Gear Pump Units

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For single
line lubrication systems

MFE5
KW3
2 MFE5
BW3
2 MFE5
KW6 MFE5
BW7

These units comprising the MFE Group are designed to supply In addition to the basic models it is also possible for the units to
the lubricant used in intermittently operated, single
line centrali
be outfitted with add
ons. Special models for a wide variety of
zed lubrication systems. The basic setup includes a gear pump applications are listed in the overview table on page 8.
unit with motor, a 3
or 6
liter lubricant reservoir – optionally of
metal or plastic – or a 15
liter metal reservoir and float switch to
monitor the minimum permissible level of lubricant. min. pressure switch
group DS
W

Example of a
piston distributor, assembly 340 max. pressure switch
single
line central lubrication system
group DS
W
for automobile makers

The system consists essentially of:

– a gear pump unit
– 6
liter metal reservoir
– piston distributors, assembly 340
– metering units, assembly 320
– pressure switches, group DS
W
for max. pressure build
up and relief pressure
metering units
assembly 320

measuring terminal

Quality Management
DIN EN ISO 9001: 2000
Environmental Management
DIN EN ISO 14001
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Gear pump unit

Model ME5 mounted separate from oil reservoir

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

Gear pump unit

Model MFE5 for flange
mounting on oil reservoir

Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5

Regarding Fig. 3:
A special sealed pump must
be used for horizontal flange
Order No. 1) Model Mounting position
mounting of the unit in a
position below the oil level. ME5 mounted separate from oil reservoir

MFE5 for flanging to oil reservoir

1) Please quote voltage and frequency when ordering.

Notice!
Gear pump unit model MFE5 All products from VOGEL may be used only for their intended purpose.
complete with metal or plastic reservoir If operating instructions are supplied together with the products, the provi

(3, 6 and 15 liters) see pages 5
7. sions and information therein of specific relevance to the equipment must
be observed as well.
In particular, we call your attention to the fact that hazardous materials of
any kind, especially the materials classified as hazardous by EC Directive
67/548/EEC, Article 2, Par. 2, may only be filled into VOGEL centralized
lubrication systems and components and delivered and/or distributed with
the same after consultation with and written approval from VOGEL.
All products manufactured by VOGEL are not approved for use in con

junction with gases, liquefied gases, pressurized gases in solution and
fluids with a vapor pressure exceeding normal atmospheric pressure
(1013 mbars) by more than 0.5 bar at their maximum permissible
temperature.
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Explanation of hydraulic function

Both types have the same hydraulic function.
Oil is sucked in at S and flows under pressure through the duct
in the direction P. The oil pressure closes valve V and opens
valve E3, at the same time closing valve E1 against spring
tension. If air is entrained (due to low oil level in the reservoir),
valve V remains open and diverts the air or, respectively, the
air
oil mixture into the return duct (see bubble (o) marking in
direction R1). Valve C allows oil under overpressure to flow out
into the return duct (see cross (+) marking).
When the unit stops (interval time), spring
loaded valve E1 opens
and valve E3 simultaneously closes. The system pressure at P
can now be released through valve E1 – with the exception of a
small amount of residual pressure determined by valve E2. This
pressure release is required for the piston distributors to function
correctly.
The pressure relief process is shown in Fig. 5.

Explanation of the structural differences

In the case of model ME5, the long screw plug D1 blocks flanged
port R2 of the return duct. The oil returning from valves V, C and
E1 flows via port R1 through a tube to the separately mounted oil
reservoir (see Fig. 1 and 2).
In the case of model MFE5, the short screw plug D2 – unlike D1
with model ME5 – leaves flanged port R2 open. A plug closes off
external port R1. – Flanged port R2 of the return duct drains
directly into the reservoir without any connection threads (see
Fig. 4 and 5).

MFE5 unit variants

Flow Max. back

rate 3) pressure 4)
Order No. [l/min] [bars] Design

MFE5 0.5 27 basic version Fig. 6

MFE5
D 0.5 27 installed below oil level
MFE5
K 0.5 16 operation with capacitors S = inlet (suction port)
MFE5
S8 0.5 27 basic version, FPM P = outlet (pressure port)
MFE5
S9 0.5 16 for oil as of 5 mm2/s R1 (ME5) oil return from relief valve and
=
MFE5
S29 0.5 27 50/95 weatherproofing R2 (MFE5) safety valve
(acc. DIN 50015) 1) Ports tapped for solderless 8 mm diam. tube connection.
MFE5
S40 0.5 27 HAN6ES Harting connector 2) Counterbore for DIN 912
M5x18
8.8 cap screw
(4 supplied detached)
MFE5
S41 0.5 27 UL
approved
MFE5
S43 0.5 27 for oil as of 5 mm2/s, UL
MFE5
S53 0.5 27 FPM, for oil as of 5 mm2/s

Permissible operating viscosity . . . 20 bis 1000 mm2/s

Max. suction head . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ≈ 3 kg

Three
phase motor
3) Flow rate based on an operating viscosity of 140 mm2/s at a back pres

Voltage . . . . . . 230/400 V 5) Power consumption 0.29 A sure of p = 5 bars.
Frequency . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz Rated power . . . . . 0.07 kW 4) The max. back pressure is equivalent to the actual value of the built
in
(Please specify different voltages Speed . . . . . . . . . 2700 rpm
safety valve.
or frequencies required when Duty cycle . . . . . . . . 100%
If the units are operated with a single
phase AC supply, only 60 % of the
ordering) Type of enclosure . . . IP 54 indicated pressure is permissible, i.e. a 16
bar safety valve should be fit

ted to the system.
Running capacitors of Steinmetz circuit The appropriate capacitors for a frequency of 50 and 60 Hz are:
at a frequency of 50/60 Hz: 230 V ... 8 µF, 115 V ... 30 µF 230 V ... 8 µF: order No. 179
340
007
Special units are available on request for oils with operating 115 V ... 30 µF: order No. 179
340
060
viscosities outside the permissible values. Please inquire. 5) See page 4: “Multivoltage motors”.
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Multivoltage motors for pump units (assembly M..)

Many export
oriented companies have to deal with voltages/fre
Our experience shows they can meet almost every need. That
quencies that deviate from those in Germany. To make it easier means simplified warehousing for our customers and shorter
for them to buy the most common pump units for centralized lubri
delivery times, since we always have these 3 types of motors in
cation systems we have developed 3 multirange motors that stock.
cover a wide range of three
phase voltages and frequencies.
The rating plate on multirange motors is green
Pump units with or without oil reservoirs are included, provided
the hydraulic power data listed in the leaflets are not It shows the respective voltage ranges and rated speeds for 50
exceeded (limit values). and 60 Hz separately as well as the permissible power consump

tion throughout the entire range.
They are the following units: No voltage tolerances (± 5 %) have to be allowed for with multi

M2, MF2, MFE2, M5, MF5, MFE5, range motors conforming to EN 60 034, i.e. the indicated range
limit values have to be taken as maximum or minimum limit
FLM12
3, FLMF12
3, M202
values respectively.
Limit values for
0,2 l
units (M..2
Group): 27 bar s – 2000 mm2/s eff.
0,5 l
units (M..5
Group): 27 bars – 1000 mm2/s eff.
1,2 l
units FLM12
3: 6 bar s – 850 mm2/s eff.
2 x 0.2 l
units M202: 12 bar s – 850 mm2/s eff.

Range l Range ll Range lll

100
130 V / 173
225 V, 50 Hz 207
254 V / 360
440 V, 50 Hz 230
290 V / 398
500 V, 50 Hz

120
156 V / 208
270 V, 60 Hz 249
305 V / 432
528 V, 60 Hz 290
346 V / 500
600 V, 60 Hz
order code: 199 order code: 299 order code: 399
order code ISO
F: 19E order code ISO
F: 29E order code ISO
F: 39E

A tailor
made motor has to be used instead of a multirange Voltage Order key

motor in the following cases: 230/400 V, 50 Hz 140
230/400 V, 50 Hz, ISO
F 143
230/400 V, 60 Hz 640
a) when the desired operating voltage cannot be covered by one 230/400 V, 60 Hz, ISO
F 621
of the three voltage ranges, 240/415 V, 50 Hz 150
b) when the operating voltage, with the voltage tolerances to be 240/415 V, 50 Hz, ISO
F 152
240/415 V, 60 Hz 650
expected, exceeds a defined voltage benchmark for the range, 240/415 V, 60 Hz, ISO
F 586
c) when CSA motors are involved, 255/440 V, 50 Hz 165
255/440 V, 50 Hz, ISO
F 181
d) in the case of motors with double
star windings (YY),
255/440 V, 60 Hz 665
e) in the case of motors with PTC thermistor sensors, 255/440 V, 60 Hz, ISO
F 831
f) in the case of units (e.g. M1 or M201) outfitted with a 4
pole 265/460 V, 50 Hz 175
265/460 V, 60 Hz 675
motor, 265/460 V, 60 Hz, ISO
F 674
g) for the M205 dual
circuit pump unit. 265/460 V, 60 Hz, UL 563
265/460 V, 60 Hz, CSA 676
The rating plate on tailor
made motors is red 280/480 V, 60 Hz 680
280/480 V, 60 Hz, ISO
F 699
280/480 V, 60 Hz, UL 562
280/480 V, 60 Hz, CSA 681
Example: 280/480 V, 60 Hz, UL/CSA 564
115 V, 50 Hz 257
115 V, 60 Hz 757
230 V, 50 Hz 263
230 V, 60 Hz 763
115 V, 50/60 Hz 429
230 V, 50/60 Hz 428
100
120 V, 50/60 Hz, 200
240 V, 50/60 Hz 471
20
24 V DC, 20
24 V, 50/60 Hz 472
12 V DC 912
24 V DC 924
48 V DC 931
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MFE5 gear pump unit with 3 or 6
liter metal reservoir

Flow Reservoir Reservoir Order No.

rate capacity material without
Order No. [l/min] [liters] float switch
MFE5
BW3
2 0.5 3 die
cast aluminum MFE5
B3
2
MFE5
BW7 0.5 6 sheet steel MFE5
B7

Port P tapped for solderless tube connection,

M 14x1.5 for 8 mm diam. tube.
See page 3 for further technical details.

Technical data
Float switch for monitoring of critical oil level
Type of contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 changeover
Max. switching voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 V AC / 230 V DC
Max. switching current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 A
Max. switching capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 VA / 40 W 1)
Type of enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP 65
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 10 °C to + 80 °C
1)
MFE5
BW3
2
Take appropriate measures to protect contacts when switching
inductive loads.

Circuit diagram Hydraulic layout

Float switch MFE5
BW 3
2 / MFE5
BW 7
Function: (units with WS float switch)
When the oil drops to
a minimum level,
contact 1
2 opens and
contact 1
3 closes.
With plug
type connector to
DIN 43 650
AM 3
Depicted: full reservoir

MFE5
BW7
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MFE5 gear pump unit with 3 or 6
liter plastic reservoir

Flow Reservoir Reservoir Order No.

rate capacity material without
Order No. [l/min] [liters] float switch
MFE5
KW3
2 0.5 3 plastic MFE5
K3
2
MFE5
KW6 0.5 6 plastic MFE5
K6

Port P tapped for solderless tube connection,

M 14x1.5 for 8 mm diam. tube.
See page 3 for further technical details.

See page 5 for technical data on the float switch.

MFE5
KW3
2
Hydraulic layout
MFE5
K3
2 / MFE5
K6
(Units without float switch)

MFE5
KW6
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MFE5 gear pump unit with 15
liter sheet steel reservoir

Flow rate Reservoir capacity

Order No. [l/min] [liters]
MFE5
BW16 0,5 15

Port P tapped for solderless tube connection,

M 14x1.5 for 8 mm diam. tube.
See page 3 for further technical details.

Technische Daten
Float switch
to monitor the critical level of oil with advance warning about 25 mm
before the minimum oil level is reached.
Type of contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 NC types (reed contacts)
Max. switching voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 V AC / 230 V DC
Max. switching current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8 A
Max. switching capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 VA / 30 W 1)
Type of enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP 65
Temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . – 10 °C to + 80 °C
1) Take appropriate measures to protect contacts when switching MFE5
BW16
inductive loads.

Circuit diagram
Float switch
Hydraulic layout
With plug
type connector to
MFE
BW16
DIN 43 650
AM 3
Depicted: full reservoir

Function:
About 25 mm before the critical oil level
is reached contact 1
3 closes.
When the critical oil level is reached
contact 1
2 opens in addition.

Bracket for wall mounting, order No. 249
032.10

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Overview table for gear pump units

Order No. Reservoir capacity Reservoir material Design features

[liters]

MFE5
KW3 3 Plastic Basic version with WS32
2 float switch contact tube
MFE5
KW3
2
S4 3 Plastic Basic version with WS35
2 float switch
MFE5
KW3
S9 3 Plastic For oil as 5 mm2/s at max. 16 bars
MFE5
KW3
2
S12 3 Plastic VW version with WS35
S14 float switch ( 2x NC contacts)
MFE5
KW3
S13 3 Plastic Unit for 50/95 weatherproofing, float switch WS32
2
MFE5
KW3
S24 3 Plastic DaimlerChrysler version (Desina); WS35
S30 float switch;
Motor with HAN6ES Harting connector

MFE5
BW3 3 Metal Basic version with WS32
2 float switch contact tube
MFE5
BW3
S14 3 Metal French Automotiv version (CNOMO);
WS35 float switch contact tube; Stäubli filler coupling
MFE5
BW3
S22 3 Metal For oil as 5 mm2/s at max. 16 bars
MFE5
BW3
S28 3 Metal VW
AG version, WS35
S14 float switch ( 2x NC contacts)
MFE5
BW3
K
S33 3 Metal Version for operation with capacitors at max. 16 bars
MFE5
BW3
S34 3 Metal Motor with UL approval
MFE5
BW3
S35 3 Metal Motor for 50/95 weatherproofing
MFE5
BW3
S37 3 Metal Basic version with WS35
3 float switch contact tube
MFE5
BW3
S41 3 Metal DaimlerChrysler version (Desina); WS35
S30 float switch;
Motor with HAN6ES Harting connector

MFE5
KW6 6 Plastic Basic version with WS32
2 float switch

MFE5
KW6
S1 6 Plastic Basic version with WS35
2 float switch
MFE5
KW6
S8 6 Plastic FPM version, WS32
S8 float switch
MFE5
KW6
S24 6 Plastic Version for VW
AG with pressure gauge, protection valve,
WS35
S7 float switch ( 2x NC contacts)
MFE5
KW6
S33 6 Plastic DaimlerChrysler version (Desina); motor with HAN6ES Harting connector;
WS35
S30 float switch with M12x1 plug connector

MFE5
BW7 6 Metal Basic version with WS32
2 float switch

MFE5
BW7
CF 6 Metal Basic version with WS35
2 float switch
MFE5
BW7
S8 6 Metal FPM version, WS32
S8 float switch
MFE5
BW7
S22 6 Metal Motor with UL approval
MFE5
BW7
S29 6 Metal French Automotiv version (CNOMO);
WS35
2 float switch; Stäubli filler coupling
MFE5
BW7
S54 6 Metal Motor with enhanced 50/95 weatherproofing
MFE5
BW7
S62 6 Metal Version for VW
AG with pressure gauge, protection valve,
WS35
S7 float switch ( 2x NC contacts)
MFE5
BW7
S98 6 Metal Version like MFE5
BW7
S62, but additionally with filler coupling
MFE5
BW7
S107 6 Metal DaimlerChrysler version (Desina); motor with HAN6ES Harting connector;
WS35
S30 float switch with M12x1 plug connector
MFE5
BW7
V57
L 6 Metal GM
OPEL version with 10 µm pressure filter,
WS35
S30 float switch with M12x1 plug connector,
EO2 screw unions

MFE5
BW15 15 Metal Basic version with WS32
2 float switch; wall
mounted reservoir
MFE5
BW16 15 Metal Basic version with WS32
2 float switch; foot
mounted reservoir
MFE5
BW15
S7 15 Metal Basic version with WS35
2 float switch; wall
mounted reservoir
MFE5
BW16
S3 15 Metal For oil as of 5 mm2/s at max. 16 bars; foot
mounted reservoir;
FPM version, WS35
S8 float switch
MFE5
BW16
S5 15 Metal For oil as of 5 mm2/s at max. 16 bars; foot
mounted reservoir
0000 01/2005

MFE5
BW16
S46 15 Metal Version for VW
AG; foot
mounted reservoir;

with WS35
S7 float switch (2x NC contacts);
pressure gauge with protective valve
MFE5
BW16
S93 15 Metal DaimlerChrysler version (Desina); foot
mounted reservoir;
motor with HAN6ES Harting connector;
Subject to change without notice!

WS35
S30 float switch with M12x1 plug connector

MFE5
BW16
V57L 15 Metal GM / OPEL version; foot
mounted reservoir; 10 µm pressure filter;
WS35
S30 float switch with M12x1 plug connector,
EO2 screw unions

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