Published Articles The Latest News on Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps Products, Events and Applications

Wilden®, a brand of PSG®, a Dover company, and a worldwide leader in specialty pumps, has extended its line of metal Equalizer® Surge Dampeners – Integrated SD Series (ISD) with the addition of a new 76 mm (3”) model. Designed to integrate directly into the manifold of a Wilden metal air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump, ISD Series dampeners reduce fluid pressure and flow fluctuations inherent in AODD pumps, providing a smoother discharge flow and maximum process fluid containment.

It’s a fact of life in any industry that technologies will evolve over time. So it is with the diaphragms that are an integral component in – and actually give the name to – Wilden® Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) pumps.

Next-generation diaphragms have been designed to meet the pumping challenges inherent in the sticky and viscous materials that are the foundation of adhesive and coating manufacturing.

Innovative remote diagnostic performance-monitoring technology gives real-time visibility into AODD pump functionality to prevent costly failures and breakdowns. Since its invention 65 years ago, air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology has been a loyal soldier in the constant battle to deliver reliable, durable, safe, cost-effective and efficient performance in utilitarian pumping applications, from dewatering mines to producing pharmaceuticals. The plug-and-play reliability of AODD pumps has helped them earn a “set it and forget it” reputation among its many devoted users.

Wilden®, part of PSG®, a Dover company, and a worldwide leader in specialty pumps, is pleased to announce that its Chem-Fuse Integral Piston Diaphragm (IPD) product line is now available in a non-food-grade Saniflex™ (Hytrel®) option for its Pro-Flo® SHIFT and Pro-Flo® Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Metal and Plastic Pump models.

Wilden®, part of PSG®, a Dover company and a worldwide leader in specialty pumps, is pleased to announce the availability of its new Equalizer® Surge Dampeners – Integrated SD Series (ISD) bolted metal option, which helps minimize vibration and control pipe hammer to protect the system piping and downstream instrumentation.

Wilden®, part of PSG®, a Dover company and a worldwide leader in specialty pumps, is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 65-year anniversary in 2020.

This Wilden AODD pump, in Gig Harbor, WA, supplied by Beckwith and Kuffel, is assisting in the processing at a distillery that is now turning to hand sanitizer. To learn more, read the full Wall Street Journal article.

Billions of gallons of soft drinks are consumed annually. But production quotas can be put under strain if the manufacturing process experiences inefficiencies or breakdowns. Therefore, soft-drink producers must employ the best systems and technology to meet these quotas.

Recent improvements and low maintenance costs can give AODD pump technology an advantage.

Wilden®, part of PSG®, a Dover company and a worldwide leader in air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology, recently donated a new AODD pump to Mercy Ships for transferring blackwater onboard the hospital ship Africa Mercy, the largest civilian hospital ship in the world.

A pump upgrade helps a winery irrigate its fruit caps while providing gentle product handling, enhanced efficiency and labor savings.

Leveraging this expertise solves customer problems and creates a sustainable competitive advantage

Advancements in overall efficiency combine with a variety of handling capabilities.

Leveraging this expertise solves customer problems and creates a sustainable competitive advantage.

By their nature, artists are perfectionists, and they feel that every painting is truly a work of art. That means that the companies that produce the paints they use must also strive to provide perfect products. Havo has been able to meet that standard for more than 50 years in part by partnering with equipment suppliers that recognize their unique production needs and being able to deliver the perfect solution.

Advancements in overall efficiency combine with a variety of handling capabilities.

For decades, centrifugal pumps were the standard choice for the process industry. Now, advancements in overall efficiency and the ability to handle a wide array of unique chemicals combine to make the air-operated double-diaphragm pump a first choice for chemical processors.

Leveraging this expertise solves customer problems and creates a sustainable competitive advantage.

Wilden® Saniflo™ Hygienic™ Series (HS) and FDA AODD Pumps possess a long list of features and benefits that make them ideal for the many liquid-transfer points in the Soft-Drink Production Chain.