Maintenence free welded Membrane Accumulators

Construction: carbon steel body Capacity: 0,05÷4 litres Pressure: up to 350 bar
 INDEX
OPERATING PRINCIPLE 3

USE SECTORS 3

APPLICATIONS 3

ADVANTAGES 3

HYDRAULIC SYMBOL 3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4

TECHNICAL DATA 4

COMPATIBILITY OF MEMBRANES - TEMPERATURE – FLUID 5

SIZING 5

CERTIFICATIONS 6

ORDERING CODE 7

DIMENSIONS 8

ACCESSORIES 9

SPARE PARTS 10

TRANSPORT 10

COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE 10

With a view to constant improvement, our products could be subject to changes with respect to data contained in this catalogue. Reproduction prohibited.

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OPERATING PRINCIPLE
One of the main tasks of the hydraulic accumulators is to
accumulate a certain quantity of fluid under pressure from a

Hydraulic symbol
hydraulic system and return all or part of it to the system when
required: for this reason they are considered pressure vessels and
must be sized for the maximum operating pressure, taking into
account the acceptance standards applicable in the country of
installation.
Accumulators with separation element between the fluid side and
the gas side, that are normally pre-loaded with nitrogen, are used in
most hydraulic systems.
Depending on the type of separation element, the accumulator
takes its name: the WAs are membrane accumulators.
The maintenance free membrane accumulators type WA cannot
be repaired, since they have been specially designed for high
production, low cost applications, for which it is more practical and
convenient to replace rather than repair the equipment.
These accumulators consist of two cups made of high-strength
steel and welded with electron beam.
The U-shaped membrane separates the gas side from the fluid
side. Membranes are available in nitrile rubber NBR, epichlorohydrin
(ECO) and nitrile rubber for low temperatures – 40 °C. A suitable
button made of high-resistance material closes the hole on the USE SECTORS
fluid side when the accumulator is precharged, to avoid the The maintenance free membrane accumulators type WA are used
extrusion of the membrane. for the most varied applications in the industrial, machine tools,
The gas valve is available in a standard version M28x1.5 with mobile and agriculture industries.
allen locking screw and sealing washer in rubber-metal (for the
pre-charge you must use the precharge and control equipment
DP100), in the (special) version with small valve 5/8” UNF (for the
pre-charge you must use the precharge and control equipment
DP200), while in the version with factory fixed precharge and
electrowelded closing plug the precharge pressure value cannot
be controlled and/or modified. APPLICATIONS
The fluid coupling is available in the standard threaded - Energy reserve in systems with intermittent operation for power
connections listed in the table, in male or female versions and reduction of the pump
in the version with double thread for a quick, safe, inexpensive - Energy reserve for emergencies, such as in case of failure of the
anchoring via the external thread and fastening ring nut (optional, motor-pump assembly or power outage
see chapter 14), as well as a suitable female connection. - Compensation for losses due to leakage
Compared with others, these accumulators have a high energy - Pressure compensator (balance)
yield, as they have a higher energy density (energy content/mass): - Vibration damping in the case of periodic oscillations
this feature is due to the spherical shape of the accumulator body. - Volume compensation in the event of changes in pressure and
WA-type membrane accumulators can be installed in any position. temperature
- Hydraulic spring for the suspensions on vehicles
- Shock absorption in case of mechanical impact.

ADVANTAGES
- Compact product
- Quick and easy installation
- High life cycle
- High energy efficiency
- High compression ratio, max 8 : 1
- Fast response time (less than 25 ms)
- Operation also with low lubricating power fluids
- Good tolerance to dirt (contaminants present in the fluid)
- Reduced weight
- Low cost

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum pressure 100 - 140 - 210 - 250 – 280 - 300 - 350 bars
Nominal capacity 0,05 - 0,16 - 0,35 - 0,5 - 0,75 - 1 - 1,4 - 2 - 3 - 3,5 - 4 litres
painted carbon steel RAL 9004 (opaque) (resistance to salt spray 250 hours)
Body on request: resistance to salt spray 500 hours
on request: AISI 316L
NBR (Perbunan)
ECO (Epichlorohydrin)
Materials Membrane
NBR -40 °C
Others on request
M28x1,5
Precharge valve Electrowelded plug with factory fixed precharge
5/8”UNF valve (on request)
NBR: -15 ÷ +80°C
Operating temperature
ECO: -30 ÷ +120 °C
with membrane
NBR -40: -40 ÷ +70 °C
Pressure value on request (± 5% with minimum ± 3 bar ) with Nitrogen: N ≥ 99.9% volume,
Precharge at 20 °C
O2 ≤ 50 Vpm and H2O ≤ 30 Vpm

TECHNICAL DATA
Type Rated Effective Max pressure* Max dynamic Max compress. Max flow** Ped category Weight
volume volume (in carbon steel) Delta P ratio (for liquids in
P2 - P 1 P2: P0 Group 2)
[lt] [lt] [bar] [bar] [l/min] [kg]
WA0,05 0,05 0,07 210 120 6:1 10 Art.3 Par.3 0,5
210
WA0,16 0,16 0,17 120 6:1 10 Art.3 Par.3 0,9
250
0,35 100 100 1
WA0,35 0,35 210 6:1 40 Art.3 Par.3
0,41 140 1,8
250
100
0,58 1,6
140
WA0,5 0,5 140 8:1 40 Art.3 Par.3
210 2,4
0,59
300 2,8
100
0,77 120 6:1 2,0
140
0,77 210 4:1 3,2
WA0,75 0,75 40 Art.3 Par.3
0,81 250 8:1 3,4
150
0,72 280 4:1 3,2
0,75 350 6:1 5,2
1,00 210 140 4:1 4,0
WA1 1 1,10 250 150 8:1 40 Art.3 Par.3 4,8
0,95 280 140 4:1 4,5
100
1,42 80 6:1 3,6
140
WA1,4 1,4 80 Cat: II
1,49 250 140 6:1 5,5
1,38 350 150 6:1 8,5
2,00 140 60 6
WA2 2 4:1 80 Cat: II
2,05 250 140 6,6
3,15 210 8,1
140 Cat: II
WA3 3 3,15 250 4:1 120 10,8
2,85 350 180 Cat: III 14,6
3,55 210 8,9
Cat: II
WA3,5 3,5 3,55 250 140 4:1 120 12,1
3,50 350 Cat: III 16,6
4,00 210 9,9
WA4 4 140 4:1 120 Cat: II
4,00 250 13,4

* Maximum pressure calculated according to EN 14359 (for the pressure values in agreement with other standards, please contact SAIP)
** Flow rate measured using mineral oil with a viscosity of 36 cSt at 50 °C and ΔΔP = 5 bar
*** Maximum differential pressure permissible (pressure difference between the maximum operating pressure P2 and the minimum operating pressure P1)
in order to have an infinite life cycle (greater than 2.000.000 cycles).

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COMPATIBILITY OF MEMBRANES / TEMPERATURE / FLUID
Suitable for aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane, gasoline, oils, mineral greases,
1 Nitrile rubber NBR -15 ÷ +80 °C diesel fuel, fuel oil, kerosene), mineral greases and oils, fluids HFA - HFB - HFC, many
diluted acids, saline solutions, water, glycol water.

Fluids compatibility as for standard nitrile + various types of freon.

Nitrile rubber for low (Has lower content of acrylonitrile than the standard and is therefore more suitable
1C -40 ÷ +70 °C
temperatures NBR for work at low temperatures, but the chemical resistance to the different liquids is
slightly lower).

Suitable for mineral oils and greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons (propane, butane and
8 Epichlorohydrin ECO -30 ÷ +120 °C gasoline), silicone oils and greases, water at room temperature, low gas permeability,
good resistance to ozone, ageing and weathering.
For the use of other fluids and temperatures, please contact SAIP

SIZING Precharge pressure

For an accumulator sizing, various factors are to be considered, Value of precharge pressure varies depending on accumulator
associated with the type of accumulator itself, operating pressure, application:
relevant precharge pressure, necessary volumes and operating A) Energy accumulation, emergency function, hydraulic spring,
temperatures. force compensator, leakage compensator, volume compensator:
in these applications, precharge pressure is usually P0 = 0.9 ÷
Status 0.95 x P1 (at maximum operating temperature). Compression
ratio P2 : P0 is also to be met, being lower than specified in
paragraph Technical data (4:1. 6:1, max 8:1)
B) Pulsation damper
P2 P0 = 0.7 ÷ 0.9 x P (operating pressure)
P0 P1 V2
V0 V1
Referred to maximum operating pressure.
C) Absorber of water hammers
P0 = 0.9 ÷ 0.95 x P (operating pressure)
Referred to maximum operating pressure.
1 2 3
Temperature changes
Operating temperature change can strongly affect the accumulator
1) P0 = (nitrogen precharge pressure) and V0 = (gas effective precharge pressure. When temperature increases, the precharge
volume) correspond to precharge conditions. pressure increases; on the contrary, when temperature decreases,
Hydraulic pressure value is lower than precharge value, i.e. the the precharge pressure decreases. To better use the accumulator,
membrane expansion is maximum and there is no fluid inside precharge pressure needs to be calculated considering
the accumulator. A special button closes the hole on the liquid temperature changes during operation.
side to prevent membrane extrusion.
20 + 273
2) P1 = (minimum operating pressure) and V1 = (gas volume at P0 (T20) = P0 (Tx) x —
Tx + 273
pressure P1) correspond to minimum pressure conditions,
i.e. since the fluid pressure is slightly higher than precharge P0 (Tx) = pressure at temperature measured Tx
pressure, it remains inside the accumulator, to prevent that - at P0 (T20) = nitrogen pressure P0 at 20 °C
each cycle - the membrane and the plate collide against the
accumulator internal surface. Sizing with isothermal transfer
Example: leakage compensation, volume compensation.
3) P2 = (maximum operating pressure) and V2 = (gas volume at Calculation in isothermal transfer only applies when both
pressure P2) correspond to maximum pressure conditions, i.e. accumulation and discharge occur in a long time (more than
membrane has reached its maximum shrinkage, resulting in 10 minutes), so that an efficient heat exchange is allowed and
maximum liquid accumulation. nitrogen temperature is kept almost constant.
Δ Accumulator volume:
ΔV = rated volume delivered/absorbed =
ΔV
V0 = —
V1gas – V2gas = V2fluid – V1fluid P0 P0
— - —
P1 P2

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V0 and ΔV in litres CERTIFICATIONS
P0 and P1 and P2 in absolute bars (bar(a) = bar(g) +1) All hydraulic accumulators are pressure vessels and are subject to
Accumulator yield: the national legislation and directives applicable in the country of
installation.
ΔV = V0 x
( P P
—0 - —0
P1 P2 ) The accumulators type WA are manufactured in accordance with
the European directive PED (97/23); for capacities lower than
or equal to 1 litre CE marking is not required, while for higher
Dimensionamento con trasformazione adiabatica capacities, in addition to the CE marking, each accumulator must
Example: energy accumulation, hydraulic spring, suspensions, force be accompanied by the declaration of conformity and by the
compensator. operation and maintenance manual.
Calculation in adiabatic transfer only applies when accumulation The Technical data table indicates the category related to the use
and discharge both occur in a short time, so that no heat with not dangerous fluids (group 2), as a function of the product:
exchange is allowed between gas and environment. (When quickly volume by pressure.
compressed, nitrogen increases temperature, on the contrary For use with hazardous fluids (group 1), please contact SAIP.
temperature decreases when released). In compliance with the European Directive PED (97/23/CE),
Accumulator volume: documentation includes the declaration of conformity and the use
and maintenance manual.
ΔV
Accumulators can also be supplied according to directive ATEX
V0 =—
94/9/CE (annex VIII) and harmonized standards EN 13463-1

( ) ( )
P —1 P —1
—0 1,4- —0 1,4
P1 P2
concerning non electrical products to be used in potentially
explosive atmosphere environments and not included in
classification ATEX CE II2GcT4.
V0 and ΔV in litres
P0 and P1 and P2 in absolute bars (bar(a) = bar(g) +1) SAIP also provides for other tests and certifications for countries
Accumulator yield: where CE certification is not recognized.
• ASME-“U”- Stamp for USA (National Board), Canada (CRN),

[( ) ( ) ]
P P
1 1
— —
ΔV = V0 x —0 1,4
- —0 1,4 South Africa, etc.
P1 P2 • ML (ex SQL) for China.
• Australian Pressure Vessel standard AS1210-1997 for Australia.
Sizing with polytropic transfer • GOST-R for Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, etc.
Example: emergency, safety. • Dossier RTN - Rostechnadzorf for Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.
Calculation in polytropic transformation only applies when • DDP passport for Algeria, Tunisia etc.
accumulation is slow (isothermal) and discharge is quick (adiabatic). • DOSH for Malaysia
Accumulator volume:
Anyway, for other countries or applications requiring for a specific
P2 test, accumulators are manufactured in compliance with the
ΔV x — European Directive, but supplied without CE mark and with factory
P0
test or according to the standard applied.
V0 =—
Other certifications, such as for naval sector, can be required upon
P —1
( )
—2 1,4 - 1
P1
order.

V0 and ΔV in litres
P0 and P1 and P2 P2 in absolute bars (bar(a) = bar(g) +1)
Accumulator yield:
P —1
—2 1,4 - 1
P1 ( )
ΔV = V0 x P0 x —
P2

Using the formulas above, accumulator volume can be calculated

with good degree of approximation and/or the volume obtained
depending on accumulator dimension specified.
For other usages and/or for a more accurate calculation,
considering temperature changes, real charge and discharge times,
real and not ideal gas usage, SAIP SIZAC calculation software can
be used as available on site www.saip.it or contacting directly SAIP
technical service.

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ORDERING CODE

WA 2 1,4 8 O G5 A 250

Accumulator Gas Nominal Membrane Body Fluid Calculation code Maximum

type valve capacity material material side connection and pressure
membrane, litres capacity threading testing/certification According to the
M28x1.5 standard NBR carbon
welded with 2 0,05 0,05 O EN 13445-3 relative capacity and
WA gas valve nitrile with steel 1/4”gas (ISO228)
electron 0,16 0,16 1 A2 EN 14359 with calculation code
button in male
beam 0,35 0,35 316L stainless A + EN14359
Plug in welded plastic material
4 0,5 0,5 X steel (upon Certification litres bar
carbon steel CE/PED
0,75 0,75 request) M8 0,05 M18x1.5 female 210 0,05 210
1 1 Nitrile for low 210 210
5/8 UNF EN 13445-3
temperatures 0,16
1 galvanized valve 1,4 1,4 1C EN 14359 250 250
with plastic 1/2”gas (ISO228)
(on request) 2 2 G4 K + 100 100
button female
3 3 Certification 210 0,35 210
3,5 3,5 GOST-R (Russia) 250 250
4 4 Epichlorohydrin M8 M18x1.5 female 100 100
ECO
8 EN 13445-3 140 140
with plastic 0.5
button L EN 14359 210 210
1/2”gas (ISO228) No certification 300
G4 300
female
Other compounds on 100 100
request. Membrane 0,16÷0,75 1/2”gas (ISO228) 140 140
with stainless steel D4 female + spot- EN 13445-3 210 210
button on request EN 14359 0,75
facing DIN3852 J 250 250
Certification
SELO (China) 280 280
1/2” gas (ISO228) 350 350
E1 female + outer
Other calculation 210 210
threading M33x1.5
codes and certifications 250 1 250
on request 280 280
1/2”gas (ISO228)
G4 100 100
female
140 140
1,4
3/4”gas (ISO228) 250 250
Y9 female + 350 350
spot-facing 140 140
2
250 250
1÷2 1/2”gas (ISO228) 210 210
D4 female + spot-
250 3 250
facing DIN3852
350 350
210 210
1/2” gas (ISO228) 250 3,5 250
E1 female + outer
350 350
threading M33x1.5
210 210
4
3/4”gas (ISO 250 250
Y9 228) female +
spot-facing With other calculation
codes, the maximum
3÷4 pressures may change
3/4” gas (ISO228)
E7 female + outer
threading M45x1.5
Other connections on request

Note: in orders, specify precharge value referred to 20 °C temperature in addition to the complete code.

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DIMENSIONS for pressures up to 300 bar

Gas valve: TYPE 2 TYPE 4 TYPE 1

(on request)
tightening 0
SW.6 ( torque : 30 +5 Nm)

ØB Ø20
M28x15 5/8 UNF

20
Ø8
SW.17

28
18

8
2
A

SW.b
SW.19
SW.a SW.a
22
D

E
E

25
P

12
20

C F
E
N

M 1/ GAS
F 4

G
Fluid
connection: TYPE G...; M... TYPE D...; Y... TYPE E... TYPE A2

Type Pressure Gas valve A ØB C D E F G M N P SWa SWb

[bar] Type 1 Type 2 Type 4 [mm] [mm] M8 G..... [mm] E…... [mm] [mm]
(±2) (+0/-1)
WA0,05 210 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 Welded plug 67 55,5 – ½”Gas 20 15 – – – – – 30 –
210 Welded
WA0,16 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 86 70 M18X1,5 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
250 plug
100 97 90
Welded
WA0,35 210 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 112 96 M18X1,5 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
plug
250 112 96
100 122 101
140 Welded 122 101
WA0,5 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 M18X1,5 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
210 plug 126 105
300 130 109
100 139 109
140 139 109
Welded
WA0,75 210 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 135 117 M18X1,5 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
plug
250 133 122
280 135 117
210 171 117
Welded ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
WA1 250 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 146 136 –
plug ¾”Gas 24 16 – – 34 1 – 41 –
280 171 117
100 153 142
Welded ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
WA1,4 140 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 153 142 –
plug ¾”Gas 24 16 - - 34 1 - 41 -
250 154 153
140 Welded 200 142 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 27 2,5 38 30 41
WA2 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 –
250 plug 193 153 ¾”Gas 24 16 – – 34 1 – 41 –
210 Welded 235 170
WA3 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 – ¾”Gas 24 16 ¾”Gas M45x1,5 34 1 42 41 46
250 plug 239 174
210 Welded 262 170
WA3,5 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 – ¾”Gas 24 16 ¾”Gas M45x1,5 34 1 42 41 46
250 plug 266 174
210 Welded 288 170
WA4 5/8”UNF M28X1,5 – ¾”Gas 24 16 ¾”Gas M45x1,5 34 1 42 41 46
250 plug 292 174

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DIMENSIONS for pressure at 350 bar
SW.6 ( tightening
torque
0
: 30 +5 Nm) Type Pressure Gas valve A ØB C D E F G P Q SWb
ØB [bar] Type 2 [mm] [mm] G..... [mm] E…... [mm] [mm] [mm]
M28x15 (±2) (+0/-1)
WA0,75 350 M28X1,5 133 134 ½”Gas 20 15 ½”Gas M33x1,5 38 18 41
18

½”Gas 20 15
WA1,4 350 M28X1,5 161 164 ½”Gas M33x1,5 38 18 41
¾”Gas 24 16
WA3 350 M28X1,5 224 182 ¾”Gas 24 16 ¾”Gas M45x1,5 42 20 55

WA3,5 350 M28X1,5 264 182 ¾”Gas 24 16 ¾”Gas M45x1,5 42 20 55

A

SW.c SW.c
D
E

C
Q

F
G
Fluid
connection: TYPE G... TYPE E...
E
ACCESSORIES
= =
C

Fastening nut B

Ø9
They are used to simply and safely fasten accumulators by outer
threading type E1 (M33x1.5) or E7 (M45x1.5) on fluid side
Hex13
attachment.
Accumulators equipped with gas valve type 2 can be fastened by
M28x1.5 threading, by using the relevant ring nut in the table. Dmin ÷ Dmax 6.5
Nuts shown below are made of zinc plated white carbon steel
in compliance with directive 2002/95/CE (RoHS) with excellent
corrosion resistance. A
10

SW
H

D
Type Description Weight To be used on WA
Dmin Dmax A B C E
Type D SW H [mm] [mm] +/-1 [mm] +/-0,5 [kg]
[mm] [mm] CFOZ72LF120 67 72 124 94 45 22 0,3 WA0,16
DADORM2-OZ28 M28 x 1,5 41 7 CFOZ96LF120 124 94 45 22 0,3
DADORE1-OZ33 M33 x 1,5 50 7 90 96 WA0,35
CFOZ96LF160 164 123 45 33 0,4
DADORE7-OZ45 M45 x 1,5 70 7 CFOZ102LF160 97 102 164 123 45 33 0,4 WA0,5 100 /140
WA0,5 210/300
CFOZ111LF160 103 111 164 123 45 33 0,4
Mounting collars WA0,75 100/140
SAIP mounting collars type CFOZ_LF_ can be used to safely fasten WA0,75 210/280
CFOZ120LF160 112 120 164 123 45 33 0,4
WA1 210/280
various types of WA accumulators and ensure and independent
CFOZ128LF160 121 128 164 123 45 33 0,4 WA0,75 250
and non-rigid mounting on plants.
WA1 250
The rubber insert is used to reduce vibration transmission, CFOZ137LF160 129 137 164 123 45 33 0,4
WA0,75 350
compensate manufacturing tolerances and release external CFOZ146LF160 164 123 45 33 0,4 WA1,4 100/140
stresses from connection. 138 146
CFOZ146LF210 214 173 50 33 0,5 WA2 140
This type of collar consists of a two-piece frame to make CFOZ159LF160 164 123 45 33 0,4 WA1,4 250
147 159
installation easier, increase modularity and stability depending on CFOZ159LF210 214 173 50 33 0,5 WA2 250
needs and spaces available. Base plate is made of zinc plated white CFOZ172LF160 164 123 45 33 0,5 WA1,4 350
160 174
carbon steel in compliance with directive 2002/95/CE (RoHS) with CFOZ172LF210 214 173 50 33 0,5 WA3/3,5/4 210/ 250
excellent corrosion resistance. . CFOZ185LF160 164 123 45 33 0,6
173 185 WA3/3,5 350
CFOZ185LF210 214 173 50 33 0,6
The belt fastening the accumulator at the base also consists of
carbon steel with the same characteristics as its base and keeps the For further support and fastening accessories, see catalogue: DISFI
accumulator body it is isolated from by a nitrile rubber NBR belt a For precharge appliances, see catalogue: DISPR
80 Shore A. For other accessories, contact SAIP srl [email protected]

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SPARE PARTS After six-month storage, precharge pressure must be taken to 2
Gas valve for WA type 2 (M28x1.5): bars (in versions where allowed); also ensure that lubrication fluid
VITCM816T-012B Fastening screw inside is compatible with bag material.
GUAUSITM8-1 Sealing washer Anyway, it is recommended not to exceed four-year storage.

Mark on accumulator body

TRANSPORT With reference to PED 97/23/EC classification, article 3, paragraph
The maintenance free membrane accumulators type WA (up to 3 and/or risk categories I to IV, according to volume and maximum
the capacity of 1.4 litres) are hydraulic or pneumatic pressure operating pressure, accumulator shows the following marks:
vessels (UN 3164). They do not fall within the provisions of the - manufacturer’s name
ADR for road transport as “these accumulators are not subject to - product identification code
the requirements of class 2 according to the Special Provision 283 - manufacturing month and year
ADR” and are not subject to the IATA regulations for air transport, - number of castings of upper and lower cups
because they comply with the Special Provision IATA A114, since: - maximum pressure in bar
- the burst pressure is 4 times the precharge pressure at 20° C for - maximum and minimum temperature in degree Celsius
capacities not exceeding 0.5 litres and 5 times higher than the - volume in litres
precharge pressure when the capacity is greater than 0.5 litres. - CE mark (when volume exceeds 1 litre) and identification
- the accumulators of the WA series are constructed with materials number of the certifying organism (when accumulator is within
that do not fragment in case of breakage the second, third and fourth PED category)
- the accumulators of the WA series are constructed in accordance - precharge pressure in bar.
with applicable regulations and according to an ISO 9001 quality
system It is strictly forbidden
- the prototype of the above-mentioned accumulators have been - to weld, nail, or fasten any accumulator component, unless
submitted to fire exposure test to demonstrate that accumulator expressly required
is effectively protected against any internal overpressure by a - to permanently engrave accumulator body surface and/
fuse element and/or a decompression device, so that it cannot or perform other operations possibly affecting or modifying
explode and fragment or be projected, provided that capacity accumulator mechanical characteristics
does not exceed 1.6 litres and precharge pressure is not higher - to use accumulator like a structural element: do not submit it to
than 280 bars when capacity value (in litres) multiplied by stresses or charges
precharge pressure does not exceed 80 (i.e. 0.5-litre volume and - to modify nameplate data and/or accumulator without previous
160-bar maximum precharge pressure or 1-litre volume and 80- manufacturer’s authorization
bar maximum pressure or 1.4-litre volume and 50-bar maximum - to use a fluid belonging to Group 1 (dangerous) with appliances
precharge pressure or 0.35-litre volume and 228-bar maximum designed and manufactured for fluids belonging to Group 2.
precharge pressure).
For using and transporting pressurized containers of nitrogen, Installation
comply with all relevant national and international regulations. Before installation, visually inspect accumulator to ensure it has not
been damaged during transport/handling.
Ensure that type required corresponds to mark.
COMMISSIONING AND MAINTENANCE WA-type accumulator can be installed in any position, with
Supply conditions nameplate data marking clearly visible.
When delivered, WA-type membrane accumulators are precharged It is recommended to use accumulator with suitable safety valve
with nitrogen at pressure required on order. installed on circuit. This device protects both user and appliance
Anyway, precharge value is marked on accumulator body. against any damages arising from pressure peaks.
Depending on dimension and quantity ordered, theses Install so that no abnormal force burdens accumulator connection
accumulators are shipped in cardboard boxes or cardboard boxes and pipes directly or indirectly connected with accumulator; to
on pallets or, on request, in wooden boxes. prevent the transmission of any vibration, it is recommended to
When accumulators are delivered, the relevant certificates are use support and fastening components shown in paragraph 14 or
issued, together with all documents required on order. catalogue: DISFI).

Handling Ensure that accumulator is connected with hydraulic circuit by

The original packaging is suitable for handling and storage. If suitable connection devices.
necessary, suitable lifting equipment is to be used for handling. Ensure that fluid is compatible with membrane elastomer.
Anyway, always protect the packaging from shocks and handle Ensure that accumulator maximum pressure allowed is equal to
with care. or higher than hydraulic circuit pressure and temperature is kept
within the range specified, during operation.
Storage Ensure that fluid does not contain any contaminant and/or
When in warehouse, keep the product in its original packaging, abrasive substance.
away from heat sources and open flames. Recommended storage
temperature must be always between +10 ÷ +40 °C.

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Nitrogen precharge Repair
When delivered, membrane accumulators are usually precharged It can only provides for the replacement of precharge valve, if the
with pressurized nitrogen. Gas precharge can be controlled and/ type is equipped with it.
or adjusted before or after the accumulator installation in hydraulic For operating and safety reasons, it is recommended to use original
circuit if the type installed has a gas valve and is not the type with spare parts only.
welded plug and factory fixed precharge.
The precharge pressure should be checked before the start-up of Reassembly
the circuit. After an accurate cleaning, reassemble the precharge valve by 30
Nitrogen (chemical symbol N2) is gaseous at room temperature, 0/+5 Nm tightening torque.
not flammable and does not generate corrosion.
According to standard 67/548/EEC, nitrogen is classified as a non- Precharge
dangerous, colourless and odourless gas. - fasten DP precharge appliance on gas valve
UNI EN 1089-3 standards provides for the identification of - connect appliance to nitrogen bottle or pressure reducer by
compressed-gas commercial bottles by a colour code system for blowing pipe
ogives; for nitrogen, ogive colour is black RAL 9005. - slowly inflow nitrogen into accumulator until the pressure
For precharge, only use industrial dry nitrogen with minimum reached is slightly higher than value specified (+ 10 ÷ 15 %).
purity on volume accounting for 99.9 %,, O2≤50 Vpm - close the bottle and remove the connection pipe from appliance
and H2O ≤30 Vpm. - wait until the gas temperature is stable (2 hours)
It is important to use nitrogen bottles equipped with pressure - calibrate pressure by discharging gas in excess
regulator. Use DP-type precharge appliance to check and recharge (Anyway, comply with instructions on control and precharge
nitrogen pressure to the value calculated and/or to adjust it, if appliance manual).
necessary.
If precharge pressure is lower than value specified, connect the Accumulator demolition and recycle
blowing pipe to the appliance on one side and, on the other side, Before demolishing or recycling accumulator, precharge pressure
connect with nitrogen bottle or pressure reducer; slowly inflow must always be fully discharged and gas valve needs to be
nitrogen into accumulator until the pressure reached is slightly removed.
higher than pressure specified (+ 10 ÷ 15 %). If necessary, decontaminate depending on fluid used before
Close the bottle and remove the connection pipe from appliance; demolition.
wait until the gas temperature becomes stable (2 hours) and
calibrate pressure by releasing gas in excess. Environmental information
(Anyway, comply with instructions on control and precharge Nitrogen does not generate any environmental damage; dispose of
appliance manual). in atmosphere in a well-ventilated environment.
Ensure that gas valve does not leak by using water and soap, if
necessary.

Hydraulic pressurization
- ensure that precharge pressure is suitable for application.
- ensure that hydraulic pressure never exceeds max. value allowed
as shown on accumulator body

Maintenance and routine checks

- routinely check gas precharge pressure (for the types equipped
with gas valve): after commissioning, check after 2-3 week
operation; if no leaks are detected, repeat operation after 3
months; if pressure remains stable, with equivalent temperature,
repeat checks yearly. For heavy-duty applications, check
precharge every 6 months.
- routinely perform (yearly) a visual check on accumulator to
identify any initial sign of deterioration, such as corrosion, etc.
- comply with standard requirements in force concerning routine
operating check of appliances depending on the country where
accumulator is installed.

Disassembly
When the accumulator needs to be disassembled from the plant,
because of malfunction, scheduled check or retest, before
removing, fully discharge liquid pressure.
- strongly fasten the lower part in a vice
- remove precharge valve (after fully discharging nitrogen, for
types not equipped with gas valve)

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