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 Rate
Up to 1049 L/min (277 gpm) on the largest 4" models; depends on model and size
Head
Up to 86 m (8.6 bar / 125 psi), depending on air pressure
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
Model
Port
Max flow
Dry 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.
A real enquiry for 1″ WILDEN parts, line by line: PTFE diaphragm, Hytrel back-up, PTFE balls, stainless seats, shaft, outer piston, pilot sleeve and air valve.
Spare parts for bolted 3″ WILDEN pumps: P1500, PS1500, PX1500, the FIT P1520 and P1530, and H1500. Wet end kits, PTFE diaphragms, balls, manifolds and air kits.