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PX15 E n g i n e e r i n g O p e r a t i o n & ™ Original Series METAL Pumps M a i n t e n a n c e S i m p l i f y y o u r p r o c e s s WIL-10330-E-04 REPLACES WIL-10330-E-03...
CAUTION: The process fl uid and cleaning fl uids CAUTION: Tighten all hardware prior to installation. must be chemically compatible with all wetted pump components. Consult Chemical Resistance Guide (E4). WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
0103 Wil-Gard II ™ 220V NOTE: MOST ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS USE COLORED DOTS FOR IDENTIFICATION. NOTE: Not all models are available with all materials options. Viton ® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
H O W I T W O R K S — P U M P The Wilden diaphragm pump is an air-operated, positive displacement, self-priming pump. These drawings show fl ow pattern through the pump upon its initial stroke. It is assumed the pump has no fl uid in it prior to its initial stroke.
PX15 M e t a l Sa n i f l o F DA DIMENSIONS ITEM METRIC (mm) STANDARD (inch) 20.5 15.6 30.2 31.9 16.0 16.7 23.6 14.0 12.0 10.1 11.0 15 DIA. .6 DIA. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
fl ow and an even than the fl ow and exhaust is the highest greater decrease in rate, effi ciency porting. fl ow rate setting air consumption. is improved and possible operating costs are reduced. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC PX15 Performance...
The fl ow 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 /h (4.7 scfm) respectively. PX15 Performance WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC...
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fl ow rate. optimal EMS setting. For this example the EMS setting is 1.8. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC PX15 Performance...
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(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 (fi gure 7). For this example the air X Factor is 0.40 PX15 Performance WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC...
fl uid, elevation (atmospheric pressure) and to be a guide only. There are many variables which pipe friction loss all affect the amount of suction lift can affect your pump’s operating characteristics. The your pump will attain. PX15 Performance WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC...
Wilden pumps are designed to meet the performance requirements of even the most demanding pumping specifi cations using the standard Wilden muffl er. Other applications. They have been designed and manufactured muffl ers can be used to further reduce sound levels, but to the highest standards and are available in a variety of they usually reduce pump performance.
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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. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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fl uid Pump discharge rate can be controlled by limiting the all affect the parts life of a Wilden pump. Periodic volume and/or pressure of the air supply to the pump. inspections have been found to offer the best An air regulator is used to regulate air pressure.
This fasten the discharge manifold to Inspect ball cage area of manifold line will assist in proper alignment the liquid chambers. for excessive wear or damage. during reassembly. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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Replace the liquid chambers. excessive wear or damage. worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Remove one set of large clamp...
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Replace all worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. The name says it all. Noise reduction in the workplace is critical to enhanced productivity.
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• 3/16" Hex Head Wrench hazardous effects of contact with your process fl uid. • 1/4" Hex Head Wrench The Wilden PX15 metal pump utilizes a revolutionary Pro-Flo ® air distribution • Snap Ring Pliers system. Proprietary composite seals reduce the co effi cient of friction and allow •...
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“notched" end side fi rst, this end incorporates the urethane o-ring and will be damaged as it slides over the ports cut in the sleeve. NOTE: Seals should removed from pilot spool. Seals are not sold separately. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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(04-2621-52). The submersible air valve gasket can bleed port located at the front of the be purchased as a spare part or included with the center block. purchase of a new Pro-Flo X™ pump. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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Slowly insert the center shaft with a rotating motion. This will complete the resizing of the seal. • Perform these steps for the remaining seals. Figure B NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS Figure A SHAFT SEAL SHAFT SEAL TAPE TAPE WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
F u l l S t r o k e - F i t t e d E X P L O D E D V I E W SCREEN BASE OPTION FULL STROKE PTFE-FITTED ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS (see section 9). WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
R e d u c e d S t r o k e - F i t t e d E X P L O D E D V I E W ALL CIRCLED PART IDENTIFIERS ARE INCLUDED IN REPAIR KITS (see section 9). WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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*See elastomer chart - Section 9 Air Valve Assembly includes items 2 and 3. Center Block Assembly includes item 11, 13 and 14. 0070 Specialty Code = SanifloFDA All boldface items are primary wear parts. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
F u l l S t r o k e - F i t t e d (Plastic Center Block Assm.) E X P L O D E D V I E W SCREEN BASE OPTION FULL STROKE PTFE-FITTED WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10330-E-04...
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Since the use of Wilden pumps and parts is beyond our control, we cannot guarantee the suitability of any pump or part for a particular application and Wilden Pump and Engineering, LLC shall not be liable for any consequential damage or expense arising from the use or misuse of its products on any application.
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