • appropriate power depending on the environment in which the pump operates,
  • can be used with 110V or 230V AC power supply,
  • heats the pump interior at the rear, the sleeve bearing, and the shaft seal,
  • possibility of creating a temperature gradient towards the shaft seal (cooling or heating),
  • allows for safe pump start-up and shutdown,
  • allows the pump to reach the correct temperature when the liquid solidifies or has excessive viscosity.

 

Heating jacket around the shaft seal in SPX Johnson TGGP gear pumps. Heating Jacket Around the Shaft Seal (optional)

  • steam-powered version with threaded connections (S-jacket)
  • heats the pump interior at the rear, the sleeve bearing, and the shaft seal,
  • possibility of creating a temperature gradient towards the shaft seal (cooling or heating),
  • allows for safe start-up and shutdown procedures,
  • allows the pump to reach the correct temperature when the liquid solidifies or has excessive viscosity.

 

Top-mounted relief valve in SPX Johnson TGG gear pumps. Relief Valve

  • protects the pump and installation against excessive overpressure by limiting the pressure difference between the suction and discharge sides,
  • mounted on top of the pump, horizontally or vertically depending on the pump size,
  • available in a double version: 2 single valves mounted opposite each other protect both flow directions through the pump,
  • optionally available with heating.

 

Operation principle of relief valves

Operating principle of relief valves in SPX Johnson TopGear gear pumps

The relief valves used in the TGGP series are spring-loaded valves that open rapidly when the operating pressure rises to the set pressure value, which is pre-set by the spring. These valves limit the pressure difference (∆p) (or working pressure) between the suction and discharge, not the maximum pressure in the system. If the liquid cannot escape when the discharge side of the pump is blocked, overpressure can cause serious damage to the pump. The relief valve provides an escape route, directing the media back to the suction side after a certain pressure level is reached. An open relief valve signals that the system is not working properly.

  • Technical data

  • Typical applications

  • Product features

  • Operation principle

  • Modular design

  • Construction

  • Options, accessories

  • Operation principle of relief valves

Pump capacity: 130 m3/h
Max. rotational speed: 1450 rpm
Max. discharge pressure: 16 bar
Temperature: 300 °C
Viscosity: 80 000 mPa·s
Max size of solids: 225 µm
Impeller type: gear, made of cast iron, nitrided ductile iron or stainless steel
Pump materialss: grey cast iron
Mechanical seal: Sealing rings made of graphite-reinforced PTFE, white aramid or graphite fibers. Optional: special design.

Performance curves