AIR DRIVEN DIAPHRAGM PUMPS

FOR SLUDGE AND SLURRY APPLICATIONS

 DESIGNED FOR HANDLING HEAVY
SLUDGES AND SLURRIES IN INDUSTRIAL
AND MUNICIPAL APPLICATIONS

The rugged construction and extra-thick pump Pump stroke rate, discharge stroke time, suction
casing of Gorman-Rupp air driven diaphragm drive pressure and discharge drive pressure
pumps stand up to the abuses of the most can all be adjusted independently. Pumps will
demanding sludge and slurry applications. easily handle heavy sludges at their rate of
accumulation in clarifiers and settling basins.
They overcome the “high-wear” problem
commonly found in double diaphragm and When it comes to handling heavy sludges
progressive cavity pumps. and slurries, there’s only one name you need to
know — Gorman-Rupp.
Air driven diaphragm pumps are capable of
operating dry, on suction lifts up to 20 feet
(6.5 m) and handling high solids contents up to
approximately 70%. Depending on pump
model, they will pass up to 3" (76 mm) diameter
spherical solids. (Solids size is determined by
check valve type.)

4" (100 mm) pump handling

wastewater in a sump application at
a concrete plant in the Netherlands.

4" (100 mm) pump handling

abrasive glass slurry at a glass
manufacturing facility in Ohio.

2.
 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Alcohol Plants Cement Plants Plating Plants

Pumping various vegetable slurries Cement wastes, concrete wastes (from Chemical transfer, chemical wastes,
(specifically: potato, corn and grains). sumps normally). heavy metals waste transfer.

Ammunition Plants Chemical Plants Potable Water Treatment

Heavy metals slurry to filter press.
Auto Plants
Release water pretreatment, clarifier
underflow, waste oils with metal
fines, cutting oils, and paint wastes
to filter press.
Battery Recyclers
Ground up battery case materials
(sometimes to filter press), sulphuric
acid with battery case particles.
Chemical wastes, acid reclamation,
acid transfer, sodium hydroxide
(neutralization), filter press feed
(clarifier acidic underflow: waste acid
with solids), solvent recovery.
Distilleries ⁄ Breweries ⁄ Wineries
Spent grains, grape peels, and
berry wastes.
Commercial Laundries
Professional uniform laundering
service wastes, grease, oil, lint, acids,
and grit. Filter press feed. Also lava rock
fines from “stone washing” of denim.
Alum sludge, lime, and filter back-wash
(charcoal fines).
Power Plants
Fly ash ⁄ water transfer, river water
impurities removal (filter press feed).
lime slurries (coal and nuclear plants).
Refineries
A.P. I. separator sludge, tank bottom
sludge, waste fuels.
Railroad Yards
Engine and rail car wash down: grit,
grease, mud, oils, diesel fuel.

Food Processing Wastes

Air Driven Diaphragm pump
handling reclaimed paper stock
at a paper mill in Oregon.
Air Driven Diaphragm pump
in clarifier underflow
application handling primary
sludge at a waste treatment
facility in Nevada.
Potato, corn, bakery wastes, any
prepared food wastes.
Foundries
Sand clay, rice hulls, and coal dust
transfer.
Glass Plants
Sand transfer (up to 80% solids),
ceramic slurry transfer, glass fines
(waste) transfer.
Meat Processing Plants
Chicken processing wastes, beef
paunch, and pork processing wastes.
Mining
Potash, phosphate, lime, copper, gold,
lead, silver, coal wash wastes, filter press
feed, thickener underflow.
pH Adjustment
Automatic feed with 4-20ma signal from
pH meter in lagoon. Sodium hydroxide
or lime slurry transfer.
Paper Mills
Green liquor dregs, return ⁄ reclaim
paper stock, waste sumps, kaolin
transfer, clay ⁄ carbon ⁄ paper wastes.
Also wood fibers ⁄ chips in cutting and
debarking processes.
Sand & Gravel Plants
Wash down waste sumps, mild acetic
liquid in cleaning of sand for special
glass, sand slurry transfer.
Soap Manufacturing
Soap wastes and boiler blow-down
wastes (sumps).
Steel Mills ⁄ Iron Works
Clarifier underflow, tank bottom
transfer, iron oxide, coke wastes,
boiler room fly ash, lime slurry
(pH adjustment).
Tanneries
Acidic wastes with hide, hair, and bone
particles.
Textile Mills
Waste dye water with fibers and
man-made fibers transfer.
Municipal Wastewater
Clarifier underflow (primary and
secondary sludge), thickened sludge,
DAF sludge, grease and scum, grit
removal sludge, digested sludge, return
and waste activated sludge, thickened
sludge to filter press.
Wire Manufacturers
Acetic wash water sumps.

Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Waste sludge, heavy metals wastes,
latex materials wastes.
3.
 HEAVY- DUTY CONSTRUCTION FOR LONGER
LIFE AND BETTER PERFORMANCE

Stroke Indicator Rod

Heavy-Duty Air Cylinder Allows 360° visual monitoring of
pump operation
Chrome plated
cylinder tube and shaft

Rugged Casing
Linings Available Rugged extra-thick
Hypalon®, Neoprene, Nordel®, casing with 8 gussets No Tools Required To
Natural Rubber, Nitrile® and Viton® for added stability Replace Check Valve Balls

Easy Hand Removal

“Twist Lok” yokes

Positive Diaphragm
Locking Devices
Prevents nuisance loosening
of retention plates
and diaphragm “pull-out”

Single Piece Base Tee

No extra spacers or
adapters required

A SIMPLE, DEPENDABLE OPERATION

A. Compressed air applied to top

of diaphragm forces the diaphragm
down and discharges liquid.

B. The solenoid is then signaled

B by an adjustable controller to
halt incoming air. Compressed air
is then directed into the bottom
of air cylinder, raising the air
cylinder piston and retracting the
diaphragm. The retracting
diaphragm fills pump cavity for
next stroke. Used air is exhausted
to the atmosphere.

4. Hypalon®, Nordel®, Nitrile® and Viton® are registered trademarks of DuPont Dow Elastomers.
 CHOOSE FROM FIVE HIGH PERFORMANCE MODELS
TYPICAL TYPICAL TYPICAL
DISCHARGE FLOW DISCHARGE STROKES MAX.
MODEL SIZE RANGE* HEAD* PER MINUTE* SOLIDS
15 P 1 1 ⁄2 " 1–15 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 1"
(40 mm) (0.06 – 0.95 lps) (6m – 40m) (25.4 mm)
20 P 2" 3 – 37 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 1"
(50 mm) (0.19 – 2.3 lps) (6m – 40m) (25.4 mm)
30 M 3" 6 –75 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 11⁄ 8 "
(75 mm) (0.38 – 4.73 lps) (6m – 40m) (28.6 mm)
30 P 3" 10 –125 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 11⁄ 8 "
(75 mm) (0.63 – 7.9 lps) (6m – 40m) (28.6 mm)
40 P 4" 15 –145 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 11⁄ 8 "
(100 mm) (0.95 – 9.1 lps) (6m – 40m) (28.6 mm)
60 P 6" 20 – 315 gpm 20' – 150' 2 – 30 2 1 ⁄2 "
(150 mm) (1.26 – 19.9 lps) (6m – 40m) (63.5 mm)

*Maximum flow, head and strokes per minute exceed typical ranges. Consult factory for specific information.

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

Efficient Air Cylinder Design
Air driven diaphragm pumps have only
Air is applied uniformly on top of the three moving parts so maintenance and
diaphragm which causes less resistance service are minimal.
than spring-operated cylinders.
This reduces stress on the diaphragm. Replacement of pump diaphragm can
be accomplished in about one hour with-
The result is longer diaphragm life, out disconnecting piping.
reduced air consumption which saves
thousands of dollars over the life Check valves can
of the pump, quieter operation also be quickly and
and virtual elimination of easily cleaned out
muffler icing. using “twist lok”
handles. No special
tools required.
Rugged Construction

Standard pump and

check valve construc-
tion is ductile iron.
For mildly corrosive
and abrasive applications, Rebuilding Superior Solids
linings are available. Some the Entire Pump Handling Design
pumps are also available Costs About 15% of
with 316 stainless Pumps will handle up
the Original Pump Cost!
steel construction. to 3" (76 mm) diameter spherical
Rebuilding the pump with a solids with flap valves, depending
new diaphragm costs about on pump models, and they can
15% of the cost of the original handle high solids content up to
pump, so it is incredibly cost-efficient approximately 70%.
in the long run. 5.

PUMP CONTROLLERS
Model DRC-04 Standard Controller
• Digital display shows cycles and discharge time.
• 0.1 stroke rate accuracy per minute or per hour.
• Suction & discharge pressure settings.
• Solid-state ⁄ digital circuitry.
• 120 volt ⁄ other voltages available.
• NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosure.
• Manual or automatic cycle rate.
• Strokes per minute or per hour.
• Accepts 4-20 ma for speed control.
• Single & dual pump versions available.
• Discharge time adjusts for viscosity.
• LCD stroke counter to 99 million.
• Optional float switch or remote start.
• Automatic switching for 50 ⁄ 60 hertz.
• Diaphragm failure detector option.
• Auto pump stop ⁄ remote alarm options.
Filter Press Feed Controller
• Digital display shows cycles and discharge time.
• 0.1 stroke rate accuracy per minute or per hour.
• Single & dual pump versions available.
• Solid-state ⁄ digital circuitry.
• 120 volt ⁄ other voltages available.
• Suction & discharge pressure control.
• Discharge time adjusts for viscosity.
• LCD stroke counter to 99 million.
• NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosure.
• Manual or 4-20 ma input auto cycle rate.
• Optional remote start ⁄ stop.
• Diaphragm failure detector option.
• Auto pump stop ⁄ remote alarm options.
PACKAGED PUMP STATIONS
6.
In addition to the standard controllers shown
in this catalog, Gorman-Rupp offers custom
packages with the features and functions
required for specific applications and systems.
Controller enclosure options include: stainless
steel, explosion-proof and nitrogen Z-purge.
Dual Pump Controller DRC
• Digital display shows cycles
and discharge time.
• 0.1 stroke rate accuracy per
minute or per hour.
• For 2 pumps with common
discharge line.
• Pump A ⁄ Pump B ⁄ Pump A & B selection.
• Sequenced A ⁄ B discharge strokes.
• Solid-state ⁄ digital circuitry.
• 120 volt ⁄ other voltages available.
• NEMA 4X fiberglass enclosure.
• Manual or automatic cycle rate.
• Accepts 4-20 ma for speed control.
• Suction & discharge pressure settings.
• Strokes per minute or per hour.
• Discharge time adjusts for viscosity.
• LCD stroke counter to 99 million.
• Optional float switch or remote start.
• Automatic switching for 50 ⁄ 60 hertz.
• Diaphragm failure detector option.
• Auto pump stop ⁄ remote alarm options.
Gorman-Rupp air driven diaphragm pumps
are available in packaged pump stations
which are pre-engineered and pre-packaged
at the factory.
Stations can include pumps, air compressor
and receiver tank, pump and compressor
controls, piping headers and pulsation
stabilizer — all housed in a corrosion and
mildew-resistant fiberglass enclosure.
Stations will accommodate single and dual
pump arrangements.
 ACCESSORIES

Pulsation Stabilizers

• Elastomer cartridge type

• Remove up to 97% of pressure spike Optional Pump
• Casing material A 106 Grade B carbon steel Linings for
• Cartridge materials: Buna-N, Nordel®, Teflon Extremely Corrosive
• Epoxy-coated casing interior or Abrasive
• Cartridge charge-nitrogen Applications
• Flanges: 150 lb. (68 Kg) raised face
Lined pump units
with Neoprene,
Air Chambers Natural Rubber,
• Body material: Nitrile® (Buna-N),
A 106 grade B Nordel® (EPDM),
carbon steel Viton® and Hypalon®
are available for
• Internal wetted highly corrosive and
portion: epoxy- mildly abrasive
coated applications.
• Flanges: 150 lb.
(68 Kg) raised face

* Remove up to 50%
of pressure spike

Pump Stands

• Lockable Casters
• Welded Steel

RETROFIT KITS AVAILABLE

For spring assisted pumps produced by other

manufacturers, a change over to the more
efficient and dependable air cylinder version
can be accomplished with the removal of
4 bolts, resulting in less energy
required and added safety.

Kits are available for 1 1 ⁄ 2" (38 mm),

2" (50 mm), 3" (75 mm), and 4"
(100 mm), pumps. Consult factory.

7.
 CHEMICAL HANDLING PUMPS FOR HIGHLY
CORROSIVE AND MILDLY ABRASIVE SERVICE

Pro-Flo® Elastomer-Lined
End Suction Centrifugal Pumps

Specially designed for chemical

process and mild slurry Pro-Flo® Kynar®-Lined
applications, offering AVS Centrifugal Pumps
outstanding resistance
Kynar®-lined pumps provide
to a wide range of
outstanding resistance to
chemicals and
acids, alkalis and solvents
corrosives, both
— even at extreme
acid and alkali.
(270° F) temperatures.
Elastomer linings Pumps are ideal for
are permanently handling hydrochloric
bonded to strong acid, sulfuric acid, hydro-
rigid casings and fluoric acid, sodium
covers, eliminating hydroxide, ethylene bro-
lining flutter, creep mide, calcium hydroxide,
and cold flow. Linings sodium hypochlorite, ferric
and impellers are available chloride and many other
in Natural Rubber (hard), Neo- corrosive fluids.
prene, Nordel ® (EPDM), Buna-N,
Kynar® lining is imper-
Butyl, Hypalon®, and Viton®.
vious to stress crack-
Impellers are also molded in Kynar.
ing and corrosion,
Pumps are available in four sizes: will not conduct
2" ´ 11 ⁄ 2" (50 mm ´ 40 mm), 3" ´ 2" electricity and pre-
(75 mm ´ 50 mm), 4" ´ 3" (100 mm ´ vents formation of
75 mm) and 6" ´ 4" (150 mm ´ electrolytic corro-
100 mm); capacities to 1350 gpm sion cells. It is non-
(85.2 lps), heads to 140 feet (42.7 m). toxic and approved
Depending on pump model, they by the Federal Food
will pass up to 1" (25 mm) diameter and Drug Administration
spherical solids. for food handling.

Kynar® is a registered trademark of Elf Atochem North America, Inc.

Pumps are available in two sizes:
11 ⁄ 2" ´ 1" (40 mm ´ 25 mm) and
3" ´ 1 1 ⁄ 2"(75 mm ´ 40 mm), capacities
to 210 gpm (13.2 lps), heads to 160
feet (48.8 m).

The Gorman-Rupp Company

305 Bowman Street, P. O. Box 1217, Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217 • 419-755-1011, Fax 419-755-1251
grsales@gormanrupp.com
The Gorman-Rupp International Company
P. O. Box 1217, Mansfield, Ohio 44901-1217 • 419-755-1011, Fax 419-755-1266
intsales@gormanrupp.com
Gorman-Rupp of Canada, Ltd.
70 Burwell Road, St. Thomas, Ontario N5P 3R7 • 519-631-2870, Fax 519-631-4624
www.gormanrupp.com

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