PUMP

ALPI is a long-term business partner of leading global manufacturers of hydraulic pumps and lubrication systems, such as: SETTIMA, VOITH TURBO, IMO, SEIM, FARVAL, DROPSA and LINCOLN.
  • Description
  • Continental Hydraulics PVX series vane pumps are hydraulically controlled by means of compensating pistons acting on a cam ring. This makes them extremely flexible and allows for a wide range of control options.
  • Thanks to their large pumping chambers and advanced distribution plate design, these pumps achieve smooth flow and stable pressure, even with degraded working fluid quality.
  • Main advantages of Continental PVX pumps:
  • Fast response: switch-off time from 20 ms, switch-on from 50 ms
  • High reliability: fewer moving parts than other pump types
  • High volumetric and overall efficiency: up to 94%, thanks to automatic compensation of vane wear
  • Very low noise: up to 67 dBA at 3000 PSI (210 bar)
  • Minimal pressure and flow pulsations: low vibrations and hydropulsations due to rotary motion without return stroke
  • Hydrodynamic plain bearings: almost no contact wear, no limited B10 bearing life as with piston or gear pumps
  • Wide range of volumetric flows with high performance
  • Continuous operation at medium pressures up to 3000 PSI / 210 bar
  • Tandem design possible
  • Supports various control variants: pressure compensation, load sensing, remote pressure control, dual-pressure adjustment, torque limitation - performance comparable to piston pumps
  • Easy field repair – no special tools required


  • Key Features – LPV Piston Pumps: External shaft seal and bearing access for easy maintenance
  • Available control options:
  • Pressure compensator
  • Remote pressure control
  • Load Sense
  • Preparation for D03 valve (allows pressure control from two-level to proportional)
  • Swashplate design and support seat provide long life and consistent control – superior to trunnion design
  • Seat bearing is easy to service
  • Spherical distribution plate with optimized filling – ensures very quiet operation
  • Standard maximum volume setting