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Inside the Food and Beverage Industry: Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps

By | September 6, 2021
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Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps (AODD pumps) are great for the pumping and transferring of anything from water to up to 90% solids. Without these pumps, it would be much more difficult for important industries to function.

A few of the major advantages of using these pumps include minimal maintenance and service repair, effortless cleanup, and cost-effective.

The food and beverage manufacturing industry benefits tremendously from this technology because the products that we consume every day are transferred via FDA compliant and 3A certified AODD pumps.

In 2013, the U.S. food and beverage industry saw increases across all platforms:

  • Average Sales — The average sales throughout the food and beverage industry experienced a 13% increase over a one year period (from 2012 to 2013) and a ​17% increase in average NET profits.

  • Children’s Food — Children’s food and beverage products saw their own significant increase as well. From 2012 to 2013, U.S. retailers recorded sales of children’s food and beverage items that amounted to a approximately $23.2 billion.

  • Growth Expectation — The U.S> food and beverage industry’s overall profits is expected to increase over the next few years as the market has yet to be saturated. Retail sales are projected to exceed $30 million over the next two years.

Standard Pump’s 3A certified AODD pumps that are specifically designed for food processing and dairy applications. These pumps can have flow rates up to 234 gallons per minute (GPM) and are available in half-inch to three inch porting.

With factory locations in two continents, authorized distributors in more than 50 countries, Standard Pump, Inc. can provide you with all the information you’ll need regarding Air-Operated Double Diaphragm pumps. If you have any questions or want to find out more information on any other piece of equipment, contact Standard Pump, Inc. today.


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