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For parts and technical support, call the Industrial Coating Systems Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319 or contact your local Nordson representative. This document is subject to change without notice. Check http://emanuals.nordson.com for the latest version. NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA...
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Nordson Corporation welcomes requests for information, comments, and inqui- This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. ries about its products. General information about Nordson can be found on the Original copyright date 2004. No part of this document may be photocopied,...
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Air Exhaust ........................... Correcting Siphon Problems......................Cavitation ............................ Priming Problems ........................Preventing Air Valve and Muffler Freezing ................... 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair ..................... Introduction ............................ Air Valve Repair ..........................Tools and Materials Required ....................... Air Valve Removal ........................
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Table of Contents 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts ................Parts .............................. Using the Illustrated Parts List ...................... 4:1 Replacement Packing Glands ....................4:1 Type F Hydraulic Section Parts ....................4:1 Replacement Packing Glands ....................Packing Gland Materials and Applications ..................
Refer to 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Pump Manual 1044131 for complete service and parts information. For parts and technical support call (800) 433-9319 Introduction Use this section for quick access to the following information on the 25B 4:1 Plated Steel pump: •...
Fluid inlet (siphon) size: 3/4 in. NPT WARNING: Use Nordson or equivalent nylon or PTFE fluid hoses, with electrical continuity between fittings. Hoses must be capable of withstanding the maximum output pressure of the pump. Use flexible hoses between the pump and the fluid system to dampen vibrations.
106308 SERVICE KIT, siphon check, 25B NOTE: A. Refer to “25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts” on page 9-1 for a parts breakdown. Packing Glands and Kits Refer to the Packing and Solvent Chamber Fluid Selection Guidexx included in the Appendix of this manual for information on selecting the correct packing glands and solvent chamber fluids for your application.
Kit contains filter, regulator, lubricator, air hose, fittings, 1024722 ACCESSORY GROUP, air motor, 3/8-inch brackets and fasteners, and lubricating oil. Refer to 25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts for the kit parts list Kit contains wall mounting bracket and fasteners; solvent chamber filler cup;...
Intended Use Use of Nordson equipment in ways other than those described in the documentation supplied with the equipment may result in injury to persons or damage to property. Some examples of unintended use of equipment include: •...
Description Section 2 Description Introduction This section provides you with a brief overview of 25B pump versions and applications, options, and pump operation. NOTE: The information in this section is common for all versions of the 25B pump. Pump Versions The 25B pump is available in the following versions.
Options Refer to the Options section in the 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Pump Quick Reference Guide, 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair and 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts for information on the following options: • Air Motor Accessory Kit, consisting of an air filter, regulator, gauge, and lubricator, along with fittings, mounting brackets, fasteners, and lubricating oil.
NOTE: The information in this section is common for all versions of the 25B Pump. All illustrations in this section show the 2:1 version of the pump, but installation procedures are same for all versions.
Failure to use grounded hoses could result in a fire or explosion. Refer to 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Pump Quick Reference Guide for optional siphon accessory and circulation kit part numbers. Use flexible hoses for both siphon and high pressure connections to act as a vibration damper.
8. Solvent filler cup NOTE: The parts listed are included in the Air Motor Accessory kit. Refer to 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair, for kit parts list. The filter/regulator/lubricator assembly is a generic representation. The actual assembly may look different.
The information in this section is common for both the aluminum and stainless steel versions of the 25B Pump. All illustrations in this manual show the aluminum version of the pump. The stainless steel versions look different, but operate in the same way.
--- pump ratio = air pressure required WARNING: Maximum air pressure for all versions of the 25B pump is 7 bar (100 psi). Do not exceed this pressure. Calculate the required air pressure for desired output pressure as shown in the following...
4-8 Operation and Maintenance Every Four to Six Months Rebuild the air valve. Refer to 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair As Needed Flush the pump and system with a compatible cleaning solution. Change the solvent chamber fluid regularly. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the solvent filler cup to drain the old fluid.
This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. Problem Page...
If the problem continues, inspect the piston. Replace the piston if the seal is worn or damaged. Refer to 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair. Remove the safety covers from around the air motor. If air leaks from between...
The air valve can be removed and repaired without removing the pump from its mounting. When repairing the valve, replace all gaskets and O-rings. Refer to 25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts, for information on old style air valves with poppet spacers.
6-2 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Air Valve Disassembly See Figure 6-1. Remove parts from the valve body (41) in the following order: 1. Gaskets (51) and O-ring (47). 2. Screws (36), lock washers (37), snapper assembly (A), and gasket (40).
25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Apply O-Ring lubricant before installing. Figure 6-2 Air Valve Repair (2 of 2) 39. Arm 44. End bushing 48. O-rings (2) 41. Valve body 45. Screws (3) 49. Poppet guide 42. O-rings (2) 46.
• retaining ring pliers • large, clean work surface • container for solvent chamber fluid • O-ring lubricant (Parker O-Lube or equivalent) (Nordson part 1612251) • replacement parts or kits (refer to Section D1 Air Motor Parts) Preparation 1. If you are also going to repair the hydraulic section, flush the pump with a compatible cleaning solution.
6-6 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair 7. Lift the pump out of the bracket and move it to a clean work area. 8. Remove the two screws and rear cover from the air motor. Separating the Air Motor and Hydraulic Section 1.
25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Air Motor Disassembly (con’t) Figure 6-5 Separating the Air Motor and Hydraulic Section 1. Screw 7. U-cup 16. Tie rods (3) 2. Lock washer 8. Nuts (3) 20. Square O-rings (2) 3. Spool 9.
6-8 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Piston Repair Piston Disassembly CAUTION: Do not score the spool rod (5) or connecting rod (22). Any burrs will damage the seals and cause them to leak. 1. Put the piston assembly, connecting rod (22) up, in a vise with the upper jam nut (15) between the vise jaws.
25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Piston Assembly See Figure 6-6. 1. Install the upper jam nut (15) onto the telescoping screw (17), with the recess for the special nut facing away from the slotted head of the telescoping screw. Thread the special nut (14) all the way onto the telescoping screw.
6-10 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair Connecting the Air Motor and Hydraulic Section See Figure 6-4 on page 6-6. 1. Screw the connecting rod (22) into the plunger (A) and tighten securely. 2. Push the air motor and hydraulic section together. Install the four lock washers (27) and screws (28) and tighten them securely.
Turn off the air supply when the pump starts to run away. 3. Perform steps 2 through 4 under Air Valve Removal in 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair. Remove the drain plug from the filler cup and drain the solvent chamber.
7-2 25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair 4. Disconnect the siphon and high-pressure fluid hoses, and the circulation valve, if used. 5. Remove the long nuts securing the pump to the mounting bracket. 6. Lift the pump out of the bracket and move it to a clean work area.
25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Disassembly See Figure 7-2 on page 7-4. 1. Remove the three hex nuts (19) and lockwashers (18) from the tie rods (17). 2. Work the siphon ball check (16) off the pressure housing (12). Use a brass mallet if necessary.
7-4 25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Disassembly (con’t) Step 6 Step 7 Step 7 Align slot with port Step 7 Wood Blocks (Step 5) 100 mm (4 in.) Figure 7-2 Separating the Air Motor and Hydraulic Section 1.
25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Figure 7-3 Separating the Air Motor and Hydraulic Section 3. Plunger 7. Lower back-up washer 4. Upper back-up washer 8. Ball 5. Energizing washer 9. O-ring 6. Piston cup 10.
7-6 25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Type G Packing Gland Rebuild Use the Type G hydraulic service kit to rebuild Type G packing glands as shown in Figure 7-4. Lubricate the U-cups with O-ring lubricant before installing them.
25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Assembly NOTE: Lubricate all O-rings and lower packing U-cups with O-ring lubricant before installing them. Tighten all threaded parts securely. See Figure 7-3 on page 7-5. 1. Place the flats on the top of the plunger (3) into a vise. Place the ball (8) into the plunger (3).
25B Air Motor and Air Valve 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair Returning the Pump to Service 1. Apply PTFE paste to the air inlet nipple threads and muffler adapter threads. Install the cover, muffler adapters, mufflers, and air inlet nipple.
A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (−−−−−−) means the part cannot be ordered separately.
8-2 25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts Air Motor Parts See Figure 8-1. Item Part Description Quantity Note — 245546 MOTOR, air, 25B 323001 • VALVE, air, 4-way 981182 • SCREW, socket head, #12−28 x 1.75 in., steel 983131 •...
• WASHER, flat, 0.266 x 0.625 x 0.049 in., zinc NOTE: A. Component of 25B air motor, part 245546. B. Noted parts are included in Service Kit, Seal, Air Valve, part 106103. Refer to 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair for kit parts list.
8-6 25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts Mufflers and Covers See Figure 8-3. These parts are installed on the air motor. Item Part Description Quantity Note 245491 COVER, air motor, MDL 25B 245493 PANEL, back, MDL 25B 902509 MUFFLER...
8-8 25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts Air Valve Crankshaft and Arm Kit See Figure 8-2 on page 8-5 for air valve parts. Item Part Description Quantity Note − 106314 SERVICE KIT, crankshaft and arm 246468 • ARM 941080 •...
25B Air Motor and Air Valve Parts Figure 8-4 Air Motor Accessory Group Adhesives, Sealants, and Lubricants Use these adhesives, sealants, and lubricants when servicing your air motor. Refer to 25B Air Valve and Air Motor Repair for application instructions. Part Description Quantity...
A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (−−−−−−) means the part cannot be ordered separately.
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9-2 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts 4:1 Replacement Packing Glands Packing Glands and Hydraulic Service Kits for 4:1 25B Pump Item Part Description Quantity Note − 247535 PUMP, hydraulic, 25B, 4:1 246200 • CHAMBER, solvent, 4:1 335379 • KIT, hydraulic service, 25B, 4:1, Type U...
9-6 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts 4:1 Replacement Packing Glands Packing Glands and Hydraulic Service Kits for 4:1 25B Pump Packings Type A Type D Type F Type G Type U Upper Packing — — — 248049 (A) —...
9-8 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts Hydraulic Service Kit for Type G Packings See Figure 9-1 and Figure 9-3 for part locations. Use this kit to rebuild Type G packings or convert other packing types to Type G.
9-10 25B 4:1 Plated Steel Hydraulic Section Parts Adhesives, Sealants, and Lubricants Use these adhesives, sealants, and lubricants when repairing the hydraulic section. Refer to 25B 4:1 Hydraulic Section Repair, for applications. Part Description Quantity 1612251 LUBRICANT, O-ring, Parker (Parker O-Lube), 2 oz...
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Industrial Coating Systems Amherst, Ohio, USA Nordson Authorized Representative in the UK Contact: Technical Support Engineer Nordson UK Ltd.; Unit 10 Longstone Road Heald Green; Manchester, M22 5LB. England Nordson Corporation • 555 Jackson St, Amherst, Ohio 44001. USA DOC13040-03...
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1. Fill the lubricator bowl with Nordson Vitalizer oil. NOTE: Use only Nordson Vitalizer oil or an oil recommended by your Nordson representative. Disregard any oil recommendations in the OEM instruction sheet shipped with the air lubricator.
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Issued 1/04 Original copyright date 1991. Nordson and the Nordson logo are registered trademarks of Nordson Corporation. Part 108152−01 E 2017 Nordson Corporation...
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Medium K, S Aliphatic Petroleum Naphthas High T, Q K, S Mild K, S Chlorinated Solvents Medium High K, S Note 1: Type U packings may swell slightly when exposed to aromatic hydrocarbon solvents. Part 108044G E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
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Use for solventborne applications. esters NOTE: Type K solvent is highly viscous. At room temperature, it is not appropriate for use in Model 25B or 64B pumps where the solvent must flow through a filler cup and small ID passage into the solvent chamber.
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4. Add the remaining distilled water to make one gallon, and mix for an additional 15 minutes. NOTE: The mixture may separate after prolonged shelf time. If it does, mix again before using. Part 108044G E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
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Pump Packing and Solvent Chamber Fluid Guide Issued 10/03 Original copyright date 1990. Nordson and the Nordson logo are registered trademarks of Nordson Corporation. Part 108044G E 2003 Nordson Corporation...
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25B 4:1 Plated Steel Pump Service Kits Refer to 25B Pump Manual 1044131 for complete service and parts information. For parts and technical support call (800) 433-9319. Air Motor Kits Air Valve Kits A - 106274 Seal Kit B - 106103 Seal Kit...