All About Vickers VQA1 Vanes Pumps

Why use a vane pump?

A vane pump is a positive displacement pump that uses vanes to push a liquid or gas through a tube. The vanes are in contact with the liquid or gas,[URL=https://topkitparts.com/vqa1-vane-pumps/]Vickers VQA1 vane pumps[/URL] so no seals are required. Vane pumps can be used for pumping liquids and gases under pressure up to 2000 PSI.

VQA1 Vanes are available in different configurations and materials to suit your application requirements. They are available in bronze, stainless steel, carbon steel, and Hastelloy® C-276 materials with various types of finishes and coatings. The most common material used is Hastelloy® C-276 because of its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance properties.

The VQA1 vanes are precision ground from billet material then heat treated for added strength where needed. The vanes may be supplied either as straight cylindrical sections (cylinder style) or shaped into a ring or spiral (ring style).

How does a vane pump work?

The VQA1 is a diaphragm pump that uses an eccentric shaft to drive a rotating vane. The vanes are mounted on a shaft which moves up and down in response to pressure changes. An eccentric shaft is also used as a camshaft to drive the vane pump.

The camshaft is positioned at 90 degrees from the vane shaft; this allows for easy assembly and maintenance. The camshaft itself has two lobes that engage with two fingers on the backplate of the pump. These fingers act as cams, causing the lobes to rotate when they are pressed against them. When they rotate they move up and down, causing the vanes to move up and down in response. This movement creates suction or discharge depending on which lobe is engaged with which finger on the backplate of the pump.

As one lobe reaches its maximum stroke, it disengages from its associated finger on the backplate, allowing another lobe to engage with it instead. This causes another vane on the other side of the pump to begin moving towards its maximum stroke position as well:

Maintaining your Vickers VQA1 vanes pump

You may not think of your Vickers VQA1 vanes pump as a major component of your home heating system, but it is the heart that pumps the oil to keep your home warm. When you are looking for a new replacement part, you will want to make sure that you get one that is made to last and that will fit your unit perfectly.

Maintaining Your Vickers VQA1 Vanes Pump

There are some things that you can do to help keep your VQA1 vanes pump in good working condition. Keep it clean and well maintained by replacing worn parts when necessary. You should also check all of the connections for any signs of wear or damage, so that they don't cause further problems down the road.

You should always replace worn or damaged parts right away before they can cause further damage to the unit. If you notice any leaks or if there is a problem with any of the connections, call a professional immediately so they can make repairs before they become worse and cause more problems down the road.