Description
Sandpiper SPB40 BEAST Diaphragm Product Overview
The Sandpiper SPB40 BEAST diaphragm is a genuine replacement component for 4-inch Heavy Duty Flap Valve AODD pumps. Correct part selection requires confirmation of the pump's aluminium, cast-iron or stainless-steel wetted construction followed by selection of the appropriate diaphragm material.
This consolidated SPB40 BEAST diaphragm page allows industrial buyers to identify the pump construction first and then select the required replacement diaphragm without creating separate product pages for every metallic construction.
Key Specifications & Compatibility
- Brand: Sandpiper
- Compatible Pump Model: SPB40 BEAST
- Pump Type: Clog-Resistant Heavy Duty Flap Valve AODD Pump
- Nominal Pump Size: 4" / 100 mm
- Pump Wetted Constructions: Aluminium, Cast Iron and Stainless Steel
- Aluminium / Stainless Steel Diaphragm Materials: Santoprene, Urethane, Nitrile and Neoprene
- Cast Iron Diaphragm Materials: Santoprene, Nitrile and Neoprene
- Current Design Level: Design Level 1
- Installation Dimensions: Refer to the current construction-specific Sandpiper specification sheet
SPB40 BEAST Diaphragm Construction & Part Number Comparison
| Pump Wetted Construction | Design Level | Diaphragm Material | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | 1 | Santoprene | 286.018.354 |
| Aluminium | 1 | Urethane | 286.018.357 |
| Aluminium | 1 | Nitrile | 286.018.360 |
| Aluminium | 1 | Neoprene | 286.018.365 |
| Cast Iron | 1 | Santoprene | 286.098.354 |
| Cast Iron | 1 | Nitrile | 286.098.360 |
| Cast Iron | 1 | Neoprene | 286.098.365 |
| Stainless Steel | 1 | Santoprene | 286.018.354 |
| Stainless Steel | 1 | Urethane | 286.018.357 |
| Stainless Steel | 1 | Nitrile | 286.018.360 |
| Stainless Steel | 1 | Neoprene | 286.018.365 |
Common Industrial Applications & Use Cases
SPB40 BEAST pumps are designed for demanding solids-containing and difficult-to-pump fluids. Genuine diaphragm replacement may be required as part of preventive or corrective maintenance in:
Maintenance support for heavy-duty pumping duties involving solids-containing process streams.
Replacement diaphragm requirements for demanding applications involving materials prone to accumulation.
Wet-end servicing for pumps transferring abrasive slurry and higher-viscosity materials.
Replacement support for applications involving chemicals after construction and diaphragm compatibility are verified.
Need Help Selecting an SPB40 BEAST Diaphragm?
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