Gear Pump Test Setup
Product Code : EL-HML-11056
The Gear Pump Test Setup from Lab Exports is a hydraulic machine lab setup that lets students study the performance of a gear pump with meshed gears, determining its overall and pump efficiency using a closed-loop oil circulation system.
Specifications
| Pump | Gear pump with pair of meshed gears, 1 HP, speed up to 1500 RPM, head up to 5 kg/cm² |
| Drive | AC motor with step cone pulley (3 pre-fixed speeds) or DC motor with digital RPM indicator |
| Supply Tank | 30 litre capacity |
| Measuring Tank | 20 litre capacity, fitted with piezometer tube and scale |
| Piping | GI / PVC |
| Stop Watch | Electronic |
| Control Panel | Complete electrical instrumentation |
Key Features
- Gear pump with a pair of meshed gears coupled with an electrical motor
- Pressure and vacuum gauges on delivery and suction side for head measurement
- Closed-loop oil circulation for pump testing under controlled conditions
- Stainless steel tanks and wetted parts for corrosion resistance
- AC motor with step cone pulley or DC motor with digital RPM indicator
- MS Excel sample calculation program available on demand
Applications
The Gear Pump Test Setup is used in hydraulic machinery laboratories to study positive-displacement gear pump performance, helping students determine overall and pump efficiency and plot head vs. discharge and efficiency vs. discharge characteristic curves.
Why Choose Lab Exports
Lab Exports is a trusted manufacturer and exporter of engineering lab equipment including a complete range of Hydraulic Machine Lab apparatus for engineering colleges and technical institutes. Every unit is built for classroom durability, measurement accuracy and long-term reliability, backed by responsive after-sales support.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What does the Gear Pump Test Setup measure?
It measures the overall efficiency and pump efficiency of a gear pump, allowing students to plot head vs. discharge and efficiency vs. discharge curves.
Q2. What type of pump is used?
A gear pump with a pair of meshed gears, 1 HP, with speed up to 1500 RPM and head up to 5 kg/cm², is used.
Q3. What fluid does the setup circulate?
The setup uses closed-loop oil circulation for testing the gear pump.
Q4. How is the pump driven?
It can be driven by an AC motor with a step cone pulley for 3 pre-fixed speeds, or a DC motor with a digital RPM indicator.
Q5. What utilities are required to operate the setup?
It requires a 230V ±10VAC, 50Hz, single-phase electric supply with proper earthing, and an oil supply.
Request a Quote
For pricing, specifications or export documentation on the Gear Pump Test Setup, contact Lab Exports for a detailed quotation.
