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Chemical transfer pump QUANTM: Selecting the right pump

Safer, quieter, more advanced capabilities, with reduced energy usage and CO2-emissions: in a nutshell the main advantages the QUANTM electric pumps have over centrifugal pumps and air-operated double diaphragm pumps. But where in your processes is the added value most significant and what pump conf...

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Case study: Double Diaphragm Pumps in Chemical Application

A chemical manufacturer transitioning to a newly purchased facility sought to reduce their reliance on compressed air. As the facility was being completely renovated into a new manufacturing plant, they had the opportunity to evaluate and install a variety of pumping options and technologies. Previo...

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How to reduce industrial noise pollution with electric pumps

Air-operated double diaphragm pumps (AODDs) and especially air compressors exceed the noise standard for production environments. This is bad for your colleagues’ health, safety and productivity. Switching to electric solutions like Graco’s QUANTM pump is a logical step to reduce industrial noise po...

Success Stories

Corrugated Carton Case Study

A UK manufacturer replaced nearly 115 AODD pumps with QUANTM for starch glue circulation lines. The impact on energy costs and carbon reduction is substantial.

The Basics

Glue pump features for efficient corrugated cardboard manufacturing

Learn more about how pumps are used for glue transfer and circulation in the corrugated cardboard manufacturing industry. Dig into key pump and material features that are important to consider when transferring or circulating glue.

Equipment Selection

Why choose an electric-driven double diaphragm glue pump for corrugated cardboard manufacturing?

An electric-operated double diaphragm pump definitely has clear advantages over its air-operated equivalent. Let’s have a closer look.

The Basics

Choosing the right glue pumps for corrugated cardboard manufacturing

Double-diaphragm pumps are the preferred pumps to use as glue pumps since they are ideal for pumping high-viscosity fluids and can be adapted to the required abrasion resistance and soda concentration.

Equipment Selection

How electric diaphragm (EODD) pumps can solve typical issues related to gear pumps

What are the advantages and disadvantages of gear pumps compared to electric diaphragm (EODD) pumps?

Equipment Selection

Rotary lobe vs electric diaphragm (EODD) pump: which is better and why?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of rotary lobe pumps compared to electric diaphragm (EODD) pumps?

Equipment Selection

Progressive cavity pumps: no match for electric diaphragm (EODD) pumps

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of progressive cavity pumps and the common uses and applications.

Equipment Selection

4 benefits of electric diaphragm pumps vs peristaltic (roller) pumps

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of peristaltic pumps vs electric diaphragm pumps.

The Basics

The 11 benefits of an electric diaphragm pump

Understand the working principle of a diaphragm pump, the different types of diaphragm pumps, and the common uses and applications.

Equipment Selection

The 6 benefits of electric diaphragm pumps over centrifugal pumps

Understand the advantages and disadvantages of diaphragm pumps compared to centrifugal pumps, and their common industry applications.

Equipment Selection

Electric diaphragm (EODD) pumps vs other technologies: pros and cons

There are many different types of industrial pumps, including diaphragm pumps, gear pumps, peristaltic pumps, and more. See an overview of each.

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Electric pumps cut costs

Pumping systems are an essential part of manufacturing operations, many of which are powered by compressed air and consume large amounts of energy. As companies seek to build electrification strategies, QUANTM pumps provide a solution to replace inefficient technologies with a more sustainable trans...

Reduce Costs

Electric oil pumps lead the way to improve energy efficiency and sustainability goals

Electric pumps lead the way to energy efficiency and sustainability goals

Reduce Costs

Sustainable paths to profitability

Energy savings and sustainability are becoming profit drivers for companies around the world. Graco can help you build a cost-saving strategy and explore incentive programs to improve efficiency of processing technologies.

The Basics

How to configure a diaphragm pump with confidence – Part 2

Cristiano Giancola, Technical Training Supervisor at Graco, selects two diaphragm pumps for two different applications.

Success Stories

Extremely precise gel dispensing for moisture control

Siloxane products are naturally corrosive, which is why SB Solutions opts for the Husky 307, a double-membrane pump made entirely of plastic.

The Basics

Can my Husky AODD pump handle high-viscosity fluids?

When configuring an AODD pump the most frequently overlooked specification is fluid density.

Equipment Selection

Pumping highly shear-sensitive fluids: Graco to the rescue

Shearing of a pumped product can lead to serious problems. Thankfully Graco has a solution.

Equipment Selection

How to select the correct Husky pump

Graco's Husky pumps are designed for a variety of industrial and chemical transfer applications. But how do you choose the best pump for a specific application? Here are a few guidelines to help.

The Basics

Tips and tricks on keeping AODD pumps in top condition

To get the best performance out of your AODD pump over the longest lifetime, paying attention to a few details is well worth the time. Follow these tips and tricks from the Graco AODD specialists to get started.

Equipment Selection

How to configure a diaphragm pump with confidence – Part 1

The Graco website contains tools to simplify the selection and configuration of a diaphragm pump for a specific application.

Equipment Selection

Lubricating mining equipment in sub-zero temperatures

Gidrosnab redesigns the Graco Husky 1050e for a mobile oil distribution system in the depths of Russia

The Basics

How to master fluid and material properties of a diaphragm pump

Graco’s Husky Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) pumps are one of the most reliable and efficient pumps on the market. But to get the best performance out of them means selecting the right pump with the right components for every application.

Success Stories

Molasses and vegetable oil transfer

Eliminate leakage caused by wear of mechanical seals in gear pumps while improving performance with abrasive fluid, reducing costs, service time and spilling.

Success Stories

Pumping waste water through a filter press

Graco Husky 1050HP pump enables to switch between a low and high pressure position which provides a 1:1 or 2:1 ratio depending on the performance of the filter press installation.

Equipment Selection

What to consider when selecting an AODD pump for hazardous fluids

Pumps play a critical role in the handling and transfer of highly corrosive, toxic or potentially explosive fluids from pipelines, road and rail tankers, storage tanks and process vessels.

The Basics

What’s suction lift – and what to expect from a Husky AODD pump?

A major benefit of a Husky Air Operated Double Diaphragm pump is that it can run dry for a limited time

Equipment Selection

How to choose an AODD pump

A quick guide to selecting the correct AODD pump for your specific application

The Basics

Troubleshooting some common problems with AODD pumps

Despite being highly robust and reliable, installation and operation problems can occur with air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps. We look at some of the most common problems and how to fix them within minutes.

Equipment Selection

Choosing the right pump: magnetic drive pumps vs EODD pumps

Why choose Graco’s Husky electric operated double diaphragm (EODD) pumps over magnetic drive pumps?

Success Stories

Success story: Graco’s Husky 1050e replaces two peristaltic pumps

Explore the 11 benefits of Graco’s Husky EODD pump and discover why you will never need another pump.

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