Phosphoric Acid Process Manufacturing
Located in Pocatello, Idaho, KLD Pumps supplies aftermarket pump parts for phosphoric acid process manufacturing, offering cost-effective solutions for the industry’s demanding conditions. The phosphoric acid industry, vital for fertilizer production, relies on the wet process, where phosphate rock is reacted with sulfuric acid, creating corrosive (pH 2-10) and abrasive (up to 60% solids) slurries. These conditions challenge pump performance, requiring robust components to handle acid production, filtration, and effluent management. Our parts for pumps like Goulds 3100, Bingham MSE, and Sulzer AHLSTAR address these challenges at 20-30% lower costs than OEM, ensuring efficiency and durability. Explore our parts.
The phosphoric acid industry faces unique challenges, including corrosion from acidic fluids, abrasion from gypsum slurries, and high maintenance costs due to pump wear. KLD Pumps supports processors with aftermarket parts designed for these conditions, using materials like CD4MCuN and Duplex Stainless Steel to resist corrosion and abrasion. Our parts, engineered with 3D scanning (0.005-inch accuracy) and ±0.001-inch tolerances, fit pumps seamlessly, delivering up to 85% efficiency. With a 1-year warranty and 24-hour quotes, we help maintain production uptime and reduce costs for facilities in Idaho and beyond. Learn more.
Our aftermarket parts support critical phosphoric acid production processes:
- Acid Production: Impellers and casings manage corrosive phosphoric acid in reactors and digesters, resisting 20,000 ppm Cl⁻ corrosion.
- Slurry Handling: Wear rings (High-chrome iron, >600 BHN) and impellers handle abrasive slurries (up to 60% solids), reducing wear by 40%.
- Filtration and Clarification: SiC/SiC seals (API 682-compliant, <0.1 oz/hr leakage) and bearings (ISO 281-rated, <0.15 ips RMS vibration) ensure efficient clarifier operation.
- Effluent Management: Shafts (4140 steel, <0.002 in/ft deflection) and custom parts process wastewater, supporting environmental compliance.
These applications improve throughput and minimize downtime in phosphoric acid plants.
Our aftermarket parts address phosphoric acid industry needs:
- Corrosion Resistance: CD4MCuN (25% Cr, 5% Ni, PREN > 40) and Duplex Stainless Steel withstand acidic fluids, extending part life.
- Compatibility: 3D scanning ensures precise fit, improving flow by up to 10% for legacy pumps.
- Cost Savings: 20-30% lower costs than OEM, with reduced maintenance frequency, saving 15-20% annually.
- Efficiency: Impellers achieve 85% efficiency, seals minimize leakage, and bearings support high loads with low vibration.
These features help processors maintain efficiency under harsh conditions.
The phosphoric acid industry thrives in Southeastern Idaho, a hub for fertilizer production due to its phosphate rock deposits. Pocatello and nearby areas face challenges like corrosive acid handling and abrasive slurry transport, requiring durable pump parts. KLD Pumps supports regional processors with parts that optimize digestion, filtration, and effluent processes, reducing wastewater volume by up to 10% to meet environmental regulations. Our Pocatello location ensures fast quotes (24 hours) and delivery, serving Idaho, Utah, and Montana facilities with reliable solutions.
KLD Pumps serves phosphoric acid processors in Idaho, Utah, and Montana, supporting acid production, slurry handling, and effluent management. These facilities use pumps like Goulds 3100, Bingham MSE/MSD, and Sulzer AHLSTAR, relying on our parts for durability and efficiency in corrosive and abrasive conditions. Our solutions are tailored to the industry’s high-throughput, continuous operations.
Processors in the phosphoric acid industry report results with our parts:
- Pocatello Facility: Reduced downtime by 20% with CD4MCuN impellers for Goulds 3100 pumps, improving throughput by 15%.
- Soda Springs Processor: Extended pump life by 25% with 3D-scanned Bingham MSE parts, saving 30% on costs.
- Utah Plant: Cut wastewater processing costs by 12% with corrosion-resistant shafts, meeting environmental standards.
More success stories are available via our contact page.
Ready to optimize your phosphoric acid operations? Contact us or explore our parts.