Wilden News Broadcasting Wilden® Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps News and Technology Innovations to the World

When Jim Wilden invented air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology in 1955, there was only one diaphragm material option. Flash forward to today, and the Wilden menu of diaphragm designs and materials of construction has expanded to the point where there are options that can be dialed in for use in even the most specific or unique liquid-handling applications. So, how much has our offering of AODD diaphragm designs and materials expanded in the past 65+ years? Find out by reading our latest blog.

It’s a fact of life in any industry that technologies will evolve over time. So it is with the diaphragms that are an integral component in – and actually give the name to – Wilden® Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) pumps.

Next-generation diaphragms have been designed to meet the pumping challenges inherent in the sticky and viscous materials that are the foundation of adhesive and coating manufacturing.

Innovative remote diagnostic performance-monitoring technology gives real-time visibility into AODD pump functionality to prevent costly failures and breakdowns. Since its invention 65 years ago, air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump technology has been a loyal soldier in the constant battle to deliver reliable, durable, safe, cost-effective and efficient performance in utilitarian pumping applications, from dewatering mines to producing pharmaceuticals. The plug-and-play reliability of AODD pumps has helped them earn a “set it and forget it” reputation among its many devoted users.

Wilden®, part of PSG®, a Dover company, and a worldwide leader in specialty pumps, is pleased to announce that its Chem-Fuse Integral Piston Diaphragm (IPD) product line is now available in a non-food-grade Saniflex™ (Hytrel®) option for its Pro-Flo® SHIFT and Pro-Flo® Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Metal and Plastic Pump models.

Next-generation air distribution systems (ADS) can reduce air consumption, leading to improved efficiency and reduced operating costs.