Air-operated pumps, like their name suggests, run off compressed air. While pneumatic pump manufacturers continue to push the efficiency envelope, standard diaphragm pumps require significant air pressure and volume to run optimally. In order to understand if your current air compressor is sufficient for your needs, you’ll want to focus on the flow curve of the pump, which can be found in the service and operating manual and pump data sheet.
The biggest lifetime cost of a pump is powering it. Supplying enough air to power AODD pumps often requires expensive air compressors. If you invest in an efficient pump, the energy savings will continue to add up.
The same goes for flow rates. The higher the flow rate, the faster your job gets done. This ensures deadlines are met, allowing for increased production. When more product is produced in a shorter amount of time, profits increase. It's important to understand your pump’s performance envelope and energy requirements in order to ensure the highest product displacement while using the least amount of air.