Wilden® Diaphragms

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 Pumping At Peak Performance
The right diaphragm for your air-operated double- You own a premier Wilden AODD pump, so keep it
diaphragm (AODD) pump is a critical consideration to operating at peak performance by selecting only genuine
ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective and trouble-free Wilden diaphragms – Accept Nothing Less.
operation.

This is why, as the inventors of AODD pump technology,

Wilden® offers the largest selection of diaphragms in the
world specifically designed to enhance pump performance
and provide long flex life, significant labor savings and
superior durability. With a diaphragm for every industry
– from aggressive chemicals to highly abrasive materials
to extreme operating temperatures – Wilden ensures that
your unique application is fully met with the best possible
diaphragm to optimize chemical compatibility, life, flow,
suction lift, temperature limit, abrasion resistance and cost.

Since 1955, Wilden has been engineering its diaphragms

using world-class manufacturing and quality-control
capabilities that ensure each diaphragm is engineered with
Wilden legendary quality and superior construction. By
utilizing only genuine Wilden diaphragms, you ensure a
better fit, easier installation, and 100% warranty compliance
and protection of your original Wilden AODD pump
purchase.

How to Select Your Diaphragm

Determining the correct diaphragm requires carefully identifying and factoring all process and application parameters into
the analysis. A number of factors must be taken into account when choosing the proper diaphragm suitable for a specific
application.

Chemical Resistance – material compatibility with the

•  Sanitary Standards – requirements that the diaphragm
• 
fluid being pumped. comply with hygienic or sanitary standards.
Temperature Ranges – capability to remain flexible
•  Flex Life – expected longevity of the diaphragm before
• 
in low temperatures and not deteriorate in high requiring replacement.
temperatures.
Cost – total cost of ownership determined by multiple
• 
Abrasion Resistance – ability to withstand wear and
•  factors such as initial price, rated flex life for the
friction from contract with solids and particles in the application and costs of downtime and diaphragm
fluid being pumped. replacement labor.

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Wilden Diaphragms –
Available Materials and Unique Designs
Wilden offers the largest breadth of diaphragm shapes,
sizes and material offerings in the industry. Wilden has
refined AODD pump diaphragm technology with major
innovation breakthroughs, extensive destructive testing and
comprehensive critical analysis. As a result, Wilden has taken
diaphragm science beyond yesterday’s standards to bring
you more durable products that will reliably stand up to oil,
chemicals, acids and other aggressive fluids. Wilden has also
focused on sanitary applications by pioneering new hygienic,
FDA-compliant diaphragms with enhanced flex life and
durability for significant savings in labor and downtime.

Wilden offers a number of material options that have been are available in a variety of designs – each offering
tested extensively over the years for use in diaphragms in unique benefits depending on the application and the
AODD pumps. These materials can be grouped into three characteristics of the product being pumped. Additionally,
primary families: rubber, TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) and Wilden diaphragms are offered in a number of shapes,
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene). These primary materials including traditional, contoured and convolute.

Operating
Diaphragms Traits Chemical Resistance/Applications Temperature Cost
Limits
Reduced-Stroke

Hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons

Wastewater
Chlorinated
Chem-Fuse

Full-Stroke

Aldehydes
Resistance

Ketones &
Traditional

Materials
Pure-Fuse

Ultra-Flex

Oil & Gas

EZ-Install

Aromatic
Abrasion

Acetates
Flex Life

Water /
PTFE

PTFE

(Max/Min) ($)

–40° to 107°C
Wil-Flex™ 3 3 3 3 A A 3 3 3 $
(–40° to 225°F)
Thermoplastic (TPE)

–29° to 104°C
Saniflex™ 3 3 3 3 B A 3 $$
(–20° to 220°F)

Geolast® –40° to 82°C

3 3 C B 3 $$
(–40° to 180°F)

-12° to 66°C
Polyurethane 3 3 A A 3 $
(10° to 150° F)
PTFE

4° to 104°C
PTFE 3 3 A B 3 3 3 3 3 3 $$$
(40° to 220°F)

–12° to 82°C
Buna-N 3 3 C C 3 $$
(10° to 180°F)

–51° to 138°C
EPDM 3 3 B C 3 3 $$
Rubber

(–60° to 280°F)

–18° to 93°C
Neoprene 3 3 B C 3 $
(0° to 200°F)

–40° to 177°C
FKM 3 3 C C 3 3 $$$$
(–40° to 350°F)

A = EXCELLENT B = GOOD C = FAIR

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 Diaphragm Materials
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
TPE diaphragms are durable, low cost and operate over a wide temperature range. Injection-molded of premium grade
engineering resins, TPE diaphragms have inherent tensile strength without the need for fabric reinforcement. TPE diaphragms
are available in Wilden integral pistons and EZ-Install diaphragm design as well as the traditional AODD diaphragm shape
(pie-shape).

Wil-Flex™ (Santoprene®) Geolast®

• Abrasion and chemical resistant • Lower cost substitute for Buna-N material
• For acidic and caustic applications such as sodium • Best for petroleum/oil-based fluids and applications,
hydroxide, sulfuric or hydrochloric acids including gasoline, fuel oils and motor oils
• Also available in food-grade option that complies with • Moderate flex life, good abrasion resistance and
FDA CFR 21.177 durability
• Excellent flex life, abrasion resistance and durability
Polyurethane
Saniflex™ (Hytrel®) • Excellent for general purpose
• Outstanding sealing of low specific gravity and highly • Recommended for non-aggressive applications such as
lubricious materials water-based slurries, well water and seawater
• Excellent for food applications including fats and oils • Excellent flex life, abrasion resistance and durability
• Complies with FDA CFR 21.177 standards
• Good flex life, excellent abrasion resistance and
durability
• Available in non-food grade for industrial applications

Diaphragm Designs
EZ-Install Diaphragms
EZ-Install TPE diaphragms are a very convenient and simplified direct replacement of traditional diaphragms. With EZ-Install
diaphragms, maintenance staff does not need to invert the diaphragm during the installation process. This greatly reduces
installation time, lowers maintenance costs, enhances safety and improves uptime.

• Convolute shape allows quick, easy installation and

minimizes risk of injury
• Decreased downtime and costs of diaphragm
replacement
• Same performance and durability as traditional
diaphragms
• 100% compatible with existing hardware
• Available in: Wil-Flex, Saniflex, Polyurethane and
Geolast
• Available sizes: 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm (2"), 76 mm (3")

Traditional shape Wilden EZ-Install

requires inverting requires no inverting
during installation

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Integral Piston Diaphragms (IPDs)
Wilden one-piece design IPDs offer safe, clean and reliable product transfer with no product entrapment areas to minimize
product contamination and risk liabilities. These diaphragms have a smooth, contoured shape and no outer piston. IPDs have
greater durability and flex life, and are compatible with existing shafts and supporting hardware. They also provide greater
flow rates and faster installation all without sacrificing performance.

• Up to 100% increased flow and suction lift compared to • No adhesive used in diaphragm construction unlike
PTFE laminate diaphragms competitive one-piece diaphragms
• Elimination of a potential leak point at the outer piston • Easy cleanability for faster changeovers between
when pumping product product
• Elimination of outer piston abrasion for longer life,
especially when pumping abrasive fluids

Chem-Fuse IPD Pure-Fuse IPD

Chem-Fuse diaphragms are the ideal solution for general Pure-Fuse diaphragms are the ideal solution for food and
industrial and chemical applications. This diaphragm holds pharmaceutical applications. They offer clean-in-place (CIP)
up against acids, caustics and other aggressive fluids. capability, superior flow and suction lift over competitor IPDs.

• Withstands wide range of temperature limits • Up to 50% price reduction compared to PTFE laminate
diaphragms
• Elimination of potential leak point increases
containment and safety when pumping critical or • Sanitary materials meet FDA CFR 21.177, 3A
dangerous fluids requirements, and 1935/2004/EC*
• Available in: Wil-Flex and non-food grade • Available in: Saniflex and sanitary Wil-Flex materials
Saniflex material • Available sizes: 25 mm (1"), 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm
• Available sizes: 25 mm (1"), 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm (2"), 76 mm (3")
(2"), 76 mm (3"), 102 mm (4")

*only available in Saniflex

Pure-Fuse and Chem-Fuse IPDs

Elimination of outer piston
abrasion and potential leak
point for longer diaphragm
life, especially when pumping
dangerous and abrasive fluids.

Elimination of trap area

Inner Diaphragm
between outer piston
Piston
and diaphragm where
bacteria can grow. Integral
Piston

No adhesive used in the

diaphragm construction Shaft
unlike competitive
one-piece diaphragms

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 Diaphragm Material
Polytetrafluoroethylene Elastomers (PTFE)
Available in two-, reduced- and full-stroke configurations, Wilden PTFE diaphragms are the ideal choice for aggressive
chemical applications. PTFE diaphragms are also offered with several back-up diaphragm materials, including Neoprene,
Buna-N, EPDM, Wil-Flex and Saniflex.

• Chemically inert
• Optimal choice for aggressive applications such as aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons, acids, caustics, ketones,
aldehydes and acetates
• Excellent flex life, good abrasion resistance and durability

Diaphragm Designs
Full-Stroke PTFE Diaphragms Reduced-Stroke PTFE
When the job requires peak performance and maximum
containment, Wilden Full-Stroke PTFE diaphragms deliver
Diaphragms
the suction lift, life, flow rates, efficiency and reliability Wilden was the first AODD manufacturer to offer PTFE
needed to get the job done safely and securely. diaphragms. Wilden continues to offer this original PTFE
diaphragm, which features a reduced stroke and reduced
• Increased displacement per stroke for enhanced suction displacement to minimize abrasive contact with the pump
lift, flow rates and operating efficiencies housing to provide long flex life.
• Features an exceptionally smooth, contoured shape
with the same shaft and hardware utilized by current • Excellent flex life and good abrasion resistance
Wilden rubber and TPE diaphragms • Utilizes rubber and TPE backup diaphragms
• Available sizes: 25 mm (1"), 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm (2") • Available sizes: 6 mm (1/4"), 13 mm (1/2"), 25 mm (1"),
and 76 mm (3") 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm (2") and 76 mm (3")

Reduced-Stroke
PTFE Diaphragms

Full-Stroke PTFE
Diaphragms

Full-Stroke PTFE Diaphragm Reduced-Stroke PTFE Diaphragm

During Discharge Stroke During Discharge Stroke
More fluid pumped – More fluid left in chamber –
Greater displacement, Less displacement, lower
higher efficiency efficiency

2.4x the
displacement
per stroke of
conventional
diaphragms

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Diaphragm Material
Rubber Elastomers
Wilden uses various compounds that consist of natural
rubber and man-made additives to increase the compounds’
resistance to specific types of fluids. Rubber diaphragms
provide the greatest temperature spans as well as long flex
life and are specifically engineered to significantly increase
chemical resistance. These diaphragms have exceptional
durability from integral nylon fabric mesh. Rubber
diaphragms are available in the Wilden Ultra-Flex™ design
as well as the traditional AODD diaphragm shape (pie-
shape). Rubber
Diaphragms

Buna-N Neoprene
• Common industry material • General-purpose diaphragm
• Excellent for applications involving petroleum/oil-based • Frequently used for nonaggressive applications such as
fluids water-based slurries, well water or seawater
• Moderate flex life, abrasion resistance and durability • Good flex life, moderate abrasion resistance and
durability
EPDM
FKM
• Low-cost alternative to PTFE for dilute acids and
caustics and can handle wide temperature range • Exceptional performance with aggressive fluids such
as aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons and strong,
• Perfect for applications with extremely cold
aggressive acids – largest temperature range
temperatures
• Excellent for extremely hot temperatures
• Good flex life, moderate abrasion resistance and
durability • Moderate flex life, abrasion resistance and durability

Diaphragm Design Ultra-Flex

Diaphragm
Ultra-Flex™ Diaphragms
Wilden developed Ultra-Flex technology to make it the longest-
lasting rubber compound diaphragms in the industry. Their
“operational” convolute shape minimizes stress concentration
throughout the entire stroke providing the key to long
diaphragm life.

• Utilizes longest-lasting rubber compound diaphragm in

the industry
• Design maximizes material movement while decreasing
diaphragm loading and stress concentration
• Increased abrasion resistance with corrosive materials
• Available in all rubber materials
• Available sizes: 38 mm (1-1/2"), 51 mm (2"), 76 mm (3")

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