Unique design for petroleum products and solvents

Gorman-Rupp RD & RS Series (Roto-Prime®) Pumps

The Gorman-Rupp Roto-Prime® RD & RS Series pumps are designed for petroleum products, petrochemicals, and solvents, providing automatic, positive priming to ensure efficient fuel transfer and off-loading.

Roto-Prime® pumps feature a built-in variable capacity vane pump that quickly removes air and vapor, making them ideal for transport loading, unloading, and hose stripping applications.

Roto-Prime® RD & RS Series pomp voor petroleumproducten, chemicaliën en oplosmiddelen

Why choose the RD & RS Series (Roto-Prime®)

How Roto-Prime® works

The Gorman-Rupp Roto-Prime® design ensures uninterrupted fuel transfer by automatically evacuating air and vapor from the suction line during priming or when vapor pockets form:

  1. During priming – The variable displacement vane pump creates a vacuum, drawing in air and vapor and releasing it through the discharge line.

  2. When liquid flow begins – The centrifugal pump takes over once sufficient liquid pressure is established.

  3. Automatic neutral mode – Once priming is complete, hydraulic pressure shifts the vane pump to neutral, reducing wear and prolonging pump life.

Key features

Eliminates vapor lock & suction loss

Removes air pockets automatically for smooth fuel flow and prevents shutdowns due to trapped vapor.

Heavy-duty materials for durability

Rugged ductile iron and cast steel housings provide corrosion resistance.

Sealed, permanently lubricated bearings

Extend service life.

Optional stainless steel shafts and bronze impellers

Enhance chemical compatibility.

Flexible configurations for petroleum applications

Available in two styles

  • RS Series – Standard-duty models for typical fuel transfer.

  • RD Series – High-head models for demanding applications.

Various seal options

Including fluorocarbon mechanical shaft seals.

Drive & installation options

  • Base-mounted, motor-driven configurations – For fixed installations.

  • PTO-driven models – Designed for truck and trailer fuel transfer.

  • Multiple motor & power configurations – Customizable for operational needs.

Technical specifications

The industry standard for fuel transfer

Gorman-Rupp RD & RS Series (Roto-Prime®) pumps set the benchmark for fuel transfer, bulk storage, and loading/off-loading operations. Their automatic vapor removal, durable construction, and flexible configurations ensure reliable, uninterrupted fuel movement with minimal service requirements.

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