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Assembly Instructions
for High-Pressure Pumps
MAXIMATOR GmbH
Lange Straße 6 • D-99734 Nordhausen
Tel.: 0 36 31 / 95 33-0 • Fax: 0 36 31 / 95 33-5010
e-mail: info@maximator.de
Internet: http://www.maximator.de
MAXIMATOR GmbH, Lange Straße 6, 99734 Nordhausen, Telefon +49 (0) 3631 9533 – 0, Telefax +49 (0) 3631 9533 – 5010, www.maximator.de, info@maximator.de
M a x i m u m P r e s s u r e.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Basic Information...........................................................................................................1
1.1 Notes on the Assembly Instructions..................................................................1
1.2 Intended Use ....................................................................................................2
1.3 Warranty and Liability .......................................................................................2
2 Safety Instructions.........................................................................................................3
2.1 General Safety Directives .................................................................................3
2.2 Symbols and Signal Terms...............................................................................4
2.3 Basic Safety Measures.....................................................................................4
2.3.1 Technical condition...........................................................................................4
2.3.2 Safety instructions for operation .......................................................................5
2.3.3 Safety instructions for maintenance and repair work.........................................5
2.3.4 Requirements on staff ......................................................................................6
2.4 Special Safety Instructions ...............................................................................6
2.4.1 Safety in the event of emissions .......................................................................6
2.4.2 Safety in the event of defective equipment .......................................................7
2.4.3 Safety at the installation location ......................................................................7
3 Technical Description....................................................................................................8
3.1 How a High-Pressure Pump Works ..................................................................8
3.2 Overview of High-Pressure Pumps.................................................................11
3.3 Models............................................................................................................14
3.4 Type Designation Code ..................................................................................14
1 Basic Information
MAXIMATOR's high-pressure pumps can be used for a large number of
applications. Their purpose is to generate high pressures with oil or water.
The pumps are driven by compressed air at a range of 1 to 10 bars.
Technical data and measurement and weight information apply to the day on which
these assembly instructions were printed. They may differ in detail from a particular
implementation, without fundamentally changing the objective information and
thereby losing validity. Differences in textual and pictorial statements depend on
equipment and accessories, which means that no claims arising from this can be
asserted. All maintenance, assembly and operating information prescribed in these
assembly instructions must be complied with to ensure full functionality and safety.
The pumps are intended only for the purposes mentioned in the assembly
instructions. The manufacturer cannot recognize claims caused by incorrect
operation and inadequate maintenance.
The attached documents relating to documents and all other documents that are
part of the scope of delivery must be observed.
The relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally recognized safety
requirements must be complied with.
2 Safety Instructions
2.1 General Safety Directives
The following EC Directives apply to the safety of the machinery:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II No.1 B
The pumps may be the source of hazards if they are used by untrained staff, or are
used incorrectly or abnormally.
Each person that is instructed to operate or maintain the pumps must have read and
understood the complete assembly instructions before carrying out the
corresponding activities. This also applies if the person in question has already
operated, or received training for, the pumps.
We recommend that the operating company should obtain written confirmation from
staff that they are familiar with the assembly instructions. Familiarity with the content
of the assembly instructions is one of the prerequisites for protecting people against
hazards and for avoiding errors and hence for operating the pumps safely and
without malfunction. The assembly instructions must be available to operators and
maintenance staff at all times! The operating company, or staff authorized by it to
use the pumps within the scope of their duties, is responsible for ensuring accident-
free operation.
Work safety-related data is based on currently valid directives issued by the
European Community. In other countries, the relevant laws and regulations must be
complied with. The operating company must determine the current status of all
regulations both for the European Community and for other countries. Apart from the
work safety information in these assembly instructions, generally accepted safety
and accident prevention regulations must be observed and complied with.
HAZARD
Type and source of hazard
Hazards that may result in serious bodily injuries or even death.
Hazard avoidance measures.
CAUTION
Type and source of hazard
Hazards that may result in bodily injuries or property damage.
Hazard avoidance measures.
NOTE
User tips and useful information.
NOTE
Environmental impact
CAUTION
Make sure that you depressurize the drive and high-pressure parts of the pumps
before working on them.
CAUTION
Adjustment and repair work may only be undertaken by specialist workshops!
HAZARD
Maintenance and repair work may only be carried out on depressurized equipment.
3 Technical Description
MAXIMATOR pumps work according to the pressure intensifier principle.
Large areas are charged with a low pressure (air piston) and generate high pressure
(plunger piston) over the small surface areas. Continuous pumping is achieved by
means of sustained pulsation. Pulsation is generated by a 4/2 directional control
valve (control slide valve). The 4/2 directional control valve is controlled by impulses.
The control slide valve alternately applies pressure to the top and bottom of the air
piston. The control slide valve is selected by two
2/2 directional control valves (pilot valves), which are mechanically actuated by the
air piston in its stop positions. The pilot valves aerate and ventilate the actuation
compartment of the control slide valve, the reaction force for the control slide valve
being provided by the drive air. The control slide valve has a larger effective area in
the actuation compartment than in the control compartment, to which compressed
air is continually applied. The plunger piston uses check valves (intake valve,
pressure valve) to generate the volumetric flow. The outlet pressure results from the
pressure ratio between air piston and plunger piston, multiplied by the drive
pressure.
A static hydraulics end pressure can be configured by regulating the drive pressure.
The pump stops when it reaches the final pressure, ceasing to use any more air.
Only if there is a drop in pressure on the hydraulics side or a rise in pressure on the
drive side, does the pump-re-start. Pumps for manual emergency operation
constitute an exception. With these pumps, the intake stroke is performed by a
spring (only for pumps M22 to M189). All pumps are single-acting. They have a
high-pressure part and an air piston. If the pump performs an intake stroke, no liquid
is conveyed. A pulsating flow rate is created. Virtually all pumps can also be built
with two high-pressure parts in a double-acting design. This increases output
capacity and decreases pulsation. A number of single-acting pumps can also be
equipped with two or three air pistons. This doubles or trebles the nominal pressure
ratios. A higher hydraulic pressure is achieved using less drive pressure.
The compartment below the air piston(11) is connected via the control slide valve
(10) to the
silencer (9). Drive air simultaneously accesses the top of the air piston (11). The
pressure stroke is performed. The intake valve (3) closes. The pressure valve (5) is
opened and the plunger piston (4) pushes the pumping medium from the pressure
outlet (6). During the pressure stroke, both pilot valves (1) and (12) are closed. The
control slide valve (10) is held in its front position by the trapped pressure on the
large control slide valve side. If the air piston (11) reaches the bottom stop position,
it actuates the pilot valve (1). The large control slide valve area is ventilated via the
port (Y). The control slide valve (10) is pushed into the start position by the drive air.
A new intake stroke begins.
GX high-output
pump
GO high-output
pump
3.3 Models
Characteristics Model
L Air recuperation ⇒ Intake stroke
01 Spring ⇒ Only possible with pump model M22 – M189
recuperation
D Double-acting ⇒ Higher output capacity, lower pulsation
-2 Two air pistons ⇒ Higher pressure ratio (2* standard)
-3 Three air pistons ⇒ Higher pressure ratio (3* standard)
S Side-mounted intake nozzles
VE Special seal for operation with water.
DIR Direct pilot-valve air ⇒ At low drive pressures
436 Code number for special models (customer-specific)
NOTE
Type designation codes are required for ordering high-pressure pumps.
Example:
1 2 3
A 37 LVE
NOTE
Explanation of the example:
M Mini-pump
37 Pressure ratio
L Air recuperation
VE Special seal for operation with water
If the owner of the pumps does not fit a compressed air control unit, the compressed
air quality must be ensured in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements.
CAUTION
Once a compressed air lubricator has been used, the pump must never be
operated without it. The oil of the compressed air lubricator washes the grease from
the pump, such that permanent lubrication cannot be ensured.
Special grease made by the manufacturer can be used for re-lubrication. If a
compressed air lubricator is used, the oil content of the compressed air
should be between 1 mg/m³ and 5 mg/m³.
NOTE
Direct pilot-valve air is available as a special option for M and S pumps.
Double-acting S pumps and G pumps have direct pilot-valve air as standard. The
port is marked by "X".
Primary pressure in the intake pipe does not cause any problems. Higher intake
levels can be achieved. Smaller intake pipe cross-sections are possible.
To prevent damage to both the intake and pressure valves and the HP seal, a filter
with a mesh width below 100 µm must be fitted to the intake pipe.
5.2 Maintenance
5.2.1 Pressure System
5.3 Repair
NOTE
Instructions on repairing the high-pressure pumps can be found on the Internet at
www.MAXIMATOR.de.
CAUTION
Repair work must be carried out by qualified specialist personnel.
Ensure absolute cleanliness. Even the smallest impurities may cause serious
damage to precision-machined hydraulic and pneumatic components.
NOTE
You can ship defective pumps for repair to MAXIMATOR.
The repair work is carried out by qualified staff in clean rooms.
5.3.1 Warranty
The manufacturer provides a warranty of 12 months on material quality and
workmanship for high-pressure pumps. The warranty shall commence on the date
on which the pump is shipped.
The warranty shall not cover defects caused by incorrect handling or malfunctions
caused by the use of impermissible liquids and foreign matter in the drive or
pumping medium. This shall also apply if the maximum operating pressure is
exceeded. Wear parts like seals and guiding elements etc. shall also be excluded
from the warranty.
6 Technical Data
Type Pressure ratio Stroke volume Operating Output capacity Ports Weight
cm³ pressure l/min kg
Inlet A Outlet B
bar
Type Pressure ratio Stroke volume Operating Output capacity Ports Weight
cm³ pressure l/min kg
Inlet A Outlet B
bar
Type Pressure ratio Stroke volume Operating Output capacity Ports Weight
cm³ pressure l/min kg
bar
Type Pressure ratio Stroke volume Operating Output capacity Ports Weight
cm³ pressure l/min kg
bar
Single-acting MSF pumps with one air drive piston, intermediate chamber and leakage boring
Single-acting GSF pumps with one air drive piston, intermediate chamber and leakage boring
Type Pressure ratio Stroke Operating Output Ports Air drive Weight
volume pressure capacity kg
cm³ bar l/min
GX pumps
GX35 1:36 180 360 24.50 1 FNPT 3/8 FNPT G 3/4 24.0
Pumps marked with * have a port with G (BSP) thread up to max. 1000 bars as standard. Port threads for higher
pressures with 9/16-18UNF can be supplied.