Pumping Up Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts

With Wilden's Original™ PX8 Series air-operated double-diaphragm pump, you can control operational parameters through an integrated control dial.

Jun 29, 2010

Wilden Original PX8 Series pumps Due to the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Wilden® Pump & Engineering has seen an increase in orders, specifically for its Original™ PX8 Series air-operated double-diaphragm pumps. The PX8 pumps boast:

The flexibility to determine the flow rate that best suits the application, resulting in increased cost savings, better performance and more operational flexibility.
The company’s patented Pro-Flo X™ air distribution system.
The patent-pending EMS™ Efficiency Management System to optimize the air distribution system and control operational parameters, regardless of application demands or pump size, through an integrated control dial.
The ability to handle flow rates up to 181 GPM (685 LPM) at working pressures reaching up to 125 PSI (8.6 BAR).
A maximum suction-lift capability of 24.4 feet (7.4 m).
A clamped configuration to ensure reliability without sacrificing ease of maintenance.
Availability in aluminum, ductile-iron and stainless-steel construction.
Non-wetted housings of aluminum and stainless steel.
Port sizes of 51 mm (2 inches).
Suitability for use in harsh environments.