Octagon's SWB Series utilizes low-pressure shop air to drive dual-stage reciprocating differential pistons, achieving non-sparking, explosion-proof, and ultra-high hydrostatic fluid output.
In high-precision manufacturing, energy storage validation, and aerospace hydraulic testing, the global demand for gas-liquid booster pumps has witnessed a structural migration. Traditional motorized hydraulic power units (HPUs) suffer from continuous parasitic energy draw, thermal degradation of hydraulic fluids, acoustic emissions exceeding 85 dB, and critical ignition hazards in explosive volatile environments.
Pneumatic-driven gas-liquid booster pumps solve these multi-variable failure points through proportional mechanical balance. By leveraging Pascal’s principle where force applied over a large pneumatic surface area is transferred directly to a micro-diameter liquid plunger, pressure is amplified by ratios from 10:1 up to exceeding 300:1 without electrical power.
Octagon Precision Mold Co., Ltd. integrates 15+ years of mold manufacturing tolerances (±0.002 mm) directly into hydraulic cylinder micro-finishing, providing zero-leakage dynamic sealing, prolonged duty cycles under cyclic fatigue, and automatic stall-and-hold capabilities with zero kilowatt waste.
P_liquid = P_drive × (A_air / A_liquid)
When down-stream resistance equilibrates with the multiplication ratio, the Octagon SWB pump stalls instantaneously without bypass heat generation. Upon any minute line depressurization, it automatically resumes reciprocation at frequencies up to 120 cycles per minute until hydrostatic equilibrium is restored.
| Series Configuration | Drive Piston Ø (mm) | Pressure Ratios Available | Max Working Pressure (Bar) | Displacement Per Stroke (cm³) | Dynamic Sealing Chemistry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWB-80S / 80D Series | 80 mm | 10:1 – 64:1 | 512 Bar (7,425 PSI) | 8.2 – 52.4 | PTFE + Carbon Filled / FKM |
| SWB-100S / 100D Series | 100 mm | 15:1 – 100:1 | 800 Bar (11,600 PSI) | 12.5 – 83.2 | UHMWPE Energized U-Cup |
| SWB-125S / 125D Series | 125 mm | 25:1 – 160:1 | 1,280 Bar (18,560 PSI) | 18.6 – 120.0 | Polyurethane / PEEK Anti-Extrusion |
| SWB-160S / 160D Flagship | 160 mm | 40:1 – 320:1 | 2,560 Bar (37,120 PSI) | 24.0 – 195.0 | Fluorosilicone / Ceramic Hard Chrome |
Octagon’s engineering services integrate pneumatic amplification across mission-critical sectors requiring sustained hydrostatic control, absolute non-sparking compliance, and micron-level motion repeatability.
Operating synchronously with our in-mold cutting systems, SWB booster pumps generate instant output forces between 1,000 and 7,000 kgf. This enables hydraulic shear cylinders to excise sub-millimeter gates inside injection tooling before mold separation, eradicating post-process gate scars.
Octagon pumps provide steady, pulse-damped hydrostatic proof testing for aircraft fuel lines, hydraulic hoses, and subsea downhole telemetry casings, certifying structural yield integrity up to 2,500+ Bar without generating electrical arc risks.
Integrated with high-speed automated data collection harnesses, our systems deliver controlled liquid injection to evaluate cold-plate burst resistance, rupture valve triggering pressure, and thermal propagation barrier integrity under ISO and UN 38.3 compliance.
The convergence of pneumatic fluid intensification with cyber-physical sensing forms the core of Octagon’s R&D development pathway. Mechanical reliability is now augmented with edge analytics:
Eliminating analog mechanical shuttle lag by implementing micro-second digital directional valves, decreasing dynamic ripple down to ±0.5% at steady-state hold.
Embedded Hall-effect sensors calculate displacement velocity curves to detect micro-extrusion wear in PTFE seals hundreds of operating hours prior to pressure decay.
Specialized electropolished 316L liquid barrels and lubricant-free drive chambers certified for semiconductor ultra-pure deionized water delivery and medical drug synthesis.
Octagon provides end-to-end component synergy: high-ratio fluid boosters, precision tooling mold inserts, and custom industrial wiring assemblies engineered under rigorous ISO process discipline.
Direct answers addressing hydraulic sizing calculations, seal chemical compatibility, and installation specifications evaluated by plant engineers and procurement teams.
Calculate your required target liquid pressure (Bar) and divide by the minimum shop air pressure available under peak factory demand (typically 5 to 6.5 Bar). We recommend selecting a pump with an intensification ratio 15% to 20% above this mathematical value to guarantee high cycle frequency and fast stall stabilization.
Yes. Octagon customizes the fluid delivery section. For deionized water, glycol blends, brake fluids, or aggressive chemicals, we machine the liquid bodies from high-tensile 316/316L stainless steel and equip them with virgin PTFE, FFKM, or UHMWPE dynamic seals to prevent chemical breakdown and fluid contamination.
Rapid expansion of compressed air absorbs thermodynamic energy, causing unoptimized booster exhaust ports to freeze. Octagon SWB series designs integrate unbalanced air pilot valves and expanded dual-exhaust geometry with internal anti-icing laminar channels, maintaining continuous duty without ice build-up.
Under filtered drive air (≤5 μm particulate, ISO 8573-1 Class 4) and clean pressurized fluid, Octagon dynamic seals deliver an average operational lifespan of 8,000,000 to 12,000,000 full reciprocal strokes. All high-wear plunger seals are modularly packaged in drop-in replacement cartridges to minimize machine downtime.