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Engineered for maximum reliability in critical process applications

In industries where hazardous, corrosive, or high-value fluids are handled, pump reliability is non-negotiable. Unplanned downtime, product leakage, and seal failures can have significant operational, environmental, and financial consequences.

Magnetic drive technology has become the preferred solution for sealless centrifugal pumps operating in demanding process environments. By eliminating the need for mechanical shaft seals, magnetic couplings provide completely hermetic torque transmission while significantly improving operational reliability and reducing maintenance requirements.

Bakker Magnetics partners with leading OEM pump manufacturers to develop high-performance magnetic coupling systems optimized for efficiency, torque density, thermal stability, and long service life.

Combining advanced magnetic engineering, simulation-driven design, and more than 50 years of experience in permanent magnet technology, we support customers throughout the complete product development cycle, from concept engineering to serial production.

Engineering magnetic couplings for critical pump applications

Every pump application presents its own engineering challenges.

Operating temperature, pressure, rotational speed, transmitted torque, containment shell material, chemical compatibility, and installation space all directly influence magnetic coupling performance.

Rather than offering standard magnetic components, Bakker Magnetics develops application-specific coupling solutions designed around the customer’s performance requirements. Our engineering teams work closely with OEM designers to optimise:

Maximum transmitted torque
Coupling efficiency
Rotor stability
Thermal behaviour
Eddy current reduction
Magnetic field distribution
Compact design
Long-term operational reliability

The result is a magnetic coupling fully integrated into the overall pump design rather than functioning as a stand-alone component.

The advantages of magnetic drive technology

Compared with conventional mechanically sealed pumps, magnetic couplings offer substantial operational benefits.

Hermetically sealed operation
Torque is transferred contactlessly through a containment shell, eliminating dynamic shaft seals and preventing process fluid leakage. This makes magnetic drive pumps particularly suitable for:

Hazardous media
Corrosive chemicals
Flammable liquids
Explosive environments
Ultra-pure process fluids
High-value chemicals

Increased operational reliability
Mechanical seals are among the most common causes of pump failure.
Removing the mechanical seal significantly reduces wear, maintenance requirements, and unplanned downtime while increasing equipment availability.

Lower lifecycle costs
Although magnetic drive systems may require a higher initial investment, they frequently deliver the lowest Total Cost of Ownership through:

Reduced maintenance incidence
Planned downtime
Longer operating life
Increased process uptime
Improved energy efficiency
Lower environmental risk

Simulation-driven engineering

Successful magnetic coupling design begins long before manufacturing.
Bakker Magnetics applies advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) throughout the engineering process to predict system behaviour under real operating conditions.
Simulation enables optimisation of:

Magnetic flux distribution
Torque transmission
Rotor dynamics
Demagnetisation margins
Thermal loading
Eddy current losses
Structural integration

Numerical optimisation allows multiple design iterations before prototype manufacturing, reducing development time while improving final product performance.

Magnetic material selection

Selecting the correct permanent magnet material is fundamental to long-term coupling performance.

Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB)
NdFeB provides the highest available magnetic energy density, enabling compact couplings capable of transmitting high torque within limited installation space.
Typical applications include:

Chemical process pumps
API pumps
Industrial centrifugal pumps
High-efficiency pump systems

Samarium Cobalt (SmCo)
For elevated temperatures or aggressive chemical environments, SmCo often provides the optimal solution.
Advantages include:

Superior thermal stability
Excellent corrosion resistance
Outstanding magnetic stability
Long service life under severe operating conditions

Material selection is always based on application requirements rather than catalogue specifications.

From co-engineering to serial production

Bakker Magnetics supports OEMs throughout every stage of product development.

Concept engineering
Our specialists participate in the earliest design phases to define magnetic system architecture and performance targets.

Magnetic design
Using proprietary calculation methods and advanced simulation software, we optimise:

Pole geometry
Magnet size and configuration
Air gap design
Flux guidance
Torque density
Demagnetization analysis
Temperature effects

Prototype development
Rapid prototype manufacturing enables validation of magnetic performance before production release.

Testing & validation
Every design can be validated through comprehensive magnetic measurements, dimensional inspections, and functional testing. Our specialists assist OEMs to specify testing methods and acceptance criteria to ensure product performance and functionality.

Serial production
Following validation, Bakker Magnetics provides reliable serial manufacturing supported by global logistics and strict quality assurance procedures.

Supply chain security

The availability of rare earth materials continues to present strategic challenges for the global pump industry.

Bakker Magnetics helps OEM manufacturers reduce supply risk through:

Diversified international sourcing
Material expertise
Alternative magnet solutions
Batch traceability
Incoming quality verification
Supply chain optimisation

This combination of engineering expertise and supply chain management provides customers with long-term production continuity.

Applications

Our magnetic couplings are engineered for demanding applications including:

Chemical process pumps
Petrochemical pumps
API 685 sealless pumps
Pharmaceutical processing
Offshore installations
LNG applications
Hydrogen systems
Cryogenic pumps
High-temperature process pumps
Nuclear installations
Fine chemical production

Why pump manufacturers choose Bakker Magnetics

OEM manufacturers increasingly involve Bakker Magnetics at the earliest stages of product development because magnetic coupling performance is determined by a robust engineering design, not simply by magnetic strength.

Our expertise includes:

Permanent magnet technology
Magnetic circuit design
Finite Element Analysis
Application engineering
Prototype development
Testing and validation
Manufacturing engineering
Quality assurance
Global supply chain management

Rather than supplying individual magnetic components, we engineer complete magnetic coupling systems that integrate seamlessly into your pump architecture.

Your engineering partner for magnetic drive technology

As industrial pump technology continues to evolve, magnetic couplings play an increasingly important role in improving safety, reliability, and energy efficiency.

Bakker Magnetics combines magnetic materials expertise, advanced engineering, and manufacturing capabilities to support OEM pump manufacturers throughout the complete development process.

Whether you are designing a next-generation API 685 magnetic drive pump, optimising an existing centrifugal pump platform, or developing a completely new sealing concept, our engineers are ready to help transform your performance objectives into practical engineering solutions.

Let's engineer the next generation of sealless pumps

Looking for a reliable engineering partner for magnetic coupling technology?

Contact Bakker Magnetics to discuss your application and discover how advanced magnetic engineering can improve the performance, efficiency, and reliability of your industrial pumps.

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