Almatec Biocor Series
AODD Stainless-Steel Pumps for Sterile Applications
Almatec® Biocor Series Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps have been specifically designed for critical sterile applications within the pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries. Biocor Series pumps are EHEDG certified and materials conform to EC1935/2004, FDA, USP Class VI and ATEX requirements. The special design of the fluid path enables the CIP and SIP capability.
Features at a glance
- Air-operated double-diaphragm pump for sterile applications within pharmaceutical, biotechnical and food industry
- Built in accordance to the essential specifications (EHEDG, FDA, CLASS VI, )
- Integrated cleaning-system with EHEDG-proven cleaning results
- CIP (clean in place) and SIP (sterilization in place) capabilities
- ATEX conformity
- Wetted materials made of SS316L (Basel Standard II) to ≤ 4 μm (15.75 μin)
- Sterile design: no horizontal areas
- Drainage of the pump by magnetical lifting of the valve balls from the outside (B20 and B32 only)
- Diaphragm monitoring sensor included as standard
- Diaphragms, ball valves and O-rings made of PTFE or EPDM (FDA conform)
- Maintenance-free air control system PERSWING P® without dead spot
- Gentle displacement
- No drives, no rotating parts, no shaft seals within the fluid
- Short-term temperature range up to 130 °C (266 °F) for SIP, long-term up to 80 °C (176 °F)
- Easy to start up, step-less control via the air volume and pressure
- Proof against dry running
- Self priming
- Suction and discharge ports suitable for Tri-Clamp® and other sanitary threads
Pump Models
B20: Max. capacities of 3.5 m³/h (15.4 gpm)
B32: Max. capacities of
7.5 m³/h (33 gpm)
B40: Max. capacities of 17 m³/h (75 gpm)
Technical Data
| B20 | B32 | B40 | |
| Dimension (mm/inch): length | 244 (9.6) | 284 (11.2) | 462 (18.2) |
| width | 150 (5.9) | 200 (7.9) | 270 (10.6) |
| height | 381 (15) | 484 (19) | 681 (26.8) |
| Nominal port size (depends of the choosen suction and discharge connection) | DN 20 | DN 32 | DN 40 |
| Air connection, BSP | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 1/2″ |
| Weight (kg/lbs) | 12 (27) | 26 (57) | 67 (147) |
| Max. particle size of solids (mm/inch) | 3 (0.12) | 5 (0.20) | 9 (0.35) |
| Suction lift, dry (mWC/ftWC) | 2 (6.6) | 2.5 (8.2) | 3 (9.8) |
| Suction lift, wet (mWC/ftWC) | 9 (29.5) | 9 (29.5) | 9 (29.5) |
| Max. driving and operating pressure (bar/psig) | 7 (100) | 7 (100) | 7 (100) |
| Max. operating temperature (°C/°F) | 80 (176) | 80 (176) | 80 (176) |
| Max. capacities | 3.5 | 7.5 | 17 |
| m3/h | |||
| l/min | 58 | 125 | 283 |
| gpm | 15 | 33 | 75 |
Optional Equipment
Stroke counting (code C)
A sensor is installed in the center block of the pump to count the strokes. The diaphragm movement is scanned without contact. The issued sensor pulses can be output to existing detectors or to a stroke counter (can also be supplied). When the preset value is reached, the stroke counter outputs a signal which can then be processed further, for instance in order to shut down the pump via a solenoid valve.
Active Pulsation Dampers
Due to their design, pumps with oscillating action produce a pulsating flow. Although the double-acting design of the Biocor pumps and the direct pneumatic drive have already greatly reduced the pulsation, a pulsation damper must still be installed on the discharge side in order to obtain a virtually uniform flow. The available Almatec dampers are self-regulating.
Spare Part Kits
Spare parts kits ensure that the correct replacement parts are always available in the required quantities. This helps to avoid production stoppages and ensures that the Almatec air-operated double diaphragm pumps are always ready for action. We strongly recommend not to install non-genuine spare parts into your Almatec pumps and pulsation dampers. Any certificates on material conformity according to FDA, EC1935/2004 or USP VI and all EHEDG, CE- and ATEX-certificates for our products are invalid when using spare parts of non-genuine origin.
Performance Charts
The following data refer to water at 20°C / 68°F (referring to DIN EN ISO 9906). The green lines state the air consumption (in Nm³/min, independent from the pressure).
Almatec Futur Series
Dedicated AODD Pumps for the Semiconductor Industry
Since 1991 Almatec® manufactures pumps of the Futur family, which are designed specifically for chemical supply and circulation in the semiconductor industry. The liquids handled in the semiconductor
industry have different demands, requiring a unique pump to meet those demands. Today the 4th generation of Futur pumps is manufactured. All generations are drop-in interchangeable in connections.
Features at a glance
- Four material versions (T, H, E, S/ SH) for different applications
- All plastic models contain no metal (T, H, E)
- Temperature range up to 200ºC/392ºF (H)
- Contactless cascade sealing between the product chambers
- No O-ring sealing in wetted areas
- Straight-through flow pattern, only one wetted housing part
- PERSWING P® air control system requires no lubrication or maintenance
- Internal air flow
- One-piece full PTFE diaphragms with optimized geometry
- Cylinder valves with surface sealing
- Compact, simple design with few parts, very low space required
- Housing and diaphragms machined from solid blocks
- Easy to dismantle and assemble
- No elements to fix, such as tie rods or clamps
- Separate pulsation damper available for all materials and sizes, can be retrofitted without dismantling of pump and piping
- Optional diaphragm and/or stroke sensors
- Self-priming
- Low noise level
- Assembled in a clean-room line
Highlights of Design
Futur Series pumps are self-priming air-operated diaphragm pumps and can be easily controlled via the air volume. The liquid flows straight through the product chambers of the center housing, while the air control system and the air chambers are located in the side housing. This design ensures that only one part of the housing comes in contact with the liquid, reduces the number of flow bends to only two, minimizes the surface area, eliminates sliding parts in the product chambers, and makes it possible to dispense with gaskets. In the wetted area of the Futur pumps is no O-ring sealing.
There are no fastening elements, such as tie rods or clamps. The contactless cascade sealing between the product chambers is a major structural element. All the design features mentioned serve to minimize the generation of particles
Futur pumps have a compact, simple design with few parts. The housing parts are machined from
solid blocks, resulting in long-life operation. One-piece diaphragms are as well machined from massive PTFE slices. Suction and discharge ports are located at the front, thus simplifying installation in confined spaces.
Clean Room Assembly
All Futur parts are cleaned several times, prior to assembly and
testing in a clean-room line.
Technical Data
Pump Size | 10 | 20 | 50 | 100 | |
Dimensions for |
length |
185 (7.3) |
201 (7.9) |
246 (9.7) |
303 (11.9) |
plastic pumps | width | 114 (4.5) | 150 (5.9) | 200 (7.9) | 260 (10.2) |
in mm (inch) | height | 131 (5.2) | 168 (6.6) | 216 (8.5) | 266 (10.5) |
Dimensions for |
length |
— |
199 (7.8) |
245 (9.6) |
— |
stainless-steel pumps | width | — | 124 (4.9) | 174 (6.9) | — |
in mm (inch) | height | — | 154 (6.1) | 196 (7.7) | — |
Nominal port size (NPT) |
|
3/8″ |
1/2″ |
1″ |
1 1/4″ |
Air connection (NPT)* | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | 1/4″ | |
Suction head, dry in mWC (ft.) |
|
1 (3.3) |
2.5 (8.2) |
3.5 (11.5) |
4 (13.1) |
Suction head, wet in mWC (ft.) | 8 (26.2) | 9 (29.5) | 9 (29.5) | 9 (29.5) | |
Max. permissible driving pressure bar (psig) |
|
6 (87) |
6 (87) |
6 (87) |
6 (87) |
Max. permitted operating temperature
Pump Model |
H |
T |
E |
S |
SH |
at max. 6 bar (87 psig) | 100°C 212°F | 100°C 212°F | 70°C 158°F | 80°C 176°F | 130°C 266°F |
at max. 5 bar (73 psig) | 130°C 266°F | 110°C 230°F | 70°C 158°F | 80°C 176°F | 130°C 266°F |
at max. 4 bar (58 psig) | 150°C 302°F | 120°C 248°F | 70°C 158°F | 80°C 176°F | 130°C 266°F |
at max. 3 bar (44 psig) | 180°C 356°F | 130°C 266°F | 70°C 158°F | 80°C 176°F | 130°C 266°F |
at max. 2 bar (29 psig) | 200°C 392°F | 130°C 266°F | 70°C 158°F | 80°C 176°F | 130°C 266°F |
Performance Charts
The specified performance data are warranted by Almatec in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9906 as far as applicable. The data refers to water. The blue lines state the air consumption (in Nm³/h, independent from the pressure).
Almatec AHD and AHS Series Pumps
Solid Under Pressure
Almatec® AHD and AHS Series Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps have been developed for applications where a discharge pressure up to 15 bar (218 psig) is needed. To achieve this high pressure, pumps of the AHD series are designed with an internal pressure booster, which amplifies a maximum drive of 7 bar (100 psig) to a discharge pressure of 15 bar (218 psig). AHS Series pumps do not have an internal booster. Due to the 1:1 ratio of drive/discharge pressure the corresponding air pressure has to be supplied, e.g. from the compressor itself or an external pressure booster. User who need such high discharge pressure can do so
safely, because AHD/AHS pumps are designed for such pressure and does not have to be held together by external reinforcements.
Features at a glance
- Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps designed for a discharge pressure up to 15 bar (218 psig)
- AHD Series (“D“ stands for Duplex) with internal pressure booster
- AHS Series (“S“ stands for Simplex) without internal pressure booster, for using with an external booster
- Corrosion-proof and wear-resistant housing in solid design made of polyethylene for heavy-duty applications
- Double-acting principle of operation
- Maximum capacities of 4, 10 and 20 m³/h (17, 44 and 87 gpm) for AHD pumps resp. 4 and 8 m³/h (17 and 35 gpm) for AHS pumps
- High pump safety due to innovative ring-tightening structure
- Due to automatic pressure/volume adjustment ideal for filter press feeding
- No control or safety elements required for dry running, over pressure and speed control
- Safe operation over the entire range of capacity without over pressure risk
- No drives, no rotating parts, no shaft seals inside the fluid
- Dry running capability
- Self-priming
- Easy start-up
- Gentle displacement by compressible drive medium
- Compact dimensions
- Specially developed heavy-duty diaphragms for long service life
- Shock absorbers with female thread on the underside for simple direct installation
- Horizontal or vertical position for suction and discharge ports
- Ball valves insensitively to solids
- Maintenance-free PERSWING P® air control system without dead center
- Special equipment meeting requirements (diaphragm monitoring, stroke counting, ANSI flange connections, pressure booster for AHS)
Technical Data
| AHD Series | AHS Series | |||||
| Pump size | AHD 15 | AHD 25 | AHD 40 | AHS 15 | AHS 25 | |
| Dimensions: Width | mm (in.) | 312 (12.3) | 422 (16.6) | 539 (21.2) | 266 (10.5) | 336 (13.2) |
| Depth | 177 (7.0) | 256 (10.1) | 291 (11.5) | 177 (7.0) | 256 (10.1) | |
| Height | 336 (13.2) | 412 (16.2) | 544 (21.4) | 336 (13.2) | 412 (16.2) | |
| Flange connections | DIN or ANSI | 15 (1/2″) | 25 (1″) | 40 (1-1/2″) | 15 (1/2″) | 25 (1″) |
| Air connection | BSP | 1/4″ | 1/2″ | 1/2″ | 1/4“ | 1/4“ |
| Weight: | kg (lb) | 11 (24) | 24 (53) | 53 (117) | 9 (20) | 19 (42) |
| Max. particle size of solids | mm (in.) | 4 (0.16) | 5 (0.20) | 8 (0.31) | 4 (0.16) | 5 (0.20) |
| Suction lift, dry: | mWC (ft) | 2 (6.6) 1.5 (4.9) | 3.5 (11.5) 2 (6.6) | 3.5 (11.5) 2 (6.6) | 2 (6.6) 1.5 (4.9) | 2.5 (8.2) 1.5 (4.9) |
| – EPDM/NBR ball valves – PTFE ball valves | ||||||
| Suction lift, wet | 9.5 (31.2) | 9.5 (31.2) | 9.5 (31.2) | 9.5 (31.2) | 9.5 (31.2) | |
| Max. driving and operating pressure | bar (psig) | 7 (100) | 7 (100) | 7 (100) | 15 (218) | 15 (218) |
| Max. operating temperature | °C (F) | 70 (158) | 70 (158) | 70 (158) | 70 (158) | 70 (158) |
| Max. capacities | m3/h | 4 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 8 |
| l/min | 67 | 165 | 330 | 67 | 130 | |
| gpm | 17 | 44 | 88 | 17 | 35 | |
Optional Equipment
Stroke counting (code C)
A sensor is installed in the center block to count the strokes. The diaphragm movement
is scanned without contact by this sensor. The issued sensor pulses can be output to existing detectors or to a stroke counter (can also be supplied). When the preset value is reached, the stroke counter outputs a signal which can then be processed further, for instance in order to shut down the pump via a solenoid valve.
Diaphragm monitoring (code D)
A sensor installed in the pump muffler detects all liquids which occur because of diaphragm damage.
Pressure booster (code BO)
The booster for the AHS series is available in two sizes. Pump and booster will be shipped as one unit.
Spare Part Kits
Spare parts kits ensure that the correct replacement parts are always available in the required quantities. This helps to avoid production stoppages and ensures that the Almatec air-operated double diaphragm pumps are always ready for action. We strongly recommend not to install non-genuine spare parts into your Almatec pumps and pulsation dampers. Any certificates for our products or materials are invalid when using when using spare parts of non-genuine origin.
Performance Charts
The following data refer to water at 20°C (68°F) (referring DIN EN ISO 9906). The blue lines state the air consumption in Nm³/min (independent from the pressure).