Questions & Answers

A clear, practical guide to managing inlet (suction) pressure on air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps—based on widely accepted OEM guidance and field experience.

The short answer is 'Yes'.

Global Pumps offers a complete range of plastic and aluminium diaphragm pumps.

Global Pumps has branch office just outside of Melbourne which services the VIC area for peristaltic pumps. The team at Global Pumps are very willing to help.

Global Pumps have a range of sulphuric acid pumps.

We recommend using a non-metallic pump. Global Pumps offers a range of non-metallic pumps including the Techniflo mag drive pumps and the Affetti plastic pumps.

Global Pumps offers a wide range of specialty pumps for harsh pumping applications.

Somewhat, If the motor and pump are running backwards, the pump can often still move water, and the water will flow the normal direction through the pump but you will get up to 30% of the designed flow. (this does depend on the application)

A peristaltic pump, used at low speeds.

Pumping a viscous liquid with an air operated diaphragm pump means you will get a reduced performance from your pump specifications. There are facters that will come into play.