Why Does a Diaphragm Pump Flow Rate Decrease After Long-Term Operation? Causes and Solutions
Why Does a Diaphragm Pump Flow Rate Decrease After Long-Term Operation? Causes and Solutions Diaphragm pumps are widely used in chemical processing, wastewater treatment, pharmaceutical, food processing, coatings, and other industries because of their excellent ability to handle high-viscosity fluids, corrosive liquids, and media containing particles. However, during actual operation, many users encounter a common problem: The diaphragm pump works normally at the beginning, but after running for a period of time, the flow rate gradually decreases. Why does this happen? A reduced flow rate does not always mean the pump selection is wrong. In most cases, it is related to air supply conditions, wear of internal components, medium characteristics, or improper maintenance. Shanghai Shangcheng Pump & Valve analyzes the common reasons and solutions for diaphragm pump flow reduction. 1. Insufficient Air Supply Pressure Causes Flow Reduction For air operated diaphragm pumps, compressed...