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Technical Handbook
ASME B73.1

Model A9
Chemical
Processing
Pump
Wilfley Model A9 Features and Benefits

The new expeller Expeller/Seal Convenient Stainless steel


provides increased flush capability Lifting point labyrinth oil seals to
dynamic sealing prevent contamination
with lower power are identical on both
consumption and inboard and outboard
longer wear life locations for ease in
assembly and inventory
DryLock II static
seal re-engineered
for reliable sealing
and available in a Extreme Duty Bearings
variety of material Option availavle for
combinations severe high horsepower
applications
Robust shaft design
optimized to achieve
lower L3/D4 ratios to
minimize deflections
at seal faces for
maximum seal life
and reliability Easy internal adjustments
via external adjustment
Optimized hydraulics bolts
available in a large
selection of alloys to Large sight glasses on
meet your specific both sides to verify oil level
requirements

2-piece bearing frame


Heavy duty case optimized for maximum
design available in horsepower capabilities
both 150 and 300 lbs.
flanges
Frame adapters available
in duplex stainless steel,
Alloy shaft sleeve to designed to protect the
fully isolate the shaft bearing unit from pumpage
from any contact with
the pumpage

Case and expeller


cavity drain options
are available
(not shown)
Wilfley Model A9 Chemical Processing Pumps

ASME B73.1 Traditionof Innovation and


Quality
Wilfley’s Model A9 pump series is
conservatively designed and ro- Arthur Redman Wilfley was an in-
bustly constructed to offer high reli- ventor and entrepreneur. He began
ability in the most difficult pumping working on centrifugal pumps in
applications. 1902. Wilfley’s first commercially
available pump was sold in 1919
The Model A9 is an end-suction, and was built around his unique
single stage centrifugal pump that concept of the expeller for hydrau-
meets or exceeds ASME B73.1 re- lic sealing. He continued to perfect
quirements. It handles liquids that the expeller design and received a
are highly corrosive and abrasive. patent in 1920. The Wilfley expeller
Discharge sizes range from 1” continues to be the unique hallmark
(25mm) to 8” (200mm) in diameter. of Wilfley pumps.
Flow rates range to over 5,280 US-
GPM (1,200 m3/hr).

Arthur Redman Wilfley


(1860-1927)

Frame 2 Model A9 Chemical Pump

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Ultimate Seal Flexibility

The Model A9 pump is available


with the Wilfley dynamic seal where
the rotating expeller component
creates a hydraulic seal that moves
the pumpage away from the shaft
penetration while the pump is oper-
ating.

Benefits include operation without


rubbing seal contact, no heat gen-
eration, no continuous seal water
required, no gland packing, and the
ability to operate under less-ideal
conditions including the ability to
run dry.

The Wilfley Drylock® II static seal is


engineered and tested to provide
positive sealing at pump shutdown.

The Model A9 pump is also avail-


able in a wide selection of commer-
cially available single and double
mechanical seals.

Wilfley hydraulic seal in actual


operation

“When an ordinary pump is not enough”

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Wilfley DryLock II Seal

DryLock® II Features

The Drylock® II is Wilfley’s latest version of a positive static seal to prevent


product leakage as the Model A9 pump shuts down and dynamic sealing
is lost.

The actuator assembly contains stainless steel balls that, as the


pump starts up and the assembly rotates on the shaft, the balls
centrifugally move outward in fixed slots contacting and moving
an actuator plate to open the seals (rotating and stationary seal
components). The dynamic seal evacuates the liquid in the
seal chamber to the point where there is an equalized bal-
ance between the pumpage and atmosphere.

The Wilfley dynamic seal with Drylock® II operates


without seal components in rubbing contact or backup
packing. This eliminates the need for flush water in
most cases.

As the pump is shut down, the centrifugal force of


the steel balls is diminished and a spring forces
the seal components together to prevent prod-
uct leakage.

The Drylock® II can be supplied as a total car-


tridge assembly or individual components
can be easily replaced in the field. Precise
in-field adjustment is also easily accom-
plished without the need of special tools.

Actuator Assembly

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Wilfley Options Seal

Seal flush capability


when required
(startup/shutdown)
Corrosion resistant
composite ball housing
Seal cartridge
reduces rotating mass
offers easy
and saves energy
adjustment
to precisely Pump Off/
set the seal Seal Closed
opening

DryLock® II - Style A2
Rotary and (For higher solids concentrations)
stationary seal
components
are available
in a variety of
materials

Flow interruptor

Seal housing
with drip lip
also available

Isolated
Mechanical Seal
spring for
(Tapered Bore)
reliable seal
closure

Shaft sleeve
positively
isolates the
shaft from Pump Running/
the pumpage Seal Open

Actuator assembly can


be fitted with a varied
Toleranced
number of steel balls
bushing to
to precisely control the
limit leakage
static seal operation as it
varies with pump speed
Seal drain

Mechanical Seal
DryLock II - Style A1
®
(Straight Bore)

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Model A9 Pump Capacities

60 Cycle Performance

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4

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50 Cycle Performance

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4

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Materials of Construction

Materials To assist with material selection, MAXALLOY® 5A – is a proprietary


Wilfley can provide material cou- high-chrome hard iron providing
The Wilfley Model A9 pump is pons for testing in your particular material hardness at a minimum of
available in any machinable alloy application followed by a material 720 HBN with a tensile strength of
to meet a wide range of pumping deterioration analysis report. 110,000 PSI for the most difficult
requirements. abrasive services.
Wilfley’s in-house metallurgical re-
Materials of construction include, sources have developed unique MAXALLOY® 10 – is a proprietary
but are not limited to: ductile iron, materials to survive in the most high-chrome iron for applications
duplex and super duplex stainless hostile environments. These pro- where both erosive and corrosion
steels, nickel alloys, hard irons and prietary materials were developed wear. It offers a material hardness
a variety of austenitic stainless to extend the erosion/corrosion of 365-420 HBN and can be applied
steels including Alloy 20 (CN7M), performance and reliability of the in low- pH applications.
304L (CF3) and 316L (CF3M). Model A9 pump in the most difficult
applications. Alloy C Max – is a Wilfley specially
Wilfley’s engineering and metallur- processed proprietary material that
gical staff has the knowledge and WCD4™ – Wilfley’s improved CD- offers a 70% better corrosion per-
expertise to assist you in material 4MCu duplex stainless steel of- formance than the equivalent stan-
selection. Wilfley maintains an ex- fers 40% higher hardness, 42% dard Alloy C.
tensive library of pumping services increased tensile strength, 65%
and corrosion/abrasion data. Wilf- increase in yield strength, resulting
ley also performs ongoing testing to in a lower wear rate and higher cor-
evaluate the effects of abrasion and rosion resistance than the industry
corrosion on a variety of materials. standard CD4MCu.

Alloys specially engineered to meet your needs

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Item Item Material
Number Name Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20
Power End
2A Bearing Frame Ductile Iron
2B Frame Bracket Ductile Iron1
2D Frame Foot Ductile Iron
2E Inboard Bearing Cover 316SS
2K Oil Sight Glass Glass/Steel
3B Shaft SAE43402
3E INPRO® VBXS Oil Seal 303SS
3F Bearing Locknut Steel
3G Outboard Bearing Double-Row Deep Groove3
3H O-ring, Bearing Carrier Viton®
3M Inboard Bearing Single-Row Deep Groove
Seal
Drylock II® Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20
Wet End
9 Cap Screw 18-8
10 O-ring, Seal Housing Viton® 4
11 Case Plate Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20
12 Case Gasket Gylon®
14 Expeller Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20
16 Impeller Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20
17 Casing Ductile Iron 316SS CD4MCu WCD4TM Alloy 20

1. CD4MCu Optional
2. 316SS, Nitronic 50, Ferralium 255 Optional
3. 2x Single-Row Angular Contact Optional
4. Kalrez, Teflon-Coated Viton®, EPDM Optional

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Model A9 Options and Engineering Specials

Features Options Engineered Specials


Heavy-duty bearings Extreme-duty bearings (F2, F3, F4)
Oil-lubricated bearings Grease lub.
Labyrinth bearing seal (303SS) Magnetic bearing seal
Frame, adapter, and bearing carrier Adapter material:
material: 316SS/CD4
Ductile iron
Frame with 2 oil level sight glasses Oil cooling provisions
O-Ring material: Kalrez®, Teflon® encapsulated
Viton
Wet end material: G30, HB, CW-2M
DI, 316SS, A20, WCD4, High Nickel
Alloy, Max5/Max8
Wet end without connections ⁄2” NPT case drain connection
1 1
⁄4” NPT gauge connection
Steam jacket for case
Steam jacket for SSR housing
150 lb. raised faced flanges 300 lb. raised faced flanges 150/300 lbs. flat faced flanges
Base plate material: Nonmetallic, stainless steel Special fabrications
Fabricated steel, cast iron
DryLock® II seal (type A1, A2) Mechanical seal Packing
Flush connections: 1
⁄4” NPT expeller cavity drain Flushing hardware
Seal, expeller (& drain)

Special Modifications

Wilfley is dedicated to manufactur-


ing pumps that meet your special
needs.

Wilfley routinely accommodates


and engineers solutions for special
requests such as for pumps with
steam jackets, thermal probe sen-
sors on cases, flush ports, special
drain plugs and drain valves.

Special motor and drive configura-


tions with pumps mounted on com-
mon bases can be supplied with
either fabricated, cast or with non-
metallic base options.

Pump with vibration monitoring, thermal probes for temperature


monitoring, steam jackets, and flush/drain system for shutdown.

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Construction Details
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3 Frame 4
AA-6 AB-6 AC-6 AA-8 A50-8 A60-8 A70-8 A05-10 A50-10 A60-10 A70-10 A80-10 A20-13 A30-13 A40-13 A40-13 A80-13 A80-13 A90-13 A110-15 A110-15 A120-17 A120-17

1.5x1-6 3x1.5-6 3x2-6 1.5x1-8 3x1.5-8 3x2-8 4x3-8 2x1-10 3x1.5-10 3x2-10 4x3-10 6x4-10 3x1.5-13 3x2-13 4x3-13 4x3-13H 6x4-13 6x4-13H 8x6-13 8x6-15 8x6-15H 10x8-17 10x8-17H

General

Pump lbs 145 150 170 145 305 315 325 290 295 310 335 420 440 450 480 480 520 520 960 1,100 1,100 1,250 1,250
Weight kg 66 68 77 66 138 143 147 132 134 141 152 190 200 204 218 218 236 236 435 499 499 567 567
Max. °F 400 400 400 400
Working
Temp. °C 205 205 205 205
Max. psi 300 300 300 300
Working
Pressure kPa 1,015 1,015 1,015 1,015
Max. in. 3
⁄16 1
⁄4 1
⁄4 5
⁄16 1
⁄4 1
⁄4 3
⁄8 1
⁄4 ⁄8
3 3
⁄8 3
⁄8 3
⁄8 1
⁄4 3
⁄8 3
⁄8 ⁄8
3 3
⁄8 3
⁄8 1
⁄2 1
⁄2 ⁄2
1 1
⁄2 1
⁄2
Solids
Size mm 5 6 6 8 6 6 10 6 10 10 10 10 6 10 10 10 10 10 13 13 13 13 13
Shaft
Diameter in. 1.00 1.25 1.625 2.25
at
Impeller mm 25.4 31.8 41.3 57.2
Diameter in. 1.375 1.530 1.938 2.625
at Sleeve mm 34.9 38.9 49.2 66.7
Diameter in. 0.875 1.125 1.625 2.375
at
Coupling mm 22.2 28.6 41.3 60.3
Diameter in. 2.00 2.60 2.84 4.3
between
Bearings mm 50.8 66.0 72.1 109.2
Shaft in. 6.45 6.76 7.83 10.29
Overhang mm 163.8 171.8 198.8 261.4
Bearing in. 3.14 7.79 6.63 9.99
Span mm 79.8 197.8 168.4 253.7
Bearings
Heavy Duty
6308 6311 6312 6319
Radial Bearing
Heavy Duty
5208A 5310A 5312A 7319BECB
Thrust Bearing
Extreme Duty
N/A 6311 21312E 21319E
Radial Bearing
Extreme Duty
N/A 7310BECB 7312BECB 7319BECB
Thrust Bearing
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Dimensions

Pump Dimensions
Dimensions in inches (millimeters)

Dimension Pump
Frame Size CP D X Y U HT
Designation Size
AA 1.5x1-6 17.5 (445) 5.25 (133) 6.5 (165) 4 (102) 0.875 (22) 3.75 (95)
AB 3x1.5-6 17.5 (445) 5.25 (133) 6.5 (165) 4 (102) 0.875 (22) 3.75 (95)
1
AC 3x2-6 17.5 (445) 5.25 (133) 6.5 (165) 4 (102) 0.875 (22) 3.75 (95)
AA 1.5x1-8 17.5 (445) 5.25 (133) 6.5 (165) 4 (102) 0.875 (22) 3.75 (95)
A50 3x1.5-8 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 8.5 (216) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A60 3x2-8 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 9.5 (242) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A70 4x3-8 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 11 (280) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A05 2x1-10 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 8.5 (216) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
2
A50 3x1.5-10 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 8.5 (216) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A60 3x2-10 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 9.5 (242) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A70 4x3-10 23.5 (597) 8.25 (210) 11 (280) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A80 6x4-10 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 13.5 (343) 4 (102) 1.125 (29) 3.75 (95)
A20 3x1.5-13 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 10.5 (266) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
A30 3x2-13 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 11.5 (292) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
A40 4x3-13 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 12.5 (318) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
3
A40 4x3-13H 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 12.5 (318) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
A80 6x4-13 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 13.5 (343) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
A80 6x4-13H 23.5 (597) 10 (254) 13.5 (343) 4 (102) 1.625 (41) 3.75 (95)
A90 8x6-13 33.875 (860) 14.5 (368) 16 (406) 6 (152) 2.375 (60.33) 3.75 (95)
A110 8x6-15 33.875 (860) 14.5 (368) 18 (457) 6 (152) 2.375 (60.33) 3.75 (95)
4 A110 8x6-15H 33.875 (860) 14.5 (368) 18 (457) 6 (152) 2.375 (60.33) 3.75 (95)
A120 10x8-17 33.875 (860) 14.5 (368) 19 (483) 6 (152) 2.375 (60.33) 3.75 (95)
A120 10x8-17H 33.875 (860) 14.5 (368) 19 (483) 6 (152) 2.375 (60.33) 3.75 (95)

Base Dimensions (not for construction)


Dimensions in inches (millimeters)

Frame NEMA IEC HA HG


Base HB HD HE HF HH HL HP
Size Motor Motor (MAX) (MAX)
139 143T-184T 80M-90L 15 (381) 39 (991) 9 (229) 4.5 (114) 36.5 (927) 3.75 (95) 0.75 (19) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
1 148 213T-256T 132M-160L 18 (457) 48 (1219) 10.5 (267) 6 (152) 45.5 (1156) 4.13 (105) 0.75 (19) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
153 284TS-326TS 180M-180L 21 (533) 53 (1346) 12.88 (327) 7.5 (191) 50.5 (1283) 4.75 (121) 0.75 (19) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
245 143T-184T 100L-132M 15 (381) 45 (1143) 12 (305 ) 13.75 (349 ) 4.5 (114) 42.5 (1080) 3.75 (95)
1 1 2 2
0.75 (19) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
252 213T-215T 160M-180L 18 (457) 52 (1321) 12.381(3141) 14.132(3592) 6 (152) 49.5 (1257) 4.13 (105) 0.75 (19) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
258 254T-286T 200L 21 (533) 58 (1473) 131(3531) 14.752(3752) 7.5 (191) 55.5 (1410) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
2, 3
264 324TS-365T 225S-225M 21 (533) 64 (1626) 13.88 (353 ) 14.75 (375 ) 7.5 (191) 61.5 (1562) 4.75 (121)
1 1 2 2
1.00 (25) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
268 404T-405TS 250M 26 (660) 68 (1727) 14.881(3781) 14.882(3782) 9.5 (241) 65.5 (1664) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
280 405T-449TS 280S-280M 26 (660) 80 (2032) 15.881(4031) 15.882(4032) 9.5 (241) 77.5 (1969) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (114) 1.25 (32)
368 284T-286T 180L 26 (660) 68 (1727) 19.25 (489) 9.5 (241) 65.5 (1664) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (165) 1.25 (32)
4 380 324T-405T 200L-250M 26 (660) 80 (2032) 19.25 (489) 9.5 (241) 77.5 (1969) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (165) 1.25 (32)
398 444T-449TS 280S-315L 26 (660) 98 (2489) 19.25 (489) 9.5 (241) 95.5 (2426) 4.75 (121) 1.00 (25) 4.5 (165) 1.25 (32)

1. D=8.25 (210) The dimensions listed above conform to ASME All dimensions printed in black are in inches and
2. D=10 (254) B73.1 specifications and apply to fabricated and those in red are the approximate equivalent in mil-
nonmetallic base plates only. Dimensions are dif- limeters.
ferent for iron bases.
Flanges are drilled to match ASME B16.5 150lbs.
These dimensions are not for construction. Certi-
fied dimension prints are available for your specific
installation.

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General Installation Recommendations

Ordering Information Choosing Pump Location Alignment

Wilfley pumps are engineered to The following recommendations The pump and motor are aligned
operate in compliance with your may be helpful when choosing the at the factory before shipment. Re-
specifications. Careful evaluation best location for your pump: alignment may be necessary after
of pumping conditions is needed to the complete unit has been leveled
provide accurate pump recommen- • Locate the pump as close to on the foundation and after the foun-
dations and quotations. the liquid source as practical dation bolts have been tightened.
so that the suction pipe is short Explicit directions for checking and
This list will help establish and direct with a minimum of el- aligning the pump components may
specific pumping conditions: bows, fittings and valves. be found in the Hydraulic Institute
Standards.
• Liquid • Place the pump in a location so
• Specific Gravity (of pumpage) that the unit is accessible for Piping
• Percent solids (if any) inspection during operation as
• Capacity (flow rate) well as for maintenance opera- Both suction and discharge pipes
• Total head (pressure) tions involving removal and dis- should be supported independently
• NPSH available assembly. near the pump so that, when the
• Temperature flange bolts are tightened, no strain
• Viscosity Foundation will be transmitted to the casing.
• Maximum suction pressure
• Minimum suction pressure The foundation should be sufficient- A check valve should be installed in
ly substantial to absorb any vibra- the discharge line to prevent fluid
tion and to form a permanent, rigid from flowing back through the pump
support. A concrete foundation on a while it is shut down. Valves should
solid base is satisfactory. Founda- be installed in both discharge and
tion bolts of the proper size should suction lines to isolate the pump
be embedded in the concrete locat- during maintenance.
ed by the outline drawing.
Care must be taken in sizing and
locating suction piping to prevent
cavitation.

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