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WIL-10300-E-15
REPLACES WIL-10300-E-14
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
SECTION 5 PERFORMANCE
A. P1 Performance Curves
Rubber-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
TPE-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
PTFE-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. PX1 Performance
Operating Principal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
How to Use this EMS Curve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Performance Curves
Rubber-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TPE-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PTFE-Fitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
C. Suction Lift Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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Section 1
CAUTIONS—READ FIRST!
CAUTION: Do not apply compressed air to the exhaust port CAUTION: The process fluid and cleaning fluids must be
— pump will not function. chemically compatible with all wetted pump components.
Consult Chemical Resistance Guide (E4).
CAUTION: Do not over-lubricate air supply — excess
lubrication will reduce pump performance. Pump is pre-lubed. CAUTION: Do not exceed 82°C (180°F) air inlet temperature
for Pro-Flo X™ models.
CAUTION: Do not under any circumstance loosen the set
screw located at the adjuster dial of the Pro-Flo X™ pump. If CAUTION: Pumps should be thoroughly flushed before
the set screw is loose when the pump is pressurized, it could installing into process lines. FDA and USDA approved pumps
eject and cause injury to anyone in the area. should be cleaned and/or sanitized before being used.
Grounding Symbol
MATERIAL CODES
MODEL AIR VALVE VALVE BALL
®
P1 = Pro-Flo A = ALUMINUM (PX1 only) BN = BUNA-N (Red Dot)
PX1 = Pro-Flo X™ G = CONDUCTIVE ACETAL (P1 FS = SANIFLEX™
®
XPX1 = ATEX Pro-Flo XTM only) [Hytrel (Cream)]
J = CONDUCTIVE PU = POLYURETHANE (Brown)
WETTED PARTS & OUTER PISTON POLYPROPYLENE (P1 only) TF = PTFE (White)
®
AA = ALUMINUM / ALUMINUM L = ACETAL (P1 only) VT = VITON (White Dot)
®
AZ = ALUMINUM / NO PISTON P = POLYPROPYLENE (P1 only) WF = WIL-FLEX™ [Santoprene
SS = STAINLESS STEEL / (Orange Dot)]
STAINLESS STEEL DIAPHRAGMS EP = EPDM (Blue Dot)
SZ = STAINLESS STEEL / XBS = CONDUCTIVE BUNA-N
NO PISTON (Two Red Dots) VALVE SEAT
BNS = BUNA-N (Red Dot) A = ALUMINUM
CENTER SECTION FSS = SANIFLEX™ S = STAINLESS STEEL
® ®
AA = ALUMINUM (PX1 only) [Hytrel (Cream)] V = VITON (White Dot)
GG = CONDUCTIVE ACETAL PUS = POLYURETHANE (Clear)
(P1 only) TEU = PTFE w/EPDM VALVE SEAT O-RING
JJ = CONDUCTIVE BACK-UP (White) BN = BUNA-N
POLYPROPYLENE (P1 only) THU = PTFE W/HIGH-TEMP FS = SANIFLEX™
®
LL = ACETAL (P1 only) BUNA-N BACK-UP (White) [Hytrel (Cream)]
PP = POLYPROPYLENE (P1 only) TNU = PTFE W/NEOPRENE PU = POLYURETHANE (Brown)
BACK-UP (White) TF = PTFE (White)
®
TNL = PTFE W/NEOPRENE WF = WIL-FLEX™ [Santoprene ]
BACK-UP O-RING, EP = EPDM
IPD (White)
®
VTS = VITON (White Dot)
®
WFS = WIL-FLEX™ [Santoprene
(Orange Dot)]
EPS = EPDM (Blue Dot)
SPECIALTY CODES
0023 Wing nuts 0120 Saniflo™ FDA, Wil-Gard II™ 110V
0067 Saniflo™ FDA, Wil-Gard II™ 220V 0206 PFA coated hardware, Wil-Gard II™
0070 Saniflo™ FDA sensor wires ONLY
0079 Tri-clamp fittings, wing nuts 0390 CSA Approved
0080 Tri-clamp fittings ONLY 0495 U.L. Approved
0100 Wil-Gard II™ 110V 0502 PFA coated hardware
0102 Wil-Gard II™ sensor wires ONLY 0603 PFA coated hardware, Wil Gard 110V
0103 Wil-Gard II™ 220V 0608 PFA coated hardware, Wil Gard 220V
NOTE: The Wilden UL 79 Listed products covered by this manual are PX1 models followed by AA or SS, followed by AA, followed by A, followed by
BNS, followed by BN, followed by A or S, followed by BN, followed by 0495. Wilden UL Listed pumps have been evaluated for use at a
25 C (77F) ambient temperature with a maximum inlet pressure of 3.4 Bar (50 PSI)..
The Wilden diaphragm pump is an air-operated, positive displacement, self-priming pump. These drawings show the flow pattern
through the pump upon its initial stroke. It is assumed the pump has no fluid in it prior to its initial stroke.
B A B A B A
OPEN
FIGURE 1 The air valve directs pressurized air to FIGURE 2 When the pressurized diaphragm, FIGURE 3 At completion of the stroke, the air valve
the back side of diaphragm A. The compressed air diaphragm A, reaches the limit of its discharge again redirects air to the back side of diaphragm A,
is applied directly to the liquid column separated by stroke, the air valve redirects pressurized air to the which starts diaphragm B on its exhaust stroke. As
elastomeric diaphragms. The diaphragm acts as a back side of diaphragm B. The pressurized air forces the pump reaches its original starting point, each
separation membrane between the compressed air diaphragm B away from the center block while pull- diaphragm has gone through one exhaust and one
and liquid, balancing the load and removing mechan- ing diaphragm A to the center block. Diaphragm B discharge stroke. This constitutes one complete
ical stress from the diaphragm. The compressed air is now on its discharge stroke. Diaphragm B forces pumping cycle. The pump may take several cycles
moves the diaphragm away from the center block of the inlet valve ball onto its seat due to the hydraulic to completely prime depending on the conditions of
the pump. The opposite diaphragm is pulled in by forces developed in the liquid chamber and mani- the application.
the shaft connected to the pressurized diaphragm. fold of the pump. These same hydraulic forces
Diaphragm B is on its suction stroke; air behind the lift the discharge valve ball off its seat, while the
diaphragm has been forced out to the atmosphere opposite discharge valve ball is forced onto its seat,
through the exhaust port of the pump. The move- forcing fluid to flow through the pump discharge.
ment of diaphragm B toward the center block of the The movement of diaphragm A toward the center
pump creates a vacuum within chamber B. Atmo- block of the pump creates a vacuum within liquid
spheric pressure forces fluid into the inlet manifold chamber A. Atmospheric pressure forces fluid into
forcing the inlet valve ball off its seat. Liquid is free the inlet manifold of the pump. The inlet valve ball is
to move past the inlet valve ball and fill the liquid forced off its seat allowing the fluid being pumped
chamber (see shaded area). to fill the liquid chamber.
P 1 M ETAL
DIMENSIONS
ITEM METRIC (mm) STANDARD (inch)
A 208 8.2
B 28 1.1
C 130 5.1
D 198 7.8
E 224 8.8
F 53 2.1
G 114 4.5
H 206 8.1
J 262 10.3
K 130 5.1
L 30 1.2
M 137 5.4
N 109 4.3
P 84 3.3
R 102 4.0
S 8 0.3
T 203 8.0
U 142 5.6
V 112 4.4
BSPT threads available. REV. E
P 1 M ETAL S A N I F LO FDA
DIMENSIONS
ITEM METRIC (mm) STANDARD (inch)
A 203 8.0
B 53 2.1
C 130 5.1
D 218 8.6
E 257 10.1
F 53 2.1
G 114 4.5
H 114 4.5
J 287 11.3
K 130 5.1
L 84 3.3
M 102 4.0
N 84 3.3
P 142 5.6
R 8 0.3
REV. D
PX1 M E TA L DIMENSIONS
ITEM METRIC (mm) STANDARD (inch)
A 208 8.2
B 28 1.1
C 130 5.1
D 198 7.8
E 224 8.8
F 41 1.6
G 132 5.2
H 221 8.7
J 361 14.2
K 132 5.2
L 30 1.2
M 137 5.4
N 109 4.3
P 84 3.3
R 102 4.0
S 8 0.3
T 203 8.0
U 142 5.6
V 112 4.4
BSPT threads available. REV. A
PX1 M E TA L S A N I F LO FDA
DIMENSIONS
ITEM METRIC (mm) STANDARD (inch)
A 203 8.0
B 53 2.1
C 130 5.1
D 218 8.6
E 257 10.1
F 41 1.6
G 114 4.5
H 132 5.2
J 386 15.2
K 132 5.2
L 84 3.3
M 102 4.0
N 112 4.4
P 142 5.6
R 8 0.3
REV. D
P 1 M E TAL
RUBBER-FITTED
Height .................................... 224 mm (8.8")
Width ..................................... 208 mm (8.2")
Depth .................................... 206 mm (8.1")
Ship Weight ................. Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs)
Stainless Steel 9 kg (20 lbs)
Air Inlet ...................................... 6 mm (1/4")
Inlet .........................................13 mm (1/2")
Outlet ...................................... 13 mm (1⁄2")
Suction Lift ........................ 5.8 m Dry (19.0')
9.5 m Wet (31.0')
Displacement per Stroke . .11 l (0.029 gal.)1
Max. Flow Rate ........... 58.67 lpm (15.5 gpm)
Max. Size Solids .................1.59 mm (1/16")
1Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 Bar
P 1 M E TAL
TPE-FITTED
Height .................................... 224 mm (8.8")
Width ..................................... 208 mm (8.2")
Depth .................................... 206 mm (8.1")
Ship Weight ................. Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs)
Stainless Steel 9 kg (20 lbs)
Air Inlet ...................................... 6 mm (1/4")
Inlet .........................................13 mm (1/2")
Outlet ......................................13 mm (1/2")
Suction Lift ........................ 5.2 m Dry (17.0')
9.5 m Wet (31.0')
Displacement per Stroke . .11 l (0.029 gal.)1
Max. Flow Rate ........... 58.30 lpm (15.4 gpm)
Max. Size Solids .................1.59 mm (1/16")
1
Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 Bar
(70 psig) air inlet pressure against a 2 Bar (30 psig)
head pressure.
Example: To pump 18.9 lpm (5 gpm) against
a discharge pressure head of 2.7 Bar (40
psig) requires 4 Bar (60 psig) and 5.92 Nm3/h Flow rates indicated on chart were determined by pumping water.
(3.5 scfm) air consumption. (See dot on For optimum life and performance, pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters
chart.) will fall in the center of the pump performance curve.
Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 Bar (125 psig) air
supply pressure.
P1 M E TA L
PTFE-FITTED
Height.................................... 224 mm (8.8")
Width ..................................... 208 mm (8.2")
Depth .................................... 206 mm (8.1")
Ship Weight ................. Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs)
Stainless Steel 9.2 kg (20 lbs)
Air Inlet ...................................... 6 mm (1/4")
Inlet .........................................13 mm (1/2")
Outlet ......................................13 mm (1/2")
Suction Lift ........................ 4.9 m Dry (16.0')
9.5 m Wet (31.0')
Displacement per Stroke . .09 l (0.025 gal.)1
Max. Flow Rate ........... 54.41 lpm (14.4 gpm)
Max. Size Solids .................1.59 mm (1/16")
1Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 Bar
(70 ) air inlet pressure against a 2 Bar (30 psig)
head pressure.
Example: To pump 18.9 lpm (5 gpm) against
a discharge pressure head of 2.7 Bar (40 Flow rates indicated on chart were determined by pumping water.
psig) requires 4 Bar (60 psig) and 5.92 Nm3/h
(3.5 scfm) air consumption. (See dot on For optimum life and performance, pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters
chart.) will fall in the center of the pump performance curve.
Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 Bar (125 psig) air
supply pressure.
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PX1 PERFORMANCE
Section 5B
AIR CONSUMPTION
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Turning the dial Each dial setting Pro-Flo X™ pumps Moving the dial When the air
changes the represents an are shipped from from setting 4 consumption
relationship entirely different the factory on causes a decrease decreases more
between air inlet flow curve setting 4, which in flow and an even than the flow
and exhaust is the highest greater decrease in rate, efficiency
porting. flow rate setting air consumption. is improved and
possible operating costs
are reduced.
Example 1
SETTING 4 PERFORMANCE CURVE EMS CURVE
Figure 1 Figure 2
0.58 flow multiplier
Example data point = 8.2 GPM Example data point =
0.48 air multiplier
This is an example showing how to determine flow rate and curve, draw vertical lines downward until
air consumption for your Pro-Flo X™ pump using the Efficien- reaching the bottom scale on the chart. This
cy Management System (EMS) curve and the performance
identifies the flow X Factor (in this case, 0.58)
curve. For this example we will be using 4.1 bar (60 psig) inlet
air pressure and 2.8 bar (40 psig) discharge pressure and EMS and air X Factor (in this case, 0.48).
setting 2.
Step 3: Calculating performance for specific EMS
Step 1: Identifying performance at setting 4. Locate setting. Multiply the flow rate (8.2 gpm)
the curve that represents the flow rate of the obtained in Step 1 by the flow X Factor multi-
pump with 4.1 bar (60 psig) air inlet pressure. plier (0.58) in Step 2 to determine the flow rate
Mark the point where this curve crosses the at EMS setting 2. Multiply the air consump-
horizontal line representing 2.8 bar (40 psig) tion (9.8 scfm) obtained in Step 1 by the air
discharge pressure. (Figure 1). After locating X Factor multiplier (0.48) in Step 2 to deter-
your performance point on the flow curve, mine the air consumption at EMS setting 2
draw a vertical line downward until reaching (Figure 3).
the bottom scale on the chart. Identify the flow
rate (in this case, 8.2 gpm). Observe location 8.2 gpm (flow rate for Setting 4)
of performance point relative to air consump-
tion curves and approximate air consumption
.58 (Flow X Factor setting 2)
value (in this case, 9.8 scfm). 4.8 gpm (Flow rate for setting 2)
Step 2: Determining flow and air X Factors. Locate 9.8 scfm (air consumption for setting 4)
your discharge pressure (40 psig) on the verti-
cal axis of the EMS curve (Figure 2). Follow
.48 (Air X Factor setting 2)
along the 2.8 bar (40 psig) horizontal line until 4.7 scfm (air consumption for setting 2)
intersecting both flow and air curves for your
Figure 3
desired EMS setting (in this case, setting 2).
Mark the points where the EMS curves inter- The flow rate and air consumption at Setting
sect the horizontal discharge pressure line. 2 are found to be 18.2 lpm (4.8 gpm) and 7.9
After locating your EMS points on the EMS Nm3/h (4.7 scfm) respectively.
Example 2.1
SETTING 4 PERFORMANCE CURVE EMS CURVE
EMS Flow
Settings 1 & 2
Figure 4 Figure 5
Example data point = 10.2 gpm 0.49 flow multiplier
This is an example showing how to determine the inlet air In our example it is 38.6 lpm (10.2 gpm). This
pressure and the EMS setting for your Pro-Flo X™ pump to is the setting 4 flow rate. Observe the loca-
optimize the pump for a specific application. For this exam- tion of the performance point relative to air
ple we will be using an application requirement of 18.9 lpm
consumption curves and approximate air
(5 gpm) flow rate against 2.8 bar (40 psig) discharge pressure.
This example will illustrate how to calculate the air consump- consumption value. In our example setting
tion that could be expected at this operational point. 4 air consumption is 24 Nm3/h (14 scfm).
See figure 4.
DETERMINE EMS SETTING
Step 3: Determine flow X Factor. Divide the required
Step 1: Establish inlet air pressure. Higher air pres-
flow rate 18.9 lpm (5 gpm) by the setting 4 flow
sures will typically allow the pump to run
rate 38.6 lpm (10.2 gpm) to determine the flow
more efficiently, however, available plant air
X Factor for the application.
pressure can vary greatly. If an operating
pressure of 6.9 bar (100 psig) is chosen when 5 gpm / 10.2 gpm = 0.49 (flow X Factor)
plant air frequently dips to 6.2 bar (90 psig)
pump performance will vary. Choose an oper- Step 4: Determine EMS setting from the flow
ating pressure that is within your compressed X Factor. Plot the point representing the flow
air systems capabilities. For this example we X Factor (0.49) and the application discharge
will choose 4.1 bar (60 psig). pressure 2.8 bar (40 psig) on the EMS curve.
This is done by following the horizontal 2.8
Step 2: Determine performance point at setting 4. For bar (40 psig) psig discharge pressure line until
this example an inlet air pressure of 4.1 bar it crosses the vertical 0.49 X Factor line. Typi-
(60 psig) inlet air pressure has been chosen. cally, this point lies between two flow EMS
Locate the curve that represents the perfor- setting curves (in this case, the point lies be-
mance of the pump with 4.1 bar (60 psig) inlet tween the flow curves for EMS setting 1 and
air pressure. Mark the point where this curve 2). Observe the location of the point relative
crosses the horizontal line representing 2.8 to the two curves it lies between and approxi-
bar (40 psig) discharge pressure. After locat- mate the EMS setting (figure 5). For more pre-
ing this point on the flow curve, draw a verti- cise results you can mathematically interpo-
cal line downward until reaching the bottom late between the two curves to determine the
scale on the chart and identify the flow rate. optimal EMS setting.
For this example the EMS setting is 1.8.
WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC 12 PX1 Performance
HOW TO USE THIS EMS CURVE
Example 2.2
SETTING 4 PERFORMANCE CURVE EMS CURVE
EMS Air
Settings 1 & 2
Figure 6 Figure 7
Example data point = 10.2 gpm Example data point = 0.40 air multiplier
Determine air consumption at a specific Step 2: Determine air consumption. Multiply your
EMS setting. setting 4 air consumption (14 scfm) value by
the air X Factor obtained above (0.40) to deter-
Step 1: Determine air X Factor. In order to determine mine your actual air consumption.
the air X Factor, identify the two air EMS set-
ting curves closest to the EMS setting estab- 14 scfm x 0.40 = 5.6 SCFM
lished in example 2.1 (in this case, the point lies
In summary, for an application requiring 18.9 lpm
between the air curves for EMS setting 1 and
(5 gpm) against 2.8 bar (40 psig) discharge pressure,
2). The point representing your EMS setting
the pump inlet air pressure should be set to 4.1 bar
(1.8) must be approximated and plotted on the
(60 psig) and the EMS dial should be set to 1.8. The
EMS curve along the horizontal line represent-
pump would then consume 9.5 Nm3/h (5.6 scfm) of
ing your discharge pressure (in this case, 40
compressed air.
psig). This air point is different than the flow
point plotted in example 2.1. After estimating
(or interpolating) this point on the curve, draw
a vertical line downward until reaching the
bottom scale on the chart and identify the air
X Factor (figure 7).
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TECHNICAL DATA EXAMPLE
The Efficiency Management System (EMS)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 mm (8.8”) can be used to optimize the performance of A PX1 metal, Rubber-fitted pump operating at EMS setting 4,
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 mm (8.2”) your Wilden pump for specific applications. achieved a flow rate of 56.8 lpm (15.0 gpm) using 35.7 Nm3/h (21.0
Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 mm (8.7”) The pump is delivered with the EMS adjusted scfm) of air when run at 5.5 bar (80 psig) air inlet pressure and 1.4
Ship Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs.) to setting 4, which allows maximum flow. bar (20 psig) discharge pressure (See dot on flow chart).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Stainless Steel 9 kg (20 lbs.)
Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) The EMS curve allows the pump user to deter- The end user did not require that much flow and wanted to reduce
Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) mine flow and air consumption at each EMS air consumption at his facility. He determined that EMS setting
Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) setting. For any EMS setting and discharge 2 would meet his needs. At 1.4 bar (20 psig) discharge pressure
Suction Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9 m Dry (19.3’) pressure, the “X factor” is used as a multi- and EMS setting 2, the flow “X factor” is .66 and the air “X factor”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 m Wet (26.1’) plier with the original values from the setting is .48.
Disp. Per Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09 l (0.023 gal.)1 4 performance curve to calculate the actual Multiplying the original setting 4 values by the “X factors” provides
Max. Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.5 lpm (16.5 gpm) flow and air consumption values for that spe- the setting 2 flow rate of 37.5 lpm (9.9 gpm) and an air consump-
Max. Size Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 mm (1/16”) cific EMS setting. Note: you can interpolate tion of 17.2 Nm3/h (10.1 scfm). The flow rate was reduced by 34%
between the setting curves for operation at while the air consumption was reduced by 52%, thus providing
1
Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 intermediate EMS settings.
bar (70 psig) air inlet pressure against a 2 bar increased efficiency.
(30 psig)head pressure. For a detailed example for how to set your EMS, see beginning of
performance curve section.
Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig) air supply pressure.
PX1 Performance
PX1 METAL TPE-FITTED
SETTING 4 PERFORMANCE CURVE EMS CURVE
PX1 Performance
PERFORMANCE
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TECHNICAL DATA EXAMPLE
The Efficiency Management System (EMS)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 mm (8.8”) can be used to optimize the performance of A PX1 metal, TPE-fitted pump operating at EMS setting 4, achieved
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 mm (8.2”) your Wilden pump for specific applications. a flow rate of 56.0 lpm (14.8 gpm) using 29.7 Nm3/h (17.5 scfm) of air
Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 mm (8.7”) The pump is delivered with the EMS adjusted when run at 4.8 bar (70 psig) air inlet pressure and 0.7 bar (10 psig)
Ship Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs.) to setting 4, which allows maximum flow. discharge pressure (See dot on flow chart).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Stainless Steel 9 kg (20 lbs.)
Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) The EMS curve allows the pump user to deter- The end user did not require that much flow and wanted to reduce
Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) mine flow and air consumption at each EMS air consumption at his facility. He determined that EMS setting
Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) setting. For any EMS setting and discharge 1 would meet his needs. At 0.7 bar (10 psig) discharge pressure
Suction Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7 m Dry (18.7’) pressure, the “X factor” is used as a multi- and EMS setting 1, the flow “X factor” is .32 and the air “X factor”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 m Wet (30.6’) plier with the original values from the setting is .14.
Disp. Per Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.11 l (0.029 gal.)1 4 performance curve to calculate the actual Multiplying the original setting 4 values by the “X factors” provides
Max. Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62.8 lpm (16.6 gpm) flow and air consumption values for that spe- the setting 1 flow rate of 17.8 lpm (4.7 gpm) and an air consumption
Max. Size Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 mm (1/16”) cific EMS setting. Note: you can interpolate of 4.2 Nm3/h (2.5 scfm). The flow rate was reduced by 68% while
between the setting curves for operation at the air consumption was reduced by 86%, thus providing increased
1Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 intermediate EMS settings. efficiency.
bar (70 psig) air inlet pressure against a 2 bar
(30 psig)head pressure. For a detailed example for how to set your EMS, see beginning of
performance curve section.
Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig) air supply pressure.
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TECHNICAL DATA EXAMPLE
The Efficiency Management System (EMS)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 mm (8.8”) can be used to optimize the performance of A PX1 metal, PTFE-fitted pump operating at EMS setting 4, achieved
Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208 mm (8.2”) your Wilden pump for specific applications. a flow rate of 18.9 lpm (5 gpm) using 8.83 Nm3/h (5.2 SCFM) of air
Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221 mm (8.7”) The pump is delivered with the EMS adjusted when run at 3.2 bar (47 psig) air inlet pressure and 2.8 bar (40 psig)
Ship Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aluminum 6 kg (13 lbs.) to setting 4, which allows maximum flow. discharge pressure (See dot on flow chart).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Stainless Steel 9 kg (20 lbs.)
Air Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) The EMS curve allows the pump user to deter- The end user did not require that much flow and wanted to reduce
Inlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) mine flow and air consumption at each EMS air consumption at his facility. He determined that EMS setting 3
Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 mm (1/2”) setting. For any EMS setting and discharge would meet his needs. At 2.8 bar (40 psig) discharge pressure and
Suction Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7 m Dry (15.3’) pressure, the “X factor” is used as a multi- EMS setting 3, the flow “X factor” is .86 and the air “X factor” is
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.0 m Wet (26.1’) plier with the original values from the setting .76.
Disp. Per Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.09 l (0.024 gal.)1 4 performance curve to calculate the actual Multiplying the original setting 4 values by the “X factors” provides
Max. Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60.9 lpm (16.1 gpm) flow and air consumption values for that spe- the setting 3 flow rate of 16.3 lpm (4.3 gpm) and an air consumption
Max. Size Solids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 mm (1/16”) cific EMS setting. Note: you can interpolate of 6.8 Nm3/h (4.0 scfm). The flow rate was reduced by 14% while
between the setting curves for operation at the air consumption was reduced by 24%, thus providing increased
1
Displacement per stroke was calculated at 4.8 intermediate EMS settings.
bar (70 psig) air inlet pressure against a 2 bar efficiency.
(30 psig)head pressure. For a detailed example for how to set your EMS, see beginning of
performance curve section.
Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig) air supply pressure.
PX1 Performance
NOTES
P1 ME TA L
Suction lift curves are calibrated for pumps operating at 305 charge elbows, viscosity of pumping fluid, elevation (atmo-
m (1,000’) above sea level. This chart is meant to be a guide spheric pressure) and pipe friction loss all affect the amount
only. There are many variables which can affect your pump’s of suction lift your pump will attain.
operating characteristics. The number of intake and dis-
NOTE: In the event of a power failure, the shut off valve shut off valve (user supplied) installed in the air supply
should be closed, if the restarting of the pump is not line. A properly functioning valve will stop the air supply
desirable once power is regained. to the pump, therefore stopping output. This shut off
valve should be located far enough away from the
AIR OPERATED PUMPS: To stop the pump from pumping equipment such that it can be reached safely
operating in an emergency situation, simply close the in an emergency situation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Pump will not run or runs slowly. 2. Verify that vacuum required to lift liquid is not
greater than the vapor pressure of the material
1. Ensure that the air inlet pressure is at least 0.3 Bar
being pumped (cavitation).
(5 psig) above startup pressure and that the differential
pressure (the difference between air inlet and liquid 3. Check for sticking ball check valves. If material being
discharge pressures) is not less than 0.7 Bar (10 psig). pumped is not compatible with pump elastomers,
swelling may occur. Replace ball check valves and
2. Check air inlet filter for debris (see recommended
seats with proper elastomers. Also, as the check
installation).
valve balls wear out, they become smaller and can
3. Check for extreme air leakage (blow by) which become stuck in the seats. In this case, replace balls
would indicate worn seals/bores in the air valve, and seats.
pilot spool, main shaft.
Pump air valve freezes.
4. Disassemble pump and check for obstructions
in the air passageways or objects which would 1. Check for excessive moisture in compressed
obstruct the movement of internal parts. air. Either install a dryer or hot air generator for
compressed air. Alternatively, a coalescing filter may
5. Check for sticking ball check valves. If material being be used to remove the water from the compressed
pumped is not compatible with pump elastomers, air in some applications.
swelling may occur. Replace ball check valves and
seals with proper elastomers. Also, as the check Air bubbles in pump discharge.
valve balls wear out, they become smaller and can 1. Check for ruptured diaphragm.
become stuck in the seats. In this case, replace balls
and seats. 2. Check tightness of outer pistons (refer to Section 7).
6. Check for broken inner piston which will cause the 3. Check tightness of fasteners and integrity of
air valve spool to be unable to shift. o-rings and seals, especially at intake manifold.
7. Remove plug from pilot spool exhaust. 4. Ensure pipe connections are airtight.
Pump runs but little or no product flows. Product comes out air exhaust.
1. Check for pump cavitation; slow pump speed down 1. Check for diaphragm rupture.
to allow thick material to flow into liquid chambers. 2. Check tightness of outer pistons to shaft.
WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC 22 WIL-10300-E-15
Section 7
P U M P DIS A S SE M BLY
P1 M ETA L
TOOLS REQUIRED: CAUTION: Before any maintenance or repair is attempted, the compressed air line
• 3/8" Box Wrench to the pump should be disconnected and all air pressure allowed to bleed from the
• 7/16" Wrench pump. Disconnect all intake, discharge, and air lines. Drain the pump by turning it
• Adjustable Wrench upside down and allowing any fluid to flow into a suitable container. Be aware of
• Vise equipped with soft any hazardous effects of contact with your process fluid.
jaws (such as plywood, NOTE: The model photographed for these instructions is a Pro-FloX™ version and
plastic or other suitable incorporates rubber diaphragms, balls, and seats.
material)
Using an adjustable wrench or Due to varying torque values, one B) The diaphragm assembly and
rotating the diaphragm by hand, of the two situations will occur: shaft remain connected leaving the
remove the diaphragm assembly opposite side diaphragm assembly
A) The outer piston, diaphragm and
from the center section. within the opposite side of the
inner piston will separate from the
center section assembly.
shaft which remains connected
to the opposite side diaphragm
assembly.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Step 13
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) configured pumps must be
To remove the diaphragm assembly electrically grounded using the grounding strap provided (Figure 1).
from the shaft, secure shaft with Improper grounding can cause improper and dangerous operation.
soft jaws (a vise fitted with plywood To properly attach the grounding strap to a CSA configured PX1 pump,
or other suitable material) to ensure identify the designated grounding location on the muffler plate; using the
shaft is not nicked, scratched, provided self-tapping screw and grounding wire, thread the grounding
or gouged. Using an adjustable screw through the grounding wire lug, into the muffler plate and tighten
wrench, remove the diaphragm securely (figure 2). Completion of the pump grounding procedure must
assembly from shaft. Inspect all be done in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes,
parts for wear and replace with an industrial or nationally recognized code having jurisdiction over the
genuine Wilden parts if necessary. specified installation.
TOOLS REQUIRED: CAUTION: Before any maintenance or repair is attempted, the compressed air line
to the pump should be disconnected and all air pressure allowed to bleed from the
• 3/16" Hex Head Wrench pump. Disconnect all intake, discharge, and air lines. Drain the pump by turning it
• 7/32" Hex Head Wrench upside down and allowing any fluid to flow into a suitable container. Be aware of
• Snap Ring Pliers hazardous effects of contact with your process fluid.
• O-Ring Pick
SUBMERSIBLE PRO-FLO X™
Non-Submersible Submersible
Step 1 Step 2
Install a 1/4" NPT pipe plug (00- Next, install an optional submersible air valve gasket (01-2621-
7010-08) into the pilot spool bleed 52). The submersible air valve gasket can be purchased as a
port located at the front of the spare part or included with the purchase of a new Pro-Flo X™
center section. pump.
E L A S T O M E R K I T S
Program Details:
P1 METAL PTFE-FITTED PA R T S L I S T I N G
*NOTE: Muffler should not be used with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) pumps. The gas outlet of CSA configured
pumps must be vented to a safe location in accordance with local or, in the Absence of local codes, an industry or
nationally recognized code having jurisdiction over the specified installation.
**NOTE: An integral piston PTFE diaphragm is also available. To order this diaphragm, use part number 01-1030-55.
When using this diaphragm, no inner pistons are needed. The inner piston is integrated into the diaphragm design.
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