Jessberger JP-810.56 Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump ½" 55 l/min — ATEX Zone 2

The JP-810.56 delivers 55 l/min through ½" BSP connections — chosen when drum transfer cycle times matter but ½" pipework must be retained. It covers the same four housing materials as the adjacent ½" models, with a flow ceiling that makes it the natural production-rate choice for drum emptying and filling operations that have outgrown the JP-810.35. Four housing materials are available: PP, PVDF, ALU and AISI 316, each paired with a matched internal configuration for diaphragm, ball valves and seats.

Purpose

The AODD operating principle means compressed air alternates between two chambers, driving a pair of flexible diaphragms back and forth. No electric motor contacts the fluid zone — making the JP-810.56 inherently safe for flammable and explosive media classified for ATEX Zone 2. The pump is fully self-priming, can run dry without damage and handles media containing suspended solids up to 3.5 mm. For applications involving high-viscosity media that require pre-heating before transfer, the pump pairs well with a HeatXperts drum heater to reduce viscosity to pumpable levels. Where stricter Zone 1 certification is required, the JP-810.56 Conductive version with carbon-filled housing is available as a separate product.

Selecting your housing

Housing selection determines chemical compatibility and dictates the standard internal configuration. PP is the all-round choice for acids, alkalis and most aqueous media — the standard configuration pairs a Hytrel diaphragm with PTFE balls and PP seats. PVDF handles highly aggressive media including strong oxidising acids and halogenated solvents that would compromise PP — the standard configuration uses a Santoprene/PTFE composite diaphragm with PTFE balls and PVDF seats. ALU (aluminium) is suited to solvents, fuels, oils and non-aqueous hydrocarbons — the standard configuration uses an NBR/Santoprene diaphragm with stainless steel seats. AISI 316 stainless steel covers highly corrosive aqueous media, strong acids and alkalis that attack aluminium, and food or pharmaceutical process fluids — the standard configuration pairs a Hytrel/PTFE composite diaphragm with PTFE balls and stainless steel seats. Contact us for configuration advice specific to your medium and operating conditions.

Key features

• AODD operating principle — no electrical components in the fluid path, inherently safe for flammable media
• Dry-running capable — no mechanical seal, no damage if air supply continues with empty chamber
• Self-priming — pulls liquid from 5 m dry or 9.8 m wet suction lift without manual priming
• Passes solids to 3.5 mm — ball-check valve design tolerates particulate media
• Adjustable flow and delivery head via inlet air pressure — no frequency inverter required
• Non-lubricated air operation — no oil separator required in the air supply line
• Separable manifold — allows two different media to be pumped simultaneously
• Easy field maintenance — modular design, standardised spare parts kit available
• Available in PP, PVDF, ALU and AISI 316 housing — matched diaphragm and seal configuration per material

Certification & Approvals

• ATEX Zone 2 gas: II 3/3 G Ex h IIC T4 Gb
• ATEX Zone 2 dust: II 3 D Ex h IIIB T 135°C Db X
• CE marked

Technical Specifications

• Drive: compressed air (non-lubricated)
• Air connection: ¼" BSP
• Max. air pressure: 8 bar
• Fluid connection: ½" BSP
• Max. flow rate: 55 l/min
• Max. delivery head: 80 m
• Suction lift (dry): 5 m
• Suction lift (wet): 9.8 m
• Max. solid passing: 3.5 mm
• Max. viscosity: 15,000 mPas
• Stroke volume: 140 cm³
• Noise level: 70 dB (at max. air pressure)
• Housing materials: PP, PVDF, ALU, AISI 316

Typical media by housing

• PP: dilute acids, alkalis, detergents, aqueous chemical solutions, water treatment chemicals
• PVDF: concentrated acids, oxidising agents, halogenated solvents, aggressive cleaning agents
• ALU: solvents, fuels, oils, hydrocarbons, non-aqueous media compatible with aluminium
• AISI 316: highly corrosive acids and alkalis, aggressive aqueous media, food and pharmaceutical process fluids

Applications

• High-throughput drum transfer where existing ½" pipework must be retained
• Chemical filling lines requiring faster cycle times than smaller ½" models
• Transfer of solvents, fuels and hydrocarbons at production rate — ALU or PVDF housing
• Adhesive and coating supply to automated production lines
• Petrochemical operations with ½" skid connections
• Process chemical transfer in pharmaceutical and surface technology production

Operational Requirements

• Air supply must be clean, dry and non-lubricated — do not use lubricated air (damages internal seals)
• Inlet air pressure must not exceed 8 bar — operating above rated pressure reduces diaphragm life
• Can be run dry without damage — no minimum flow requirement
• Ensure fluid connection piping is adequately supported — do not use the pump housing as a pipe anchor
• If the pump is stalled (air on, no flow), the diaphragm is under constant load — avoid prolonged stall conditions
• Verify chemical compatibility for the specific medium and temperature before commissioning
• Note: the PVDF product image shows the Conductive (black) version — the Standard PVDF pump is supplied in grey housing.

JP-810 Series — Other Sizes

• One size smaller: JP-810.35 — ½" BSP, 35 l/min
• Next size up: JP-810.60 — ½" BSP, 65 l/min