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ARO 3'' EXP Metallic Air Operated Diaphragm Pump

Metallic diaphragm pumps made by ARO EXP 3" are capable of up to 275 GPM (1040.9 LPM) flow rates and come in a variety of material and porting combinations. These pumps are frequently used in the ceramic, paint, oil & gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries for transfer, filling, recirculation, and batching.

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The pinnacle of industrial pump design.

Due to the unique convoluted diaphragm design of the EXP, it can last up to 4 times longer than conventional diaphragm pumps.

  • Efficiency: Simul-ShiftTM valve delivers an incredibly positive, dependable shift signal.
  • Reliability: The 'Unbalanced' air valve, developed by ARO, provides no-stall operation.
  • Versatility: Wide variety of construction materials for maximum fluid compatibility
  • Environmentally friendly:  Bolted construction for fluid management without leaks
  • Serviceability: Simpler maintenance due to modular architecture

Model Series: PX30A-XXX-XXX-CXXX, PX30S-XXX-XXX-CXXX
Pump Type. . . . . .  Metallic, Air Operated,
Double Diaphragm
Ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:1
Material Inlet / Outlet (female)
PX30X-AXX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 8 NPTF - 1
PX30X-BXX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . . . . . . . Rp 3 (3 - 11 BSP parallel)
PX30X-DXX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . . . . . . . 3” ANSI Flange (4 Holes)
PX30X-FXX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . . . . . . . 3” DIN Flange (8 Holes)
Air Inlet (female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/4 - 14 NPTF - 1
Air Exhaust (female). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1/2 - 11-1/2 NPT
Weight . PX30A-XAX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . 129.5 lbs (58.8 kgs)
PX30A-XCX-XXX-CXXX. . . . . . . 221.1 lbs (100.3 kgs)
PX30A-AHX-XXX-CXXX, BHX. 249.8 lbs (113.3 kgs)
PX30A-ASX-XXX-CXXX, BSX. . 228.8 lbs (103.8 kgs)
PX30A-FHX-XXX-CXXX, DHX. . 269.6 lbs (122.3 kgs)
PX30A-FSX-XXX-CXXX, DSX. . 245.6 lbs (111.4 kgs)
[add 40.0 lbs (18.2 kgs) for Stainless steel air motor section]
Air Section Service Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 637421
Fluid Section Service Kit (without Seats)....... 637303-XX
Fluid Section Service Kit (with Seats).............. 637303-XXX

Air Inlet Pressure Range. . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 120 psig (1.4 - 8.3 bar)
Maximum Material Inlet Pressure. . . 10 psig (0.69 bar)
Fluid Outlet Pressure Range. . . . . . . . 20 - 120 psig (1.4 - 8.3 bar)
Maximum Flow Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 gpm (897 lpm)
flooded inlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275 gpm (1,041 lpm)
Maximum Particle Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8” dia. (9.5 mm)
Maximum Temperature Limits (diaphragm / ball / seat material)
E.P.R./EPDM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -60° to 280° F (-51° to 138° C)
Hytrel®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -20° to 180° F (-29° to 82° C)
Nitrile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10° to 180° F (-12 to 82° C)
PVDF (Kynar®).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10° to 200° F (-12° to 93° C)
Santoprene®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40° to 225° F (-40° to 107° C)
PTFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° to 225° F (4° to 107° C)
Viton®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40° to 350° F (-40° to 177° C)
Displacement / Cycle @ 100 psig . . . 2.8 gal. (10.6 lit.)
Noise Level @ 70 psig - 50 cpm . . . 83.0 dB(A)

  A D J L N G
PX30X-XAX-XXX-CXXX 23-5/8” (600.1 mm) 2-3/8” (60.3 mm) 11” (279.4 mm) 15-1/2” (393.7 mm) 2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 32” (812.8 mm)
PX30X-XCX-XXX-CXXX 23-5/8” (600.1 mm) 2-7/16” (61.9 mm) 11-11/16” (296.9 mm) 15-1/2” (393.7 mm) 2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 32” (812.8 mm)
PX30X-XHX-XXX-CXXX 23-1/8” (587.4 mm)  2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 11-11/16” (296.9 mm) 16” (406.4 mm) 2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 32” (812.8 mm)
PX30X-XSX-XXX-CXXX 23-1/8” (587.4 mm)  2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 11-11/16” (296.9 mm) 16” (406.4 mm) 2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 32” (812.8 mm)
PX30X-DXX-XXX-CXXX 23-1/8” (587.4 mm)  2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 11-11/16” (296.9 mm) 16” (406.4 mm) 3-3/4” (95.25 mm) 33-15/16”(862.0mm)
PX30X-FXX-XXX-CXXX 23-1/8” (587.4 mm)  2-3/4” (69.9 mm) 11-11/16” (296.9 mm) 16” (406.4 mm) 3-3/4” (95.25 mm) 33-15/16”(862.0mm)

  • 66109 Air Line Connection Kit: contains Piggyback Filter / Regulator, pipe nipple & 5’ section of hose
  • 67237 Diaphragm Failure Detection Kit
  • 67350-1 Cycle Counter Kit
  • 67263 Continuous-Duty Muffler
  • 67174-30 Screen Inlet Adapter Kit
  • 637369 Air Section Service Kit for PX30R
  • 637421 Air Section Service Kit for PX30A and PX30S
  • 637303-XX Fluid Section Service Kit

Pump Casing Materials

  • Aluminum
  • Cast Iron
  • Stainless Steel
  • Hastelloy-C

Diaphragm Materials

  • Long Life PTFE
  • Santoprene
  • Hytrel
  • Nitrile
  • PTFE w/ Santoprene backer
  • Viton

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