The Complete Guide to ANSI Pumps

ANSI Pumps are regulated centrifugal pumps. Centrifugal pumps are simple in construction and concept. ANSI Stands for American National Standards Institute, and ANSI Pumps are dimensionally regulated pumps. They are supposed to be horizontal, centreline discharge, and end single-stage suction. ANSI centrifugal pumps convert a motor’s mechanical energy into kinetic energy. This kinetic energy then turns into potential energy in the format of pumped fluid’s pressure which runs on a system curve with varying flow and head.

ANSI pumps vary in dimension and size, regardless of the pump manufacturer. So, ANSI Process Pumps should meet the ANSI / ASME B73.1 standard of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). These standards define the recommended practices and guidelines associated with the maintenance of these process pumps. The key focus area of this standard is that the equipment manufactured by all ANSI pump manufacturers should be interchangeable in regards to mounting dimensions, input shafts, discharge nozzles size and location of suction, input shafts, foundation bolt holes, and baseplates. The standard also considers alternate designs should they meet the standard’s intent and cover performance and construction-related specifications.

Applications of ANSI Pumps

Oil & Gas refineries, petrochemical, and chemical industries use ANSI chemical pumps. The other areas of application include paper stock, pharmaceutical, ethanol production, food processing, and many other process plants. 

ANSI pumps most frequently get used for pumping thin fluids like alcohol, water, and other less aggressive fluids. ANSI pumps can pump fluids with solids based on the type of impeller. Furthermore, with proper material selection, ANSI pumps can transfer aggressive liquids that are highly corrosive.

Benefits of ANSI pumps

ANSI Pumps are flexible and readily available. They provide a reliable service for numerous applications, but these pumps are the most preferable for chemical processing. They introduce a great degree of ease and flexibility to the operations. 

ANSI pumps are cost-effective and reliable. Plant operators can easily change these pumps without redesigning or changing motor attachment, baseplate dimensions, coupling, or piping. 

  • Dimensional interchangeability across brands and manufacturers
  • High availability of ANSI parts and pumps
  • Higher affordability when compared to API pumps
  • With the right sort of impeller, ANSI pumps can pump fluids with solids in suspension

ANSI Pumps from Rotech

Rotech has been an ANSI centrifugal pump manufacturer since 2012. Rotech offers ANSI Frame-Mounted pumps, as well as an innovative close-coupled ANSI pump. We design close coupled process / industrial pumps that meet ANSI ASME B73.1. Our pumps are highly effective and thoroughly tested and is stocked worldwide.

ANSI Frame Mounted Pumps 

  1. 1196 Series ANSI Pumps are end suction frame mounted centrifugal pumps designed for pumping corrosive fluid handling applications. The pumps have a semi-open impeller, and we have manufactured them for heavy-duty applications.
  2. 1196LF Series ANSI Pumpsare for Low Flow and High Head applications. They are end suction frame mounted centrifugal pumps designed for pumping corrosive fluid handling applications.
    2. 1196LF Series ANSI Pumps
  3. 1796 Series ANSI Self Priming Pumpsare designed with semi-open impellers and used in various heavy-duty industrial applications.
    3. 1796 Series ANSI Self Priming Pumps

ANSI Close Coupled Process/Industrial Pumps 

  1. 1296 Series ANSI Close Coupled Pumps provides an option for ANSI Frame-mounted pumps. This series uses the same Hydraulic pump casing, impeller, and stuffing box cover of the regular ANSI pump series.
    2.1 1296 Series ANSI Close Coupled Pumps
  2. 1296LF Series Low Flow ANSI Close Coupled Pumps – coupled with NEMA C Face Electric Motors. This series uses the same Hydraulic pump casing, impeller, and stuffing box cover of the regular ANSI Low flow pump series.
    2.2 1296LF Series Low Flow ANSI Close Coupled Pumps
  3. 1796 Series Self Priming ANSI Close Coupled Pumps provide an option for ANSI Self Priming Frame-mounted pumps. This series uses the same Hydraulic pump casing, impeller, and stuffing box cover as the regular ANSI Self-priming pump series.
    2.3. 1796 Series Self Priming ANSI Close Coupled Pumps

Industries such as water, water waste management, oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical require premium ANSI centrifugal pump manufacturers who come up with equipment that lasts and delivers a high-efficiency service throughout its lifetime. Rotech Pumps & Systems Inc. offers reliable ANSI Process Pumps. The best part of Rotech Pumps & Systems Inc. is that they have an elaborate range of quality pumps in minimum lead times at competitive pricing.

Rotech designs, builds, and tests each ANSI Process Pump according to the International Quality Standard. Their top features include high-strength carbon steel frame adapter material and steel liquid end, upgraded bearing lubrication, and additional casing thickness for a longer bearing life. Moreover, Rotech designs and innovates on all products, and with its factories can beat delivery of other manufacturers.

3 Comments

  • Lily Bridgers

    June 20, 2023 - 11:24 am

    My dad needs to buy an ANSI pump because it offers reliable and efficient performance for various industrial applications. It meets the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards, ensuring compatibility and high-quality construction, making it a dependable choice for his pumping needs. Thanks for helping me understand that the mechanical energy of an ANSI centrifugal pump is converted into kinetic energy, which is subsequently transformed into potential energy in the form of pumped fluid pressure, which follows a system curve with variable flow and head.

  • Elina Brooks

    June 20, 2023 - 11:24 am

    Thank you for explaining that ANSI pumps are regulated centrifugal pumps that convert mechanical energy into kinetic energy before it becomes potential energy in the form of pumped fluid pressure. My brother runs a wastewater treatment facility, and it seems like they need new centrifugal pumps for their hydraulic systems soon. I’ll keep this in mind while I help them find an industrial supplier to contact about the ANSI pumps soon.

  • Elina Brooks

    July 20, 2023 - 1:40 pm

    I appreciate you letting us know that while ANSI pumps are often used for pumping thin fluids, they can also pump fluids with solids depending on the type of impeller used with them. My brother is currently managing a beer brewery, and it seems like they need new ANSI pumps for the factory soon. I’ll keep this in mind while I help him find an industrial equipment supplier to contact about the ANSI pumps soon.

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