Aircraft Fuel Pumps
AeroControlex is a leading designer and manufacturer of aircraft fuel pumps for the aerospace market. Our products are customized to meet new development requirements and solve existing problems.
AeroControlex has extensive experience in the design and manufacture of aircraft fuel pumps for transfer, jettison and boost applications. These pumps are either shaft or electric motor driven, and often designed as modules to incorporate numerous other functions such as bypass, relief, and pressure. Each aircraft fuel pump is designed and sized to meet the flow and pressure requirements needed while optimizing weight, envelope, power draw and durability. Please see the table below for the typical operating parameters of these pumps.
| Fuel Pumps | Typical Pressure Range (PSIG) | Typical Flow Range (GPM) | Typical Shaft Speed (RPM) | Typical Fluid Usage | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Pump (Fixed Clearance) |
5-500 Discharge | 1 - 5 | 5,000 - 8,000 | Fuel, Lubrication Oil |
Cavitation Sensitive Fixed Plate Clearance Bolted Assembly Moderate Envelope 75-85% Efficiency Positive Displacement |
| Gear Pump (Pressurized) |
300-3000 Discharge | 0.2 - 12 | 4,000 - 8,000 | Fuel, Hydraulic Oil |
Cavitation Sensitive Pressurized Bearings Large Envelope Requires Relief Value 85-95% Efficiency Positive Displacement |
| Centrifugal | 20 - 150 Discharge | 5 - 35 | 6,000 - 12,000 | Water, Fuel, Coolant |
Insensitive to Contaminant Insensitive to Cavitation Shrouded or Un-shrouded Can Run Dry 30 - 40% Efficiency Not Positive Displacement |
AeroControlex designs and manufactures fixed clearance gear, positive displacement gear, gerotor, and centrifugal pumps for applications in lubrication, scavenge, fuel, coolant, potable water and hydraulic systems. Our capabilities include electric motor driven and direct drive pumps.