DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

DEPA air operated diaphragm pumps made of cast Accessories

DE/DB-0001-GB / 11.06 / MD
metal are the best suitable solution for most indu-
A complete range of accessories simplifies operation
strial applications.
and enhances flexibility.
Many years experience in the design and manufacture
They include pulsation dampeners, monitoring and
of air operated diaphragm pumps have resulted in
control systems, various transport devices, quick relea-
these high performance units. Because of their com-
se couplings, adapters etc.
pact, lightweight construction, they are well suited to
portable and mobile applications as well as fixed For more information, please contact your local supp-
installation in process plants. lier.
All types of fluids from water to slurries and pastes,
including abrasive or shear sensitive media containing
Ideal for abrasive, viscous and shear sensitive
solids, are handled cost effectively by these pumps.
media, and for products with entrained solids.
Choice of just the right Series M unit to satisfy the Tolerance of dry running and harsh usage.
requirement in each case is facilitated by availability of
three different materials for the pump housing: Minimal maintenance with no lubrication required.
Positive displacement pumping action minimises pro
* Cast Aluminium, AL 233
duct shear.
* Ductile Iron, GGG 40
* Cast Stainless Steel, 1.4408 (SS 316) Completely enclosed units with no bearings or rota-
* Cast Hastelloy C ry seals in the product stream.
Series M pumps are manufactured in five different sizes Air operation means suitability for explosive or
with standard connections: DN 15 to DN 80, (12 in. to hazardous areas.
3 in.) Easy control of flow rate by regulating air supply.
All models are completely self contained, only requiring No need for electric motors, special drives or base
connection to pipework and air supply. plates.
Easily portable and ready to use by simply con-
Standard design necting to air supply.
Features include maintenance free control val- Can be run against a
ve, stainless steel base with integral anti vibra- closed dischargea
tion mounts, drain and vent connections, vital benefit for use
stainless steel clamp bands, air intake filter (for on filling machines.
DL25 to DL80) and muffler. Self priming and
submersible.
Rugged constructi-
on in cast alumini-
um, ductile iron or
cast stainless steel.
 DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

Series M Type DL Operating Principle
Discharge

Double acting, positive displacement Series M pumps operate with two

alternating pumping chambers. The compressed air which drives the unit
is admitted through a control valve, to the rear of each diaphragm in turn,

Process side
side
Process side
so displacing the medium from alternate pumping chambers.
In the pump illustrated, the right hand pumping chamber is in the intake
position. A vacuum has been created by the retraction of the diaphragm

Air
and the pumped medium flows into the chamber. The left hand diaphragm,
which is supported by compressed air, simultaneously displaces the medi-
um present in this chamber.
Since the two diaphragms are connected by a common piston rod, suct-
ion always occurs in one chamber whilst discharge is occurring in the Suction

other.

Materials of construction available as standard series

DL 40 SA T T T

Diaphragm
Major subassemblies

Seats

Balls
Pump size Internals
Housing Wetted piston Centre block
Connections 12 in. DN 15 15 Cast Steel Cast AA NRS B B B1)
aluminium aluminium NBR (Buna N) N N N1)
Connections 1in. DN 25 25 EPDM (Nordel) E E E1)
Cast Stainless steel Cast FA EPDM (grey) G G G1)
Connections 112 in. DN 40 40
aluminium AISI 321 aluminium FKM (Viton) F F
Connections 2 in. DN 50 50 (1.4541) PTFE (Teflon) T T T
stainless steel R
Connections 3 in. DN 80 80 Ductile iron Steel Cast CA NBR, steel core Y1)
aluminium EPDM, steel core W1)
Ductile iron Steel Cast bronze CX EPDM, grey, with
X1)
steel core
Cast stainless Stainless steel Cast SA PTFE, steel core Z1)
steel AISI 316 AISI 321 aluminium NRS, steel core V1)
(1.4408) (1.4541) NRR L
Cast stainless Stainless steel Cast bronze SX Hytrel H
steel AISI 316 AISI 321 PTFE-Verbund
Z
(1.4408) (1.4541) 2-in-one
1)
For DL15 only
Hastelloy C Hastelloy C Stainless Steel HS

Particle size and suction lift Maximum operating temperature C

Pump size 15 25 40 50 80 Metal pumps with internal
components of NRS 80
Particle size mm 3.5 4 6 8 10
NBR, EPDM 100
Suction lift in mWC dry2) 3.5 5.5 5.8 5.8 6
FKM 140
Wetted 9 8.7 9 9 9
PTFE 110
2)
For pumps equipped with valve seats and valve balls of PTFE a decrease in suction lift must be expected.

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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

Pump weight in kg

Housing type
FA CA CX SA SX HS
Pump size 15 3 7
25 7 11 11 12 12 22
40 13 21 23 21 23 28
50 30 46 49 46 49 60
80 55 96 100 96 100 120

Performance characteristics of Series M Type DL cast metal models

Type DL15, Elastomer Diaphragm

7 0.6
Total discharge head [bar]

Air consumption [Nm3/min]

Air pressure 7 bar

Air pressure 7 bar
6 0.5
6 bar 6 bar
5
0.4
5 bar 5 bar
4
4 bar
4 bar 0.3
3
3 bar
3 bar
0.2
2

1 0.1

0 0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5
Flow rate [m3/h] Flow rate [m3/h]

Type DL25, Elastomer Diaphragm

7 1.2
Total discharge head [bar]

Air consumption [Nm3/min]

Air pressure 7 bar

Air pressure 7 bar
6 1.0
6 bar
6 bar
5
0.8
5 bar 5 bar
4
4 bar
4 bar 0.6
3
3 bar 3 bar
0.4
2
2 bar 2 bar
1 0.2

0 0
0 2 4 6 8 0 2 4 6 8
Flow rate [m3/h] Flow rate [m3/h]

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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

Type DL40, Elastomer Diaphragm
7 1.4
Total discharge head [bar]

Air consumption [Nm3/min]

Air pressure 7 bar
Air pressure 7 bar
6 1.2
6 bar
6 bar
5 1.0
5 bar
5 bar
4 0.8
4 bar 4 bar
3 0.6
3 bar 3 bar

2 2 bar 0.4
2 bar

1 0.2

0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 3 6 9 12 15
Flow rate [m3/h] Flow rate [m3/h]

Type DL50, Elastomer Diaphragm

7 3.5
Total discharge head [bar]

Air consumption [Nm3/min]

Air pressure 7 bar Air pressure 7 bar

6 3
6 bar 6 bar
5 2.5
5 bar 5 bar
4 2
4 bar 4 bar
3 1.5
3 bar
3 bar
2 1
2 bar
2 bar
1 0.5

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Flow rate [m3/h] Flow rate [m3/h]

Type DL80, Elastomer Diaphragm

7 3.5
Total discharge head [bar]

Air consumption [Nm3/min]

Air pressure 7 bar Air pressure 7 bar

6 3
6 bar 6 bar
5 2.5
5 bar 5 bar
4 2
4 bar
4 bar
3 1.5
3 bar
3 bar
2 1
2 bar
2 bar
1 0.5

0 0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45
Flow rate [m3/h] Flow rate [m3/h]

Example: To help you select the correct pump size

Required pumping rate is 17 m3/h and required total discharge head is 20m. The correct selection is DL 50,
the required air pressure is 3.8 bar and the air consumption is 1.5 Nm3/min.

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 DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

% Exemple: During the conveyance of a product with a
Decrease in pumping rate for viscous liquids viscosity of 6000 mPa s, the pumping rate
80
Available pump capacity

decreases to 60 percent of the rated value, based on

water
60

40

20

0
0 2,000 4,000 6,000 8,000 10,000 12,000 14,000 16,000 18,000 20,000 22,000
Viscosity of the transported medium mPa s/c P

% Decrease in pumping rate for specified suction lift

Decrease in pumping rate

80

60

40
Exemple: With a suction lift of 4 mWC,
the pumping rate decreases by about
20 20%. This figure varies with different pump
configurations.
0
0 2 4 6 8 10 mWC
Suction head

Extremely rugged construction reduces downtime to a minimum.

DEPA pumps have been designed in such a way that all components in contact with the product can be dis-
assembled and reassembled within a few minutes. This means that servicing work is reduced to the absolute mini-
mum.
DEPA air driven
diaphragm
pumps have
been developed
as a modular
system. Conse-
quently, many
components
some of which
are common to
all versionsare
mutually compa-
tible and inter-
changeable.
This flexible
construction
allows quick and
simple changing
of the internals
for all Type DL
models, to fulfil
different appli-
cations.

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DEPA Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps

Series M Type DL Cast Metal Pumps

Discharge

Air connection

Suction

Dimensions for all cast metal sizes

Size
15 25 40 50 80
A 156 190 220 280 350
B 190 236 310 412 512
C 180 241 305 414 522
D 225 322 406 540 680
E 31 61 72 88 105
F 28 35 50 65 80
G 34 84 84 105 105
H 71 93 128 160
I 90 141 179 245 304
K 120 200 255 340 420
Air connection 1
4 in. 3
8 in. 3
8 in. 3
4 in. 3
4 in.
All dimensions shown in mm

There is a DEPA diaphragm pump for practically every liquid that flows.
DEPA air driven diaphragm pumps are available in three different basic constructions: cast metal, solid plastic and
highly polished stainless steel (CIP compatible). Special purpose designed models are available for powders, high
pressures up to 21 bar and drum pumping of hard-to-handle drum contents.
For more information please contact your local supplier.

All information published here is subject to change without notice.