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Diaphragm Pump for Pharmaceutical

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Yes. LibertyCES has documented Diaphragm Pump in Pharmaceutical applications, including FTI Air FDA-Compliant AODD. The right model depends on the fluid, concentration, temperature, flow and duty cycle, so send James your process data for a free spec review before final selection.

Notes from the vendor documentation

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

Products cited in this application

FTI Air FDA-Compliant AODD

Real Specifications

SpecValueSource document
Compliance standardsFDA CFR21.177, EC Directive 1935/2004/EC, ATEX (metallic only), CEFTI Air — FDA-Compliant AODD Pumps
SS wetted finish316L stainless steel wetted components, passivated satin finish, RA 200μ-in/5.1μm surface roughnessFTI Air — FDA-Compliant AODD Pumps
Tri-clamp sizingPump-to-tri-clamp mapping, e.g. 1in pump → 1-1/2in tri-clamp, 3in pump → 4in tri-clampFTI Air — FDA-Compliant AODD Pumps
FDA-compliant diaphragm/ball optionsDiaphragm options Santoprene, Hytrel, Buna, PTFE/Santoprene, PTFE/Buna; check ball options Santoprene, PTFE, Weighted, 316 Stainless SteelFTI Air — FDA-Compliant AODD Pumps
A pharmaceutical-grade AODD pump isn't just food-safe materials bolted onto a standard pump — FTI Air's RA 200μ-in surface finish spec on the 316L wetted components is a real, measurable hygienic-design requirement, not a marketing claim.

Every claim on this page traces to real, vendor-published documentation on file with LibertyCES. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final specification.

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FAQ

How is Diaphragm Pump used in Pharmaceutical?

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

Which Diaphragm Pump models are specified for Pharmaceutical?

Documented models include FTI Air FDA-Compliant AODD. Confirm current specifications with the manufacturer before final selection.

What does LibertyCES need to size Diaphragm Pump for a Pharmaceutical application?

The fluid and its concentration, operating temperature, flow or volume, pressure and suction conditions, duty cycle, and the existing equipment it replaces or connects to. James reviews it for free.

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Reviewed by James Riggins, 30+ years specifying water and chemical process equipment · Updated