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WILDEN AODD Pump for Mining Slurry – Abrasive & Dry-Run Capable — Genuine Wilden AODD Diaphragm Pumps & Spare Parts
Genuine Wilden AODD Diaphragm Pumps & Spare Parts

WILDEN AODD Pump for Mining Slurry – Abrasive & Dry-Run Capable

In mining and mineral processing, WILDEN air-operated diaphragm pumps are used for slurry transfer, dewatering and drainage. Compressed air is usually available on site, and the pumps tolerate running…

Specifications
Flow RateUp to 1049 L/min (277 gpm) on the largest 4" models; depends on model and size
HeadUp to 86 m (8.6 bar / 125 psi), depending on air pressure
Inlet / Outlet Diameter1/4" to 4" (6 to 102 mm), depending on model
MaterialAluminum Alloy, Cast Iron, SS316 Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, PP, PVDF, Carbon Filled Acetal

Product Overview

In mining and mineral processing, WILDEN air-operated diaphragm pumps are used for slurry transfer, dewatering and drainage. Compressed air is usually available on site, and the pumps tolerate running dry and moving abrasive liquids.

What suits abrasive slurry

  • Cast iron bodies, which Wilden lists in sizes from 1 inch to 4 inch
  • Abrasion-resistant elastomers such as polyurethane, Santoprene or Hytrel
  • A pump sized so it can run well below its maximum speed

Published figures for cast iron pumps

ModelPortMax flowDry suction lift
P4 (04-0127)1-1/2″76 gpm (288 L/min)19 ft (5.8 m)
XPS8 (08-16054)2″190 gpm (719 L/min)22.7 ft (6.9 m)
T15 (15-10269)3″232 gpm (878 L/min)18 ft (5.5 m)
XPS20 (20-10088)4″277 gpm (1049 L/min)13.5 ft (4.1 m)

Particle size is the main limit. Wilden does not publish a solids figure for every cast iron build, so give us the size and type of particles in the slurry.

Diaphragms and valve balls wear fastest on slurry duty. Keeping a spare set on site is the simplest way to avoid long stops.

Typical Applications

  • mining slurry
  • tailings
  • sand and grit
  • abrasive sludge
  • underground drainage
  • mineral processing
  • dewatering

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