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Understanding how a diaphragm pump works can help you choose the right equipment for your application - especially when handling viscous, abrasive, or chemically aggressive fluids. One of the most popular and versatile options is the air operated diaphragm pump (AODD pump), widely used across industries for its safety, efficiency, and reliability.

A leader in the pumping industry known for providing quality solutions for pumping products for a wide range of industries, Global Pumps is now offering the Affetti range of pumps. 

If you're looking to install a pump, your first consideration should be its purpose. Ask yourself:

It's important that you know the flow rate of your system. Flow rate is how much fluid you can transport within a given time.

Friction can significantly impair your pump's performance. It can reduce your head pressure to such a degree that it can be impossible to transport a fluid efficiently. More than this,

Making Sure Your Pump Works

If your pump has low flow or head pressure, or is performing erratically, you need to find out what the issue is quickly. One common problem is that a pump is not receiving the right amount of power.

Plants and animals locate their habitats at the convenience of lakes, streams and rivers. Environmentalist Aldo Leopold in his book, “A Sand County Almanac” noted how rivers had the wisdom to choose a path that took them past large towns and cities.  When we humans started getting picky about our neighbourhoods, we had to find a way to take some of that water with us and the pump industry was born.

Continual advancements in materials and pump designs could mean that your pump is out of date. Newer pump systems benefit from innovations making them more efficient and better suited to specific applications, but that doesn't mean you have to upgrade. Sometimes this just isn't cost effective, it all depends on your budget and how well your current pump is performing.

Get the Most out of Your Industrial and Mining Pumps

Industrial pumps are expensive to buy or replace. If you suspect that your pump isn't performing as it should, there are ways to check the flow and head pressure. This will let you know if you need to replace your pump, or simply carry out maintenance.

If you've bought a reliable pump and it has been correctly installed, you shouldn't have any issues for many years. But it's important to remember industrial and mining pumps