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Drum Pump for Plating

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What LibertyCES's vendor documentation shows

Plating listed among finish Thompson sealed/drum pump family applications.

Products cited in this application

Finish Thompson AC/GP Series

Real Specifications

AC Series max tempMax temperature 300°F (149°C) — the highest of any Finish Thompson series in this datasetfinish-thompson-sealed-pumps.md
AC Series flow/headMax head 263 ft (80.2 m), max flow 321 gpm (73.0 m³/h) [AC8]finish-thompson-sealed-pumps.md
GP Series suction pressure by seal typeBellows seal max suction pressure 15 psi (1 bar); multi-spring seal 65 psi (4.5 bar)finish-thompson-sealed-pumps.md
GP Series constructionMolded housings of chemical-resistant polypropylene or PVDF; effectively handles caustics, acids, plating solutionsfinish-thompson-sealed-pumps.md
Install / Failure Note

GP Series' suction pressure envelope depends entirely on which seal type is fitted — bellows seal tops out at 15 psi while multi-spring reaches 65 psi; specifying the wrong seal type for the actual inlet pressure is a real, documented mis-spec risk within the same GP model line.

The exact same GP Series pump body handles plating solutions at either 15 psi or 65 psi max suction depending purely on seal type — a spec sheet that just says 'GP22' without naming the seal isn't a complete spec.

Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.

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FAQ

Is Drum Pump used in Plating?

Plating listed among finish Thompson sealed/drum pump family applications. This is moderate evidence.

What products are specified for Drum Pump in Plating?

Documented examples include Finish Thompson AC/GP Series — confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.

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