Gas Charged Dampener: SFU 3000 Series

Sudden pressure changes within a fluid system can lead to pulsations or cavitations, resulting in excessive vibrations, noise, and even significant damage or system failure. To safeguard your equipment, installing pulsation dampeners—such as suction stabilizers at the pump inlet and discharge stabilizers at the outlet—can help maintain system integrity.

These stabilizers utilize nitrogen-filled cartridges to absorb pressure fluctuations caused by rapid fluid acceleration and deceleration. Common causes of pulsation include leaking valves, improper spring rates, restrictive piping designs, worn packing, and an excessive number of pumps on a single header. Understanding and addressing these factors can enhance system performance and longevity.

Features and Benefits of the SFU 3000 Series:

• Increased pre-charge - Now at 500 psig
• 100 cubic inch with new higher 3000 psig rating
• Top Repairable - reduces system downtime
• ASME standard & U stamp options available
• Temperature Capabilities up to 300 degrees Farenheit
• Standard elastomers available - Nitrile, EPDM, XRE, HNBR
• TFE Liners optional
• Largest unrestricted system connection
• Internally & externally coated
• Protected charging valve
• Increases life on reciprocating pump fluid end & power end parts
• Reduces system fatigue failures