Biocor Brochure A4

Biocor Brochure A4

Biocor Brochure A4

Product catalog summary
Overview of BIOCOR Series Pumps
The BIOCOR series consists of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps designed for sterile applications in the pharmaceutical, biotechnical, and food industries. These pumps comply with essential specifications such as EHEDG, FDA, and CLASS VI, and feature integrated cleaning systems with CIP (clean in place) and SIP (sterilization in place) capabilities. They are ATEX conformant and constructed with SS316L materials, ensuring a sterile design without horizontal areas.
Specifications and Features
  • Wetted materials are made of electropolished SS316L with a surface roughness of ≤ 0.4 µm.
  • Diaphragms, ball valves, and O-rings are made of PTFE or EPDM, both FDA conformant.
  • The pumps operate without drives, rotating parts, or shaft seals within the fluid, allowing for gentle displacement and self-priming capabilities.
  • They can handle short-term temperatures up to 130°C (266°F) and are easy to start up with step-less control via air volume and pressure.
  • Models include B20, B32, and B40, with maximum capacities of 3.5 m³/h, 7.5 m³/h, and 17 m³/h respectively.
Functional Principle
The pumps operate on the principle of air-operated double-diaphragm action, where diaphragms are alternately subjected to compressed air, moving back and forth to displace liquid. This design ensures that the diaphragms serve merely as barriers, enhancing their service life.
Diaphragms and Air Control System
  • ALMATEC diaphragms are smooth and do not require diaphragm discs, reducing the risk of leaks.
  • The PERSWING P® air control system is maintenance-free, operates without lubrication, and ensures accurate piston reversal with low noise levels.
Optional Equipment
  • Barrier Chamber System: Provides additional safety by using a tandem diaphragm arrangement with a barrier chamber.
  • Diaphragm Monitoring: Uses a capacitive sensor to detect diaphragm ruptures and trigger alarms.
  • Stroke Counting: Monitors diaphragm movement to manage pump operation effectively.
  • Active Pulsation Dampers: Installed to ensure a uniform flow by adjusting to pressure changes automatically.
Technical Data
  • Dimensions vary by model, with B20 being the smallest and B40 the largest.
  • Maximum operating pressure is 7 bar (100 psig) with a maximum operating temperature of 80°C (176°F).
  • Performance charts are provided for each model, indicating capacity and air consumption relative to water at 20°C.
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Catalog excerpts

Biocor Brochure A4-1

BIOCOR SERIES Where Innovation Flows METAL AIR-OPERATED DOUBLE-DIAPHRAGM PUMPS FOR STERILE APPLICATIONS WITHIN PHARMACEUTICAL, BIOTECHNICAL AND FOOD INDUSTRY

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Biocor Brochure A4-2

BIOCOR the Aseptic Pump at a Glance • Air operated pumps for sterile applications within pharmaceutical, biotechnical and food industry • Built in accordance to the essential specifications (EHEDG, FDA, CLASS VI etc.) • Integrated cleaning-system with high cleaning results • CIP (clean in place) and SIP (sterilization in place) capabilities • ATEX conformity • Wetted materials made of SS316L (Basel Standard II) to < 0.4 pm (15.75 pin) • Sterile design: no horizontal areas • Drainage of the pump by magnetical lifting of the valve balls from the outside (B20 and B32 only) • Smooth diaphragms without...

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Biocor Brochure A4-3

Functional Principal The ALMATEC BIOCOR Series is based on the functional principle of air-operated double-diaphragm pumps. The basic configuration consists of two external product housings with a center block between them. Each of the product housings contains a product chamber which is separated from the center block by a diaphragm. The two diaphragms are interconnected by a piston rod. Directed by an air control system, they are alternately subjected to compressed air so that they move back and forth. In the first figure, the compressed air has forced the left-hand diaphragm towards the product...

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Biocor Brochure A4-4

More Special Features Always a demand for sterile applications: all housing parts of the BIOCOR pumps show no horizontal areas. Each pump of the B 20 an B 32 sizes comes with four ball lifting magnets, which can be attached to the pump housing from the outside at the location of the four ball valves. The ball valves are risen up magnetically out of their seats and the pump is drained entirely without having to be dismounted. There are no mechanical ball lifters with parts and seals in the wetted area. Soft redirections without rotating parts and shaft seals in the product chamber together with...

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Biocor Brochure A4-5

Diaphragm Monitoring (code D) A capacitive sensor installed in the pump muffler detects all liquids and in case of a diaphragm rupture it outputs a corresponding signal to a controller which then triggers an alarm or disconnects the pump via a connected solenoid valve. Barrier Chamber System (code BS) The ALMATEC barrier chamber system meets further safety requirements. The individual diaphragm is replaced by two diaphragms arranged in tandem with a barrier chamber filled with non-conductive liquid. The barrier chambers must always be completely filled so the driving air pressure can be transmitted....

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Biocor Brochure A4-6

Dimension (mm/inch): length Weight (kg/lbs) Max. particle size of solids (mm/inch) Suction lift, dry (mWC/ftWC) Suction lift, wet (mWC/ftWC) Max. driving and operating pressure (bar/psig) Max. operating temperature (°C/°F) Nominal port size (depends of the choosen suction and discharge connection) Air connection, BSP REQUIRED CAPACITY m³/hr DESIGN CAPACITY L/min m³/hr Viscosity Of The Liquid in °E (referred to a specific gravity of 1) Pump Capacity The capacity specified in the pump performance charts generally refer to water (1 mPa·s). The value must be reduced correspondingly when pumping media...

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Biocor Brochure A4-7

Performance Charts The following data refer to water at 20°C / 68°F (referring to DIN EN ISO 9906) PSIG 100 90 Total head Pump with barrier chamber Pump capacity Total head BIOCOR 32 Air pressure bar Air consumption Nm3/min Pump capacity Total head BIOCOR 40 Air pressure bar Air consumption Nm3/min Pump capacity

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Where Innovation Flows PSG® reserves the right to modify the information and illustrations contained in this document without prior notice. This is a non-contractual document. 10-2018 ALMATEC Maschinenbau GmbH Hochstraße 150-152 47228 Duisburg, Germany Tel: +49 (2065) 89205-0 Fax: +49 (2065) 89205-40 [email protected] almatec.de Copyright © 2018 PSG®, a Dover company

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