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 The LPG and NH3 Industry Corporate Overview

Blackmer® is part of Dover Corporation, a multi-billion dollar

global producer of innovative equipment, specialty systems and
value-added services for four key markets:
Engineered Fluid Electronic Industrial
Systems Management Technologies Products

•  Pump Solutions Group (PSG™), leading provider of

high-quality, innovative pumping solutions is
comprised of the world’s premier pump technology
companies focused on the business
of fluid transfer.

•  Part of Dover Corporation’s Fluid Management

segment, PSG is a fully-integrated company with
global scale and world class manufacturing
facilities in the United States, Germany, China,
India and France.

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Our Vision:
Be the premier engineered solutions provider for the movement of fluids and gases in the
global marketplace.

Sliding Vane
Pumps
Peristaltic
Centrifugal (Hose)
Pumps Reciprocating Pumps
Gas Compressors

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Our Mission:
Deliver exceptional value to customers by helping them:
•  Optimize productivity and profitability
•  Improve safety and environmental protection

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We Do This By Delivering On Our

Value Proposition of Providing Superior:

Equipment Selection Customer Care

BlackOps® Responsiveness
Applications Product Quality
Expertise & Value
Technical Assistance Total Life-cycle
Support

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Engineering/Product Development
•  Leading-edge engineering technology •  Solids modeling
•  Finite element analysis •  Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
•  Concurrent engineering •  Rapid prototyping
•  On-site testing facilities

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World-Class Manufacturing
•  Captive casting foundry (U.S. facility) •  Cell-based manufacturing
– cast and ductile iron •  Computer-aided manufacturing
•  Continuous quality improvement •  Automated machining centers
•  ISO 9001-registered quality system •  Supply chain management
•  Lean manufacturing •  JIT and Kanban inventory control

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Core Technologies/Innovations
For over a century, Blackmer has been at the forefront of transfer technology problem solving with such
innovations as patented mechanical seal design, centrifugal pump shaft technology and cavitation
noise-suppression system.
By leveraging its design, engineering and applications resources, along with its extensive research and
testing capabilities, Blackmer is today’s new product development powerhouse. Among its landmark
innovations, ones that to this day continue to set the standard in liquefied gas-handling operations, are:

•  First Rotary Vane Pump

•  Pump with Integral Mechanical Seals & Duravanes®
to Handle LP Gas or NH3
•  First Positive Displacement LPG/Liquefied Gas Pump
•  Multiple Seal Compressor Design to Prevent Leakage
& Contamination
•  Patented Cavitation/Noise-Suppression Technology

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Customer Care/Technical Support/Applications Engineering

•  Applications Engineers – experts in peace-of-mind assurance, making sure your equipment is
always right for the job
•  Market & Product Specialists – unparalleled technical knowledge, on-site product training,
troubleshooting, installation and product-selection consultation, and total life cycle attention
•  Regional Sales Management – proven technicians with an “above and beyond” commitment to
every customer’s mission
•  Customer Care Specialists – action-oriented specialists committed to making sure every order
receives immediate attention, is accurately processed and followed up to keep your process
flowing smoothly

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Customer Success Stories

“We did the math on a Blackmer compressor and pump and it was a
no-brainer. We’ve since put 40-45,000 gallons (151-170 m3) of gas back in
our storage tanks. This is the best investment we’ve made in a long time.”

Greg Smith
Operations Manager
Bluhms Gas Sales
USA

“We use Blackmer pumps for our 800-unit cab fleet requiring about 9,000
gallons (33 m3) of propane a day. Now, we move fast, filling 6 or 7 cars at a
time. Blackmer compressors run our tank evacuation and vapor recovery, too,
returning thousands of gallons of fuel and vapor to our 60,000 gallon (226 m3)
storage tanks. It’s working great for us.”

Aaron Cohen
Director, Automotive Services
Nevada Yellow-Checker-Star Cab Company
USA

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LPG and NH3 Markets

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 The LPG and NH3 Industry Product Transfer & Recovery Solutions

Blackmer delivers world class solutions to

Sliding Reciprocating
all points of the LPG/NH3 distribution chain Vane Pumps Gas Compressors

•  Refineries - Loading/unloading
•  Liquid Terminals - Loading/
unloading and product transfer
•  Transport - Mobile transport in
bobtails and transport trucks
•  Bulk Storage Facilities - Loading/
unloading, product transfer, product
and vapor recovery
•  Cylinder Filling Plants - Loading/
unloading, cylinder filling, product
and vapor recovery
•  Bulk Distribution & Cylinder
Retailing - Unloading, cylinder
filling, product and vapor recovery
•  Auto Fuel - Unloading, vehicle
filling, product and vapor recovery

Handling a Wide Range of Liquefied Gas Products

LPG, Propane, Butane, Autogas, Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3)
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The LPG/NH3 Experts

When it comes responding to the needs of producers,
distributors and retailers, no one delivers greater expertise
or customer-focused solutions than Blackmer.

Benefits of Blackmer Industry Expertise

Product Technology – Whatever the application, Blackmer
pumps and compressors meet the challenges of handling
liquefied gases through superior product design that
delivers high efficiency, quiet operation, easy maintenance
and long-term durability.

Product Reliability – A product is no better than its day-to-

day performance, and Blackmer products are valued for
their excellent uptime and continuous duty capability,
backed by an industry leading extended warranty and
Performance Assurance.

Solution-oriented Customer Focus – Every Blackmer

engineering, sales, product and customer care specialist
knows that, to help customers, we must listen closely and
understand their businesses so we can develop the best
solution for their situation.

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Blackmer LB Reciprocating Gas Compressors

Oil-free stationary gas compressors designed for cost-efficient operation
and long life. Ideal for gas loading, unloading, product & vapor recovery
applications for LPG, NH3, propane, butane and other liquefied gases.

Features & Benefits

•! Single stage reciprocating compressors provide maximum performance and reliability under
the most severe service conditions
•! Especially well-suited for unloading railcars, pressure vessels, transports & tanks that present poor
suction conditions, where an initial lift to the liquid is required or where system piping restricts flow and may
cause a pump to cavitate
•! Models available with capacities from 7 - 125 cfm (11.9 - 212 m3/h) with working pressure up to
350 psia (24.13 bar)
•! Liquid flow rates are generally 5 - 6 U.S. gpm for each cubic foot (ft3) of piston displacement
(670 – 775 liters per cubic meter [m3])
•! Effective, profitable product & vapor recovery
•! Multiple seal options provide maximum leakage control & oil contamination protection

Liquid Bulk Distribution/

Refineries Bulk Storage Facilities Cylinder Filling Plant Auto Fuel
Terminals Cylinder Retailer

Loading/ Loading/ Loading/ Vapor Tank Loading/ Vapor Tank Vapor Tank Vapor Tank
Unloading Unloading Unloading Recovery Evacuation Unloading Recovery Evacuation Recovery Evacuation Recovery Evacuation

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Blackmer LB Reciprocating Gas Compressors

The inside view on why Blackmer oil-free stationary compressors
are superior in handling LPG and NH3 gases

Ductile iron pistons: Heavy-duty ductile iron

pistons are connected with a single positive
locking nut which eliminates potential problems
High-efficiency valves move more gas associated with more complex designs.
volume: The heart of any compressor is its
valve assembly, and Blackmer valves are
specifically designed for non-lubricated gas
applications. With precisely engineered
clearances, spring tension, and a special Self-adjusting piston rod seals:
finish, these valves seat more positively so Crankcase oil contamination and cylinder
more gas is moved with each piston stroke. blow-by are prevented with loaded glass-filled
Blackmer valves offer greater strength, quiet
PTFE seals which maintain a constant sealing
operation, and long life.
pressure around the piston rods.
O-Ring seals - head and cylinder: The head Ductile iron construction: All pressure parts
and cylinder are sealed with O-rings to ensure are made of ductile iron for greater resistance
positive sealing under all operating conditions.
to both thermal and mechanical shock.

Wear-resistant crosshead assemblies:

Pressure assisted piston rings for positive
Designed for maximum lubrication and wear
seating: Constructed of self-lubricating PTFE,
resistance.
Blackmer’s special ring design provides
maximum sealing efficiency with minimal Multiple seal options: For applications that
friction wear. The result: peak performance and require maximum leakage control, double
extended compressor service life.
piston rod seals and a distance piece chamber
are available for all Blackmer LB compressors.
Heavy-duty crankshaft: The ductile iron
crankshaft is precision ground with integral
counterweights for smooth, quiet operation. Pressure lubricated bearings: A rotary oil pump
Rifle drilling ensures positive oil distribution to provides positive oil distribution to all running gear
the wrist pin and connecting rod bearings. components for long life and minimal wear.
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Mobile LPG Evacuation Unit

From the refinery to the bulk tank facility to remote field service calls, the
Mobile Evacuation Unit goes wherever it is needed to evacuate storage
tanks and transports or transfer liquefied gases from tank to tank.

Applications
•  Remote stationary tank evacuation and routine tank maintenance
•  Truck and transport maintenance and hydro testing
•  Internal and safety valve replacement
•  Piping and equipment upgrades
•  Emergency transfers from mobile tanks or tank cars due to accidents or derailments
•  Any location where electrical power is unavailable or limited
Features & Benefits
•  Base has forklift slots and/or lifting eye-bolts allowing easy mounting on a truck or trailer, or placement on
the ground
•  Wheel-mounted model permits excellent mobility to any location around confined areas of a refinery or
storage tank complex
•  Mobile compressor design delivers cost-effective and profitable product recovery of liquid heel of tanks as
well as vapor recovery

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Importance of Vapor Recovery and 2011 NFPA Compliance

In 2011, safety regulations required by the National Fire Protection Association Section 58 (NFPA 58)
will dramatically alter the equipment that can legally be used in propane gas systems.
•  Industry professionals understand the expense and environmental impact of fugitive emissions during
product transfers and tank evacuations. Blackmer compressors and mobile evacuation units eliminate
the need to vent or flare vapors, satisfying regulatory concerns, improving the atmosphere and increasing
cash flow
•  Salvaged liquids and vapor provide an attractive return on investment in a reasonable timeframe
•  Savvy operators are seizing the opportunity under 2011 compliance retrofits to cost-justify simultaneous
upgrades to outdated/inefficient pumps and compressors

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Blackmer Sliding Vane Pumps

Offer significant performance and life cycle cost advantages over other
pump technologies in the liquefied gas industry.

•  Self-priming, high suction capabilities enable complete stripping

of ships, barges, railcars & transport trucks
•  Designed specifically for reliable, continuous-duty operation

•  Patented Cavitation Suppression technology minimizes noise

and damaging vibration and wear by reducing cavitation
at its source

•  High-efficiency pumps require less horsepower, deliver more

energy savings

•  High capacity at lower speeds means reduced wear

•  Self adjusting vanes keep performance consistently high

•  Vane replacement is simple, economical,
takes only minutes

How Blackmer Sliding

Vane Pumps Work

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Blackmer Sliding Vane Pumps for LPG and NH3

LGF & LGB Cylinder LGL/LGRL Fueling & LGL/LGLD

Filling Pumps Multi-Cylinder Filling Pumps Multi-Purpose Pumps

LGL 158 Continuous LGLH2 High TLGLF Bobtail

Duty High Pressure Pumps Pressure Pumps & Transport Pumps

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LGF & LGB Cylinder Filling Pumps

Designed for cylinder filling, small volume motor fueling and supplying small
vaporizers, these 1-inch motor speed pumps feature the same heavy-duty
construction of larger Blackmer models.

Features & Benefits

•  Heavy-duty ductile iron construction provides thermal shock resistance
•  LGF1/LGB1 models handle up to 10 U.S. gpm (38 L/min); LGF1P/LGB1P models provide
50% greater capacity up to 15 gpm (57 L/min)
•  Available in two mounting styles: direct flange coupling to NEMA C-face motor or mounting on
a conventional base
•  Exclusive “combination” valve pulls double-duty as a back-to-tank bypass valve and internal relief
valve,lowering installation costs by eliminating need for a separate bypass valve
•  Standard construction features Buna-N mechanical seals and Duravanes® for handling LP Gas or NH3
•  All assembled pump units available with or without electric motors
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes

Cylinder Bulk Distribution/

Liquid Terminals Bulk Storage Facilities Transportation Auto Fuel
Filling Plant Cylinder Retailer
Loading/ Product Loading/ Vapor Tank Transport Cylinder Loading/ Vehicle
Bobtails Cylinder Filling
Unloading Transfer Unloading Recovery Evacuation Trucks Filling Unloading Fueling

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LGL/LGRL Fueling & Multi-Cylinder Filling Pumps

Durable motor speed pumps ideal for motor fueling, multiple station
cylinder filling operations and a variety of small transfer applications.

Features & Benefits

•  Capacities range from 9 - 35 U.S. gpm (34 - 132 L/min) with 1.25 or 1.5-inch tapped ports
•  Maximum differential pressure of 150 psi (10.34 bar) for all models
•  LGL models designed for foot mounting to a common base plate
•  LGLF models fitted with an integral bracket and coupling for direct flange mounting to NEMA C-face
motor, allowing pump body to be easily rotated to simplify hookup to piping systems
•  Models feature internal relief valve, replaceable casing liner and end discs for easy rebuilding of pumping
chamber if ever required
•  Standard construction includes Buna-N mechanical seals and Duravanes® for handling LP Gas or NH3
•  All assembled pump units available with or without electric motors
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes

Cylinder Bulk Distribution/

Liquid Terminals Bulk Storage Facilities Transportation Auto Fuel
Filling Plant Cylinder Retailer
Loading/ Product Loading/ Vapor Tank Transport Cylinder Cylinder Loading/ Vehicle
Bobtails
Unloading Transfer Unloading Recovery Evacuation Trucks Filling Filling Unloading Fueling

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LGL/LGLD Multi-Purpose Sliding Vane Pumps

Rugged pumps designed for terminal and bulk plant service, multiple cylinder
filling applications, vaporizers, bobtail and transport duty, and engineered to
perform wherever high speed gas transfer is required.
Features & Benefits
•  Single or double-ended drive shaft models offered in 2-, 3- and 4-inch port sizes for flexibility in
positioning for clockwise or counter-clockwise shaft rotation
•  Newly-increased speeds bring greater capacity to LGLD3 and LGLD4 pumps with speeds of 870 rpm
and 200 gpm (757 L/min), and 800 rpm and 400 gpm (1,514 L/min), respectively
•  LGLD2 pumps often mounted to chassis of a bobtail or to a steel pad welded to the tank
•  LGLD3 and LGLD4 models can be variously mounted to a transport, generally near or between tank
landing gear brackets
•  Can be driven by electric motor via V-belt or reducer for base-mounted applications, or hydraulic or PTO
drive for truck-mounted applications
•  Models feature internal relief valve, replaceable casing liner and end discs for easy rebuilding of
pumping chamber if ever required
•  Standard construction includes Buna-N mechanical seals and Duravanes® for handling LP Gas or NH3
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes
Liquid Bulk Storage Bulk Distribution/
Refineries Transportation Cylinder Filling Plant Auto Fuel
Terminals Facilities Cylinder Retailer
Loading/ Loading/ Product Loading/ Product Transport Loading/ Cylinder Loading/
Bobtails Unloading
Unloading Unloading Transfer Unloading Transfer Trucks Unloading Filling Unloading

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LGL 158 Continuous Duty High Pressure Pumps

Maximum performance and reliability under the toughest high differential
pressure applications, including single and dual hose auto fuel dispensers,
aerosol filling, vaporizer feed, underground and aboveground tanks and
other high differential liquefied gas applications.

Features & Benefits

•  Designed for high differential pressure of 200 psi (13.7 bar)
•  Motor speed operation at 1,750 rpm (60Hz) operation or 1,450 rpm (50Hz)
•  Ductile iron construction with flanged inlet/outlet connections
•  Suction lift up to 13 feet (4 meters)
•  Excellent self-priming and dry run capabilities
•  Models feature internal relief valve, replaceable casing liner and end discs for easy rebuilding of
pumping chamber if ever required
•  Simple maintenance with easily replaceable vanes without removing pump from piping system
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane and butane / propane mixes

Liquid Bulk Storage

Transportation Auto Fuel
Terminals Facilities
Loading/ Product Loading/ Product Transport Loading/ Vehicle
Bobtails
Unloading Transfer Unloading Transfer Trucks Unloading Fueling

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LGLH2 High Pressure LPG Pumps

Based upon Blackmer’s industry standard LGLD2 transfer pump, the
LGLH2 has extra strength to handle the toughest jobs, including high
capacity fueling, aerosol filling, vaporizer feed and other high differential
pressure liquefied gas applications for bobtail trucks.

Features & Benefits

•  Designed for high differential pressure of 165 psi (11.4 bar)
•  Ductile iron construction with flanged inlet / outlet connections
•  Motor speed operation up to 980 rpm
•  Dimensionally interchangeable with the LGLD2
•  Excellent self-priming and dry run capabilities
•  Models feature internal relief valve, replaceable casing liner and end discs for easy rebuilding of
pumping chamber if ever required
•  Simple maintenance with easily replaceable vanes without removing pump from piping system
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes

Cylinder Bulk Distribution/

Liquid Terminals Bulk Storage Facilities Transportation Auto Fuel
Filling Plant Cylinder Retailer
Loading/ Product Loading/ Product Transport Cylinder Loading/ Vehicle
Bobtails Cylinder Filling
Unloading Transfer Unloading Transfer Trucks Filling Unloading Fueling

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TLGLF Bobtail and Transport Pumps

Designed for the LPG/NH3 truck and transport industry to provide sustained
performance, smoother trouble-free operation, simplified maintenance and
longer life.

Features & Benefits

•  Flange-mounts directly to a commercial internal control valve, in combination with a bobtail or transport tank,
eliminating the need for inlet pipes, shut-off valve and external strainer, which can restrict flow and cause
vaporization problems
•  Double-ended drive shaft for clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation by changing pump position
•  Auxiliary intake port for emergency unloading of another tank or transport
•  Standard construction includes Buna-N mechanical seals and Duravanes® for handling LP Gas or NH3
•  TLGLF3 widely used on bobtails given its compact mounting arrangement and capacities ranging from
60 - 129 U.S. gpm (227 - 488 L/min)
•  TLGLF4 maximizes output rates and speeds transport turnaround times with capacities ranging from
200 - 350 U.S gpm (757 - 1,325 L/min)
•  Maximum differential pressure for both models is 125 psi (8.62 bar)
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes
Cylinder Bulk Distribution/
Refineries Liquid Terminals Bulk Storage Facilities Transportation Auto Fuel
Filling Plant Cylinder Retailer
Loading/ Loading/ Product Loading/ Product Transport Loading/ Loading/
Bobtails Unloading
Unloading Unloading Transfer Unloading Transfer Trucks Unloading Unloading

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Bypass Valves
Blackmer differential bypass valves protect pumps and system components
from damage caused by excessive pressure. No LPG/NH3 pump installation
can be considered complete or safe without one.

Features & Benefits

•  All models suitable for LPG and NH3 (anhydrous ammonia) service
•  Five available models providing full-flow pressure control to 250 U.S. gpm (946 L/min) at
120 psi (8.27 bar)
•  No small sensing passages to get easily plugged
•  With only two moving parts, operation is simple and reliable
•  Patented design results in valves opening precisely at preset spring pressure and closing smoothly
and quietly
•  Easy installation with NPT tapped ports in sizes ¾” to 2”
•  BV2 has bolt-on flanges available in NPT, weld flanges in 1.25”, 1.5” and 2” flange sizes
•  UL listed for use on propane, butane, anhydrous ammonia and propane / butane mixes

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Why Blackmer?
Industry professionals know the importance of equipment reliability and performance.
They understand the risks and costs of relying upon less capable, less durable pumps and compressors.

From experience they know Blackmer products are built to outlast and outperform.

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