AODD pumps are very versatile, highly reliable, and used in a wide range of industries from chemical processing to wastewater treatment. With their viscous, abrasive, and corrosive handling capability, they become irreplaceable in their field of operation. However, like all pumps, operational challenges do occur with AODD pumps, and one of the most serious involves turbulence. Minimizing the consequences of turbulence in AODD pumps requires understanding how it happens, along with strategies to minimize its effects and ensure continued optimal performance, pump longevity, and lower maintenance costs. What is Turbulence? Actually, turbulence can be best described as a condition of fluid flow wherein there is chaotic change [...]

Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps are highly versatile, widely used in industries for their reliability and able to handle a wide variety of fluids. However, to ensure they perform optimally, the right accessories are crucial. These pumps operate using compressed air to move two diaphragms that, in turn, move the fluid through the pump. Their simplicity, coupled with their ability to handle everything from viscous fluids to abrasives, makes them a go-to choice in sectors like chemical processing, food and beverage, mining, and wastewater treatment. While AODD pumps are robust and can withstand harsh conditions, adding the right accessories can significantly boost their efficiency and lifespan. When [...]

When purchasing air operated diaphragm pumps for industrial purposes, you usually have a hard choice: whether to decide on an exclusively custom-built pump designed only for your needs or an off-the-shelf model, readily available and designed to meet the general industry requirements. This choice is indeed not a simple one and can affect your performance, cost, and efficiency to a great deal. Custom as well as off-the-shelf air driven pumps have their advantages and disadvantages, so selecting the right one would depend on an in-depth understanding of your application, industry-specific demands, and long-term operational goals. Each of these will affect not only the short-term budget but also [...]

The pharmaceutical, food and beverage, biotechnology, and cosmetic industries require fast, efficient, reliable, and sanitary liquid transfer. In these industries, there has been an increasingly high demand for the maintenance of product integrity without contamination. That is where the sanitary diaphragm pumps show their value. These pumps are designed to safely transfer liquids while ensuring the process is not only efficient but also up to stringent hygiene standards. Let's understand the inner mechanics of the sanitary diaphragm pumps, how they work, and why they are indispensable in industries reliant on cleanliness and efficiency. What is a Sanitary Diaphragm Pump? A sanitary diaphragm pump is a type of [...]

Air diaphragm pumps are versatile and reliable mechanisms used in various industries involved in the transferring fluids and handling abrasive, and corrosive materials. The pump operates by using compressed air to drive a diaphragm mechanism through a pumping action. Compressed air demand is required to be well understood and managed for the optimal performance, efficiency, and longevity of air diaphragm pumps. Compressed air serves as the driving force behind the movement of the diaphragms within the pump. The effectiveness of this process hinges on several key factors, including the pump’s size, the nature of the fluid being pumped, and the operational conditions. Each of these elements can [...]

Diaphragm pumps are commonly used across industries do to their versatility in handling types of fluids even those with high viscosity or abrasive qualities. Suction lift plays a role in determining how well diaphragm pumps perform by enabling them to pull fluids from levels low than the pump. It is important to recognize and tackle the obstacles linked to suction lift in diaphragm pumps to maintain operations and prevent issues. What is Suction Lift in Diaphragm Pumps? When we talk about suction lift, we're referring to the height from the fluids surface to the centerline of the pump. Essentially, it's how high the pump needs to raise [...]