Iwaki Magnetic-Drive Process Pumps in Turkey
In Turkey, Mikron Proses supplies Iwaki magnetic-drive (sealless) process pumps as the Iwaki distributor. Series cover GFRPP, CFRETFE, PVDF, PFA and 316 stainless steel wetted parts for corrosive acids, bases, solvents and high-purity chemicals.
What magnetic-drive pumps do
Magnetic-drive (sealless) process pumps move corrosive acids, bases, solvents and high-purity chemicals without leakage. An outer magnet on the motor shaft turns a canned inner magnet inside a hermetic rear casing, isolating the fluid completely. With no dynamic shaft seal there is no seal leakage and no seal flush water. This makes the technology suitable for chemicals, water treatment, surface treatment/galvanizing, semiconductor and pharmaceutical industries.
How to select the right series
Series selection uses four data points: fluid chemical name, concentration and temperature; duty point (flow and total dynamic head); suction condition; and solids and viscosity. Casing materials include GFRPP, CFRETFE, PVDF, PFA and 316 stainless steel.
- GFRPP housings (MD, MX, SMX) cover many standard acid and alkali solutions at 0-80 °C
- For strong oxidising acids, organic solvents or high temperature, choose CFRETFE, PVDF or PFA wetted series
- Standard centrifugal magnetic pumps (MD, MX, MDM) are not self-priming and need positive suction head
- For suction above liquid level choose SMX (GFRPP) or SMX-F (CFRETFE) or the air-operated TC-X
Plastic and fluoropolymer magnetic centrifugal pumps
| Series | Material | Max flow | Max head | Temperature | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD | GFRPP | up to 135 L/min | up to 14.3 m | 0-80 °C | standard acid/alkali transfer, OEM cabinets and treatment units |
| MD-F | CFRETFE | up to 125 L/min | up to 10.5 m | 0-80 °C | strong acids, oxidising chemicals, high-purity liquids |
| MX | GFRPP | up to 800 L/min (48 m³/h) | up to 35 m | 0-80 °C | surface treatment, scrubber circulation, chemical filter feed |
| MX-F | CFRETFE | up to 510 L/min (30.6 m³/h) | up to 29.5 m | 0-80 °C (10-80 °C with AFLAS O-rings) | high-concentration acids and corrosive chemical transfer |
| MXM | CFRETFE + cast-iron outer armour | up to 600 L/min (36 m³/h) | up to 29 m | -10 to 90 °C (optional 105 °C) | outdoor industrial and mechanically demanding chemical lines |
| SMX | GFRPP; self-priming | up to 440 L/min (26.4 m³/h) | up to 25.5 m | 0-80 °C | chemical suction and unloading from above a tank or pit |
| SMX-F | CFRETFE; self-priming | up to 440 L/min (26.4 m³/h) | up to 24.5 m | 0-80 °C | — |
| MDM | CFRETFE or PFA-lined ductile iron | up to 1,800 L/min (MDM50-1: 833 L/min) | up to 74 m | CFRETFE -20 to 105 °C / PFA -20 to 150 °C | heavy-duty ISO 2858 process pump; patented non-contact system and CF bearing give dry-run resistance |
| MDM NP | non-conductive PFA-lined armoured casing | — | — | -20 to 150 °C | electrical insulation and high purity chemical processes |
| MDE | ETFE / PFA / PVDF, metal-free wetted, FCD400 outer armour | up to 4,000 L/min (240 m³/h) | over 50 m (MDE50-200: 53 m) | 0-100 °C | main transfer and reactor circulation lines; ISO 2858/3661/5199 |
| MDW | ETFE / PFA lined large casing | up to 5,000 L/min (300 m³/h) | up to 98 m | ETFE (MDW80/100) -10 to 105 °C; PFA (MDW50) -10 to 120 °C | large tank farms, 11-75 kW |
Metallic and special-duty pumps
| Series | Material / Type | Max flow | Max head | Temperature | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MP (SUS316) | metallic magnetic | 1,100 / 1,300 L/min (50/60 Hz) | 80 / 120 m | -30 to +150 °C (MH +280 °C, ML -80 °C) | — |
| MMP (SUS316) | metallic magnetic | 80 L/min (4.8 m³/h) | 20 / 28 m (50/60 Hz) | -30 to +150 °C (MMH +280 °C, MML -80 °C) | — |
| MTFO | SUS316 (SCS14), optional SUS304, Alloy 20, Hastelloy-C | 1,600 / 1,200 L/min (50/60 Hz) | 80 / 85 m | -80 to +280 °C | ISO 2858 open-impeller |
| MDK / MEK | metallic magnetic turbine | up to 60 L/min | — | MDK 0-80 °C; MEK -20 to +120 °C | MDK 0.6-0.8 MPa; MEK 1.0 MPa, SiC-D bearing |
| MDT | small magnetic turbine (GFRPPS/CFRPPS casing, CFRPEEK impeller) | up to 20 L/min | 0.35 MPa | -20 to +95 °C (H type) | — |
| GM-V | PVC + SiC gear; magnetic-drive sealless gear pump | up to 23 L/min | 0.5 MPa | — | pulse-free flow |
| NRD / RD | 24 VDC brushless DC canned-motor pump | 5.1-140 L/min | — | — | speed control by 1-5 VDC analog signal |
| FA / FS / FW-H | PTFE/PFA pneumatic bellows | up to 6,000 L/h | — | up to 180 °C (FS-100HT2) | semiconductor processes |
| TC-X (Iwaki Air) | air-operated double-diaphragm | up to 1,050 L/min | — | — | 11 sizes, TC-X030 to TC-X800 |
Data come from Iwaki product catalogues; flow and head are series maxima and may belong to different models. Duty point (Q-H curve) and fluid specific gravity must be checked to confirm motor power.
Dry-running considerations
Standard magnetic pumps lubricate and cool bearings with the pumped liquid, so dry running quickly damages bearing, shaft and magnet capsule. The MX series has a split volute and self-radiating design that limits heating. The MDM CF-type carbon bearing with patented non-contact mechanism resists short dry running. A dry-run protection relay or flow/level interlock is recommended on all magnetic pumps.
Applications
Typical lines include: chemical tank unloading and transfer of HCl, H2SO4, NaOH, NaOCl and coagulants (MX, MX-F, MDM, SMX); scrubber and surface-treatment circulation (MD, MX, MXM); water-treatment and CIP chemical feed including RO CIP skids and demineralisation regeneration lines; and semiconductor/PV wet processes (FA, FS, FW-H).
What Mikron Proses does
The Mikron Proses scope covers fluid compatibility check, Q-H duty point verification, installation/commissioning guidance, and original wet-end spare parts supply (impeller, magnet capsule, shaft, SiC/carbon bearing, rear casing).
How to request a quotation
Send fluid name, concentration, temperature, target flow and head for series and wetted-material selection. Use the contact page to submit your application data. Mikron Proses will verify duty point, material compatibility and suction conditions, then propose a suitable model from the range above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical answers from Mikron Proses.
Who supplies Iwaki magnetic-drive pumps in Turkey?
Mikron Proses is the Iwaki distributor in Turkey. The company provides series selection, duty-point verification, commissioning guidance and original wet-end spare parts.
What is the difference between MX and MX-F?
Both are centrifugal magnetic-drive pumps, but MX uses GFRPP wetted parts with flow up to 800 L/min (48 m³/h) and head up to 35 m at 0-80 °C, while MX-F uses CFRETFE for stronger chemical resistance with flow up to 510 L/min (30.6 m³/h) and head up to 29.5 m at 0-80 °C (10-80 °C with AFLAS O-rings).
Can magnetic-drive pumps run dry?
Standard magnetic pumps cannot run dry; the pumped liquid lubricates and cools the bearings. Dry running damages the bearing, shaft and magnet capsule quickly. The MDM with CF-type carbon bearing and patented non-contact mechanism resists short dry running. A dry-run protection relay or flow/level interlock is recommended on all units.
Which series should I choose for suction above tank level?
Standard centrifugal magnetic pumps (MD, MX, MDM) need positive suction head and are not self-priming. For suction above liquid level, choose the self-priming SMX (GFRPP) or SMX-F (CFRETFE), or the air-operated double-diaphragm TC-X.
What is the highest temperature available in the plastic/fluoropolymer range?
Among the plastic and fluoropolymer series, the PFA-lined MDM and MDM NP operate from -20 to 150 °C, while the MDE handles 0-100 °C and the MDW handles -10 to 105 °C (ETFE) or -10 to 120 °C (PFA, MDW50). The PTFE/PFA bellows pumps (FA / FS / FW-H) reach up to 180 °C (FS-100HT2). Among metallic magnetic pumps, the MTFO runs from -80 to +280 °C, and the MH/MMH variants of the MP and MMP series reach +280 °C.
Planning a project? Send us your flow rate, feed water source and target water quality to [email protected] — our engineers will reply with a technical proposal.