Introduction
The HP40 1.5 inch air operated diaphragm pump is specially designed for power-free and explosion-proof hazardous conditions, making it an ideal choice for fluid transfer in hazardous areas. With a maximum flow rate of up to 106 GPM (401 LPM) and support for various material and port configurations, it is widely used for transfer, filling, recirculation and batching applications in the paint, oil and gas, mining, electronics, chemical and petrochemical industries, providing an efficient and safe solution for flammable, explosive and high-risk fluids.
Performance Curve

Product Description
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Inlet/Outlet Size |
1-1/2" NPT1-1/2" BSPT 1-1/2" ANSI 150# Raised Face (RF) Flange |
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Flow Rate |
0-106 GPM (0-401 LPM) |
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Main Air Valve |
Lubrication-Free, Non-Dead Spot Design |
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Maximum Allowable Solids Passage |
0.25 in (6 mm) max |
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Maximum Head |
125 psi or 289 ft. Water Column (8.6 bar or 86 m) |
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Displacement per Stroke |
0.41 gal / 1.55 L |
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Maximum Operating Pressure |
125 psi (8.6 bar) |
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Shipping Weight |
AL: 53 lbs. (24 kg) CI: 93 lbs. (42 kg) |
Advantages and Features
1. The 1.5 inch air operated diaphragm pump is purely pneumatically driven, with no motor and no risk of electric sparks, requiring no external power supply. It is perfectly suitable for flammable and explosive hazardous areas such as oil & gas, chemical and mining industries, serving as an ideal safe option for explosion-proof scenarios.
2. The HP40 1.5 inch air operated diaphragm pump delivers a maximum flow rate of 106 GPM (401 LPM) with excellent conveying performance. It efficiently completes high-flow fluid transfer, circulation and batching tasks, greatly improving production efficiency. Its modular design combined with an easy-maintenance structure reduces downtime and cuts operational and maintenance costs.
3. For pneumatic diaphragm pump for hazardous areas, the materials of the pump body and wetted parts can be selected according to actual working conditions, and matched with suitable ports to adapt to various solid-containing and viscous fluids such as coatings, oils and chemical media, meeting diversified production needs. The diaphragm pump adopts a shaft-seal-free and impeller-free structure, which is not easy to be blocked by impurities. It supports dry running and self-priming, and is available for intermittent medium conveying.
Complete System Installation Schematic
1. Air Source Treatment Unit
Filter Regulator ②: Filters impurities and moisture in compressed air first, then regulates and stabilizes the air pressure supplied to the pump.
Dryer ③: Further removes moisture from compressed air to prevent water vapor from entering the pump chamber and causing internal component corrosion and icing.
Lubricator ④: Atomizes lubricating oil and mixes it into compressed air to lubricate moving parts such as pneumatic valves and diaphragms of the pump and reduce wear.
Supporting components: Air Inlet, Check Valve, Shut-Off Valve.
2. Pump Body and Exhaust System
Pump Body: The core pneumatic diaphragm pump, which drives the diaphragm to move back and forth via compressed air to realize fluid suction and discharge.
Muffler: Installed at the pump exhaust port to reduce exhaust noise.
Piped Exhaust: Discharges waste gas to a safe area to avoid workshop environmental pollution.
Flexible Connection: A flexible connection between the pump and the air source treatment unit to buffer vibration and reduce stress transmission.
3. Fluid Suction Pipeline (Left Side of the Figure)
Suction: The starting point for fluid entering the system, connected to upstream liquid storage tanks or pipelines.
Shut-Off Valve: Cuts off fluid suction for convenient pump maintenance.
Compound Gauge: Monitors suction-side pressure to identify issues such as insufficient suction lift and pipeline blockage.
Flexible Connector: Absorbs pump vibration and prevents stress damage caused by rigid pipeline connection.
Drain Port: Drains residual liquid in the suction pipeline for maintenance or pipeline emptying.
Pipe Connection: Multiple connection types are optional to adapt to on-site pipeline conditions.
4. Fluid Discharge Pipeline (Right Side of the Figure)
Flexible Connector: Buffers pump vibration to protect pipelines and equipment.
Pipe Connection: Consistent with the suction end, adaptable to on-site pipelines.
Drain Port: Drains residual liquid in the discharge pipeline for maintenance and emptying.
Surge Suppressor ①: Stabilizes the pulsating discharge pressure of pneumatic diaphragm pumps and protects pipelines and downstream equipment, serving as a key accessory on the discharge side.
Pressure Gauge: Monitors discharge-side pressure to judge the operating status of the pump.
Shut-Off Valve: Cuts off fluid discharge to facilitate maintenance of the pump and downstream equipment.
Discharge: The terminal outlet of the system, connected to downstream pipelines and equipment.
Unregulated Air Supply to Surge Suppressor: Directly supplies unregulated compressed air to the surge suppressor, utilizing the compressibility of gas to absorb fluid pulsation.

Applications
● Mining, Metallurgy & Heavy Industry
In harsh working conditions such as conveying media with high-hardness solid particles, pump performance affected by open-air operating environments, and intermittent medium delivery, the HP40 1.5-inch air-operated diaphragm pump can be equipped with a wear-resistant pump body and corrosion-resistant wetted parts. It reduces the impact of solid-containing and corrosive fluids, extends pump service life, and cuts down time costs caused by maintenance and overhaul. Featuring dry running and self-priming capabilities, this pneumatic diaphragm pump for hazardous areas adapts perfectly to material breakage and intermittent production modes, lowering the risk of unplanned downtime.
● Marine & Offshore Engineering
To meet the requirements of corrosion protection, explosion-proof performance, flexible installation, stable operation and intermittent operation, the HP40 1.5-inch air operated diaphragm pump adopts an anti-corrosion treated metal pump body that is not prone to rust or aging in marine environments. It is pneumatically driven without external power supply, making it suitable for hazardous areas with high safety. Featuring a compact structure, it supports various installation methods and can be fitted with a trolley for mobile operation. In addition, it allows dry running and dry priming, which enables reliable intermittent operation.
● Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Industry
In the oil and gas as well as petrochemical industries, there are potential safety hazards caused by medium leakage, pump blockage when delivering viscous media, and easy damage of equipment after continuous operation. The pneumatically driven HP40 air operated diaphragm pump for hazardous areas has no motor spark risk, fundamentally eliminating potential safety risks during medium transportation in flammable and explosive environments. Its fully sealed leak-proof structure effectively prevents the volatilization and leakage of media to ensure operational safety. Adopting a seal-less and impeller-free design, the HP40 diaphragm pump is not easy to clog when conveying fluids. It also features easy maintenance, reducing production shutdowns caused by equipment failure and ensuring the efficiency of continuous production.
FAQ
Q: Can the HP40 1.5-inch air operated diaphragm pump solve the problem of poor adaptability of single-material pumps when handling various conveying media that are corrosive, viscous and particle-containing?
A: Yes. The materials of the pump body and wetted parts of our HP40 air operated diaphragm pump can be recommended and selected according to on-site working conditions and conveying media, adapting to different media such as coatings, oils, acid and chemical liquids.
Q: Worried about equipment failure after continuous operation, complicated maintenance and long downtime?
A: The HP40 pneumatic diaphragm pump for hazardous areas adopts a modular design, allowing quick replacement of key components for easy maintenance. Equipped with standard intelligent air valves and self-lubricating structure, it greatly reduces wear rate and ensures trouble-free continuous operation for more than 72 hours. Meanwhile, it can be matched with a monitoring system for remote real-time monitoring to give early warning of potential abnormalities and further reduce unplanned downtime.
Q: Where to buy the HP40 1.5 inch air operated diaphragm pump?
A: You may contact our sales team via the email juicy@sxhono.com.cn to obtain product specifications, quotations and selection recommendations. If you have special application requirements, we can also provide you with customized fluid transfer solutions.
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