Commonly Asked Questions
What are the applications of Diaphragm Pumps?
Diaphragm Pumps can be applied to a range of industries such as Paint & Coating, Ceramic, Chemical, Coatings, Construction, Food Processing, Marine, Mining, Oil & Gas, Rubber, Waste Water etc
How do I select what material to use?
We have Chemical Resistance and Chemical Compatibility charts available for your reference. Please find downloads below.
For more advanced data, please contact sales@rps-group.net
What's the typical pump design code?
You can find our Typical Pump Design Code guide here.
Please note: We stock 0.5" - 2" Diaphragm Pumps but if you'd like a made to order pump, we can supply 0.25" and 3"
What are the advantages of Diaphragm Pumps?
Compact in size
Self-priming
Air operated
Can be stalled out indefinitely without damage
Can run at a wide variety of flows
Pressure can be adjusted infinitely
Can run dry without damage
Low product degradation and agitation
Can operate submerged
Does not generate heat
SImple in operation
Easily maintained with no special tools or skills required
Wide variety of construction and elastomer options available
No mechanical seals
Do you provide Data Sheets for your products?
Please see the range of Data Sheets below.
Non Metallic Diaphragm Pumps
Metallic Diaphragm Pumps