A progressive cavity pump is a type of positive displacement pump that is designed to handle extremely tough pumping applications and high viscous fluids.
While it is a versatile pump that can handle a variety of jobs, it is perfectly designed for metering chemicals and pumping viscous, abrasive, or shear-sensitive materials.
Other terms for progressive cavity pumps include progressing cavity pumps, PC pumps, cavity pumps, and progg cavity pumps.
The pumping element comprises of a precision machined single external helical metallic rotor and a double internal helix elastometer stator. Due to special profile of rotor and stator, a sealing line is formed along the axis of the rotor, which is maintained at static or dynamic condition.
As the rotor turns with in the stator, these cavities progress from suction to discharge end of the pump carrying the fluid.
Advantages
Lengthy Geometry
Lower Slider Velocity
Higher Capacity with lower rotor dia & eccentricity
Increased Service Life
Stability in pressure & flow due to longer sealing lines