How To Select The Correct Diaphragm Pump

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Selecting The Correct Diaphragm Pump
Ball Valve or Flapper Valve? Which design is best for your fluid handling application and operating conditions?

Diaphragm Pump - Ball Valve Design

Designed for a 24 hour operating cycle.

If pumping a liquid that has a solids concentration greater than 15%.
Examples include; Return activated sludge (RAS), waste activated sludge (WAS), wastewater, food processing waste, oil sludge and liquids with similar properties.

If the material will harden or dry quickly.

The ball valve breaks up materials or solids easily.

See Ball Valve Style single diaphragm pumps available
See Double Diaphragm style diaphragm pumps available

Diaphragm Pump - Flapper Valve Design

Designed for a 4-6 hour operating cycle.

If pumping wastewater or sludge below 15% solids, a flapper valve diaphragm
pump design is a good choice.
See flapper valve style diaphragm pumps available