Sandpiper’s Metallic AODD Pump, UL-Compliant, the U1F 

Sandpiper’s UL-Listed AODD Pump, the U1F, is a metallic AODD Pump that has been designed to meet UL79 standards for diaphragm pumps handling flammable liquids. The U1F AODD Pump features an all-aluminum construction with approved nitrile or virgin PTFE UL elastomers. This ATEX pump is fully ground-able to prevent static discharge. Sandpiper’s U1F Metallic AODD Pump provides portability and versatility. The durable, bolted construction of the U1F is superior to the clamped-construction pump, providing safe, leak-free performance. Materials of construction options include; Aluminum with UL-approved elastomers, include nitrile or PTFE for diaphragms and check valves. This pump is designed to be driven by compressed air or nitrogen.

The U1F AODD Pump is commonly used to transfer the following products;

• Fuels and hydrocarbon; Gasoline, Diesel, Jet Fuel/JP-8, Petroleum, #4 Fuel Oil or Lighter, Ethanol, Motor Oil, Heating Oil

The U1F AODD Pump’s common applications are as follows;

• Mine and Underground Refueling
• Flammable/Combustible Liquids Transfer
• Offshore/Marine Refueling
• Aviation Refueling
• Heating Oil Transfer
• Lubrication

Some of highlighted features of the U1F AODD Pump showcases the functionality of the AODD Pump in its industrial applications;

• Serviceability; The air distribution system (ADS) is one of the most frequently serviced parts of any AODD Pump. Only Sandpiper’s ESADS+ feature allows access to the complete ADS without removing the pump from service. Repair or clean in 5 minutes (versus 55 minutes for competitors).
• Proven, simple design: Sandpiper’s original ADS is fully interchangeable, repairable, and inline-serviceable. Other manufacturers frequently change ADS designs, creating issues with interchangeability, obsolete inventory and increased cost of ownership.