Air Amplifiers

& SYSTEMS
 Air Amplifiers
Point-of-Use Air Solutions
Maximator air amplifiers are designed to boost plant air pressure or increase
the supply air pressure at work stations and pneumatically operated machinery
when the available working pressure is insufficient. Air operated tools become
more efficient when coupled with air amplifiers. These amplifiers are capable of
generating pressures from 30 psi to 4,350 psi.
Air amplifiers do not need electrical power, since they use the same
compressed air source for both driving and amplifying. This ensures quick
installation and cost effective operation.
Air amplifiers can be controlled to automatically stop once the desired end
pressure has been reached. The amplifier will restart when a drop of only
1% from the stall pressure has been detected.
Single stage single acting and single stage double acting air
amplifiers are available to satisfy most pressure and flow demands. Amplifiers
are ideal for intermittent pressure requirements.
HPT offers complete turn-key systems for easy installation.In
addition, technical application and service support is available for allair
amplifiers and turn-key systems.

Features
Air pressures from 30 psi to 4,350 psi
Compact, lightweight design
Easy installation and operation
Index
Single or double acting
How an Air Amplifier Works 3
No electrical power required
Technical Information 3
Stall at target pressure, automatic restart after
Overall Dimensions 3 a drop of only 1% from target pressure
Single Stage - Single Acting 4-5 PTFE SEALS
How to Use Curves 5 Unregulated pilot air port for easy restart
Single Stage - Double Acting 6-7 and better control on all DLA, SPLV2 and GPLV2
models (1/8" FNPT)
Air Amplifier Systems 8-10
Standard and custom application designed systems
Custom Air Amplifier Systems 11
Accessories 11
Applications
Dry Air Spool 11 Boost insufficient shop air or supply air
Work benches and equipment with limited space
High pressure air cleaning of weld areas
Drive pneumatic cylinders
Improve efficiency of pneumatic tools
and machinery
Boost air for part removal, valve gates and/or automation
equipment for injection molding

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How an Air Amplifier works
Air Amplifiers are intended for use in boosting existing plant air to higher pressures. Each amplifier
has a spool valve that acts like a 4-way directional control valve. Plant air is supplied to this spool
valve which automatically cycles back and forth. The plant air that is fed into the spool valve
is alternately directed, as the spool cycles, to the main air drive piston in the air drive cylinder.
This causes the piston to cycle back and forth in the amplifier.
There is also a high pressure section where the air, that is to be pressurized, is supplied.
The air flows into the amplifier pressure chamber, through the inlet check valve(s), on the suction
stroke and is pressed out of the chamber, through the outlet check valve(s), on the discharge stroke.
The reciprocating movement of the air drive section, connected directly to the high pressure
section, creates a positive displacement of air through the inlet and outlet check valves.
There are single and double acting models available. The single acting amplifiers displace air
once per full cycle. The double acting amplifiers displace air every stroke, or twice per full cycle,
providing higher and more constant flows.
These amplifiers can be installed in any position, but vertical mounting is best for NOTE:
The air to he ampl fier should be filtered to
longest seal life. between 5 and 40 and have a dew point
All connections to the amplifier must be run with equal to, or greater than, the connection between 0F and 50F. Very moist air can
wash out the seal lubricant and very dry air
size in the amplifier. may require a lubricator.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SUPPLY MAX.
PRESSURE (PSI) RATED CONNECTIONS MAX.
CATALOG PRESSURE COMPRESSION PRESSURE STALL TEMP. WEIGHT
STYLE NUMBER RATIO RATIO MIN. MAX. (PSI) PRESSURE INLET OUTLET F (LBS.)
MPLV4-1 4:1 30 Pa 580 4Pa 38 38 140 7
SINGLE DLA5-1 5:1 15:1 30 725 725 5Pa 38 38 140 35
ACTING DLA15-1 15:1 20:1 100 2175 2175 15Pa 14 14 210 35
DLA30-1 30:1 20:1 100 4350 4350 30Pa 916 18 916 18 210 35
MPLV2 2:1 15 150 300 Pa + Ps 14 14 180 12
SPLV2 2:1 15 150 300 Pa + Ps 38 38 180 18
DOUBLE
GPLV2 2:1 25 150 300 Pa + Ps 38 38 180 45
ACTING
DLA5 5:1 15:1 30 1450 1450 5Pa + Ps 38 38 140 48
DLA15 15:1 20:1 100 4350 4350 15Pa + Ps 14 14 210 48
NOTE: Pa = Air Drive Pressu e (PSI) Ps = Supply Pressure (PSI)
Maximum air drive pressure 145 psi
Maximum operating and stall pressures must not be allowed to exceed output pressure rating.
The 9/1618 is a 1/4" O.D. tubing, high pressure coned and threaded connection, all other connections are FNPT.
Air drive inlet connection on MPLV4-1 and MPLV2 is 1/4" FNPT.
Air drive inlet connection on all other air amplifiers is 1/2" FNPT. MOUNTING DIMENSIONS FOR AMPLIFIERS MPLV4-1,
There is a 1/8" FNPT pilot port on all ampl fiers, except MPLV4-1 and MPLV2, that must be plumbed from air source. DLA5-1, DLA15-1, DLA30-1, MPLV2, DLA5 AND DLA15

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (Inches)

CATALOG MOUNTING
NUMBER LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT A B C B

MPLV4-1 8.75 3.94 3.34 6.81 2.00 0.38

DLA5-1 16.63 6.75 10.75 9.00 3.13 0.44
DLA15-1 17.00 6.75 10.75 9.00 3.13 0.44
C A
DLA30-1 17.00 6.75 10.75 9.00 3.13 0.44
MPLV2 13.38 3.25 3.50 12.81 2.00 0.38 MPLV2, SPLV2 AND GPLV2
SPLV2 12.75 5.75 8.00 3.75 4.97 0.38
GPLV2 17.00 8.00 11.00 3.75 7.13 0.38
DLA5 24.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 3.13 0.44
DLA15 24.25 9.00 9.00 9.00 3.13 0.44 B

C A
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 MAXIMATOR AIR AMPLIFIERS

HPT offers four air amplifier models in a single stage single acting
SINGLE STAGE
configuration. Single acting models include the MPLV 4-1, DLA 5-1,
SINGLE ACTING DLA 15-1 and DLA 30-1. These units provide high pressure air amplification,
up to 4,600 psi.
Maximator air amplifiers are compact and lightweight for easy
installation and operation. The miniature MPLV 4-1 is approximately 7" high
and 3" square and is ideal for light duty and boosting air in tight spaces such as
work benches or pneumatic machinery. The DLA5-1, DLA15-1 and DLA30-1 are
ideal for industrial applications.

MPLV4-1 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

5 12
150 PSI (Ps=Pa)
45
10
4
120 PSI

AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

35
8
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

3
90 PSI
25 6

2 60 PSI
4
15
30 PSI
1
2
05

0 0
40 80 120 160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 560 600
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION
LIGHT DUTY NON-PRODUCTION USE ONLY

DLA5-1 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

7 90
(Ps=Pa)
120 PSI
80
6

70
5
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

90 PSI 60
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

4
50
60 PSI
3 40

30
2
20
1
10

0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

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How to Use Curves SINGLE STAGE
To find output flow rate from graphs below, locate desired outlet pressure on bottom axis. SINGLE ACTING
Move vertically from that point until you intersect the solid curve for the inlet air pressure you
have available. At this point, move horizontally to the left axis. That point is the value of the outlet
flow rate. To obtain the air consumption value to drive the amplifier, move vertically up from the
desired outlet pressure until you intersect the dashed curve for the inlet air pressure available.
From this point move horizontally to the right axis. That point is the air consumed. The total air
flow required to the amplifier is the sum of the outlet flow plus the air drive flow.

DLA15-1 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

3 100
(Ps=Pa)
120 PSI 90
2.5
80
90 PSI

AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

70
2
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

60

1.5 50

60 PSI 40
1
30

20
0.5
10

0 0
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

DLA30-1 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

1.4 100
(Ps=Pa) DLA15-1 & DLA30-1
90
120 PSI
1.2
80
90 PSI
1
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

70
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

60
0.8
60 PSI
50
0.6
40

0.4 30

20
0.2
10

0 0
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

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 MAXIMATOR AIR AMPLIFIERS

For applications demanding a high flow rate as well as increased air pressure,
SINGLE STAGE
DOUBLE ACTING HPT offers single stage double acting air amplifiers. Double acting models
include the MPLV2, SPLV2, GPLV2, DLA5 and DLA15. These air amplifiers
are a safe and efficient solution to insufficient air pressures at work stations.
The GPLV2 can deliver twice the amount of supply pressure, up to 300 psi,
with flow rates up to 125 SCFM.

MPLV2 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

50 60
150 PSI (Ps=Pa)
45
50
40
120 PSI

AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

35
40
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

30 90 PSI

25 30
60 PSI
20
20
15
30 PSI
10
10
5

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

SPLV2 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

80 90
(Ps=Pa)
150 PSI
70 80

120 PSI 70
60
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

60
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

50
90 PSI
50
40
40
60 PSI
30
30
20 30 PSI 20

10 10

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

GPLV2 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

100 120
150 PSI (Ps=Pa)
90
100
80
120 PSI
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

70
80
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

60 90 PSI

50 60
60 PSI
40
40
30
30 PSI
20
20
10

0 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION
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How to Use Curves SINGLE STAGE
To find output flow rate from graphs below, locate desired outlet pressure on bottom axis. DOUBLE ACTING
Move vertically from that point until you intersect the solid curve for the inlet air pressure you
have available. At this point, move horizontally to the left axis. That point is the value of the outlet
flow rate. To obtain the air consumption value to drive the amplifier, move vertically up from the
desired outlet pressure until you intersect the dashed curve for the inlet air pressure available.
From this point move horizontally to the right axis. That point is the air consumed. The total air
flow required to the amplifier is the sum of the outlet flow plus the air drive flow.

DLA5 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

14 90
(Ps=Pa)
120 PSI 80
12
70
90 PSI
10

AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

60
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

8 50
60 PSI

6 40

30
4
20
2
10

0 0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

DLA15 INLET PRESSURE CURVES

5 100
120 PSI (Ps=Pa)
4.5 90

4 80
90 PSI
AIR CONSUMPTION (SCFM)

3.5 70
OUTLET FLOW (SCFM)

3 60
60 PSI
2.5 50

2 40

1.5 30

1 20

0.5 10

0 0
0 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750
OUTLET PRESSURE (PSI) AIR DRIVE PRESSURE
AIR CONSUMPTION

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 HPTAir Amplifier Systems are ideal for turn-key installation at work stationsor
Air Amplifier machine centers to boost plant air pressure for tools or operation of pneumatic
clamps, cylinders and other equipment. These systems provide short-term high

Systems flow air or constant flow with reserve, at a constant regulated output pressure.
Storage tank is per A.S.M.E. Code and CRN (Canada) and comes with a safety
relief valve, drain valve and pressure gauge.
Each 200 psi and 250 psi system is also equipped with an inlet air filter and
outlet pressure regulator with gauge, all mounted on a common base. The 500 psi
and 600 psi systems are equipped with an inlet air filter and inlet air pressure
regulator with gauge. High pressure outlet regulator with gauge is available as an
option (Add -R for a 1/4" FNPT regulator or -1/2 R for a 1/2" FNPT high flow
regulator to system catalog number). HPT Air Amplifier Systems are availablein a
number of arrangements and custom designed units are also available to suityour
specific flow and pressure requirements. Please consult factory.

TECHNICAL DATA
CONNECTIONS
SYSTEM AIR TANK SYSTEM OVERALL MOUNTING
CATALOG AMPLIFIER SIZE RATING INLET OUTLET SIZE WEIGHT DIMENSIONS
NUMBER TYPE (GAL.) (PSI) (FNPT) (FNPT) (IN.) (LBS.) (IN.)

2:1 Ratio Systems

AS-MPLV2-1G MPLV2 1.6 250 12 12 13L X 8W X 22H 60 7.13 X 9.00 X 0.38

AS-MPLV2-4G MPLV2 4 250 12 12 22L X 15W X 18H 72 5.00 X 12.25 X 0.44

AS-MPLV2-10GH MPLV2 10 200 12 12 36L X 14W X 18H 63 9.25 X 18.00 X 0.44

AS-SPLV2-4G SPLV2 4 250 12 12 22L X 16W X 22H 78 5.00 X 12.25 X 0.44

AS-SPLV2-10GH SPLV2 10 200 12 12 36L X 14W X 22H 71 9.25 X 18.00 X 0.44

AS-SPLV2-15GH SPLV2 15 200 12 12 39L X 14W X 24H 86 11.00 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-GPLV2-4G GPLV2 4 250 12 12 22L X 20W X 26H 110 5.00 X 12.25 X 0.44

AS-GPLV2-15GH GPLV2 15 200 12 12 39L X 15W X 26H 113 11.00 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-GPLV2-30GH GPLV2 30 200 12 12 44L X 17W X 32H 165 12.81 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-2GPLV2-15GH (2) GPLV2 15 200 (2) 12 12 39L X 18W X 26H 165 11.00 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-2GPLV2-30GH (2) GPLV2 30 200 (2) 12 12 44L X 18W X 32H 215 12.81 X 20.00 X 0.44

Multiple Ratio Systems

AS-DLA5-15GH-200 DLA5 15 200 12 12 39L X 15W X 26H 118 11.00 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-DLA5-30GH-200 DLA5 30 200 12 12 44L X 17W X 32H 170 12.81 X 20.00 X 0.44

AS-DLA5-4G DLA5 4 500 12 12 20L X 26W X 26H 115 5.00 X 12.25 X 0.44

AS-DLA5-15G DLA5 15 500 12 12 30L X 19W X 36H 150 9.50 X 22.00 X 0.38
NOTE:
See curves for flow rates of appropriate Air Amplifiers on previous pages.
Dimensions are approximate and subject to change. Consult factory.
A standa d Air Ampl fier System is piped with one common inlet for both air drive and air suction.

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2:1 Ratio Systems
AS-MPLV2-1G
AS-MPLV2-4G
AS-MPLV2-10GH
AS-SPLV2-4G
AS-SPLV2-10GH
AS-SPLV2-15GH
AS-GPLV2-4G
AS-GPLV2-15GH
AS-GPLV2-30GH
AS-MPLV2-4G

AS-MPLV2-1G

TANK PRESSURE
AS-MPLV2-10GH

UNREGULATED AIR PILOT 1/2" FNPT

LINE ON ALL BUT THE AIR OUTLET MAXIMUM
MPLV2 SYSTEM
250 PSI FOR
1 & 4 GALLON TANKS
200 PSI FOR 10,
TANK 15 & 30 GALLON TANKS

AS-SPLV2-4G 1/2" FNPT

AIR INLET MAXIMUM
AMPLIFIER
125 PSI FOR
1 & 4 GALLON TANKS
DRAIN
100 PSI FOR 10,
15 & 30 GALLON TANKS

AS-GPLV2-15GH
AS-SPLV2-10GH AS-GPLV2-30GH
AS-SPLV2-15GH

AS-GPLV2-4G
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 AIR AMPLIFIER SYSTEMS
Multiple Ratio Systems
AS-DLA5-15GH-200
AS-DLA5-30GH-200 TANK PRESSURE

UNREGULATED AIR PILOT LINE

1/2" FNPT
200 PSI
AIR
15 OR 30 OUTLET
GALLON MAXIMUM
1/2" FNPT DLA5 TANK
AIR
INLET 200 PSI

AS-DLA5-15GH-200
DRAIN AS-DLA5-30GH-200

Multiple Ratio Systems

AS-DLA5-4G -R OPTION
TANK PRESSURE 1/4" FNPT
AS-DLA5-15G -1/2 R OPTION
1/2" FNPT 1/2" FNPT
UNREGULATED AIR PILOT LINE 500 PSI
AIR
OUTLET
MAXIMUM OUTLET

4 OR 15
GALLON
1/2" FNPT TANK
DLA5
AIR 500 PSI
INLET

DRAIN

AS-DLA5-4G AS-DLA5-15G-R

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Custom Air Amplifier Systems
HPT custom air amplifier systems are designed to suit your specific flow
and pressure requirements. As with all custom systems, the design may
incorporate a number of options unique to your application. Specifications may
include overall size, inlet or outlet size, air amplifier type, tank size and psi rating.
Custom systems are capable of generating pressures from 30 psi to 4,350 psi.
HPT custom air amplifier systems are ideal for boosting pressureto DUAL AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
pneumatic tools, clamps and cylinders. These systems will also maintain
elevated pressures to machinery and test equipment, and provide high pressure
air for robotics and injection molding. Please consult factory.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SEALED
AMPLIFIER PACKAGED

HIGH PRESSURE DUAL TANK SYSTEM 200 GALLON AMPLIFIER SYSTEM MULTIPLE OUTLET SYSTEM

Accessories
All HPT air amplifiers are available with an optional air control unit ACP
(except for the MPLV2 which uses a ACM). This package is shown to the right
and consists of an air filter, regulator with gauge, shut-off valve and necessary
fittings and hose for plumbing the unregulated pilot port on all DLA, SPLV2
and GPLV2 models. AIR
HPToffers a wide variety of other accessories to assist the installationof CONTROL
PACKAGE
your Air Amplifier, such as strainers, filters, receiver/tanks, gauges, valves ACP
and fittings.

Dry Air Spool

For severe duty service
In applications where very dry air or nitrogen is used to drive Maximator pumps or boosters
there is a new spool seal option available to provide longer duty between maintenance.
This Dry Air Spool (DAS) option should be considered for extreme operating conditions
involving air or gas drive mediums below 0F. dewpoint, and similarly, very cold climate
applications (-40C.).
This new design can be retrofitted to existing pumps and boosters as it only involves
the spool, spool sleeve, and seals. The spool block remains the same. Be sure to use an
appropriate tool to pull the spool sleeve! Minimum air drive with this option is 30 psig.
To order with a pump simply add DAS to model number. To retrofit to an existing
pump, order Dry Air Spool and specify the pump model and serial number.
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OTHER PRODUCTS
Valves, Fittings & Tubin
Highest quality for superior produc
performance
Standard metals of stainless steel
Pressures to 152,000 PSI

Liquid Pumps
Air driven to 60,000 psi
Economic hydraulic power
Interchangeable with other
leading pumps
Requires no electrical power
Variety of sizes and styles
to suit your application

Gas Boosters
Air driven to 21,750 psi
Ideal for gas salvage
Requires no lubrication
or electrical power
Unit is contaminant free
For use with a variety of gases

Packaged Systems
Air Amplifier System for
boosting shop air
Gas Booster System for gas
reclaim and bottle filling
Hydraulic Power Unit
Hydraulic Test Stands for
pressure testing

Repair Service Available

Guaranteed quality workmanship
Cost effective quick turnaround
Use original manufacture parts
Factory support

All technical and dimensional information subject

to change.

All general terms and conditions of sale, including

limitations of our liability, apply to all products
and services sold.