BQ

FIXED DISPLACEMENT HYDRAULIC VANE PUMPS “BQ” SERIES

Versatility, power, compactness and low running costs are the main characteristics of B&C vane
pumps.
All the components subject to wear are contained in a cartridge unit that can be easily removed for
inspection and/or replacement without disconnecting the pump from the circuit, drastically reducing
expensive machine down time.
The cartridge contains a rotor, vanes and inserts, a cam ring,
two flexible plates and two covers. During operation the rotor
is driven by a splined shaft coupled to the drive unit. As the
rotation speed increases, centrifugal forces, in combination with
the pressure generated behind the vanes, push the vanes
outwards, where they follow the profile of the cam with a sufficient
contact pressure to ensure adequate hydraulic sealing. The two
opposed pumping chambers formed by the elliptical profile of
the cam cancel out radial loads on the shaft bearings, thereby
giving them extremely long lifetimes.
The design characteristics of the BQ series pumps make them
particularly suited to applications in the mobile field. The special
design of the flexible plates enables any thermal expansion in
the rotor to be compensated for and to adequately cope with
any sudden change in pressure. Furthermore, the counter-
pressure chambers positioned between the flexible plates and
the cartridge covers balance the internal pressure; this ensures Flexible side Counter-pressure
plates chambers
that the correct clearance between the rotor and the flexible
plates is always maintained so guaranteeing maximum volumetric
efficiency (see drawing).
The BQ series is available in five versions of single pump (from 8 to 230 l/min at 1200 rpm) and seven
versions of double pump (from 55 to 370 l/min at 1200 rpm), with maximum powers of over 300 HP.
The BQ series pumps are extremely compact and are supplied with ISO norm mechanical couplings
and SAE norm hydraulic fittings. This makes them very easy to install and guarantees their
interchangeability with other similar pumps.

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 single pump BQ01

General description
Fixed displacement vane pump,
hydraulically balanced, with capacity
determined by the type of cartridge used
and the speed of rotation. The pump is
available in seven versions with
capacities from 8 to 55 l/min (from 2 to
14 gpm) at 1200 rpm and 7 bar.

Technical characteristics
Cartridge Geometric Rated Rated Maximum Speed
model displacement capacity capacity pressure range
at 1200 rpm 7 bar at 1500 rpm 7 bar with mineral oil rpm
3 3
cm /g in /r) l/min (gpm) l/min (gpm) bar (psi) min max

A01-02 7,2 (0.44) 8,3 (2) 10,4 (2.8) 210 (3050) 600 2700

A01-05 18,0 (1.10) 20,8 (5) 26,1 (6.9) 210 (3050) 600 2700

A01-08 27,4 (1.67) 31,8 (8) 39,4 (10.4) 210 (3050) 600 2700

A01-09 30,1 (1.83) 35,1 (9) 44,1 (11.7) 210 (3050) 600 2700

A01-11 36,4 (2.22) 42,4 (11) 52,6 (13.9) 210 (3050) 600 2700

A01-12 39,5 (2.41) 46,9 (12) 58,7 (15.5) 160 (2300) 600 2700

A01-14 45,9 (2.79) 54,9 (14) 69,6 (18.4) 140 (2030) 600 2700

Hydraulic fluids: mineral oils, phosphate ester based fluids.

Viscosity range (with mineral oil): from 13 to 860 cSt. (13 to 54 cSt. recommended).
Filtration: for the inlet - 149 micron abs., for the return line - 25 micron abs. or better (with synthetic
fluids: for the return line - 10 micron abs. or better).
Inlet pressure: (with mineral oil): from -0,17 to +1,4 bar (-2.5 to + 20 psi)
Operating temperature: with mineral oil -10°C +70°C (+30°C to +60°C recommended).
Drive: direct and coaxial by means of a flexible coupling.

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Main operating data

max pressure / hydraulic fluid

250 3625

200 2900

150 2175
BAR

PSI
100 1450

50 725

0 0
Antiwear industrial Syntetic fire
hydraulic oil resistant fluid

max pres. peak pres. (0,5 sec.max)

max speed / hydraulic fluid (with 0 bar in the intake pipe)

3000

2500

2000
RPM

1500

1000

500

0
Antiwear industrial Syntetic fire
hydraulic oil resistant fluid

If the intake pressure is not zero bar, use the graph below to find
the percentage correction factor to apply to the maximum speed

max speed / intake pipe pressure

PSI
-2,9 -1,45 0 1,45 2,9 4,35 5,8
106%
% correction factor for

104%
the max speed

102%

100%

98%

96%

94%

92%
-0,2 -0,1 0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4
Intake pipe pressure (BAR)

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 single pump BQ01
Cartridge A01-02
flow / pressure
0 725 1450
PSI
2175 2900 3625
power / pressure
PSI
20 5,2
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
18 8 10,9

16 4,16 7
2500 rpm
14 2500 rpm
6 8,16
12 3,12 1800 rpm

GPM
1800 rpm 5

HP
l/min

10

KW
1500 rpm 1500 rpm
4 5,44
8 2,8 1200 rpm
1200 rpm 3
6
1000 rpm 1000 rpm
1,04 2 2,72
4
600 rpm
2 1
600 rpm
0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
40
30
NM

20
10
Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0
Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200 250
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR BAR

Cartridge A01-05
flow / pressure
PSI power / pressure
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
PSI
45
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625

40 10,4
18
2500 rpm
2500 rpm
16 21,6
35
14
30 7,8
1800 rpm
12 16,2
1800 rpm
25
GPM

1500 rpm
1500 rpm 10
KW

HP
l/min

20 5,2 1200 rpm

8 10,8
1200 rpm 1000 rpm
15
6
1000 rpm
10 2,6
4 5,4
600 rpm
5 2
600 rpm
0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
80
60
NM

40
20
Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0
Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200 250
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR
BAR

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 single pump BQ01
Cartridge A01-08
flow / pressure
PSI power / pressure
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625 PSI
70 18,2
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
2500 rpm 25 34
60 15,6
2500 rpm

50 13 20 27,2

1800 rpm 1800 rpm

GPM
40 10,4 1500 rpm

HP
15 20,4
l/min

1500 rpm

KW
30 7,8 1200 rpm
1200 rpm
1000 rpm
10 13,6
1000 rpm
20 5,2
600 rpm
5 6,8
10 2,6 600 rpm

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
150
100
NM

50

Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0

Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200 250
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR BAR

Cartridge A01-09
flow / pressure
0 725 1450
PSI
2175 2900 3625
power / pressure
PSI
80 20,8
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625

70 18,2
30 40,8

2500 rpm 2500 rpm

60 15,6 25 34

50 13
20 27,2
GPM

HP
1800 rpm 1800 rpm
l/min

40 10,4
KW

15 20,4
1500 rpm 1500 rpm
30 7,8 1200 rpm
1200 rpm
1000 rpm 10 1000 rpm 13,6
20 5,2
600 rpm
5 6,8
10 2,6
600 rpm

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250
BAR
BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
150
100
NM

50

Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0

Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200 250
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR BAR

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 single pump BQ01
Cartridge A01-11
flow / pressure
PSI power / pressure
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
PSI
90
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625

80 21,2
35 47,6
2500 rpm
2500 rpm
70 30 40,8

60 15,9 25
1800 rpm 34
1800 rpm
50

GPM
20 1500 rpm 27,2
1500 rpm

KW

HP
l/min

40 10,6 1200 rpm

1200 rpm 15 20,4
30
1000 rpm 1000 rpm
10 13,6
20 5,3
600 rpm 5 6,8
10
600 rpm
0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 250 0 50 100 150 200 250
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900 3625
150
100
NM

50
Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0
Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200 250
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR
BAR

Cartridge A01-12
flow / pressure
PSI
power / pressure
0 725 1450 2175 2900
100 PSI
26
0 725 1450 2175 2900
90 30 40,8
2500 rpm
80 20,8 2500 rpm
25 34
70
1800 rpm
60 15,6 20 27,2
GPM

1800 rpm
HP

1500 rpm
l/min

50
KW

1500 rpm
15 20,4
1200 rpm
40 10,4
1000 rpm 1200 rpm
30 10 13,6
1000 rpm
20 5,2
600 rpm 5 6,8
10 600 rpm

0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200
0 50 100 150 200
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900
150
100
NM

50

Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0 0 50 100 150 200

Temperature: 45°C
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR BAR

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 single pump BQ01
Cartridge A01-14
flow / pressure
PSI power / pressure
0 725 1450 2175 2900
PSI
120 31,8
0 725 1450 2175 2900
30 40,8
2500 rpm
100 26,5
2500 rpm
25 34

80 21,2
1800 rpm 27,2
20

GPM
1800 rpm
60 15,9

KW
1500 rpm 1500 rpm

HP
15 20,4
l/min

1200 rpm 1200 rpm

40 10,6 1000 rpm
10 13,6
1000 rpm

20 5,3 5 6,8
600 rpm
600 rpm
0 0 0 0
0 50 100 150 200 0 50 100 150 200
BAR BAR
input torque / pressure
PSI
0 725 1450 2175 2900
200
150
NM

100
50
Oil viscosity: 25 c.St.(10W) 0
Temperature: 45°C 0 50 100 150 200
Inlet pressure: 0 BAR
BAR

Installation dimensions mm (inches)

Approx. weight: 12 Kg. (26 lbs.)

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 single pump BQ01

Model code breakdown

BQ 01 G ** * ** (L) * (A)
Mounting
(omit if not required)

Pump series Design Seals

(omit with standard seals and
one shaft-seal in NBR)
Pump type V = seals and shaft-seal in
FPM (Viton®)
D = standard seals and double
shaft-seals in NBR
F = seals and double
Cartridge type shaft-seals in FPM (Viton®)
02 05 08 09 11 12 14
Rotation
Outlet port positions (viewed from shaft end)
(outlet viewed from cover end) L = left hand rotation CCW (omit if CW)
A = Outlet opposite end
B = Outlet 90° CCW from inlet
Shaft end options
01 = Straight with key (standard)
C = Outlet in line with inlet
11 = Splined
D = Outlet 90° CW from inlet
90 = Splinet SAE B

Shaft options mm (inches)

Shaft Shaft Shaft

01 11 90

PORT ORIENTATIONS

Spline data
(Shaft 11 and shaft 90)
Spline Involute side fit (ASA B5.15)
Pressure angle 30°
No. of teeth 13
Pitch 16/32
Major dia. 22.00 - 21.90 (0.866 - 0.862)
Pitch dia. 20.638 (0.8125)
Minor dia. 18.63 - 18.35 (0.733 - 0.722)
Wildhaber 11.67 - 11.70 (0.459 - 0.461)

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 Id. codes of pump components
Cartridge Shaft kit Shaft Key Body
Series Model Part No. Pump Rotat. Model Part No. Model Part No. Part No. Part No. M8010010
02 A0102002 01 M8010601 01 K0101000 M8010100
05 A0105015 11 M8010611 11 K0111000 -
08 A0108035 90 M8010690 90 K0190000 -
A01 09 A0109055 right hand
11 A0111075
12 A0112095
14 A0114115
02 A0102007
05 A0105025
08 A0108045
A01 09 A0109065 left hand
11 A0111085
12 A0112105
14 A0114125

Shaft seal
Part No. Type
M8020060 primary NBR
Bearing M8020065 primary FPM
M8020061 secondary NBR
Part No. M8010030 M8020066 secondary FPM

Seeger Pump seal kit

Part No. M8010050 Part No. Parts Type
Screw M8010131 seals + 1 shaft seal NBR
Part No. M8020420 Cover Seeger M8010132 seals + 2 shaft seals NBR
M8010133 seals + 1 shaft seal FPM (Viton®)
Torque to 70 Nm (625 lb. in.) Part No. M8020120 Part No. M8010040 M8010134 seals + 2 shaft seals FPM (Viton®)
single pump BQ01

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 Id. codes of cartridge kit components

10
4
8
6
11 10
4
2
10
9
5

1 3 5
BQ

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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Cartridge Screw Pin Inlet Seal pack Flex. plate Rotor Vane and Ring Outlet Seal kit Bushing
support (4+4 pcs) (2 pcs) insert kit support (12 pcs) (*)
plate (10+10 pcs) plate
Series Model
02 L7209200 L7209300 L7209300 L7209002
05 L7209200 L7209300 L7209100 L7209005
08 L7209200 L7209300 L7209100 L7209008
09 L7209200 L7209300 L7209100 L7209009
A01 11 L7200900 L7200800 L7200200 L7201300 L7200715 L7200300 L7201200 L7201011 L7200100 L7201100 L7200600
12 3,6 Nm L7200200 L7200300 L7201200 L7201012 L7202100 (FPM)
14 (32 lb. in.) L7200200 L7200300 L7201200 L7201014
12 L7251012
14 L7251014
A02 17 L7250900 L7250800 L7250200 L7251300 L7250715 L7250300 L7251200 L7251017 L7250100 L7251100 L7250600
19 5,5 Nm L7251019 L7252100 (FPM)
21 (49 lb. in.) L7251021
24 L7300900 L7301024 L7251100
A03 L7250800 L7250200 L7251300 L7250715 L7300300 L7301200 L7250100 L7250600
28 5,5 Nm L7301028 L7252100 (FPM)
21 L7351021
25 L7351025
A04 30 L7350900 L735800 L7350200 L7351300 L7350715 L7350300 L7351200 L7351030 L7350100 L7351100 L7350600
35 12,6 Nm L7351035 L7352100 (FPM)
38 (112 lb.in) L7351038
42 L7451042
47 L7451047
A05 50 L7450900 L7450800 L7450200 L7451300 L7450715 L7450300 L7451200 L7451050 L7450100 L7451100 L7450600
57 12,6 Nm L7451057 L7452100 (FPM)
60 (112 lb.in) L7451060
BQ

( * ) Note: the cover end cartridge of the double pump is without bushing

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 BQ
Operating instructions

Maximum speed: the maximum speeds given in this catalogue are valid for an atmospheric pressure of 1 bar (14.7 psi)
and with ambient temperature in the range of +30°C to +50°C. Higher speeds than those given cause a reduction in the
volumetric efficiency, due to cavitation phenomena in the inlet area inside the pump. Sustained excess speed causes a
rapid deterioration of the internal components reducing the lifetime of the cartridge.

Minimum speed: In general, the min. speed for all pumps is 600 rpm. However, it is possible to operate at lower speeds
with certain pump configurations and with appropriate operating temperatures.

Inlet pressure: the inlet pressure, measured at the inlet port, should remain within the prescribed limits. Note that pressures
lower than minimum limit cause cavitation and pressures above the maximum limit cause abnormal loads on the shaft
and the bearings. In both cases this causes a significant reduction in the lifetime of the cartridge.

Maximum outlet pressure: the maximum outlet pressure is different for each type of fluid used as can be seen from the
corresponding diagrams. With optimal temperature and filtration conditions a pressure peak of +10% is permissible for a
maximum time of 0.5 sec.

Mounting and drive connections: consider the following indications when preparing the installation drawings for the
system:
• the pump is designed to operate with keyed shaft coupled axially and by means of a flexible coupling to the drive;
• the clearance between the keyed shaft and the corresponding sleeve coupling has to be between 0.004 and 0.030 mm;
• avoid axial and radial loads on the shaft;
• the mounting flange has to be perpendicular to the drive shaft, with a maximum error of 0.18 mm every 100 mm;
• when mounting onto a gearbox, or other component without a flexible coupling, it is advisable to order pumps with splined
shaft. In this case the clearance between splines has to be between 0.013 and 0.051 mm on the pitch diameter.

Hydraulic circuit: always install a pressure relief valve on the supply line to prevent the pressure from exceeding the
allowed maximum. Normally, it is set in accordance with the weakest component in the system. (In the case where it is
the pump, set the valve to a pressure 15% higher than the maximum pressure rating of the pump.)
Inlet line tubing should have a section equal to or greater than that of the inlet port of the pump. It is advisable to keep
the tube connecting the pump to the reservoir as short possible. Particular care has to be taken with the inlet line which
has to be hermetically sealed to avoid entraining air into the circuit; this varies the characteristics of the hydraulic fluid
causing the operating parts to become damaged.

Filtration: the inlet line filter must have a flow rate capacity that is higher than that of the pump at its maximum operating
speed. The filtration requirements for individual models are given in this catalogue. The use of a filter by-pass is recommended
for cold starts and should the filter become clogged. Proper maintenance of the filter element is essential for the correct
operation of the entire system. In normal conditions replace the filter element after the first 50 hours of operation.
Subsequently, replace it at least every 500 hours. Regarding the filter on the return line, the same general conditions apply
as for the inlet line and it should be positioned in an accessible location for ease of maintenance.

Tank: if possible, the reservoir should be positioned above the pump. Otherwise, ensure that the minimum level of the
fluid contained in it is higher than the pump inlet line opening. It is important to avoid draining the inlet line with the pump
at standstill. The opening of the return line into the reservoir must remain below the minimum level of the fluid in the
reservoir. It must not be positioned too close to the opening of the inlet line to avoid the possibility of any air bubbles
passing into the inlet line. Baffles inside the reservoir may be useful in avoiding the problem. Rapid temperature changes
can cause condensation on the underside of the lid of the reservoir with the formation of droplets of water that can fall
into the oil. To avoid this problem it is recommended that the lid should have small vents so that the air space in the
reservoir is ventilated. The vents have to be screened, though, to prevent the entry of dust or the sudden expulsion of
fluid.

Start-up: use the following procedure when the pump is started-up for the first time:
completely fill the pump and the inlet line with fluid;
start the engine for approximately one second a number of times at regular intervals of approximately 2 or 3 seconds until
the noise level reduces, thereby confirming that it has been primed;
with a manometer check to ensure that the outlet pressure increases slightly;
once the pump has been primed, maintain low pressure levels activating all parts of the circuit a number of times until
air bubbles disappear completely from the return line to the reservoir.
This procedure should be carefully as any residual air inside the pump can quickly cause the rotor to seize.

Cold starting: when starting the pump, especially with low ambient temperatures, operate with moderate speed and
pressure until the average temperature in the entire circuit is within the given limits.

The information provided in this catalogue is subject to change without notice

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