{"title":"VA15, 15mm Air Operated Diaphragm Pump (AOD)","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"verderair-810-6780-va15-15mm-air-operated-diaphragm-pump-aod","title":"Verderair VA15 – PP \u0026 SP Air Operated Diaphragm Pump (AOD)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Verderair Air Operated Diaphragm Pump is chemical resistant, and is suitable for transferring liquids such as sodium hydroxide (caustic soda). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed of Polypropylene and Santoprene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install, even upside down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry self-priming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of air lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-stalling air valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan run dry without damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pump is available for purchase. \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@buypumpsdirect.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eContact our Buy Pumps Direct team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor information on lead time (where applicable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ptable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene and Santoprene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax head pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/files\/VA15_Non_metal.pdf?369\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Verderair VA15 data sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eData sheet (PDF 182 KB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/files\/Verderair_VA_va15-20_English_manual.pdf?369\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Verderair VA20 air operated diaphragm pump manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eManual (PDF 2.63 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know what Air Operated Diaphragm pump to buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must match your requirements to the pump’s characteristics. Here are the five important considerations for choosing an AOD pump:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid\u003c\/strong\u003e – The makeup of your process fluid is crucial to the choice of pump. Does it have special chemical or corrosive requirements? Is it clean or does it contain particles (slurry)?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eViscosity\u003c\/strong\u003e – The viscosity of your process fluid is also important. More viscous fluids require more robust pumps to move them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e – You need to know how much liquid you need to move per unit time in order to choose both the correct size pump and the correct size of piping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePressure\u003c\/strong\u003e – The pressure will also be a major factor, one that is intertwined with the flow rate, in choosing an appropriate pump. Refer to your pump’s “pump curve” graph to help determine the relationship between flow and pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your choice of pump necessarily need to depend on the temperature of the liquid being pumped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What are the key factors for diaphragm pump maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is that AOD pumps are comparatively easy to maintain. Importantly, and like every other pump, a regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial. You want to monitor things over time, to prevent mishaps before they happen. There are essentially 4 main things to keep an eye on during the life of an AOD pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the quality of the air used to operate the pump. Air can come in many different qualities with various amounts of water. Impurities are removed by an in-line air-filter. Making sure that this is operating and doesn’t become clogged with debris from poor quality air is important to prevent these particles from reaching the pump and causing premature wear on the pump diaphragms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, examine the pump’s elastomers (diaphragms) routinely for signs of wear – replace these if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird, make sure you frequently check the fluid inlet and outlet of your pump. If either of these becomes clogged, it can lead to premature failure of the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, especially with pumps constructed of plastic, which can change shape over time, becoming compressed, make sure that you check the torque settings of the pump’s bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eIndustry application\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater \u0026amp; waste water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint, print \u0026amp; packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Buy Pumps Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14446640955481,"sku":"810.678","price":2159.42,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/products\/VA15_440c4871-d7f8-49ab-aa71-090a2ed2f34d.jpg?v=1737076855"},{"product_id":"verderair-810-6772-va15-15mm-air-operated-diaphragm-pump-aod","title":"Air Operated Diaphragm Pump (AOD) VA15 – PP \u0026  PTFE","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Air Operated Diaphragm Pump is suitable for the transfer most chemicals, such as hydrochloric acid and phosphoric acid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructed of Polypropylene and PTFE (Teflon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to install, even upside down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry self-priming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree of air lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-stalling air valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan run dry without damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pump is available for purchase. \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@buypumpsdirect.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eContact our Buy Pumps Direct team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor information on lead time (where applicable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ptable\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene and PTFE (Teflon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax head pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eDownloads\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/files\/VA15_Non_metal.pdf?369\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Verderair VA15 data sheet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eData sheet (PDF 182 KB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/files\/Verderair_VA_va15-20_English_manual.pdf?369\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Verderair VA20 air operated diaphragm pump manual\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eManual (PDF 2.63 MB)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know what Air Operated Diaphragm pump to buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must match your requirements to the pump’s characteristics. Here are the five important considerations for choosing an AOD pump:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluid\u003c\/strong\u003e – The makeup of your process fluid is crucial to the choice of pump. Does it have special chemical or corrosive requirements? Is it clean or does it contain particles (slurry)?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eViscosity\u003c\/strong\u003e – The viscosity of your process fluid is also important. More viscous fluids require more robust pumps to move them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlow rate\u003c\/strong\u003e – You need to know how much liquid you need to move per unit time in order to choose both the correct size pump and the correct size of piping.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePressure\u003c\/strong\u003e – The pressure will also be a major factor, one that is intertwined with the flow rate, in choosing an appropriate pump. Refer to your pump’s “pump curve” graph to help determine the relationship between flow and pressure.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e – Your choice of pump necessarily need to depend on the temperature of the liquid being pumped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What are the key factors for diaphragm pump maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe good news is that AOD pumps are comparatively easy to maintain. Importantly, and like every other pump, a regularly scheduled maintenance is crucial. You want to monitor things over time, to prevent mishaps before they happen. There are essentially 4 main things to keep an eye on during the life of an AOD pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the quality of the air used to operate the pump. Air can come in many different qualities with various amounts of water. Impurities are removed by an in-line air-filter. Making sure that this is operating and doesn’t become clogged with debris from poor quality air is important to prevent these particles from reaching the pump and causing premature wear on the pump diaphragms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, examine the pump’s elastomers (diaphragms) routinely for signs of wear – replace these if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird, make sure you frequently check the fluid inlet and outlet of your pump. If either of these becomes clogged, it can lead to premature failure of the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast, especially with pumps constructed of plastic, which can change shape over time, becoming compressed, make sure that you check the torque settings of the pump’s bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"accordion\"\u003eIndustry application\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChemical manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater \u0026amp; waste water treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint, print \u0026amp; packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil \u0026amp; gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Buy Pumps Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14446641643609,"sku":"810.6772","price":2821.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/0511\/6761\/products\/VA15_407d548c-e0e0-46be-bd72-a1c4e799a2a3.jpg?v=1737076854"}],"url":"https:\/\/buypumpsdirect.com.au\/collections\/va15-15mm-air-operated-diaphragm-pump-aod\/air-operated.oembed","provider":"Buy Pumps Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}