en.Wedoany.com Reported - Slack & Parr's high-precision metering pumps have been successfully delivered and put into operation at a newly built large-scale carbon fiber production plant in India. A total of 21 metering pumps were delivered to support the production and processing of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursor, the key precursor material for manufacturing carbon fiber.
Slack & Parr is a manufacturer of precision gear metering pumps. Public records show the company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in the UK, specializing in customized high-precision fluid metering solutions. The metering pumps supplied to the Indian carbon fiber plant cover three specifications: 1000cc/rev, 1500cc/rev, and 2000cc/rev, to meet the flow control requirements of different process stages within the plant. Among them, 19 pumps are installed on custom drive units, each equipped with a dedicated coupling, gearbox, and electric brake.
The carbon fiber produced at this plant will be supplied to India's domestic aerospace, defense, and infrastructure sectors. The carbon fiber precursor, after processes such as pre-oxidation and carbonization, is transformed into carbon fiber. With a density approximately one-quarter that of steel and a tensile strength up to five to ten times that of steel, it is widely used in aircraft structural components, wind turbine blades, and high-end industrial products.
Neil Anderton, Hydraulic & Pneumatic Director at Slack & Parr, stated: "We are delighted to have contributed to the realization of this highly ambitious and internationally significant carbon fiber production facility. This project leveraged our extensive expertise in acrylic fiber processing from both the composites and traditional textile industries. Our experienced design and engineering teams worked closely with the customer to develop and test a robust and comprehensive metering pump solution, helping to achieve the goals of this next-generation facility."
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