Double-Diaphragm Pumps are abrasion-resistant.
Press Release Summary:
Husky(TM) self-priming, air-operated pumps are designed for abrasive materials such as ceramics and slurries. They are offered in 1, 1 1/2, 2, and 3 in. models. Air valve with closed-center design eliminates sticking commonly experienced with spool valves. One inch through 2 inch pumps use common center diaphragm. Two inch model matches inlet to outlet dimensions of Wilden® and Aro® aluminum pumps for installation in existing applications.
Original Press Release:
Husky(TM) Abrasion-Resistant Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pumps
Graco's Abrasion-resistant Husky air-operated double-diaphragm pumps are designed to pump abrasive materials such as ceramics and slurries. A full line of rugged new aluminum pumps include 1 (25.4 mm), 1-1/2 (38.1 mm), 2 (50.8 mm) and 3 (76.2 mm) inch models. The self-priming pumps feature an improved ball guide that increases pump life 2-3 times longer than the previous ball check design and the patented Husky air valve with closed-center design eliminates sticking commonly experienced with spool-valve models.
The 1 inch through 2 inch Husky models use a common center diaphragm center to reduce inventory. The 2 inch pump matches the inlet to outlet dimensions of Wilden® and Aro® aluminum pumps for easy installation in existing applications.
