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DEPA Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps

DEPA Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps
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DEPA Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps

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Legacy of Innovation and Customer Service
DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps have been manufactured in Düsseldorf, Germany for over 40 years, known for their quality and innovative design. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, focusing on customer satisfaction through quality and reliability.
Product Highlights
DEPA® offers a wide range of pumps for various applications, including standard and customized products. The pumps feature interchangeable components, reducing costs and extending product life. They are designed for high efficiency and meet hygienic standards for food and pharmaceuticals, complying with FDA and EHEDG. DEPA® is the only AODD zone 0 pumps manufacturer, conforming to ATEX requirements for hazardous applications.
Key Features
The pumps have a compact design with fewer components, reducing maintenance and downtime. Their modular design allows for fewer spare parts inventories, and they can accommodate special applications by combining different housing and elastomer materials.
Applications
DEPA® pumps are used in various industries, including automotive, chemical, ceramic, mining, paint, wastewater, pharmaceutical, food, and more. They are adaptable for aggressive or corrosive media due to their robust design and chemical resistance.
Materials and Selection
The pumps are available in various housing materials like aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, polypropylene, and PTFE, each suitable for different temperature ranges and applications. The selection of elastomer materials for diaphragms is based on chemical and mechanical requirements, enhancing stability and extending diaphragm life.
Air Control
DEPA® pumps feature internal and external air valves, designed for low maintenance and efficient operation. The AirSave System increases energy efficiency and service life, compatible with specific DEPA® pump series and ATEX compliant.
Metallic Pumps Overview
DEPA® metallic pumps are made of cast metal, offering high resistance to abrasive media and corrosion. They are easy to maintain and can be used as mobile or stationary units. The modular design allows for flexibility and reduces the need for large spare parts inventories.
Specifications and Features
The pumps accommodate particle sizes up to 25mm and offer enhanced efficiency up to 37%. They can be equipped with the DEPA® AirSave-System, which includes low start-up pressure, diaphragm leakage monitoring, and a stroke counter sensor. The pumps are available in various materials, including aluminum, polypropylene, PTFE, and stainless steel, to suit different applications.
Main Applications
The pumps are used in mechanical engineering, ceramics, paint industries, automotive, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and beverage industries, among others. They are designed to handle corrosive and abrasive products, as well as media containing solids.
Series Overview
  • Series P: Made of plastic materials for corrosive media, with pressure tolerances up to 7 bar.
  • Series L: Stainless steel pumps for hygienic applications, meeting industry standards for surface quality and elastomer materials.
  • Series DP: Designed for powder transfer, featuring Y-shaped manifolds and aeration valves for improved flow.
  • Series DB: High-pressure pumps for demanding industrial applications, equipped with safety valves and booster units.
  • Series DF: Economical pumps for emptying drums and containers, available in aluminum and stainless steel.
  • Series DZ: Dual action pumps for simultaneous transfer of two different media, used in textile and paper processing industries.
Accessories and Automation
The pumps can be equipped with active or passive pulsation dampers, mobile units, diaphragm leakage monitoring systems, stroke counters, suction filters, and various hoses and fittings. These accessories enhance the functionality and adaptability of the pumps for specific applications.
Operation Principle
The pumps operate on the principle of oscillating positive displacement, with two back-to-back pump chambers divided by diaphragms. The cycle involves alternating pressure in different regions to draw in and expel the medium.
Specifications
The pumps are self-priming and can handle a variety of media, including abrasive, viscous, and shear-sensitive substances. They are capable of dry running and can operate against closed valves. The pumps feature modern compressed air control and are designed for low maintenance.
Operational Guidelines
The document outlines different installation methods, including self-priming, positive suction, submerged, and drum-mounted configurations. It emphasizes the importance of considering the medium's nature, viscosity, and solids content when selecting a pump.
Performance Data
Graphs illustrate the relationship between discharge pressure and displacement, as well as capacity reductions due to suction lift and fluid viscosity. For example, a suction lift of 4 mWc reduces pumping capacity by approximately 20%, and a viscosity of 6000 mPas reduces capacity to 60% of its rated value.
Selection Criteria
Key factors for selecting the appropriate pump include the medium's characteristics, desired output, and suction and pressure conditions. The optimal pump size is determined by the intersection of intended installation pressure and flow rate on the performance curves.
Installation Considerations
The pumps can be used in stationary or portable setups and are suitable for explosive and hazardous areas. The document advises checking the chemical compatibility of pump materials when submerged and ensuring the exhaust outlet remains above the fluid level.
Key Features
The pumps offer gentle conveyance, infinite regulation of capacity, and are mobile and easy to transport. They are also designed to be operation and maintenance-friendly.
Contact Information
Crane Process Flow Technologies GmbH provides contact details for further assistance and emphasizes that product specifications may change without notice.
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Brochure DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps www.d epapumps.com

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Legacy of Innovation Legacy of Innovation and Customer Service Designed and manufactured for over 40 years in Düsseldorf, Germany, DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps have earned industry recognition for premium quality and innovative design. Focus on customer satisfaction is supported with quality and reliability, validated by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Product Highlights DEPA® offers a wide range of pumps for diverse applications, from standard pumps to highly customized and engineered products, and we supply accessories and components suitable for most AODD pump installations...

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Key Features Our Uniquely-Built Pumps Offer These Key Features: Compact design requires fewer components, resulting in lower Interchangeable modular design allows fewer spare parts inventories Special applications can be accommodated by combining our housing and elastomer materials

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Series M Main Applications • • • • • • Automobile Chemical Ceramic and Porcelain Mining, Building Paint and Varnish Wastewater Series P Main Applications • • • • • • • Chemical Galvanic and Coating Paint and Varnish Pulp and Paper Pharmaceutical Plant and Mechanical Engineering Power Stations and Waste Disposal Technology Series L Main Applications • • • • • • • • Beverage Biotechnology Chemical Cosmetic Dairies Food Medical Applications Pharmaceutical Housing Material Series M Housing Material Series P Housing Material Series L Aluminium : Multi-purpose housing material that is lightweight with...

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Applications Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic process applications call for demanding hygienic standards and efficient “cleanability” of system components. DEPA® pumps accommodate these requirements with their design and polished surfaces, CIP (cleaning in place) & SIP (sterilization in place). (Pictured) DEPA® 1” polished stainless steel pumps for hydrogen peroxide + additives in a hair colour production process Food DEPA® pumps were designed with an unimpeded flow-path, providing smooth transfer of product, which generates minimal shear effect even with large solid content....

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Interchangeable Design A key design concept of our DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps is a modular, compact design. Fewer parts lead to pump efficiency thereby reducing downtime and parts inventories. Our pumps can easily be modified to switch from one application to another simply by changing the diaphragms, balls, and seats. Note: The illustration shows the typical arrangement of the clampband version DL. The DH version is refered to as the flanged design as the pump chambers are bolted to the centre block. Housing Material Options FA Aluminium CA Nodular Cast Iron CX Nodular Cast Iron...

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Interchangeable Design Valve Balls Material Options B NRS E EPDM F FKM G EPDM Grey N NBR R Stainless Steel T PTFE V NRS/Steel Core W EPDM/Steel Core X EPDM Grey/Steel Core Y NBR/Steel Core Z PTFE/Steel Core Valve Seats Material Options B NRS E EPDM F FKM G EPDM Grey H Stainless Steel only DB N NBR R Stainless Steel T PTFE Diaphragms Material Options B NRS E EPDM F FKM G EPDM Grey N NBR P PTFE (DH, Series L only) S DEPA Nopped S4® (Santoprene®) T PTFE U EPDM Grey (DH, Series L only) Z DEPA Nopped E4® (PTFE Compound Diaphragm) DL = Clampband Version DH = Flanged Version DL/DH Pump Type Santoprene®...

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Air Control Air Valve In applications distributed across the globe, DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps are subjected to impressive ranges of operating temperatures, pressure fluctuations, full load, and intermittent operating conditions. This often places severe demands on the air valve responsible for the distribution of air in the individual chambers, therby regulating the operation of the pump. In order to meet the emerging requirements of industry, DEPA® engineers conduct ongoing intensive research and development work to maintain “state-of-the-art” status for our products. Functional...

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Materials and Selection Elastomer Materials (for Diaphragms) The characteristics of various elastomer compounds are taken into account in the selection of diaphragm materials to match the chemical and mechanical requirements of particular applications. The design of DEPA® diaphragms incorporates technological advances developed over years of field experience. Our stateof-the-art manufacturing process directly contributes to the extended lifetime of our diaphragms. A remarkable part of the process is the use of fabric that is integrated during forming within the elastomer, enhancing stability....

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Metallic Pumps, Series M - Type DL Overview DEPA® Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps made of cast metal have proven themselves over decades in various industrial applications. The myriad of established applications across the globe include installations on ships, at well-known ceramics manufacturers, in spray painting systems (in the automobile industry), and in mining operations, among countless others. The sturdy cast metal construction provides high resistance to abrasive media and a low flow resistance, owing to its polished surface. They are available in a wide selection of temperature...

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Metallic Pumps, Series M - Type DH Overview DEPA DH® Next Generation Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps for industrial applications are made of cast aluminum. The flexible, multiport manifold can be customized to plant specifications and provides up to 25 connection options to accommodate various operational requirements. DEPA DH® pumps feature cast feet integrated in the center block housing that enable maintenance in place (MIP). This unique design can reduce downtime by up to 25%* and optimizes assembly and disassembly through a 30%* reduction in required parts. Rubber feet can be easily...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.