Do you have a question about the Original P8 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Bobby Parrott
May 2, 2025
Hello, I have just bought a used P8 2" pump, P8/PKAPP/TNU/TF/PTV. It is leaking on one side at the white diaphram. It looks like the teflon tape on the outer housing was cut short. Can I buy this alone? I also would like to get a manual. Thanks
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P8/PX8 E n g i n e e r i n g O p e r a t i o n & ™ Original Series PLASTIC 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-10131-E-01...
Pump, valves, and containers must be grounded when handling flammable fluids and whenever discharge of static electricity is a hazard. To ground the Wilden “Champ,” all clamp bands must be grounded to a proper grounding point.
0502 PFA coated hardware 0564 Split manifold, inlet only NOTE: MOST ELASTOMERIC MATERIALS USE COLORED DOTS FOR INDENTIFICATION. ® Halar is a registered trademark of Solvay. Viton ® is a registered trademark of DuPont Dow Elastomers. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
H O W I T W O R K S The Wilden diaphragm pump is an air-operated, positive displacement, self-priming pump. These drawings show flow pattern through the pump upon its initial stroke. It is assumed the pump has no fluid in it prior to its initial stroke.
For optimum life and performance, pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters will fall in the center of the pump performance curve. Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig ) air supply pressure. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
For optimum life and performance, pumps should be specified so that daily operation parameters dot on chart.) will fall in the center of the pump performance curve. Caution: Do not exceed 8.6 bar (125 psig) air supply pressure. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
S U C T I O N L I F T C U R V E S P 8 P L A S T I C S U C T I O N L I F T C A PA B I L I T Y PTFE Diaphragms WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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N O T E S WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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P L A S T I C P X 8 P L A S T I C P E R F O R M A N C E...
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 PX8 Plastic 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. PX8 Plastic 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 PX8 Plastic 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 PX8 Plastic Performance WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC...
The best choice possible will be a site involving the shortest For P8 & PX8 Plastic models, Wilden offers 150 lb. flanges. The and straightest hook-up of suction and discharge piping. following details should be noted when mating these to pipe Unnecessary elbows, bends, and fittings should be avoided.
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A properly functioning valve will stop the air supply to the pump, therefore stopping output. This shut-off valve should be located far enough away from the pumping equipment such that it can be reached safely in an emergency situation. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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Frequency of use, line pressure, viscosity and abra- described in the ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. siveness of process fluid all affect the parts life of a Wilden Pump discharge rate can be controlled by limiting the volume pump. Periodic inspections have been found to offer the best and/or pressure of the air supply to the pump (preferred means for preventing unscheduled pump downtime.
Be aware of any hazardous effects of contact with your process fluid. The Wilden P8 and PX8 have a 51 mm (2") inlet and outlet and are designed for flows up to 587 lpm (155 gpm). Its air distribution system is based on a revolutionary design which increases reliability and performance.
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Remove the two small clamp bands which fasten the intake chambers and inspect for nicks, gouges, chemical attack or manifold to the liquid chambers. abrasive wear. Replace worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable performance. Step 6. Figure 6 Step 7.
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Using an adjustable for the opposite liquid chamber. Inspect diaphragm assembly and shaft for signs of wrench or by hand, remove diaphragm wear or chemical attack. Replace all worn parts with genuine Wilden parts for reliable assembly from shaft. performance.
Drain the pump by turning it upside down and allowing any fluid to flow into a suitable container. Be aware of hazardous effects of contact with your process fluid. The Wilden Plastic P8 utilizes a revolutionary Pro-Flo ® distribution system. A 13 mm (1/2") air inlet connects the air supply to the center section.
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10) are removable and can be pilot sleeve assembly or outer bushing replaced if necessary. Sleeves can o-rings if necessary. be press fit by hand. NOTE: Seals should not be removed from pilot spool. Seals are not sold separately. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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Inspect seals for signs of wear and replace entire assembly if necessary. Use caution when handling air valve spool to prevent damaging seals. NOTE: Seals should not be remove from assembly. Seals are not sold separately. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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(2) replace if necessary. for wear. If replacement is necessary, (6) may be removed or replaced if use an o-ring pick to remove the necessary. used Glyd rings then replace with genuine Wilden replacement parts. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
Slowly insert the center shaft with a rotating motion. This will complete the resizing of the seal. • Perform these steps for the remaining seal. Figure A Figure B NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS GLIDE RING TAPE GLIDE RING TAPE WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
Center the gasket so that it evenly covers the o-ring and seat Gently apply pressure to gasket to ensure the adhesive main- areas. tains a positive seal to stay in place during pump assembly. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
E X P L O D E D V I E W & P A R T L I S T I N G P8 PLASTIC E X P L O D E D V I E W P T F E - F I T T E D WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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08-6070-03-500 08-6070-05-500 08-6070-05-500 Large Hex Nut (3/8"-16) 08-6450-03 08-6450-03 08-6420-05 08-6420-05 Pilot Spool Retaining O-Ring 08-2650-49-700 08-2650-49-700 08-2650-49-700 08-2650-49-700 Air Valve Assembly includes item numbers 2 and 3. 0502 Specialty Code = PFA-Coated Hardware WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
E X P L O D E D V I E W & P A R T L I S T I N G PX8 PLASTIC E X P L O D E D V I E W P T F E - F i t t e d WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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15-3514-99 15-3514-99 Air Valve Assembly includes items 2 and 3. Center Block Assembly includes items 10, 11, 15 and 16. 0502 Specialty Code = PFA Coated Hardware All boldface items are primary wear parts. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
PTFE Encap. (Viton®) 08-1200-60-500 08-1300-60-500 NOTES PTFE-encapsulated Viton ® O-rings, P/N 08-1200-60-500 and P/N 08-1300-60-500, are standard on all PTFE-fitted pumps. PTFE diaphragm, P/N 08-1010-55, must be used with Neoprene back-up diaphragms, P/N 08-1060-51. WILDEN PUMP & ENGINEERING, LLC WIL-10131-E-01...
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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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Do you have a question about the Original P8 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Hello, I have just bought a used P8 2" pump, P8/PKAPP/TNU/TF/PTV. It is leaking on one side at the white diaphram. It looks like the teflon tape on the outer housing was cut short. Can I buy this alone? I also would like to get a manual. Thanks