A leading UK galvanising company got in touch because they were having problems feeding groundwater which was washed off the site and had the potential of containing surface pollutants and feeding them into the filtration system. This company, the engineering team had tried a variety of different fluid handling solutions but were having problems with reliability; centrifugal pumps would not stay primed, self-priming pumps were failing after being run dry and the problem with positive displacement pumps was that filters were becoming blocked.
Now anyone who knows anything about pumps and fluid handling solutions could may well be jumping up and down on the spot shouting ‘air operated diaphragm pumps’ over and over again because they can be run dry, are self-priming AND can handle solid particles but herein lies their next problem – there isn’t enough compressed air on site…
So, we need a pump that can be run dry, handle contaminants, is self-priming and doesn’t need an independent air supply. There is a fantastic solution that can meet all of these requirements and that is the revolutionary new air-operated diaphragm pump – more commonly knows as the EODD. This pump solution is an air-operated diaphragm pump that operates electronically and does not require compressed air at all. It comes in a 1 inch or 2 inch option, the seal-less diaphragm pump eliminates leaking and failures caused by being run dry, is able to be stalled under pressure and reduces energy consumption by up to 80% AND not only can it be installed on site as a static option but it is also available on a trolley with 120v, 240v or 480v motor options.
The electronic diaphragm pump has now been in situ for six months without incident and has run consistently at varying speeds depending on water levels so has been a successful solution to a persistent problem.
The EODD is the right choice for a variety of different applications and can save you up to 80% in energy usage and running costs (check out our previous case study which talks about the numbers) so to find out more call the CDR Pumps office on 01933 674777 and ask for Steve or Kevin.
We are delighted to announce that CDR Pumps has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Chemicals Northwest Supplier to the Chemical Industry Award 2026.
Being shortlisted is a fantastic recognition of the work our team does every day to support the UK chemical industry with innovative, reliable and safety-focused pumping solutions….
A long-term customer, who operates within the chemical manufacturing industry, approached us because they needed to modernise and improve control over their tanker unloading processes. Their existing systems operated by either using the “blowing method” or relying on pumps mounted on the tankers and weren’t particularly reliable, consistent, or safe, especially when it comes to handling aggressive chemicals such as 96% Sulphuric Acid and 50% Hydrogen Peroxide.
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It’s a bold statement, but true. Industrial ventilation plays a key role in workplace safety and regulatory compliance in manufacturing plants. Industries like chemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and metalworking rely on robust (and reliable) ventilation systems to remove harmful fumes, particulates,…
What You Need to Know
Moving thousands of litres of valuable spirits through various production stages each day, pumps are at the core of alcohol manufacturing and distilleries. A single pump failure can completely stop production, compromise product quality, and result in significant financial losses for UK distillery operations.
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