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Liquid Pump Selection Flowchart

Based on your pumping requirements, follow the arrows to find the best pump for your application. See the Guide to Liquid Pumps (facing page) for corresponding page numbers. This flowchart is intended as a rough guidelinefactors such as fluid viscosity, temperature, installation requirements, and chemical compatibility should also be considered (see pages 2194-2203).

What flow rate do you require?

Less than 1 GPM (3.8 L/min) 1 to 20 GPM (3.8 to 75.7 L/min) Greater than 20 GPM (75.7 L/min)

What is your pressure? Less than 30 psi Greater than 30 psi

What is your pressure? Less than 30 psi Greater than 30 psi

What is your pressure? Less than 30 psi Greater than 30 psi Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes No

Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes No Peristaltic (tubing), progressing cavity, or bellows Do you require high-accuracy dispensing? Yes No Diaphragm (metering), piston, or peristaltic (tubing) Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes No Gear or peristaltic (tubing)

Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes No Do you require a pulseless flow? Yes No

Double-diaphragm Progressing cavity, or flexible liner Doublediaphragm or peristaltic (tubing)

Centrifugal

Do you require a pulseless flow? Yes No

Do you need to use your pump in a drum or carboy? Yes No Do you require a hand-operated pump? Yes No

Gear, pressure washer, progressing cavity, or rotary lobe

Doublediaphragm or peristaltic (tubing)

Hand Do you require a self-priming pump? Yes No Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes Do you require a pulseless flow? Yes No

Drum

No

Do you require a self-priming pump? Yes No

Gear

Double-diaphragm

Do you require high-accuracy dispensing? Yes No

Progressing cavity Bellows, diaphragm, doublediaphragm, peristaltic (tubing), or progressing cavity Do you require a self-priming pump? Yes No

Do you need to submerse your pump? Yes No

Diaphragm (metering) or peristaltic (tubing)

Peristaltic (tubing) or piston

Submersible/immersible or air-operated diaphragm

Do you require a pulseless flow? Yes No

Centrifugal, gear, progressing cavity, or rotary vane Do you require a pulseless flow? Yes No

Does your fluid contain particulate matter? Yes No

Double diaphragm

Centrifugal or gear

Progressing cavity

Peristaltic (tubing) Flexible impeller

Double-diaphragm, peristaltic (tubing), or hand

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