Say Goodbye to Shaft Misalignment Worries
It’s an unavoidable fact of pump operation: mating shafts require alignment. Improper shaft alignment can result in breakdowns that can lead to excessive downtime, lost reliability and higher repair or replacement costs. Blackmer has developed the solution to shaft misalignment with its GNX and GNXH Series Sliding Vane Pumps – the markets only alignment-free, reduced-speed positive displacement pumps.
GNX and GNXH Series pumps include the proven features of Blackmer legacy GX Series pumps but take them to the next level with the incorporation of a commercial-grade, single-stage gearbox. This innovative new gearbox fits between the motor and pump and is held in place by a permanent dowelled connection that creates a structural link between the high-speed and low-speed sides of the system. This results in a pump that will not need to be realigned either at initial installation or following a maintenance procedure, resulting in improved peace of mind for the operator. The pre-grouted GNX and GNXH composite baseplate adds additional value to the pump, gearbox and motor set-up by providing unmatched surface flatness, significant vibration damping, and reduce installed costs.
The bottom line is that the combination of time-proven operational features and the new alignment-free gearbox means that Blackmer GNX and GNXH Series pumps will deliver increased reliability, efficiency, performance, uptime, seal life, bearing life, shaft life and safety, with decreased and simplified maintenance.
