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5 Industries That Benefit From AODD Pumps

April 4, 2022

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps, or AODD pumps, are the most reliable pumps for transferring liquids and viscous fluids safely, efficiently, and precisely. Their versatile control operations, from flow to shear and ...

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 ...

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:

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 ...

When and Why to Use AODD Sanitary Pumps

December 6, 2021

While there are many different kinds of sanitary pumps out there, few are as versatile or as popular as air-operated double diaphragm pumps, or AODD pumps. This technology makes it possible to control the flow transfer ...

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.

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

September 6, 2021

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Important Chemical Considerations for Industrial Pumps

May 7, 2021

When choosing between chemical drum pumps, there are a number of important considerations you need to keep in mind. From CPVC to high-temp polypropylene and from aluminum to stainless steel, industrial pumps can be ...

Safe Water Transfer and Storage can Change the World

May 3, 2021

Clean drinking water is a basic necessity of life, yet it’s a luxury for many people in the world. The global water demand has been on the rise for years and is expected to increase from about 4,500 cubic kilometers six ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are Many Different Terms for Drum Pumps but They All Provide the Same Function

February 8, 2021

Drum pumps are devices primarily used in commercial or manufacturing settings that serve the function of emptying barrels, tanks, and IBCs. Typically, drum pumps consist of a vertical shaft inside a narrow tube, which ...

How Electric Drum Pumps Impact one of the America’s Biggest Industries

January 4, 2021

The manufacturing industry has long relied on the production and use of chemicals. The chemical market is one of the largest and most important industries around the globe. Chemicals are vital to regular manufacturing ...

The Importance of Chemical Drum Pumps

December 7, 2020

In the past, the chemical industry was not nearly as safe as it is now. In order to reduce the inherent danger of producing sometimes volatile and harmful substances, the chemical industry is now subject to a host of ...

Fighting the Most Serious Diseases With Sanitary Pumps

November 9, 2020

In recent years, the medical field has been able to find treatments and cures for more conditions and diseases than ever before. Many illnesses that may have once been a death sentence, can now be eliminated or at least ...

Saving the Environment With Diesel Exhaust Fluid Pumps

October 5, 2020

When it comes to powering large vehicles, such as semi trucks and construction machines, standard gasoline just does not do the job. Instead, a higher thermodynamic and more efficient substance is used called diesel ...

Sanitary Drum Pump’s and the Beverage Industry

September 7, 2020

The food and beverage industry is a growing market. Between 2012 and 2013, the U.S. food and beverage industry experienced an increase of 13% in sales, amounting to a 17% jump in average net profits. By the end of 2013, ...