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LibertyCES has documented Diaphragm Pump in 10 industries, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater and Cooling Towers. Chemical compatibility is documented for 5 chemical families, including Acids, Caustics/Bases and Oxidizers/Disinfectants. Documented models include Blue-White CHEM-FEED CD1/CD3, Graco QUANTM/ChemSafe and ProMinent beta/X. Send James the fluid, concentration, temperature and flow for a free spec review.

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10 sector applications

Where LibertyCES specs Diaphragm Pump

Municipal Water

Multi-source documented
Blue-White CHEM-FEED CD1/CD3

Explicit Municipal market segment for diaphragm metering pumps.

Municipal Wastewater

Multi-source documented
Graco QUANTM/ChemSafe

Case study specifies chemical metering pumps for wastewater pretreatment neutralization.

Cooling Towers

Manufacturer-documented
ProMinent beta/X

Becker distributes chemical feed pumps explicitly for cooling tower service.

Mining

Multi-source documented
Graco QUANTM · Husky

Dedicated LibertyCES case study: abrasive slurry transfer at a California mining operation using Graco QUANTM.

Oil & Gas

Multi-source documented
Graco G-JR · Python

Explicit oil/gas wellhead chemical injection pumps.

Chemical Processing

Multi-source documented
FTI Air FT-Series · Graco Husky

Acids/bases/plating solutions/general chemical process explicitly named.

Plating

Multi-source documented
FTI Air FT-Series

Plating explicitly named application sector.

Pharmaceutical

Multi-source documented
FTI Air FDA-Compliant AODD

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic processing explicitly named sector, CFR21.177/EC 1935/2004 compliant.

Food & Beverage

Multi-source documented
FTI Air FDA-Compliant AODD · Graco SaniForce 1590 (3A dairy)

Food and beverage explicitly named sector; SaniForce 1590 HS is 3A-certified for milk/dairy.

Agriculture/Irrigation

Manufacturer-documented
Graco Mongoose

Agriculture explicitly stated market for Mongoose metering/injection pump line.

5 chemical compatibility records

Chemical compatibility

Acids

Multi-source documented
Sulfuric AcidPhosphoric AcidCitric AcidLactic AcidFatty Acids
Materials: PVDF · Noryl (fails >98.3% w/ SO3) · Halar/ECTFE · PTFE (one-piece flanged only) · Alloy 20
Graco Husky/ChemSafe AODD · Filter Pump chambers · Griffco pulsation dampener/back-pressure valve

Griffco TIB2010-001 quantifies material failure thresholds for concentrated sulfuric acid across diaphragm-pump-adjacent hardware.

Caustics/Bases

Multi-source documented
Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)Sodium Hydroxide
Materials: PP · PVDF · 316SS (unsuitable per case study)
Graco QUANTM i30 (electric diaphragm)

Cheese-plant wastewater case study: QUANTM electric diaphragm pump dosing 50% H2SO4 and 45% KOH, 24% chemical savings.

Oxidizers/Disinfectants

Manufacturer-documented
Sodium HypochloriteHydrogen Peroxide
Materials: PTFE · UHMWPE (no exposed metal, ChemSafe) · PVDF
Graco ChemSafe 1590/515/307/1040

ChemSafe line explicitly positioned for corrosive/oxidizing chemical service with zero exposed metal in fluid path.

Salts/Brines

Limited documentation
Plating solutions (metal salts)
Materials: Polypropylene · Conductive Polypropylene
FTI Air FT025-FT30P Non-Metallic AODD

FTI Air's non-metallic AODD line names plating solutions among its core applications.

Solvents/Organics

Limited documentation
Paints, inks, solvents
Materials: Polypropylene · PVDF
FTI Air Non-Metallic AODD FT025-FT30P

Vendor's shared application list for the non-metallic AODD line names paints/inks/solvents alongside acids & bases.

Models

Diaphragm Pump: models in the LibertyCES catalog

24 models across 12 product lines from 3 manufacturers. For most models that state them (the middle 80%): flow 0–150 gpm (0–34,100 L/h); connection sizes 1–4 in; pressure to 180 psi (12.4 bar). Extremes are in the table.

Manufacturer-stated values from the documents cited in the last column. A blank cell means the document doesn’t state it. Confirm exact options with a spec review.
Model / lineManufacturerTypeSize / capacity / flowPressureTemperatureWetted materialSource
CHEM-FEED CD1
CD1
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.1 gpm180 psi (12.4 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED CD3
CD3
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.9 gpm145 psi (10 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED C2
C2
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.3 gpm175 psi (12.1 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED C3
C3
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.7 gpm150 psi (10.3 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED C-600P
C-600P
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.4 gpm125 psi (8.6 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED C-600HV
C-600HV
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.8 gpm20 psi (1.4 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED C-1500N
C-1500N
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.2 gpm125 psi (8.6 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED MD1
MD1
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.1 gpm180 psi (12.4 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
CHEM-FEED MD3
MD3
Blue-WhiteDiaphragm Pump0–0.9 gpm145 psi (10 bar)DiaFlex PVDF diaphragmBlue-White Industries — Chemical Metering Pumps
Solenoid Diaphragm Metering Pumps
Z Series Analog
Hayward Flow ControlPump0–0.5 gpm160-300 strokes/min, NEMA 4X/IP65One-piece molded PVDF pump head, PTFE diaphragmHayward Flow Control — Mining & Water/Waste Treatment Segment Pages
Solenoid Diaphragm Metering Pumps
Z Series Digital
Hayward Flow ControlPump0–0.5 gpm160-300 strokes/min, NEMA 4X/IP65One-piece molded PVDF pump head, PTFE diaphragmHayward Flow Control — Mining & Water/Waste Treatment Segment Pages
SaniForce
515
GracoDiaphragm Pump15 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
1040
GracoDiaphragm Pump40 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
1590
GracoDiaphragm Pump90 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
1590 3A HS
GracoDiaphragm Pump90 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
1590 HS
GracoDiaphragm Pump90 gpm32 Ra finishAllied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
2150
GracoDiaphragm Pump150 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
2150 Sanitary Drum Unloader
GracoDiaphragm Pump2.5" tri-clampstainless steel; 125 Ra finishAllied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
3150 3A
GracoDiaphragm Pump150 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
3150 HS
GracoDiaphragm Pump150 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
3150 HS Drum Unloader
GracoDiaphragm Pump100 gpm32 Ra finishAllied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
3150 BES
GracoDiaphragm Pump System100 gpm-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
SaniForce
Meat & Poultry Flapper Pump
GracoDiaphragm Pumphandles solids up to 2.5"-Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor
Triton
1:1 150 Series
GracoDiaphragm Pump--Allied Fluid Products — Bay Area Fluid Handling & Sealing Distributor

This table is part of the equipment catalog dataset (CSV and JSON).

Related Guides

Technical guides for Diaphragm Pump

Graco QUANTM Electric Diaphragm Pumps: Specs, Energy & Fit →How an Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Works →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries use Diaphragm Pump?

LibertyCES has documented Diaphragm Pump specified across 10 sector applications, including Municipal Water, Municipal Wastewater, Cooling Towers and Mining.

How is Diaphragm Pump used in Municipal Water?

Explicit Municipal market segment for diaphragm metering pumps. — examples include Blue-White CHEM-FEED CD1/CD3. This is well-documented in LibertyCES's field data.

Can Diaphragm Pump handle Acids?

Griffco TIB2010-001 quantifies material failure thresholds for concentrated sulfuric acid across diaphragm-pump-adjacent hardware. Materials to confirm: PVDF, Noryl (fails >98.3% w/ SO3), Halar/ECTFE, PTFE (one-piece flanged only), Alloy 20. Specific chemicals include Sulfuric Acid, Phosphoric Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Fatty Acids.

Which chemicals can Diaphragm Pump handle?

LibertyCES has documented chemical compatibility records for Diaphragm Pump across 5 chemical families, including Acids, Caustics/Bases, Oxidizers/Disinfectants, Salts/Brines, Solvents/Organics.

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