Pumps are machines designed to transport liquids, gases or viscous media. Choosing the right pump depends on the medium, the head, the flow rate and the application.
The main types are centrifugal pumps (standard for water and low-viscosity liquids), positive displacement pumps (for higher pressures), diaphragm pumps (for aggressive media), screw pumps, peristaltic pumps (for hygienic applications), vacuum pumps, as well as submersible pumps and hydraulic pumps.
Leading manufacturers include Grundfos, KSB, Wilo, Sulzer, Andritz, Flowserve, Xylem, Mouvex and SEEPEX, as well as Bosch Rexroth for hydraulics.
Pumps are used in water supply and wastewater treatment, in the chemical industry, in food and beverage production, in heating and air conditioning, in mining, in agriculture (irrigation) and in the oil and gas industry.