High-pressure pumps for tap water applications

Tailor-made pumps for reliable and clean solutions

With Danfoss high-pressure PAH pumps tailored to tap water applications, you will get one of the most reliable and clean solutions for your high-pressure application. The pumps are, among others, used in firefighting, dust suppression and water hydraulic applications. To avoid any kind of contamination, the PAH pumps use only water as lubricant, no oil is needed.

At the same time, the performance levels of the pumps are high to ensure optimum reliability of your solution and to reduce the energy bill. The simple pump design ensures easy maintenance and long service life.

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Danfoss PAH pumps are available with or without motor and are approved for use up to 160 barg (2,321 psig) and they offer a wide flow range from 2.0 to 187 l/min (0.7 to 49.4 gpm). The Danfoss PAH pumps are approved for use up to 160 barg (2,321 psig) and they offer a wide flow range from 2.0 to 187 l/min (0.7 to 49.4 gpm).

The compact size, low weight and durable materials of the axial piston pumps allow flexible configuration, vertically or horizontally, in almost any environment. The pumps offer service intervals up to 8,000 hours. The Total Cost of Ownership of the Danfoss pumps is lower than for any other high-pressure pumps in the market due to the high efficiency, operation and maintenance costs.

Features and benefits

Zero risk of oil contamination thanks to the pump's ultra-clean technology, where no oil is needed
Best in class reliability
High energy efficiency, low CO₂ emissions
Compact design, low weight, easy configuration
Long service life, only stainless steel used
Market leading Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

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Product range

PAH 20-32 high-pressure pump

Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psig (PAH 20) - 160 barg/2,321 psig (PAH 25-32)
Inlet pressure cont.: 0-4 barg/0-58 psig
Flow range: 12.4-53.8 l/min - 3.28-14.21 gpm
Speed: 700-1,800 rpm

PAH 50-100 high-pressure pump

Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 80 barg/1,160 psig (PAH 50) - 160 barg/2,321 psig (PAH 63-80) - 80 barg/1,160 psig (PAH 100)
Inlet pressure cont.: 0-4 barg/0-58 psig
Flow range: 30.8-187 l/min (8.14-49.4 gpm)
Speed: 700-1,800 (PAH 50) 700-2,400 (PAH 63-80) 700-1,500 (PAH 100)

PAH 10-12.5 high-pressure pump

Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 160 barg/2,321 psig
Inlet pressure cont.: 0-4 barg/0-58 psig
Flow range: 6.1-20.3 l/min - 1.61-5.36 gpm
Speed: 700-1,800 rpm

PAH 2-6.3 high-pressure pump

Pressure range: Max outlet pressure: 140 barg/2,031 psig.
Inlet pressure cont.: 0-4 barg/0-58 psig
Flow range: 1-10.1 l/min/0.26-2.67 gpm
Speed: 700-1,800 rpm

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Documents

Documents
Type	Name	Language	Valid for	Updated	Download	File type
Brochure	Danfoss high-pressure pumps - cleaner mist for faster production of quality lumber	English	United States	20 May, 2021	316.5 KB	.pdf
Brochure	Danfoss high-pressure pumps - cleaner mist for faster production of quality lumber	English	Multiple	20 May, 2021	371.0 KB	.pdf
Data sheet	Data sheet PAH pumps	German	Multiple	05 Jul, 2022	1.6 MB	.pdf
Data sheet	Data sheet PAH pumps	Swedish	Sweden	05 Jul, 2022	1.5 MB	.pdf
Data sheet	Data sheet PAH pumps	English	Multiple	12 Apr, 2023	2.6 MB	.pdf
Data sheet	Data sheet PAH pumps	French	Multiple	05 Jul, 2022	1.6 MB	.pdf

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