For some time now we have been plagued by finely divided black
particulate matter
contaminating our laser dye circulators. The pumps are gear pumps
manufactured by MicroPump.
It appears that the particulate matter is stainless steel eroded from the
gear shafts.
Putting in a new pump kit, including gears and teflon bushings, and
cleaning everything very well solves the problem for some time
(a few weeks to a few months) but it always reappears. Does anyone else
have this vexing problem and, if so, have you found a better solution?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Dennis Clouthier
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Dr. Dennis J. Clouthier (Pronounced Clue-chay)
Professor of Chemistry
A&S Distinguished Professor
Director of Graduate Admissions
Department of Chemistry
University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY 40506-0055
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