Pumps

Agricultural diaphragm pumps are reciprocating pumps. The pistons are generally in a “Boxer”-type opposing cylinder arrangement, or in a radial layout around the axis of the crankshaft which drives them. The main difference between a diaphragm pump and the other types of reciprocating pump is the presence of a flexible separating member (the diaphragm) between the mechanical components and the pumped liquid circuit. This enables diaphragm pumps to transfer liquids which would be detrimental to other types of pump. Generally, the configuration varies from two to six pistons. The materials used to construct the circuits depend on the type of application and the type of liquids to be pumped.