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Why use an air-operated
double diaphragm pump?
BENEFITS
Air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps have many benefits over other pump technologies:
• Easy to install • Dry running • Economical compared to other positive
• Simple to operate • Solids handling displacement technologies
• Portable • Abrasive handling • Various applications
• Self-priming • Viscosity fluid handling • Maintenance cost
• Submersible • Shear sensitive
FTI AIR has its own additional unique features. It features a lube-free, non-stalling air valve, ideal for various
applications and environments. The air valve contains very few parts compared to other air valves in the market,
reducing maintenance time, costs and downtime. And FTI AIR is backed by a strong 5 year warranty.
PUMP DESIGN
RUGGED, DURABLE PARTS: Our engineers QUALITY BUILT: Single piece flow assembly
are experts at designing robust and reliable pumping procedures utilizing assembly fixtures and automated
solutions for industrial environments. This ensures all calibrated torque tools to validate every pump is built to
parts are capable of reliable operation in the harshest quality specifications.
applications and installation locations.
100% FACTORY TESTED: Every pump is factory
SIMPLICITY OF DESIGN: Fewer number of parts tested with an automated three point test for vacuum,
for easy maintenance and improved reliability. leakage and run ability. Only air is used during testing to
ensure no residual water is present when received.
MODULAR DESIGN: Modular design simplifies
maintenance with individually replaceable, lower cost FIVE YEAR WARRANTY: Backed by a five
wear parts and requires no special tools. year warranty on materials and workmanship and
outstanding after sales support.
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1 BOLTED CONSTRUCTION
Leak-free fluid handling, bolt holes provide superior
5 CENTER SECTION
Plastic pumps feature glass-fiber reinforced
part alignment during maintenance polypropylene (GFRPP) center section construction.
Metal pumps offer either powder coated aluminum
2 UNIQUE STALL FREE AIR VALVE DESIGN or GFRPP center sections.
Simple, rugged and reliable lube free design
6 SHAFT BUSHINGS & DIAPHRAGM SHAFT
3 LIQUID CHAMBERS
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) was used as part
Bushing utilizes internal seals manufactured from a
proprietary TPE material with low friction and high
of the design process for maximum strength resiliency to provide incredibly long wear life. The
and mechanical integrity. Available in unfilled stainless steel diaphragm shaft shifts in the bushing
polypropylene, unfilled PVDF, 316 stainless steel over these special seals. Slots in the shaft pilot the
and powder coated aluminum to handle the widest air valve.
variety of applications.
4 MANIFOLDS
Single piece construction reduces chance of
leakage. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
optimized fluid velocities.
FTI AIR 2 5
VALVE DESIGN
Simple, rugged and reliable design
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10
How It Works
OVERVIEW
Air operated double diaphragm pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a combination of the
reciprocating action of two flexible diaphragms, two inlet and two outlet ball check valves to pump a fluid. There
are two pump chambers which are divided by the diaphragms into air and fluid regions. The two diaphragms are
connected to a common shaft located in the center section. This creates the effect that during a cycle one side is
pumping fluid while the other side is filling.
OUTLET OUTLET
OPEN OPEN
CLOSED CLOSED
INLET INLET
FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
As the common shaft located in the center section The air distribution system senses that the diaphragm in
moves to the right, the diaphragm in the left chamber the right chamber reaches the end of its discharge stroke
moves towards the center section. This movement and causes the common shaft to shift. This moves the
creates a vacuum on the liquid side of the left diaphragm to the left pressurizing the liquid, lifting the
diaphragm, lifting the lower ball check valve, allowing upper ball check valve, allowing fluid to flow though the
liquid to flow through the suction manifold into the discharge manifold and out of the pump.
liquid chamber. At the same time, any fluid in the right
chamber is discharged.
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INSTALLATION
VERSATILITY
FTI Air pumps have outstanding
installation flexibility. While
flooded suction is the most
common installation, they can also
be used in suction lift applications
where the pump is installed
above the liquid or even
submerged in the liquid.
MODEL FT05
Specifications
Suction & Discharge Size: 1/2” x 1/2”
Porting Location: End
Connection Types: NPT, BSP
Air Inlet &Air Exhaust Size: 1/4” FNPT x 1/2” FNPT
Optional NPT or BSP threaded center port location in either
horizontal or vertical position.
Shown in polypropylene.
Construction
Wetted Materials: Polypropylene, PVDF,
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Diaphragm Materials: Neoprene, SantopreneTM, FKM, FT05 PERFORMANCE
EPDM, PTFE, Buna, Hytrel®, 0 10 20 30
FLOWRATE - LPM
40 50 60 70 80 90
Polyurethane 120
(278) 5 (8.5)
10 (17.0)
8
(82)
SantopreneTM, PTFE 80
6
(61)
30 (51.0)
Seat Materials: Aluminum, 316SS, Polypropylene, (185)
5
(51)
PVDF, PTFE 60
4
O-ring Materials: Neoprene, Buna, EPDM, FKM, (138) (41)
2
(20)
20
(46) 1
(10)
0 0
Capabilities 0 5 10
FLOWRATE - US GPM
15 20 25
Maximum Flow Rate: 20 gpm (77 lpm) Full stroke diaphragm allows performance to be equal for all diaphragm materials
Maximum Air Supply Pressure: 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Displacement Per Stroke: 0.02 gal (0.08 liters)
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure: 10 psig (0.7 bar)
Maximum Particle Size: 0.19 in (4.7 mm) Weight
Sound Pressure: 72.1 dB(A) Polypropylene 8.3 lb (3.8 kg)
PVDF 11.9 lb (5.4 kg)
Aluminum 11.7 lb (5.3 kg)
Stainless Steel 15.5 lb (7.0 kg)
Dimensions
PLASTIC METAL
Max Height: 10-27/32 in (276 mm) 9-27/32 in (250 mm)
Max Width: 10-3/16 in (259 mm) 9-5/8 in (246 mm) For Maximum Operating Temperature, see Temperature Chart pg. 12.
Max Depth: 8-1/16 in (204 mm) 8-1/16 in (204 mm)
MODEL FT10
Specifications
Suction & Discharge Size: 1” x 1”
Porting Location: End
Connection Types: NPT, BSP, ANSI/DIN/ISO flange
Air Inlet x Air Exhaust Size: 1/2” FNPT x 1/2” FNPT
Optional NPT or BSP threaded center port location in either
horizontal or vertical position
Shown in aluminum.
Construction
Wetted Materials: Polypropylene, PVDF,
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Diaphragm Materials: Neoprene, SantopreneTM, FKM, FT10 PERFORMANCE
FLOWRATE - LPM
EPDM, PTFE, Buna, Hytrel®, 0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225
120
Polyurethane (277) 15 (25.5) 8
(82)
30 (51.0) AIR CONSUMPTION
Air Valve: GFRPP, Aluminum SCFM (Nm3/hr)
7
100 (71)
45 (76.5)
Ball Materials: Neoprene, Buna, EPDM, FKM, (231)
6
SantopreneTM, PTFE 80
60 (102.0)
(61)
0 0
Capabilities 0 10 20 30
FLOWRATE - US GPM
40 50 60
Maximum Flow Rate: 56 gpm (212 lpm) Full stroke diaphragm allows performance to be equal for all diaphragm materials
Maximum Air Supply Pressure: 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Displacement Per Stroke: 0.05 gal (0.19 lit)
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure: 10 psig (0.7 bar)
Max Particle Size: 0.25 in (6.4 mm) Weight
Sound Pressure: 73.6 dB(A) Polypropylene 24.0 lb (10.9 kg)
PVDF 34.1 lb (15.5 kg)
Aluminum 34.2 lb (15.5 kg)
Stainless Steel 48.7 lb (22.1 kg)
Dimensions
PLASTIC METAL
Max Height: 17-7/8 in (454 mm) 14-13/32 in (366 mm)
Max Width: 16-13/16 in (427 mm) 14-3/4 in (375 mm) For Maximum Operating Temperature, see Temperature Chart pg. 12.
Max Depth: 10-11/16 in (271 mm) 10-11/16 in (271 mm)
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MODEL FT15
Specifications
Suction & Discharge Size: 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”
Porting Location: End, Center
Connection Types: NPT, BSP, ANSI/DIN/ISO flange
Air Inlet & Air Exhaust Size: 3/4” FNPT x 3/4” FNPT
Plastic pumps feature end ports, metal pumps feature center ports.
Optional ANSI/DIN/ISO Vanstone flange option for center port location
(available on stainless steel pumps only).
SantopreneTM, PTFE
6
80 (136) (61)
Seat Materials: Aluminum, 316SS, Polypropylene, 80
(185)
5
PVDF, PTFE, Neoprene, Buna, 100 (170)
(51)
Hytrel®, Polyurethane
3
O-ring Materials: Neoprene, Buna, EPDM, FKM, 40
(92)
(31)
SantopreneTM 20
(46) 1
(10)
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Capabilities
FLOWRATE - US GPM
Full stroke diaphragm allows performance to be equal for all diaphragm materials
Maximum Flow Rate: 132 gpm (500 lpm)
Maximum Air Supply Pressure: 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Displacement Per Stroke: 0.31 gal (1.2 lit)
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure: 10 psig (0.7 bar) Weight
Maximum Particle Size: 0.35 in (8.9 mm) Polypropylene 66.0 lb (29.9 kg)
Sound Pressure : 77 dB(A) PVDF 95.0 lb (43.1 kg)
Aluminum 80.3 lb (36.4 kg)
Stainless Steel 127 lb (57.6 kg)
Dimensions
PLASTIC METAL
Max Height: 29-31/32 in (762 mm) 29-11/32 in (746 mm)
Max Width: 23-19/32 in (600 mm) 20-7/8 in (530 mm) For Maximum Operating Temperature, see Temperature Chart pg. 12.
Max Depth: 12-27/32 in (326 mm) 12-27/32 in (326 mm)
MODEL FT20
Specifications
Suction & Discharge Size: 2” x 2”
Porting Location: End, Center
Connection Types: NPT, BSP, ANSI/DIN/ISO flange
Air Inlet & Exhaust Size: 3/4” FNPT x 3/4” FNPT
Plastic pumps feature end ports, metal pumps feature center ports.
Optional ANSI/DIN/ISO Vanstone flange option for center port
location (available on stainless steel pumps only).
80 (136) 6
SantopreneTM, PTFE 80
(61)
(185)
Seat Materials: Aluminum, 316SS, Polypropylene, 5
(51)
PVDF, PTFE, Neoprene, Buna, 60
100 (170)
4
EPDM, FKM, SantopreneTM, (138)
(41)
Hytrel®, Polyurethane 40
3
(31)
O-ring Materials: Neoprene, Buna, EPDM, FKM, (92)
2
PTFE, Polyurethane, FEP/FKM, 20
(20)
SantopreneTM (46)
1
(10)
0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
FLOWRATE - US GPM
Capabilities Full stroke diaphragm allows performance to be equal for all diaphragm materials
Maximum Flow Rate: 156 gpm (590 lpm)
Maximum Air Supply Pressure: 120 psi (8.3 bar)
Displacement Per Stroke: 0.31 gal (1.2 lit)
Minimum Air Inlet Pressure: 10 psig (0.7 bar) Weight
Maximum Particle Size : 0.35 in (8.9 mm) Polypropylene 67.0 lb (30.4 kg)
Sound Pressure: 77 dB(A) PVDF 97.5 lb (44.2 kg)
Aluminum 87.0 lb (39.5 kg)
Stainless Steel 130.0 lb (59.9 kg)
Dimensions
PLASTIC METAL
Max Height: 31-11/16 in (805 mm) 30-3/32 in (733 mm)
Max Width: 23-19/32 in (600 mm) 20-7/8 in (530 mm) For Maximum Operating Temperature, see Temperature Chart pg. 12.
Max Depth: 12-27/32 in (326 mm) 12-27/32 in (326 mm)
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Pump Matrix
XX XX X - X X - X X X X - X X - X
Series Pump Wetted Non-wetted Air Valve Diamphram Check Check Seat Connection Porting Specials
Size Material Material Material Material Valve Ball Valve Seat O-ring Location
Viscosity Curve adjustment must be made when pumping viscous media. Viscous
media reduces capacity and increases pipe friction. Use the chart
below to adjust the pumping capacity.
100
% Available Pump Capacity
80
60
40
20
0
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000
Viscosity (cP - Centipoise)
TYPICAL ACIDS
& BASES
WASTEWATER
PAINTS, INKS,
CERAMIC SLIP
& GLAZE
APPLICATIONS: PLATING
SOLUTIONS
SOLVENTS LUBRICANTS
& OILS
Temperature Chart
MATERIAL CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION OPERATING TEMP °F (°C)
COMPOSITION MIN. MAX
Thermoplastic that is resistant
Polypropylene Pure Polypropylene to alkali and strong acids. 32°F (0°C) 158°F (70°C)
Strong fluoropolymer with
PVDF Pure Polyvinylidene Fluoride excellent chemical resistance. 10°F (-12°C) 220°F (104°C)
Excellent chemical resistance, high tensile
Stainless Steel 316 Stainless Steel and impact strength, abrasion resistant. Limited by other materials used
Aluminum ADC 12, LM24, LM25 Moderate chemical resistance with good
abrasion resistance. Limited by other materials used
impact strength and
General purpose elastomer. Resistant to
Buna Acrylonitrile-butadiene Rubber oil, water, solvent and hydraulic fluid. 10°F (-12°C) 190°F (88°C)
Good resistance to mild acids, detergents,
EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber alkalis, ketones and alcohols. -40°F (-40°C) 250°F (121°C)
Good chemical resistance and high temperature
FKM Fluorocarbon Rubber properties. Resistant to most acids, aliphatic, aromatic -40°F (-40°C) 350°F (177°C)
and halogenated hydrocarbons, oils, grease and fuels.
General purpose elastomer with good resistance
Neoprene Chloroprene Rubber to moderate chemicals, oils, grease, 0°F (-18°C) 212°F (100°C)
solvents and some refrigerants.
Fully cured EPDM rubber Thermoplastic elastomer with good abrasion
S antoprene
particles encapsulated in a
TM resistance with chemical resistance to a wide -40°F (-40°C) 225°F (107°C)
polypropylene (PP) matrix range of solvents and chemicals. Injection
molded with no fabric layer.
Combines resistance and flexibility of elastomers
Thermoplastic with the strength of plastics. Resistant to acids,
Hytrel® polyester elastomer bases, amines, and glycols. Injection molded -20°F (-29°C) 220°F (104°C)
with no fabric layer.
Polyurethane Polyester Urethane Thermoplastic that exhibits excellent abrasion 32°F (0°C) 150°F (66°C)
resistance. Injection molded with no fabric layer.
Chemically inert. Resistant to
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene a wide range of chemicals. 40°F (4°C) 225°F (107°C)
Similar to PTFE in composition and chemical
FEP Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene resistance. Used to encapsulate FKM o-rings 40°F (4°C) 225°F (107°C)
for superior chemical resistance.
SantopreneTM is a registered tradename of Exxon Mobil Corp. • Hytrel® is a registered tradename of DuPontTM.
Accessories
A variety of accessories are available to complement your FTI Air AODD pump installation.
Pulsation Dampeners
Removes virtually all hydraulic shock while producing a near steady
flow of fluid. Recommended to protect piping, valves and fittings
from destructive pulsations and surges. Available in a wide range of
materials of construction.
Diaphragms
Kits Plates
Premium magnetic drive sealless centrifugal pumps Self-priming magnetic drive sealless centrifugal pumps
UC SERIES AP SERIES
ANSI dimensional ETFE-lined magnetic drive pumps Stainless steel mechanically sealed centrifugal pumps
Mechanically sealed plastic Vertical magnetic drive sealless Portable fluid transfer solutions for
centrifugal pumps centrifugal pumps drums and barrels