8550-C5
Service Guide
SER 8550-C5
Alemite Corporation
PO Box 473515, Charlotte, North Carolina 28247-3515
www.alemite.com
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2000 by Alemite Corporation
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Revision (4-00)
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High-Pressure Pump Model 8550-C5
Description
The major components of high-pressure pump
model 8550-C5 consists of a(n):
• reciprocating air motor
• double-acting pump tube
• lubricant return system (pump portion)
• cover
Pump Assembly
This high-pressure (50:1 ratio) pump is designed
to deliver a range of greases [up to NLGI # 3] and
operate directly from its original 120-pound container.
Lubricant Return System
Vented lubricant from the distribution system is
returned to the pump’s follower tube.
The follower tube allows the lubricant to return to
the container below the optional follower plate.
Specifications
IMPORTANT: For detailed information
on the pump tube (including specifica-
tions and performance data) refer to
SER 339359-A1
For information on the motor, please
refer to SER 324300-5
High-Pressure Pump for Centralized Lubrication
