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AP-4 89mm Controllerless Pneumatic Pump
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AP-4 89mm Controllerless Pneumatic Pump
Unparalleled Performance with 5-year Warranty: Long AP-4/BL Bottom-Loading, High GPM Short AP-4/BL Bottom-Loading, Lower Drawdown LD AP-4/BL Bottom-Loading, Lowest Drawdown Long AP-4/TL Top-Loading, High GPM Short AP-4/TL Top-Loading, Lower Drawdown LD AP-4/TL Bottom-Loading, Lowest Drawdown
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OVERVIEW
When it was introduced back in 1986, the AP-4 AutoPump was the industry's first controllerless pneumatic pump. It revolutionized the industry. Since then other manufacturers have tried to copy it, but with over 10 years of evolutionary improvements and proven field performance, the AP-4's lead is hard to overcome. In fact when it comes to actual controllerless pump experience, CEE has more years in the field than all the competition combined. That's why some of the first AutoPumps ever made are still working today.
The AP-4 AutoPump with its patented design is the industry's most reliable and proven pump. The benefit of our pump experience brings you unparalleled reliability and unique features such as flow rates over 16 gpm and an industry leading 5-year warranty.
The AP-4ís warranty is not only the industry's best because of its long 5-year time span, but also because of the real field experience we base it upon. Before offering this extensive warranty, we analyzed the service data of thousands of AutoPumps over a ten year span. And after reviewing the empirical evidence, it was easy to see that the AP-4 would have no problem withstanding the tough test of time. No other warranty has such a solid foundation. So when it comes to unparalleled warranty coverage, performance, and reliability, specify the AP-4 AutoPump, the industry leader.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
The AutoPump is the centerpiece of CEE Leachate and Condensate Recovery Systems. This patented design is unique in the industry, being the first controllerless remediation pump on the market back in 1986. Following are a group of advantages the CEE AutoPump has that has made it the marketplace leader.
Years of field proven reliability. AutoPumps have been on many types of sites since 1986, pumping millions of gallons of fluid, leachate and condensate included. The first controllerless pneumatic leachate pump ever installed on a landfill was in 1988. That first pump was an AutoPump, and is still in operation today.
Low-drawdown capability. The Low-Drawdown AP-4 can reduce fluid levels to under 11.5 inches (under 29 cm) for applications requiring extremely low fluid drawdown levels. This model exceeds Federal Subtitle D requirements for acceptable landfill leachate levels while using the same time proven design of all members of the AP-4 family.
Pneumatically operated. Pneumatics are intrinsically safer than electric systems that can shock, spark, or ignite fires. The AutoPump is pneumatically operated, and thus safer and not subject to the strict electrical codes for explosion-proof designs. This reduces system design logistics, initial capital expenditures, and risks of injury.
Automatic controllerless operation. The AutoPump has no timers, bleeders, bubblers, or other external controls to maintain or calibrate. All governing parts are placed within the main pump body, reducing operating/training costs commonly associated with timer adjustment alterations made by maintenance personnel. The pump turns on and off automatically and only uses air while pumping. Without bubblers and bleeders, operating and maintenance costs are reduced: air consumption is significantly lower, bio-growth is not a major problem, and the pump can operate with a vacuum on the well. This results again in lower training and maintenance costs associated with disassembling and cleaning equipment.
Air consumption. The AutoPump only uses air while pumping. Unlike systems that rely on bleeding air sensors or timers which pressurize and depressurize the air hoses for each stroke, the air hoses remain pressurized to the pumps at all times. Air compressor power consumption, compressor filter maintenance, and thus operating costs are substantially reduced.
Designed to handle harsh well and fluid conditions. The AutoPump can pump solvents (such as MEK, Butylacetate, Acetone, Toluene, etc.), fuels (gasoline, diesel, jet fuels, etc.), and leachate with wide ranges of pH (1-12) and dissolved contaminants. The AutoPump can pump boiling water and diesel at steam injection sites with temperatures up to 212°F (100°C).
Tough air valves can pass 90 weight oil. Durable stainless steel air valves that can pass liquids as thick as 90 weight gear oil without fouling are used with the AutoPump . The air valves can handle reverse flow and submersion for long periods of time. Unlike pumps with bubblers or bleed hoses, there are no problems with start up, clogging, and failure under these difficult conditions when using the AutoPump. This results in less down-time, training & maintenance costs, and repair costs.
Converts easily from top- to bottom-loading. AutoPumps come in Top-Loading configurations for Total Fluids applications, and Bottom-Loading configurations for Dissolved, Sinkers, and Landfill Fluids Pumping. Conversion from one configuration to the other is easily performed in the field with no special tools.
As few as 2 connections to the surface. The AutoPump has only three hoses to attach: air input, air exhaust, and fluid discharge. Under normal installations, only 2 need exit the well: input and fluid discharge (air exhaust can be vented to the well). When compared to bleeder, timer, or bubbler-controlled pumps, this results in less initial costs related to installation, operation, and future maintenance.
Freezing weather resistant. Because there are no surface or external controls, freezing temperatures do not affect the pump's performance as severely as other designs.
Easily expandable. Additional pumps can be added to a system by teeing them to the compressed air line there are no problems associated with the need for additional sensors, controls, filters, or regulators.