Albin AD – the AODD revolution
With the new AD design we have succeeded in reducing the drawbacks of conventional AODD pumps, such as heavy pulsation, stalling air valves, cost of spares, noisy operation, downtime.
Thanks to the ingenious frictionless pivoting valve (FPV) and flexible diaphragm suspension (FDS) technologies we can now offer less down time, reduced operational cost and increased efficiency...
To come up with a really good product demands plenty of knowledge and fresh, innovative ideas, yet most important of all is to listen to our customers ’needs and requirements. So that we can see what can be improved and identify things that are not working optimally. Only then can we create something new – and that actually makes a big difference for you, the customer.
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Lower energy consumption *
Quiet and vibration free *
Longer service intervals *
Easier to install *
Longer service life *
Simpler maintenance *
Can run dry without damage *
Requires less space *
* compared to traditional diaphragm pumps.
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Features
The Swedish inventor Svante Bahrton developed the revolutionary AODD pump that Albin Pump today has the world patent on. The AODD pump has many advantages that meet customer’s demands. The result of our efforts is a compact and flexible pump with attractive features.
This pump solution summarises in many ways what we at Albin Pump wants to achieve.
1. The need to lower costs
This is done by reducing the frictional losses resulting in lower air consumption. The results are lower running cost and a system that is friendlier for the environment. As a consequence the pulsation on the fluid is dramatically decreased, this deletes the need for pulsation dampeners. The pump also had a substantially longer life length.
2. The need to decrease stop time
The Albin Pump AD are designed with a minimum of moving parts and all are changeable with the pump still in the piping system. The flexible diaphragm suspension also increases life time on the diaphragm with up to 5 times compared to traditional pumps.
Completely different and a lot better
The Albin Pump AD is designed for a large capacity and long service life. Compared to traditional AODD pumps, it offers 70% lower pulsation, higher power, noise reduction and 3–5 times longer operation time between service intervals. The compact outer measurements and capability to install the pump upside down, sideways or vertically means flexibility during installation and set up. What’s more, it is designed so that all vital parts are easily accessible without having to remove the pump from the pipe system, greatly minimizing downtime. All these improvements result in lower operational costs, reduced cost for spare parts and improved overall economy.
Smart design
The AD Pump is designed to meet your demands on high power – and low costs for energy and maintenance. The pump’s unique design gives low pulsation and therefore low vibrations and sound levels. The loads in the system are reduced, increasing the number of potential application areas. Thanks to a direct central flow, we have managed to minimize energy losses and air consumption. This, combined with its compact measurements and quiet, feathered flap valves, makes the pump particularly well suited for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Not least of all since it can be installed in any preferred position. Yet the Albin Pump AD is also a good choice for anyone who today has conventional AODD pumps. Loud, noisy and highly service demanding pumps can now be replaced with quiet and efficient Albin Pumps which works in virtually any application.
Air motor
The patented air valve at the heart of the drive system ensures very high operational reliability. The system including valve and air motor is self-cleaning, withstands oily, dry, humid or dirty compressed air and is insensitive to ice build-up. The technique enables rapid change and optimal control of the pump diaphragm, reducing pulsation.
Flap valve
An important innovation in the AD Pump is the feathered flap valve. They function regardless of how the pump is positioned – upside-down, sideways or vertically – ensuring maximal flexibility during installation. In addition, the valves are quiet and self-closing. This enables a longer service life and eliminates the problems with jammed ball valves.
Central flow through flexible diaphragm suspension
One of the secrets behind the pump’s smooth operation is the patented FDS technology (Flexible Diaphragm Suspension). The diaphragms are not fixed at the axle but can move independently of each other and work with soft, overlapping movements. This minimizes pulsations, increases service life and enables a central flow.
Improved functionality, flexible design
Instead of interrupting the flow of the fluid with many directional changes, it is pumped directly through the centre of the pump. Current losses are reduced and the flow is more even and efficient. This also enables a more compact and flexible pump design.
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