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BIOCOR Series AODD Stainless-Steel Pumps for Sterile Applications

Almatec® BIOCOR Series Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps have been specifically designed for critical sterile applications within the pharmaceutical, biotech and food industries. BIOCOR Series pumps are EHEDG certified and conform to EC1935/2004, FDA, USP Class VI and ATEX requirements. The special design of the fluid path enables the CIP and SIP capability.

All of the housing parts on the BIOCOR Series pump contain no horizontal areas, a critical consideration for sterile applications. Available with a 1.4435/316L polished stainless-steel wetted path, BIOCOR Series pumps provide superior containment and utilize four ball-lifting magnets that can be attached to the pump housing from the outside at the location of the four ball valves (available for B20 and B32 models only). With the use of magnets, the ball valves can be lifted from their seats, allowing the pump to be drained entirely without needing to be disassembled or removed from the application.

Features at a Glance

  • Engineered in accordance to the essential specifications (EHEDG, FDA, CLASS VI, etc.)
  • Unique integrated cleaning system
  • Clean-in-place (CIP) and sanitize-in-place (SIP) capabilities
  • ATEX conformity
  • Wetted materials made of 1.4435/SS316L (Basel Standard II) to ≤ 0.4 µm (15.75 µin)
  • Sterile design with no horizontal areas
  • Smooth diaphragms without disc and seals
  • Diaphragms, ball valves and O-rings made of PTFE or EPDM (FDA conform)
  • Maintenance-free PERSWING P® air control system without dead spot
  • Gentle displacement
  • No drives, no rotating parts, no shaft seals within the fluid
  • Short-term temperature range up to 130°C (266°F)
  • Easy startup, step-less control via the air volume and pressure
  • Self-priming and dry running
  • Suction and discharge ports suitable for different sanitary standards

In Compliance with Hygienics Standards

Aseptic pumps of the BIOCOR Series are built in compliance with the corresponding hygienics standards (EHEDG, FDA, Class VI, etc.). The special design with the integrated cleaning-system enables clean-in-place (CIP) and SIP sanitize-in-place (SIP) capability. In addition, the pumps are conform to ATEX. For the EHEDG confirmation every BIOCOR pump is equipped with a diaphragm sensor (code D1).

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  • FDA
  • USP Class VI

Materials

Part Materials
Wetted Side Housings 1.4435/SS316L (Basel Standard II) to ≤ 0.4 µm (15.75 µin)
Non-Wetted Center Block PE Conductive (ATEX)
Diaphragms EPDM (FDA), PTFE/EPDM (FDA)
Ball Valves EPDM (FDA), PTFE (FDA)

Technical Data

Pump Size B20 B32 B40
Dimensions, mm (inch) Length 244 (6.6) 284 (11.2) 462 (18.2)
Width 150 (5.9) 200 (7.9) 270 (10.6)
Height 381 (15) 484 (19) 681 (26.8)
Nominal port size (depends on the chosen suction and discharge connection) - DN 20 D 32 DN 40
Air connection BSP 1/4" 1/4" 1/2"
Weight kg (lb) 12 (27) 26 (57) 67 (147)
Max. particle size of solids mm (inch) 3 (0.12) 5 (0.20) 9 (0.35)
Suction lift, dry mWC (ftWC) 2 (6.6) 2.5 (8.2) 3 (9.8)
Suction lift, wet mWC (ftWC) 9 (29.5) 9 (29.5) 9 (29.5)
Max. driving and operating pressure bar (psig) 7 (100) 7 (100) 7 (100)
Max. operating temperature °C (°F) 80 (176) 80 (176) 80 (176)
Max. capacities m³/h 3.5 7.5 17
l/min 58 125 283
gpm 15.4 33 75

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