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Parker Autoclave Engineers, part of Parker Hannifin, a global

leader in motion and control technologies, has released an

innovative new air driven liquid pump, the AHL118.

A high volume, double-ended, double acting high pressure

pump, the AHL118 is designed for use in oil and gas, chemi-

cal, industrial and research applications.

The pump operates to a pressure range of 23 000 psi

and at 25,5 litres per minute. The AHL118 is designed to be

extremely robust, featuring a carbon-based prioritised coat-

ing to the plunger, which is three times harder than Stellite.

This makes the plunger unscratchable, extending the lifespan

of the seals and reducing downtime, repairs and servicing,

delivering major savings to the customer.

All AHL118’s hydraulic parts are manufactured from

stainless steel, making them very durable with extended

Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) and increasing

safety. All AHL118’s pump hardware is manufactured from

stainless steel, which is anodised to the bottom and top caps

for superior corrosion resistance.

Shawn P Landry, IPD Product Manager - Pumps/Systems

for Parker Autoclave Engineers, said: “This air driven liquid

pump offers unrivalled performance and reliability, bringing

huge benefits to customers. When developing the product,

we analysed what the issues were in the market and so de-

signed a pump that would last significantly longer, lowering

downtime and maximising efficiency.”

Parker Autoclave Engineers has over 70 years’ experience

in manufacturing air driven high pressure liquid pumps,

valves and fittings for a wide range of markets. The company

offers a comprehensive range of products, with a wide choice

of sizes, flow capabilities, output pressures and additional

features. The company’s products are used in a variety of

different industries and applications, including hydrostatic/

burst/leak, chemical injection, valve/gauge/hose testing,

bolt tensioning, hydraulic control systems, laboratory re-

search and autofrettage systems.

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Parker releases new air-driven

liquid pump

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