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DESIGN ENGINEERING L

GENTLE, CALM, STEADY

MEDICAL INDUSTRY

NEW FROM KNF IS THE FP 150 MULTI-DIAPHRAGM
LIQUID PUMP. THE FP 150 OFFERS LINEAR FLOW
ADJUSTMENT FROM 0.2 TO 1.5 L/MIN, LOW PULSATION
AND CONTINUOUS DUTY UP TO 2 BAR PRESSURE
ow pulsation is a key feature of the new FP 150 Linear adjustment of the flow rate
from KNF. By using five diaphragms to provide is another strong feature of the new
smooth laminar flow, pulsation values are FP 150. The pump is driven by a
Ltypically below 150mbar (at the pump outlet) at 5-wire brushless DC motor with
nominal flow rate and lower still depending on system integrated electronics offering linear
configuration and running speed. The benefits include speed control via either a 0 to 5V control
greater pumping efficiency, greater flow through your voltage or an inverse PWM signal. Thanks to
system at lower pressure and no vibration of the pump the stability of the pump and the laminar flow it
and tubing – resulting in less stress on system produces, the flow rate can be adjusted between manufacturers in the USA,
components. 10% and 100% of the nominal flow rate with
UK, Italy and Israel and has
In this respect, the new FP 150 fares just as well as outstanding linearity. already aroused broad interest.
gear pumps whilst offering the additional advantages of a The FP 150 is stable against back pressure (up to The FP 150 is suitable for a wide range of applications
diaphragm pump: self-priming, the ability to run dry, 2bar) and, with a PTFE-coated diaphragm as standard including medical devices, diagnostic instruments,
chemical and abrasion resistance, no contamination of (FFKM is an option on request) and a choice of FFKM or laboratory equipment, industrial inkjet printing,
semiconductor, fuels cell and cleaning and disinfection
media, gentle (low-shear) transfer of delicate media, EPDM valves available, it can pump a wide range of
stability with changing viscosity, no cavitation, long challenging fluids. During its development, the FP 150 applications.
service life, etc. has been intensively tested at several original equipment MORE INFORMATION: www.knf.com/FP150

WHEN RELIABILITY

WHEN RELIABILITY
IS KEY
IS KEY
KNF GAS AND

KNF GAS AND
LIQUID PUMPS
L LIQUID PUMPS

KNF’s tailored solutions perform demanding tasks
reliably and precisely and are therefore part of leading

KNF’s tailored solutions perform demanding tasks

global manufacturers’ medical devices. Our flexible

production process allows us to provide customized

reliably and precisely and are therefore part of leading

global manufacturers’ medical devices. Our flexible

diaphragm pump technology for both small and large

production process allows us to provide customized

production volumes. Our modular system supports

diaphragm pump technology for both small and large

different requirement profiles in a cost-effective

production volumes. Our modular system supports

manner.

different requirement profiles in a cost-effective

KNF – Your partner in medical device technology.
manner.
KNF Neuberger UK Ltd

KNF – Your partner in medical device technology.

Ave 2, Station Lane Ind Est,
Witney, Oxon, OX28 4FA
www.knf.de
info@knf.co.uk
www.knf.co.uk

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