LPP Pumps Reduce Total Cost of Ownership and Environmental Load

The most significant advantage in LPP pumps is their energy efficiency. Thanks to the
rolling hose contact, no excess friction and thus, no lost heat is generated resulting in lower
energy consumption. The LPP pump is also able to produce the same flow as conventional
hose pumps but with a smaller motor selection. This feature exists because in typical
operation conditions the temperature in LPP pumps normally does not rise over 40 degrees
and the pump can therefore be used with continuous rates. Due to the generated friction,
conventional hose pumps get easily overheated and can therefore be used only
intermittently.
In LPP pumps hose compression takes place only once during 360 operating cycle as
conventional hose pumps compress the hose two times. This design practically doubles the
lifetime of the LPP hose. The rolling design further enhances the hose lifetime as the hose
contact is gentle and less wear and friction occur resulting in longer hose life.
Hose pumps use lubricant to overcome generated friction and as LPP pumps cause only a
little friction, their lubricant need is considerably lower than with other hose pumps. The
difference in lubricant need is very influential as LPP pumps often need less than one fifth
of the lubricant needed by conventional hose pumps. This kind of difference significantly
reduces the amount of waste generated during the life-cycle of the pump. Waste
generation is also affected by the amount of hoses needed over time. As the hoses of LPP
pumps last longer, less hose material gets to waste and less material is used to
manufacture the hose.
The LPP pumps are also easy to maintain and the maintaining process does not cause
much environmental load, require any special tools nor take too much time.
The same features that make the LPP pump less harmful for the environment also reduce
the life-cycle costs of the pump. Energy efficiency, low lubrication need, long hose lifetime
and easy maintenance all bring costs savings for the customer making the total cost of
ownership lower than with competing pumps.