In the demanding world of industrial fluid handling, “one-size-fits-all” is a recipe for inefficiency. Recognizing the need for highly tailored, robust solutions, Goulds Pumps has officially launched the new ICi Chemical Process Pump. This latest addition significantly expands the company’s renowned isochemical (IC) portfolio, delivering broader hydraulic coverage, unprecedented configuration flexibility, and enhanced durability for the world’s most complex operations.
Unmatched Scale and Flexibility
The headline feature of the new ICi pump is its massive expansion in sizing options. Goulds Pumps has increased the available range to an impressive 54 size varieties, introducing 20 entirely new sizes to the existing IC lineup.
This expanded footprint allows operators to achieve highly accurate pump sizing, ensuring the equipment perfectly matches specific process requirements. The result? Minimized wear, reduced maintenance demands, and significantly extended equipment life in harsh industrial environments.
Breaking Capacity Records
The ICi pump is engineered to handle the heavy lifting of modern industry. It delivers hydraulic coverage with capacities reaching up to 1,600 m³/h—nearly four times the capacity of existing IC models.
Furthermore, the pump is available in both closed and semi-open impeller designs. In a major first for the company’s IC process pump portfolio, the semi-open version features a replaceable wear plate. This innovative design choice drastically simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime when handling abrasive or challenging fluids.
Engineered for Diverse, Demanding Applications
Whether it’s navigating the corrosive environments of chemical processing, managing the rigorous demands of oil and gas extraction, or handling the variable flows of water and wastewater treatment, the ICi pump is built to perform consistently.
Richard Evans, Global Product Manager at Goulds Pumps, highlighted the strategic vision behind the new launch:
“Operators today need solutions that perform consistently across increasingly complex processes. Our customer applications aren’t one-size-fits-all, and with the new Goulds ICi, now their pump portfolio isn’t either.”
Looking Ahead
By directly responding to customer demands for greater selection flexibility and operational reliability, Goulds Pumps continues to solidify its position as a global leader in industrial pump technology. The new ICi pump isn’t just an incremental upgrade; it’s a comprehensive solution designed to keep critical processes running smoothly, safely, and efficiently for years to come.