Finish Thompson Inc. (FTI), an international leader in the corrosive chemical transfer industry, highlights its HVDP Series drum and barrel pumps, a sealed progressive cavity, positive displacement pump line engineered to deliver reliable transfer of high-viscosity liquids in demanding industrial applications. For oil and gas operations, the HVDP Series is well suited for transferring heavy oils, lubricants, additives, resins, solvents, and other viscous fluids from drums and barrels with controlled, consistent flow. Designed to handle viscosities up to 20 000 cP in the HR model and up to 100 000 cP in the LR model, the HVDP Series helps processors move thick petroleum-based and process fluids more efficiently while maintaining steady, non-pulsing performance.
The HVDP Series combines a mechanically sealed design with heavy-duty 316 stainless steel tube construction to provide durability in challenging operating environments and dependable fluid handling over time. With maximum flow rates up to 10 gpm and maximum head above 300 feet, the pumps give operators the ability to move viscous media with the pressure and consistency needed for production processes. That combination makes the HVDP Series a strong fit for oil and gas facilities that need dependable transfer of viscous fluids in maintenance shops, blending areas, chemical handling points, and other drum-to-process applications.
Additional design features support easier maintenance and broader application flexibility. A unique camlock feature allows quick disassembly, helping reduce service time, while an optional foot design supports use in drums with liners for cleaner, more practical material transfer. Multiple stator material options, including Buna-N, FKM, and PTFE, help users match pump construction to fluid compatibility requirements common in oil and gas service. For applications involving flammable or combustible liquids, the HVDP Series also offers explosion-proof electric and air motor options on stainless steel tubes when used with a static protection kit.
The HVDP Series is designed for a wide range of high-viscosity fluids, including oils, resins, waxes, adhesives, silicone, polymers, honey, corn syrup, lotions, hair and bath gel, and juice concentrate. That application range is especially relevant for upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
