ADCERAX® Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump is designed for precise liquid dosing and filling in demanding industrial processes. Built from high-strength zirconia ceramic, it delivers long service life, resistance to corrosion, and stable performance with aggressive media. The pump is widely adopted in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical industries where purity and accuracy are essential.
Features of Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
- The Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump achieves filling accuracy as low as ±0.3%, maintaining consistency in small- and mid-volume dosing tasks. This performance minimizes variation in pharmaceutical and cosmetic filling lines.
- It delivers metering accuracy of up to ±0.1%, making it a dependable choice where precise dosage is critical. This accuracy reduces the risk of costly production errors.
- The material offers fracture toughness of 6–8 MPa·m½, providing resistance against sudden mechanical shocks. This toughness ensures reliability even during high-speed operations.
- A density of 5.65–6.05 g/cm³ ensures structural integrity while reducing porosity. This dense structure enhances resistance against chemical penetration.
- It maintains stability at temperatures up to 1000 °C, enabling safe use in processes involving heated or corrosive liquids. This makes it suitable for both food sterilization and chemical dosing.
- The Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump resists aggressive media with a thermal conductivity of 3 W/m·K. This low conductivity minimizes thermal stress during rapid temperature shifts.
- Its hardness of 1200–1450 HV1 ensures exceptional resistance to abrasion. This hardness directly lowers maintenance frequency in production environments.
- With a compressive strength of 1600–2300 MPa, the pump resists deformation in demanding operations. This property extends service life by reducing wear under high loads.
Technical Properties for Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
The ZrO2 Plunger Pump is defined by its physical, mechanical, and thermal properties, which determine performance across pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic, and chemical applications.
| Property |
Specification |
| Material Composition |
Zirconia (ZrO₂) + Stabilizing agent |
| Density |
5.65–6.05 g/cm³ |
| Thermal Resistance |
up to 1000 °C |
| Bending Strength |
480–1000 MPa |
| Compressive Strength |
1600–2300 MPa |
| Hardness |
1200–1450 HV1 |
| Fracture Toughness |
6–8 MPa·m½ |
| Thermal Conductivity |
3 W/m·K |
| Electrical Resistivity |
1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm |
Specifications of Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
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Zirconia Plunger Pump |
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Model |
Filling Range (ml) |
Metering Accuracy |
Purity |
Customizable Range (ml) |
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AT-ZP-6001 |
0.45 |
>0.5%, <1% |
95% |
0.4–1.7 |
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AT-ZP-6002 |
4.5 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
1.3–5.5 |
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AT-ZP-6003 |
6.5 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
2.5–10 |
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AT-ZP-6004 |
8 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
7.0–22 |
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AT-ZP-6005 |
35 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
12–55 |
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AT-ZP-6006 |
82 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
52–100 |
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AT-ZP-6007 |
176 |
>0.3%, <0.5% |
95% |
105–200 |
Packaging of Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
Each ZrO2 Plunger Pump is first secured in reinforced cartons and then placed inside wooden crates for extra protection. The multi-layered packaging prevents vibration and impact during long-distance shipping. This ensures every one of them arrives safely and ready for industrial use.
Solving Application Challenges with ADCERAX® Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
ADCERAX® ZrO2 Plunger Pump is engineered to address specific industrial challenges where precision, durability, and chemical stability are essential. Its application spans demanding environments where conventional metal pumps fail to maintain dosing accuracy, resist corrosion, or meet purity requirements.
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Pharmaceutical Filling Lines
✅Key Advantages
1. Accuracy Locked at ±0.3% — Maintains ±0.3% filling accuracy on small-volume fills. Stable metering at ±0.1% prevents cumulative drift across long batches.
2. Biocompatible, Metal-Free Wetted Path — Y-TZP contact surfaces avoid metal ion leaching. Compliance aided by inert ceramics and EU RoHS conformity.
3. Wear-Resistant Under Continuous Cycles — Surface hardness 1200–1450 HV1 resists abrasion in 24/7 runs. Fracture toughness 6–8 MPa·m½ protects against shock loads.
✅ ️Problem Solved
A sterile vial line experienced under/over-fill alarms after prolonged shifts with metal plungers. Switching to ADCERAX® Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump held fills within ±0.3% through extended production windows, with metering stability at ±0.1%. Abrasion issues dropped due to 1200–1450 HV1 hardness and inert wet surfaces. The result was consistent release testing and fewer stoppages for corrective recalibration.
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Chemical Additive Systems
✅Key Advantages
1. Corrosion Immunity to Harsh Media — Inert to acids, alkalis, chlorides, and solvents; thermal resistance up to 1000 °C supports hot dosing. Low thermal conductivity ≈3 W/m·K limits thermal shock.
2. High Load Capacity in Pressurized Loops — Compressive strength 1600–2300 MPa prevents deformation under back-pressure. Density 5.65–6.05 g/cm³ ensures a dense, non-porous wetted path.
3. Stable Performance Over Time — Bending strength 480–1000 MPa resists fatigue. Electrical resistivity ~1×10¹⁴ Ω·cm provides insulation in electrochemical environments.
✅ ️Problem Solved
A catalyst dosing skid handling chloride-rich solvents faced corrosion-driven seal wear and frequent changeouts. After deploying ADCERAX® Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump, wetted components showed no chemical attack while maintaining ±0.3% dosing accuracy under elevated temperature service up to 1000 °C. The combination of 1600–2300 MPa compressive strength and inert surfaces reduced unplanned maintenance and stabilized additive ratios across campaigns.
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Dairy and Beverage Production
✅Key Advantages
1. Hygienic, Non-Porous Wetted Surfaces — Dense zirconia 5.65–6.05 g/cm³ minimizes absorption and residue. Supports CIP/SIP with stable properties at process temperatures.
2. Flavor/Additive Precision — Repeatable fills at ±0.3% protect taste profiles and label claims. Metering precision ±0.1% maintains recipe consistency across shifts.
3. Service Life in Abrasive Cleaning Regimes — Hardness 1200–1450 HV1 tolerates frequent CIP cycles. Fracture toughness 6–8 MPa·m½ reduces chipping risk during handling.
✅ ️Problem Solved
A high-throughput beverage line reported flavor variance and long sanitation downtimes with oxidizing metal pumps. ADCERAX® Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump delivered ±0.3% fill control for enzymes and flavors while enabling rapid CIP/SIP turnaround. Non-porous zirconia at 5.65–6.05 g/cm³ prevented residue retention, and 1200–1450 HV1 hardness sustained performance across repeated cleaning cycles, improving line stability and sensory consistency.
User Guide for Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump
The Zirconia Ceramic Plunger Pump requires proper handling and maintenance to ensure stable operation, long service life, and reliable performance in demanding environments. This guide provides key recommendations for installation, operation, cleaning, and storage, helping users reduce downtime and achieve consistent results across different applications.
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Installation Guidelines
1. Always mount the pump on a stable and vibration-free base to avoid axial misalignment and radial runout. Proper alignment reduces wear and enhances long-term performance.
2. Ensure the liquid inlet and outlet connections are secure and leak-free before operation. Improper connections can lead to pressure loss and reduced dosing accuracy.
3. Verify that the operating environment remains dry and dust-free to protect moving components and prevent contamination of sensitive process fluids.
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Operating Conditions
1. Keep the liquid temperature and pressure within the specified operating range to maintain safe and efficient pump performance. Deviations can shorten the lifespan of core components.
2. Avoid using the pump with fluids containing solid particles unless pre-filtration is applied. Particulates can cause abrasion and compromise metering consistency.
3. Monitor the pump during continuous use to detect unusual noise or vibration early. Immediate inspection can prevent costly downtime and production loss.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
1. The ceramic surface is non-porous and easy to clean, allowing quick removal of residual liquids. Rinse with compatible cleaning agents after each operation.
2. Perform scheduled inspections of plunger and sealing components to detect wear before it affects accuracy or flow stability. Replacement should follow maintenance cycles.
3. Support CIP and SIP systems for on-site sterilization and cleaning, ensuring hygienic compliance in pharmaceutical and food applications.
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Storage Recommendations
1. When not in use, clean the pump thoroughly and store it in a dry, temperature-stable environment. This prevents material degradation over time.
2. Seal inlet and outlet ports with protective covers to avoid dust accumulation and blockages during long-term storage.
3. For extended storage periods, perform functional checks before reinstallation to confirm the pump operates at optimal accuracy and reliability.
