Viking adds electric heat option on pumps used in asphalt
May 1, 2011 12:00 PM
Viking Pump Inc announced that an electric heat option is available on its Universal Seal series of cast iron pumps.
The firm continues to offer its asphalt/bitumen pumps fitted with integral heating jackets available in various combinations — bracket, head, casing, and relief valve. The addition of the electric heat option provides an alternative for heating asphalt and bitumen.
Electric heating offers a number of advantages over steam, heat transfer oils, or electric heat tracing, including:
Lower installation costs in remote locations when steam or hot oil is not available or requires long piping runs.
Reduced environmental costs by eliminating hot oil leaks.
Reduced energy costs with heat source in pump vs external heat tracing.
Simplified service by eliminating hot oil or steam pipe connections.
Improved safety by eliminating hot oil or steam piping leaks.
Viking also offers a simple and effective temperature control system.
For more information, visit www.vikingpump.com, e-mail info.viking@idexcorp.com, or call (319) 266-1741.
