The fight against Covid-19 is not over yet. Even though mortality rates have been falling, the fight against this disease is still active, and pneumatic diaphragm pumps are very valuable tools in this fight. Due to its importance, during the lockdown period, pump manufacturers were advised to remain in operation.
Pneumatic diaphragm pumps were very important in the manufacture of products used in this battle, such as hand disinfectants and latex for the manufacture of gloves. Furthermore, the pumps were also used in other applications, as we will see below:
Sanitization in the chemical industry
Bleach production: used in the production of conventional and chlorine-based disinfectants, such as cleaning products and wet wipes. They are applied in bottling, waste treatment and loading/unloading.
Hand sanitizer: this was one of the most used products during the pandemic, pneumatic diaphragm pumps played an essential role in the production of these products.
Hand soaps: very versatile, pumps are also used in the production of liquid and bar soaps. Because they have a smooth pumping action, pneumatic diaphragm pumps are able to pump these products without forming foam or damaging their structure.
Disinfectants and detergents: just like in the production of soap, pumps are part of the production of these products.
Commercial laundry
What was once a necessity has become a priority given the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Smaller chemical pumps are widely used in dosing chemicals and sanitary detergents in commercial and hospital laundries. Because they have great chemical resistance (according to the compatibility table), pneumatic diaphragm pumps are very efficient tools for this type of application, mainly due to their ability to withstand high temperatures.
Hand creams
Pneumatic pumps are capable of handling a wide range of viscosities, being used to pump hand creams efficiently and quickly, with:
Dry running capacity;
Self-Priming Capability.
Personal protective equipment – PPE
Widely used during the pandemic, acrylic face shields were also favored by pneumatic diaphragm pumps, which are capable of efficiently moving the acrylic used in molds and matrices.
The pumps are also highly used in the manufacture of latex gloves, which are essential in hospitals and clinics. They can move fluids smoothly, without the latex clumping together.
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Pneumatic diaphragm pumps are also widely used in the manufacture of chemical products used in the treatment and purification of water, such as flocculants and chlorine. With the help of these products, it is possible to keep water clean and suitable for consumption.
They are also widely used to protect the environment, helping to treat liquids contaminated by chemicals before proper disposal. They are applied to filters that push water through the cleaning system, which, with the help of neutralizers, guarantee the safety of the environment.
Food processing
Within the production of food products, pumps can be applied from disinfecting surfaces to food sorting tables and meat production areas to pumping yogurt and cottage cheese. Pneumatic diaphragm pumps ensure the flow of food supplies around the world.
