MILTON ROY, Primeroy During the development of the PRIMEROY dosing pump, our R&D engineers performed a comparative study of the advantages and disadvantages of the various existing concepts. The following points (besides aspects relating to standards and regulations) were taken into account: - Cost - Compactness - Weight - Number of parts - Footprint - Painted surface - Oil volumes - Transmissible power. Our eco-design initiative culminated in the 2007 launch of the PRIMEROY, a dosing pump with incontestable environmental benefits (*): · Raw materials: 40% reduction in energy consumption and 160 kg CO2 equivalent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions per pump, and 37% reduction in impact on human toxicity · Transport: it is difficult to put a figure on this due to the wide variety of destinations, but there is a definite impact due to a 43% weight reduction and 46% volume reduction · Consumables (oil): over the 20-year service life of the pump, the user will use half as much oil, a saving of around 500 litres per pump · Recycling: the PRIMEROY® is approximately 95% recyclable by weight (no glued parts) and has almost 30% less painted surface area (*) Data calculated by comparison with MILROYAL® B dosing pumps Although eco-design is a new initiative, these few figures show just how relevant it is; and, while protecting the planet, there are economic benefits for the manufacturer and user. Benefits The PRIMEROY is based on a brand new device, the diaphragm GSD (Global security device – patent pending) what provides: · Smaller total pump footprint (up to 75% less floor space) · Enhanced robustness · A triple hydraulic security ~ Internal pressure safety valve ~ Diaphragm controlled hydraulic oil refill ~ Protection valve preventing from diaphragm overrunning and extrusion · Display of any discrepancy in the dosing process thanks to the IMI system (Installation Monitoring Indicator) · Contour plate-free technology allows for dosing of all types of fluid (clear, corrosive, toxic, volatile, abrasive, flammable, and above all slurries or viscous liquids) · No risk of oil mixing (hydraulic and mechanical) as only one oil type is needed for the liquid end and mechanical parts