Case Study: Adhesive Glue - Dura Fibre
Profile
Dura-Fibre
Model selected
Mud Sucker® 3B-EC
Flow rate
60 US GPM
Fluid type
Industrial Adhesive (Glue)
Objective
Replace air operated diaphragm pumps to reduce air consumption and electricity costs.

Dura-Fibre
Menasha, WI based DuraFibre manufactures industrial packaging and heavyweight folding cartons for a variety of packaging applications. The 75 year old company uses industrial adhesive as part of its manufacturing process.
Issue
Rising energy prices and heightened concern for the environment have forced many companies to rethink their pump technology needs for process applications. Dura-Fibre contacted Wastecorp to replace its AOD pump systems in favor of mechanical diaphragm pump technology with energy efficient motors. The pumps are used to transfer process industrial glue on 24 hour cycles at an average of 60 GPM at 120°F.
Solution
Wastecorp recommended
the Mud Sucker 3B professional
diaphragm pump series
for Drua-Fibre’s needs.
The 3B Series features both
a suction and a discharge
check valve to enhance the
flow of thicker slurries or
substances. The Dura-Fibre
pumps feature a 13” OD
TPE diaphragm to manage
higher fluid temperatures,
4.5” urethane ball valves
and cast iron valve seats.
With a 3 hp, 3 ph high
efficiency Siemens motor,
Dura-Fibre is able to pump
up to 80 GPM.
Energy costs for Mud Sucker
pumps range from 40-60%
less when compared to air
operated diaphragm pumps.
Plus, all of our Mud Sucker’s
are available with Xylan
internal coatings to help
improve
the flow of sticky fluids like
glue.
Contact us today to find
energy efficient pumping
solutions for your facility.
Industrial adhesive pumping systems like the Mud Sucker B Series are available with Xylan internals to help improve the flow of thicker liquids.