Pumps for Pharmaceutical and Medical Applications
When companies need a reliable chemical pump to supply products for medical solutions, they turn to Finish Thompson. With a complete line of pumps, Finish Thompson offers products for a full range of pharmaceutical and medical applications. From light-duty transfer to harsh environments, Finish Thompson’s pumps are built from the ground up for reliability, flexibility and precision.
Typical Applications
- Pump solutions containing various salts, and other chemicals used in kidney dialysis clinics
- Pump DI water for cleaning processes in the cosmetics industry
- Transfer perfumes and dyes to process tanks
- Transfer health and beauty products such as shampoos, lotions and liquid soaps from bulk storage to smaller containers
Which Series are Applicable?
Pump Details
Drum Pumps
Finish Thompson drum pumps are extremely versatile and are not just for use in in drums. A wide range of tube lengths allow them to be used in drums, barrels, totes, IBCs (intermediate bulk containers) and other container sizes.
Features
- PP, PVDF or 316SS tubes – Select based on your application
- FDA compliant materials – All FDA pumps have wetted materials that are FDA compliant.
- Tri-Clamp connections – Available Tri-Clamp connection on all FDA versions. Many also offer hose barb as well.
- High-viscosity models – Efficiently handle gels and pastes.
- Explosion proof/ATEX options – When equipped with the proper motor, can transfer flammable alcohol-based fluids and are suitable for use in hazardous locations.†
- Unique double suction impeller provides high flow rates and high discharge pressure
- Viscosity up to 2,000 cP
- PTFE lifting screws for liquids containing small particulate
- Viscosity up to 2,000 cP
- PTFE lifting screws for liquids containing small particulate
- Viscosity up to 15,000 cP
- Progressive cavity, positive displacement design for high viscosities and solids handling
- Viscosity up to 100,000 cP
FTI Air – Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps
Powered by compressed air, FTI Air pumps can run dry, handle solids and abrasives, pump viscous and shear sensitive fluids and are easy to install and operate. 316 stainless steel and polypropylene pumps are available with FDA Compliant Materials construction.
Features
- Simple, durable design – Fewer parts improves reliability and maintenance.
- Non-stalling air valve – Simple, rugged, reliable design.
- Variable flow and pressure – Easy adjustment makes it easy to meet application requirements.
- Ease of operation & maintenance – Fewer parts makes FTI Air pumps easy to install, operate and maintain
DB Series, SP Series
Magnetically coupled, sealless centrifugal pumps. While NOT manufactured from FDA compliant materials, Finish Thompson DB Series and SP Series pumps are designed from the ground up to pump corrosive chemicals like raw or mixed CIP (clean-in-place) solutions or waste treatment chemicals.
Features
- No mechanical seal – Powerful rare earth magnetic drive system eliminates the troublesome mechanical seal.
- Corrosion resistant – Engineered for the most aggressive liquids, manufactured from polypropylene or PVDF.
- Run dry ability – Makes them less prone to operator error or system upset.
- Self-priming option – SP Series pumps can lift fluid from as deep as 25 feet (7.6 meters) below the pump or can pull liquid out of the top of a tank eliminating through-the-sidewall bulkhead fittings.