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Their versatile control operations, from flow to shear and ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/5-industries-that-benefit-from-aodd-pumps) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-02-a-glossary-guide-to-pump-terms-and-abbreviations.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-glossary-guide-to-pump-terms-and-abbreviations) ## [A Glossary Guide to Pump Terms and Abbreviations](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-glossary-guide-to-pump-terms-and-abbreviations) *March 7, 2022* Like many highly technical industries, the world of drum pumps and diaphragm pumps is full of a lot of special terms, jargon, and lingo that can be difficult for an outsider to understand. But whether you’re in the ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-glossary-guide-to-pump-terms-and-abbreviations) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-03-a-guide-to-choosing-motors-for-sanitary-pumps.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-guide-to-choosing-motors-for-sanitary-pumps) ## [A Guide to Choosing Motors for Sanitary Pumps](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-guide-to-choosing-motors-for-sanitary-pumps) *February 7, 2022* If you want to choose the right kind of sanitary pump for your processing or manufacturing needs, then you need to make some important decisions first: [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/a-guide-to-choosing-motors-for-sanitary-pumps) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-04-global-diaphragm-pump-market-expected-to-grow-by-2020.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/global-diaphragm-pump-market-expected-to-grow-by-2020) ## [Global Diaphragm Pump Market Expected to Grow By 2020](https://blog.unibloctech.com/global-diaphragm-pump-market-expected-to-grow-by-2020) *January 3, 2022* According to the newest market study from Technavio, a global technology research and advisory company, the global demand for diaphragm pumps is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% through ... 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[Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/when-and-why-to-use-aodd-sanitary-pumps) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-06-centrifugal-pumps-vs.-sanitary-diaphragm-pumps_-food-and-beverage-applications.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/centrifugal-pumps-vs.-sanitary-diaphragm-pumps-food-and-beverage-applications) ## [Centrifugal Pumps vs. Sanitary Diaphragm Pumps: Food and Beverage Applications](https://blog.unibloctech.com/centrifugal-pumps-vs.-sanitary-diaphragm-pumps-food-and-beverage-applications) *November 1, 2021* When it comes to the food and beverage industry, nothing is more important than safety and sanitation. But of course, efficiency is nice, too. 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[Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/inside-the-food-and-beverage-industry-air-operated-double-diaphragm-pumps) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-08-what-3a-certification-means-for-sanitary-pumps-in-the-dairy-industry.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/what-3a-certification-means-for-sanitary-pumps-in-the-dairy-industry) ## [What 3A Certification Means for Sanitary Pumps in the Dairy Industry](https://blog.unibloctech.com/what-3a-certification-means-for-sanitary-pumps-in-the-dairy-industry) *August 3, 2021* When it comes to sanitation and safety standards in the dairy industry, there’s no more qualified body than the 3A Sanitary Standards, Inc. seal of approval. Founded in the 1920s, 3A represents the associations ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/what-3a-certification-means-for-sanitary-pumps-in-the-dairy-industry) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-09-chemical-drum-pumps-and-the-dangers-involved.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/chemical-drum-pumps-and-the-dangers-involved) ## [Chemical Drum Pumps and the Dangers Involved](https://blog.unibloctech.com/chemical-drum-pumps-and-the-dangers-involved) *July 5, 2021* Chemical drum pumps are engineered to handle various corrosive chemicals, dangerous viscous products and flammable liquids from intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and 55-gallon drums. According to the U.S. Bureau of ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/chemical-drum-pumps-and-the-dangers-involved) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-10-drum-pumps-for-brewers.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/drum-pumps-for-brewers) ## [Drum Pumps for Brewers](https://blog.unibloctech.com/drum-pumps-for-brewers) *June 8, 2021* The sheer volume of beer production in the U.S. today is staggering. The microbrewery phenomenon has taken every city across the nation by storm, while large-scale brewers continue to revel in one of America’s favorite ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/drum-pumps-for-brewers) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-11-how-sanitary-drum-pumps-shape-the-cosmetics-industry.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/how-sanitary-drum-pumps-shape-the-cosmetics-industry) ## [How Sanitary Drum Pumps Shape the Cosmetics Industry](https://blog.unibloctech.com/how-sanitary-drum-pumps-shape-the-cosmetics-industry) *June 7, 2021* While makeup might seem like a thoroughly modern invention, the cosmetics industry is actually as old as civilization itself. Ancient societies, from the Egyptians to the Romans and the Greeks, all indulged in various ... 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[Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/safe-water-transfer-and-storage-can-change-the-world) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-13-keeping-our-chemicals-safe-and-our-water-clean.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/keeping-our-chemicals-safe-and-our-water-clean) ## [Keeping Our Chemicals Safe and Our Water Clean](https://blog.unibloctech.com/keeping-our-chemicals-safe-and-our-water-clean) *April 5, 2021* Water is one of the most valuable resources in the entire world. Many parts of the world have access to clean drinking water while there are still many areas of the world where water sources are very scarce. The global ... [Read More](https://blog.unibloctech.com/keeping-our-chemicals-safe-and-our-water-clean) [![](https://blog.unibloctech.com/hubfs/uni_std_blog-15-the-5-most-in-demand-new-features-of-chemical-drum-pumps.jpg)](https://blog.unibloctech.com/the-5-most-in-demand-new-features-of-chemical-drum-pumps) ## [The 5 Most In-Demand New Features of Chemical Drum Pumps](https://blog.unibloctech.com/the-5-most-in-demand-new-features-of-chemical-drum-pumps) *March 1, 2021* The U.S. has always been a nation of inventors, from Edison’s first lightbulb to the Wright Brothers’ discovery of human flight. But as technology progresses, many of the 21st Century’s inventions are becoming extremely ... 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