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Our Low Energy Technology is available across the full Tapflo AODD range, manufactured to suit the simple, efficient design of Tapflo Diaphragm Pumps. LEAP was designed in house at Tapflo UK and is now sold globally through the Tapflo network to over 80 countries.
LEAP technology allows a Diaphragm Pump to begin operating at a lower starting pressure and is impossible to stall. Not only that but installing LEAP in your factory can provide savings of up to 70% on energy costs. Want to know more?
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LEAP stands for Low Energy Air Pump, this ground breaking technology is the solution to reducing energy consumption for businesses running Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps across the world, allowing them to save up to 70% on energy costs. LEAP has been designed to control the airflow through a Diaphragm Pump using innovative technology developed here in the UK.
This technology can be requested on purchase of your Diaphragm Pump or it can be retro-fitted to any Tapflo, as well as several of our competitors’ pumps, by simply swapping the centre section on your pump.
Many businesses are looking to meet energy-saving targets which Tapflo can support you with, there has been a significant increase in demand for this revolutionary technology as business release just how much money and energy they could save by switching to LEAP.
Tapflo UK owner, Mick, has over 25 years of experience in the pump industry. In the video below, Mick explains the benefits of the Low Energy Air Pump technology designed in the UK.
Reducing air consumption to save your company money
The graph below shows fluid flow against the air pressure required when comparing a standard Air-Operated Diaphragm Pump against Tapflo’s Low Energy Air Pump (LEAP). As you can see, at 0.5 bar air pressure, the LEAP pump was able to produce approx. 27.5 l/min whereas the standard pump didn’t even start operating until it was supplied with 1.1 bar air pressure, and only produced 5 l/min. This demonstrates that standard Air-Operated Diaphragm Pumps require a lot of energy to simply overcome the resistance within the pump. The energy required to do this is a direct correlation to the pressure you have to put in. By reducing the air pressure required to operate you can significantly reduce the operating costs of the pump. To put this into monetary terms, Tapflo customer required a 2” pump to run continuously for 5 days a week, 48 weeks/year, producing 150 l/min @ 1 Bar operating pressure. Based on the British Compressed Air Society figures of between £0.01 to £0.03 to produce 1000 Litres of compressed air, a standard pump would cost an average of £1843.20 / year. By converting to the LEAP technology, the customer would save £652.64 / year per pump!
Graph showing fluid flow against air pressure required for a Diaphragm Pump
For more information and a case example of where our Low Energy Air Pump (LEAP) has been integrated into a production line with control and monitoring from a central control system, visit our case studies section. The valve is also balanced to prevent any issues associated with high-pressure applications.
Spare Parts – TC50, 70 & 80
Position | Quantity | Description | Material | KIT AIR |
12E | 1 | Centre Block | Aluminium | |
1204E | 2 | Bushing | Aluminium | |
16E | 1 | Diaphragm Shaft | AISI 316L, Zinz Plated, Neodynium | X |
25 | 1 | Muffler | PP | X |
26E | 1 | Quick Connector Pneumatic Fitting | Brass | |
261E | 1 | External Pilot Screw | A4-70 | |
27E | 2 | Air Valve Retaining Screw | A4-70 | |
36E | 2 | Shaft War Ring | NBR | X |
61E | 1 | Air Valve Complete | Body: PTFE coated hard ionized Aluminium, Delrin O-Rings: NBR | X |
97E | 1 | Control Module | Aluminium | |
971E | 1 | IP/EP Gasket | NBR | X |
972E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A4-70 | |
973E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A4-70 | |
974E | 4 | Washer | A4-70 |
Spare Parts – TC100, 120, 125
Position | Quantity | Description | Material | KIT AIR |
12E | 1 | Centre Block | Aluminium | |
1204E | 2 | Bushing | Aluminium | |
16E | 1 | Diaphragm Shaft | AISI 316L, Zinc Plated Neodynium | X |
25 | 1 | Muffler | PP | X |
26E | 1 | Quick Connector, Pneumatic Fitting | Brass | |
261E | 1 | External Pilot Screw | A4-70 | |
27E | 2 | Air Valve Retaining Screw | A4-70 | |
36E | 2 | Shaft Wear Ring | NBR | X |
61E | 1 | Air Valve Complete | Body: PTFE coated hard ironized Aluminium, Delrin O-Rings: NBR | X |
97E | 1 | Control Module | Aluminium | |
971E | 1 | IP/EP Gasket | NBR | X |
972E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A4-70 | |
973E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A4-70 | |
974E | 4 | Washer | A4-70 |
Spare Parts – TC200, 220, 225
Position | Quantity | Description | Material | KIT AIR |
12E | 1 | Centre Block | Aluminium | |
1201E | 2 | Diaphragm Back Plate | Aluminium | |
1202E | 8 | Back Plate Retaining Screw | A4-70 | |
1204E | 6 | Bushing Back Plate | Aluminium | |
1211E | 2 | Square O-Ring | NBR | X |
1212E | 4 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
1213E | 8 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
1214E | 4 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
16E | 1 | Diaphragm Shaft | AISI 316L, Zinc Plated Neodynium | X |
25 | 1 | Muffler | PPM-F | X |
251E | 1 | Muffler Retaining Plate | Aluminium | |
252E | 4 | Muffler Retaining Screw | A2-70 | |
261E | 1 | External Pilot Screw | Brass | |
27E | 2 | Air Valve Retaining Screw | A2-70 | |
361E | 2 | Shaft Cut Wear Ring | NBR | X |
362E | 1 | Shaft Wear Ring (Back up for 47E) | NBR | X |
47E | 1 | O-Ring | ||
61E | 1 | Air Valve Complete | Body:PTFE coated hard ionized Aluminium, Delrin O-Rings: NBR | X |
97E | 1 | Control Module | Aluminium | |
971E | 1 | IP/EP Gasket | NBR | X |
972E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A2-70 | |
973E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A2-70 | |
974E | 4 | Washer | A2-70 |
Spare Parts – TC400, 420, 425
Position | Quantity | Description | Material | KIT AIR |
12E | 1 | Centre Block | Aluminium | |
1201E | 2 | Diaphragm Back Plate | Aluminium | |
1202E | 12 | Retaining Screw | A4-70 | |
1204e | 6 | Bushing Back Plate | Aluminium | |
1211E | 2 | Square O-Ring | NBR | X |
1212E | 4 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
1213E | 8 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
1214E | 4 | Back Plate O-Ring | NBR | X |
16E | 1 | Diaphragm Shaft | AISI 316L, Zinc Plated Neodynium | X |
25 | 1 | Muffler | PPM-F | X |
251E | 1 | Muffler Retaining Plate | Aluminium | |
252E | 4 | Muffler Retaining Screw | A2-70 | |
261E | 1 | External Pilot Screw | Brass | |
27E | 2 | Air Valve Retaining Screw | A2-70 | |
361E | 2 | Shaft Cut Wear Ring | NBR | X |
47E | 1 | O-Ring | ||
61E | 1 | Air Valve Complete | Body:PTFE coated hard ionized Aluminium, Delrin O-Rings: NBR | X |
97E | 1 | Control Module | Aluminium | |
971E | 1 | IP/EP Gasket | NBR | X |
972E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A2-70 | |
973E | 2 | Control Module Fixing Screw | A2-70 | |
974E | 4 | Washer | A2-70 |
Even during normal operating conditions, some parts of the pump will be subject to wear & tear. In order to avoid expensive breakdowns, we recommend having a few spare parts in stock. Depending on the severity of the operation and the importance of assuring continuous operation we offer three different spare part KITS, please check full HDPE & PTFE, Metal, Sanitary IOM manuals* for further instructions. Please keep in mind that Low Energy Air Pump KIT AIR differs from standard HDPE & PTFE, Metal or Sanitary pump*. NOTE! Even though the Control Module [97E] is not a subject to wear, remember to replace it in case of leakage through muffler.
*depends on the product series
Recommended spares to keep in stock for the Low Energy Air Pump:
TC50, 70 & 80 | |||
Position | Description | Quantity | |
KIT AIR | 16E | Complete Diaphragm Shaft | 1 |
18 | O-Ring Set (Inlet/Outlet) | 4 | |
25 | Muffler | 1 | |
61E | Complete Air Valve | 1 | |
971E | IP/EP Gasket | 1 |
TC100 – 425 | |||
Position | Description | Quantity | |
KIT LIQUID | 18 | O-Ring Set (Inlet/Outlet) | 4 |
16E | Complete Diaphragm Shaft | 1 | |
1211E | Back Plate Square O-Ring | 2 | |
1212E | Back Plate O-Ring | 4 | |
1213E | Back Plate O-Ring | 8 | |
1214E | Back Plate O-Ring | 4 | |
361E | Shaft Cut Wear Ring | 2 | |
362E | Shaft Wear Ring (back up for 36E) | 1 | |
25E | Muffler | 1 | |
61E | Complete Air Valve | 1 | |
971E | IP/EP Gasket | 1 |
Drive Type | Electric, Pneumatic |
Flow Rate | up to 820 l/min |
Pressure | up to 16 Bar |
Material | Aluminium, Cast Iron, PE & PTFE, Stainless Steel AISI 316L |
Self-Priming | Yes |
Solids Handling | up to 100mm |
Viscosity | 0-200+ cSt |
Tapflo Low Energy Air Pump has been recognised by the PPMA Group Industry Awards for the category ‘Innovative Processing Systems’. For its innovative technology, LEAP was granted a Highly Commended recognition.
LEAP has also been recognised as a finalist at the Pump Industry Awards for ‘Technical Innovation of the Year – Products’ in 2018.
Our LEAP technology can help you save up to 70% on energy consumption, helping you to save money and meet energy targets. To find out more about Tapflo UK’s breakthrough Air Operated Diaphragm Pump, contact our pump specialists today.
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