API 610 Compliant Centrifugal Pumps

Engineered for extreme reliability in critical hydrocarbon and process services.
API 610 compliant centrifugal pumps are designed and manufactured to meet the rigorous requirements of the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 610, "Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical, and Natural Gas Industries." EKG Malaysia provides technical expertise, supply, and support for these mission-critical pumps, ensuring safety, longevity, and uninterrupted operation in severe-duty applications.

Core API 610 Design & Construction Requirements:

• Robust Mechanical Design: Heavy-duty shafts, oversized bearings, and rigid casings to withstand continuous, often variable, operation.

• Stringent Material Specifications: Materials selected per API 610 guidelines based on fluid service (sour, sweet, corrosive). Common materials include carbon steel, alloy steels, and austenitic stainless steels (with material class selection per Appendix K).

• Advanced Sealing Systems: Mandates the use of API Plan piping configurations for mechanical seals. Options include single, double (tandem/back-to-back), or seal-less systems based on fluid hazard.

• Performance & Testing: Requires hydraulic performance testing to ASME PTC 8.2 or ISO 5198, and often supplementary NPSH, mechanical run, and noise tests.

• Ancillary Piping Standardization: Standardized auxiliary connection plans for flush, quench, cooling, and drain lines (API Plans 11, 13, 21, 23, 32, 41, 52, 53, 54, etc.).

Common Services in Oil, Gas & Petrochemical:

• Hot Oil & Thermal Fluid Pumps

• Boiler Feedwater Pumps

• Hydrocarbon Charge & Transfer Pumps (Crude, Naphtha, LPG, etc.)

• Amine, Glycol & Caustic Service Pumps

• Bottom & Residue Pumps (Heavy, abrasive, high-temperature)

Why API 610 Compliance is Non-Negotiable:

• Safety & Environmental Protection: Designed to prevent leaks and catastrophic failures in hazardous service.

• Enhanced Reliability & Availability: Built for a minimum of 20 years of continuous operation with proper maintenance.

• Global Industry Acceptance: Required by most end-users, EPC contractors, and insurers in the hydrocarbon sector.

• Interchangeability: Standardized dimensions and designs simplify maintenance and spare parts inventory.

Pump Types Covered by API 610:

• OH2: Overhung, foot-mounted process pump (most common).

• BB1: Horizontal, axially split case, single-stage.

• BB3: Horizontal, axially split case, multi-stage.

• BB5: Radial split case, multi-stage, barrel pump.

• VS1: Vertical suspended, single-stage.

• VS6: Vertical suspended, multi-stage (canned).

• VS7: Vertical suspended, multi-stage (ring-section).

Our API 610 Pump Services:

• Application Engineering: Working from your Process Data Sheet (PDS) to select pump type, material class, and seal plan.

• Technical Bid Evaluation: Assisting in reviewing vendor proposals for strict API 610 compliance.

• Project Management & Inspection: Coordinating supply, ITP (Inspection Test Plan) execution, and FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) witnessing.

• Aftermarket Support: Providing genuine spare parts, repair, and rerating services through certified workshops.

The standard for severe-duty reliability.
An API 610 pump is a critical capital investment designed for decades of safe, reliable service.

Contact EKG Malaysia for expert consultation and supply of API 610 compliant centrifugal pumps for your critical process applications. We ensure specification compliance and long-term performance.