Robust air-driven liquid pump enjoys long lifespan
Parker Autoclave Engineers
The AHL118 is a high-volume, double-ended, double-acting high-pressure pump (photo) that is designed for oil-and-gas, chemical, industrial and research applications. The pump operates to pressures up to 23,000 psi and delivers 5.6 gal/min (25.5 L). The AHL118 is designed to be extremely robust, with an unscratchable, carbon-based coating on the plunger, making it three times harder than Stellite, according to the manufacturer. This, coupled with hydraulic parts that are manufactured from stainless steel, helps to extend the lifespan of the seals while reducing downtime, repairs and servicing, helping to improve mean time between maintenance (MTBM) and increasing safety. — Parker Autoclave Engineers, Instrumentation Div. of Parker-Hannifin Corp., Erie, Pa.