Vitachrom

Summary

Product identification

The KSB Vitachrom is a hygienic, close-coupled, single-stage centrifugal pump designed for sensitive applications.

Main applications:

• Food industry / beverage industry
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical industry

Design details:

• Centrifugal pump, close-coupled design, single-stage
• Wetted parts made of stainless steel 1.4404/1.4409 (AISI 316L/CF3M)
• CIP/SIP-compatible
• Standard design with materials to Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004
• Available in fixed speed or variable speed versions (with KSB PumpDrive 2 / PumpDrive 2 Eco / PumpDrive R)
• Pump casing: Circular casing
• Impeller type: Semi-open multi-vane impeller

Materials (wetted components):

• Circular casing: 1.4404/1.4409 (AISI 316L/CF3M)
• Discharge cover: 1.4409 (AISI CF3M)
• Impeller: 1.4404 (AISI 316L)
• Impeller nut: 1.4404 (AISI 316L)
• Pump shaft: 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti)
• Drive lantern: GJL with cataphoretic coating
• O-ring materials: EPDM, Viton, PTFE (depending on seal code)

Certifications:

• Certified quality management to ISO 9001 (All countries)
• European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (All countries)
• Elastomers certified to FDA, 3A, USP Class VI (All countries)
• Approved in accordance with the French drinking water regulation (France)

Operating limits

• Flow rate (Q):
  • ≤ 340 m³/h (50 Hz)
  • ≤ 320 m³/h (60 Hz)
• Head (H):
  • ≤ 100 m (50 Hz)
  • ≤ 112 m (60 Hz)
• Fluid temperature (T):
  • ≥ -30 °C
  • ≤ +110 °C
• Sterilisation temperature (SIP): ≤ +140 °C
• Operating pressure (p): ≤ 12 bar
• Connection sizes (DN): 50 - 125
• Speed limits:
  • Maximum: 3600 rpm (Note: For impeller diameters of 220 mm and larger, the maximum speed equals 3000 rpm)
  • Minimum: 500 rpm

Feed water / Product water

The pump is designed for fluids not chemically or mechanically aggressive to its materials. An extensive list of compatible fluids is provided in the official PDF, including various alcohols, acids, fruit juices, beverages, water types, oils, and other solutions.

General assessment criteria for fresh water:

• pH ≥ 7
• Chlorides content (Cl⁻) ≤ 250 mg/kg
• Chlorine (Cl₂) ≤ 0.6 mg/kg

Electrical

Fixed speed version (Standard design):

• Motor: KSB/Siemens surface-cooled IEC frame three-phase squirrel-cage motor
• Efficiency class: IE2 (size 71/80) / IE3 (from size 90) to IEC 60034-30
• Rated voltage (50 Hz):
  • 230 V / 400 V ≤ 2.20 kW
  • 400 V / 690 V ≥ 3.00 kW
• Rated voltage (60 Hz):
  • • / 460 V ≤ 2.20 kW
  • 460 V / - ≥ 3.00 kW
• Enclosure: IP55
• Duty type: Continuous duty S1
• Thermal class: F with temperature sensor (1 PTC thermistor for size 80/90, 3 PTC thermistors from size 100)

Fixed speed version (Explosion-proof design):

• Motor: KSB surface-cooled IEC three-phase current squirrel-cage motor
• Efficiency class: IE2 / IE3 to IEC 60034-30
• Rated voltage (50 Hz):
  • 230 V / 400 V ≤ 2.50 kW
  • 400 V / 690 V ≥ 3.30 kW
• Rated voltage (60 Hz):
  • • / 460 V ≤ 2.50 kW
  • 460 V / - ≥ 3.30 kW
• Enclosure: IP55
• Duty type: Continuous duty S1
• Type of protection: EEx eb II
• Temperature class: T3

Variable speed version (KSB SuPremE motor):

• Motor: Surface-cooled KSB SuPremE motor, IEC-compatible, magnetless synchronous reluctance motor (PumpDrive required)
• Efficiency class: IE4 / IE5 to IEC TS 60034-30-2:2016
• Enclosure: IP55
• Duty type: Continuous duty S1
• Thermal class: F with temperature sensor, 3 PTC thermistors
• Rated power: 0.55 kW to 45 kW
• Rated speed: 1500 rpm or 3000 rpm
• Frequency (PumpDrive input): 50 Hz / 60 Hz
• Voltage (PumpDrive input): 380 V to 480 V

PumpDrive 2 / PumpDrive 2 Eco:

• Mains voltage: 3~ 380 V AC -10 % to 480 V AC +10 %
• Mains frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 2 %

PumpDrive R:

• Mains voltage: 3~ 380 V AC -10 % to 480 V AC +10 %
• Mains frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz ± 2 %
• Nominal power: 110 kW (standard) or 1400 kW (on request)

Mechanical / hydraulic

• Shaft seal:
  • Single mechanical seal surrounded by fluid handled EN 12756
  • Double mechanical seal in tandem arrangement with quench to EN 12756
  • Available in hygienic or sterile design
• Bearings: No separate pump bearings
• Connections: Axial suction nozzle, tangential discharge nozzle, adjustable through 360°
  • Standard: Threaded connection to DIN 11851 (hygienic pipe union), Flange to EN 1092-1
  • Alternative: Flange to DIN 11864-2-NF-A, Flange to EN 1092-1-F, Flange to APV-FN, Threaded connection to DIN 11864-1-GS-A, Threaded connection to IDF (ISO 2853), Threaded connection to SMS standard, Clamped connection to DIN 32676-A, Clamped connection to ISO 2852. Other connection types on request.
• Mounting arrangements: Angle foot, Motor feet, Ball feet, Soleplate, or alternatively on rubber-padded round base feet.
• Technical data: Detailed tables for impeller outlet width, free passage, nominal impeller diameter, and speed limits for various pump sizes are available in the official PDF.
• Dimensions and connections: General arrangement drawings and mating dimensions for various DN sizes, speeds, and installation types are provided in the official PDF.

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