Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps

30th September 2021

Mechanics of selecting the right double diaphragm pumps

When pumping liquid or concentrated products, the pump and piping solutions installed throughout are often the backbone network of numerous industrial and manufacturing applications - and what keeps the material (or product) flowing throughout the entire processing operation. Achieving perfect results every time requires a well-engineered pumping system that is designed to deliver a smooth, reliable flow for all circumstances.

What’s pumping life into the backbone of your plant?

Consider, for example, that a poorly designed pumping system can lead to high consumption of power and premature wear or failure of components in the system, as this is not isolated to the pump itself and can affect instrumentation, piping, valves and ancillary equipment, too. Possibly the worst-case scenario being a complete plant stoppage.

Additionally, excessive breakdowns will increase the risk to personnel as emergency repairs will have to be carried out over and above routine planned maintenance. It should also be noted that any of these possible scenarios are guaranteed to increase labour costs and inventory of spare parts, leading to production costs being driven up.

It’s not uncommon in the pump industry to neglect interrogating the total cost of ownership prior to making a purchasing decision, and too frequently a purchasing decision is made based on price alone. However, the purchase price of a pump is generally not greater than 15% of the total cost of ownership when considering all the cost drivers associated with transporting materials (or product) in pumping systems over the lifetime of the pumping equipment. 

As selecting the right pump for the application is the first step to a well-engineered pumping system, the pump should instead be selected based on the following considerations:

Verderair: Aerating the competition

Verderair is a core Verder Group product. Manufactured in the European Union, the series of Verderair double diaphragm pumps are available with specified food grade certificates, solid machined heavy-duty pumps, hygienic series, and electric driven double diaphragm pumps. Used for pumping a variety of fluids, these pumps are the best solution for applications that are abrasive or corrosive in nature, as well as very sticky and viscous liquids, or liquids containing solids.

The quick acting air valve technology makes the Verderair double diaphragm pumps the most efficient diaphragm pump series in the market, and fit-for-purpose for solving pumping problems across industries - including chemical manufacturing, food production, environmental remediation, chemical and processing industries, as well as general manufacturing and Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) - while boasting increased productivity, reduced operational costs and an improved working environment.

Benefits of using a Verderair double diaphragm pump

Verderair double diaphragm pumps are reliable and require less maintenance and less downtime. The three core elements of every Verderair pump are:

Topping the range of the Verderair double diaphragm pump series and specs

Understanding the intricate and technical details and implications of selecting the right pumping solutions for specific use applications can be challenging; however, it is an important purchase decision as maintaining production and efficiency largely depends on the longevity of the equipment. Lower lifecycle costs of the equipment translates into higher productivity and efficiency, cost savings and even return on investment/profit ratios in the long run. And, by providing all the necessary qualifying information upfront offers added assurance that the pump manufacturer will be able to supply the right solutions that are long-lasting, cost-effective and energy efficient – because they are 100% fit-for-purpose for the application.

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