{"id":16554,"date":"2022-05-22T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/?p=16554"},"modified":"2026-02-25T23:28:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T07:28:15","slug":"parts-of-reciprocating-pumps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Parts of Reciprocating Pumps + Function, Application and Working"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#What_is_a_Reciprocating_Pump\" >What is a Reciprocating Pump?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\" >Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Working_of_Different_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\" >Working of Different Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Advantages_of_Reciprocating_Pump\" >Advantages of Reciprocating Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Disadvantages_of_Reciprocating_Pump\" >Disadvantages of Reciprocating Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Reciprocating_Pump_Application\" >Reciprocating Pump Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#FAQ_Section_about_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\" >FAQ Section about Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/parts-of-reciprocating-pumps\/#Download_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pumps_PDF\" >Download Parts of Reciprocating Pumps PDF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Parts of Reciprocating Pumps \u2013 The plunger pump,\u00a0piston pump, and diaphragm pump all belong to the reciprocating pump family of positive-displacement pumps. Reciprocal pumps, if properly maintained, may endure for decades. They can, however, succumb to wear and tear if not properly maintained. A reciprocating pump is a positive displacement pump that collects a particular volume of liquid in an enclosed container and discharges it to the desired application under pressure. Reciprocating pumps are better for low flow rates and high pressures.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linquip&#8217;s website is your best source of information about reciprocating pumps. You can find out all you need to know about them on the site. In case you have any questions about reciprocating pumps, our experts are on hand to answer them. If you are interested in gaining a basic understanding of these types of positive displacement pumps, you may want to read Linquip&#8217;s article, &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/269\/reciprocating-pump\"><b>Reciprocating Pump: Working Principles, Function &amp; Diagram.<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever used reciprocating pumps before? You will find a wide selection of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment\/269\/reciprocating-pump\"> <b>Reciprocating Pump Products<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that will allow you to find exactly what you are looking for. Have you decided which reciprocating pump you are currently looking for? Linquip provides free access to all available<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/269\/reciprocating-pump\/for-sale\"> <b>Reciprocating Pumps for Sale<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available on this platform. By using Linquip, you are given the opportunity to ask for a free quote\/inquiry from all of the reputable<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/suppliers-companies?category_id=269&amp;cn=reciprocating-pump\"> <b>Reciprocating Pump Companies and Suppliers<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"\u21d2 View a Comprehensive List of\u00a0Reciprocating Pumps for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/industrial-directories\/269\/reciprocating-pump\/for-sale?utm_source=Landing_Page&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Landing_CTA_banner&amp;utm_id=For-Sale&amp;utm_content=For-Sale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u21d2 View a Comprehensive List of\u00a0Reciprocating Pumps for Sale and Their Suppliers \u21d0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>What is a Reciprocating Pump?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A reciprocating pump is a mechanical device that converts hydraulic energy from mechanical energy into a fluid (pressure energy). The fluid is pumped from one area to another using a piston or plunger. A reciprocating pump is often known as a piston pump since it employs a piston or plunger for pumping functions.<\/p>\n<p>The piston of this pump reciprocates in an upward and downward position within the pump cylinder. The piston sucks fluid as it advances toward BDC, then pressurizes the fluid as it goes toward TDC. A reciprocating pump is most commonly seen as a hand pump. The most common types of reciprocating pumps are bicycle pumps and syringe pumps.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16555\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16555\" style=\"width: 320px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-a-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-engineeringchoice.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Parts of Reciprocating Pumps\" width=\"320\" height=\"262\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-a-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-engineeringchoice.com_.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-is-a-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-engineeringchoice.com_-300x246.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16555\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What is a Reciprocating Pump? (Reference: <strong>engineeringchoice.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The reciprocating pump operates by the downward and upward movement of the piston. Dynamic pumps, on the other hand, employ an impeller and diffuser to move fluid from low to high head locations. Ctesibius, a Greek discoverer, devised the reciprocating pump in approximately 200 BC.<\/p>\n<p>The reciprocating component of these pumps is completely responsible for their operation (i.e., piston, plunger, or diaphragm). Reciprocal pumps cannot transmit fluids if the reciprocating piston is damaged. As a result, with these pumps, the piston&#8217;s appropriate operation is critical. The piston turns the kinetic energy of the fluid into pressure energy while the pump is in operation.<\/p>\n<p>When a small amount of fluid is transported under high pressure, the reciprocating pump is used. In comparison to centrifugal pumps, this type of pump is better suited for low flow rates at high pressure.<\/p>\n<p>When employing a plunger or piston pump, a specified volume of liquid (usually sump) must be applied and transferred from the lowest to the highest location. If you go to a bike water service, for example, you may make sure that the water required for servicing is retrieved from the sump and sprayed onto the bike by applying pressure to the nozzle.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s frequently utilized when only a tiny amount of liquid needs to be handled but the delivery pressure needs to be high. The liquid is trapped in reciprocating pumps by a stationary cylinder containing a piston or plunger. A reciprocating pump is a mechanical device that converts hydraulic energy from mechanical energy into a fluid (pressure energy). The fluid is pumped from one area to another using a piston or plunger. A reciprocating pump is often known as a piston pump since it employs a piston or plunger for pumping functions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The key parts of\u00a0reciprocating\u00a0pump are detailed here:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16556\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16556\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-mechanicaljungle.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Parts of Reciprocating Pumps\" width=\"790\" height=\"266\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-mechanicaljungle.com_.jpg 790w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-mechanicaljungle.com_-300x101.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-mechanicaljungle.com_-768x259.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-mechanicaljungle.com_-696x234.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Parts of Reciprocating Pump (Reference: <strong>mechanicaljungle.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Section Valve<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Valve<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Suction Pipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Pipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cylinder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Connecting rod<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Crank<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Piston and piston rod<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Air Vessel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strainer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Suction Valve<\/h3>\n<p>It includes the reciprocating pump&#8217;s most important components. The intake or suction valve is a one-way valve. In other words, this sort of valve only allows one-way flow. Between the cylinder and the suction pipe, the suction valve is inserted. This valve opens when the liquid is discharged and shuts as the liquid is suctioned. Suction valves are non-return valves, which means that only one direction of flow is available. This is situated between the entrance of the suction pipe and the cylinder. It is opened during liquid suction and closed during liquid discharge.<\/p>\n<h3>Suction Pipe<\/h3>\n<p>Water is drawn from the storage tank into the pump cylinder through the suction hose. The inlet valve is connected to the reservoir via this portion of the reciprocating pump. It links the water tank to the pump intake. The suction pipe links the liquid supply to the reciprocating pump&#8217;s cylinder. This pipe transports liquid from the source to the cylinder.<\/p>\n<h3>Pressure Valve<\/h3>\n<p>The discharge valve is one of the reciprocating pump&#8217;s most important components. It also functions as a one-way valve. The delivery pipe and the cylinder are connected by this valve. This valve shuts during the suction phase and opens during the fluid delivery procedure.<\/p>\n<h3>Cylinder<\/h3>\n<p>The pump cylinder is made from either cast iron or alloy steel. In the pump cylinder, the piston rod and piston are arranged. The suction valve&#8217;s liquid sucks into the cylinder. The piston within the cylinder rotates forward and backward to increase the pressure. The cylinder is connected to a discharge valve, which directs fluid into a discharge pipe.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16557\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16557\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_.png\" alt=\"Parts of Reciprocating Pumps\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1364\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-901x1024.png 901w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-768x873.png 768w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-696x791.png 696w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-1068x1214.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/pump-cylinder-Reference-en.wikipedia.org_-370x420.png 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16557\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pump Cylinder (Reference: <strong>en.wikipedia.org<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A hollow cylinder is composed of cast iron or steel alloy. Inside this cylinder is a piston and piston rod arrangement. This cylinder is used to suction and release liquid, and it is equipped with suction and delivery lines as well as valves.<\/p>\n<h3>Delivery Pipe<\/h3>\n<p>Fluids are delivered from the pump cylinder to the desired height or position using the delivery pipe. It is directly connected to the piston pump&#8217;s cylinder delivery valve. The delivery pipe links the pump&#8217;s cylinder to the output source. This pipe transports the liquid to the specified output position.<\/p>\n<h3>Crank<\/h3>\n<p>The positive displacement pump&#8217;s crankshaft is a critical component. It&#8217;s a solid disc with a connecting rod that links it to the piston. The electrical motor is directly linked to the crank. When the electric motor is turned on, it revolves.<\/p>\n<h3>Connecting Rod<\/h3>\n<p>The piston and the crankshaft are linked via the pressure valve. The piston is connected to the crankshaft via this component of the pump. The connecting rod spins in tandem with the crankshaft. It converts linear crankshaft rotation into linear piston motion.<\/p>\n<h3>Piston and Piston Rod<\/h3>\n<p>The reciprocating pump&#8217;s most important components are the piston and piston rod. A piston is a piece of solid metal. It suctions the fluid by moving back and forth inside the cylinder.<\/p>\n<p>The piston takes air into the cylinder as it goes backward, and it provides fluid when it moves forward. The movement of the crankshaft causes the piston to move. The piston rod allows the piston to travel in a straight path. A piston is a solid cylinder element that rotates back and forth inside a hollow cylinder to accomplish liquid suction and delivery. The piston rod aids in the piston&#8217;s linear motion.<\/p>\n<h3>Air Vessel<\/h3>\n<p>The discharge and suction pipes are attached to this reciprocating component. Friction heads are no longer required. It also ensures a consistent discharge rate.<\/p>\n<h3>Strainer<\/h3>\n<p>A filter at the suction pipe&#8217;s end prevents solid particles from the water supply from entering the cylinder. Solid particles will obstruct delivery otherwise. It functions as a mesh, allowing all dirt, dust particles, and other debris to be filtered out of the sump. If there is no strainer, debris or dust will enter the cylinder, clogging the area and interfering with the pump&#8217;s operation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Working_of_Different_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>Working of Different Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following is how different parts of reciprocating pump work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When a power source is linked to the crank, the crank will begin to rotate, and the connecting rod will be moved as well.<\/li>\n<li>The piston, which is attached to the connecting rod, will move in a straight line. When the crank rotates outwards, the piston travels to the right, creating a vacuum in the cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>This vacuum forces the suction valve to open, forcing liquid from the source into the cylinder through the suction pipe.<\/li>\n<li>The piston advances to the left as the crank moves inwards or towards the cylinder, compressing the liquid in the cylinder.<\/li>\n<li>The pressure now causes the delivery valve to open, allowing liquid to flow through the delivery line.<\/li>\n<li>The whole liquid in the cylinder is supplied through the delivery valve when the piston reaches its extreme left position.<\/li>\n<li>The crank rotates outwards again, and the piston advances to the right to generate suction, and the process is repeated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16559\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16559\" style=\"width: 695px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Working-of-Different-Parts-of-Reciprocating-Pump-Reference-medium.com_.gif\" alt=\"Parts of Reciprocating Pumps\" width=\"695\" height=\"494\" title=\"\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16559\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Working of Different Parts of Reciprocating Pump (Reference: <strong>medium.com<\/strong>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In a single action reciprocating pump with only one delivery stroke per one rotation of the crank, the procedure described above may be witnessed. When it comes to a double-action reciprocating pump, however, one crank turn will result in two delivery strokes. If you have any question about the different parts of the reciprocating pump and their working principle, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/equipment\/263\/pump\"><strong>Linquip Platform<\/strong><\/a> or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linquip.com\/experts?category_id=263&amp;cn=pump\"><strong>Linquip Pump Experts<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>Advantages of Reciprocating Pump<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A reciprocating pump can exactly supply the appropriate flow rate.<\/li>\n<li>It provides a constant discharge rate.<\/li>\n<li>It can deliver fluid at extremely high pressures.<\/li>\n<li>The reciprocating pump does not require priming.<\/li>\n<li>A reciprocating pump&#8217;s efficiency is ten to twenty percent higher than that of a centrifugal pump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disadvantages_of_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>Disadvantages of Reciprocating Pump<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The pump is really expensive (The capital cost is high).<\/li>\n<li>Pumping viscous liquids using a reciprocating pump is tough.<\/li>\n<li>The pump&#8217;s maintenance costs are quite expensive due to the enormous number of components.<\/li>\n<li>The rate of flow is lower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reciprocating_Pump_Application\"><\/span><strong>Reciprocating Pump Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following are some examples of how reciprocating pumps are used:<\/p>\n<p>Pneumatic pressure applications.<\/p>\n<p>Vessel, pipe, tank, tube, condensate pipe, heat exchanger, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Vehicle cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>Oil drilling, refineries, production, disposal, injections.<\/p>\n<p>Hydro testing of tanks, vessels, etc.<\/p>\n<p>Sewer line cleaning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wastewater_treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wastewater treatment<\/a> system.<\/p>\n<p>Boiler feeding<\/p>\n<p>Wet <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Abrasive_blasting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sandblasting<\/a><\/p>\n<p>High-pressure pumps for the RO system (Reverse osmosis)<\/p>\n<p>Fire Fighting system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Section_about_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pump\"><\/span><strong>FAQ Section about Parts of Reciprocating Pump<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Who Is the Inventor of the Reciprocating Pump?<\/h3>\n<p>Ctesibius, a Greek discoverer, devised the reciprocating pump in approximately 200 BC.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the types of Reciprocating Pumps?<\/h3>\n<p>The primary types of reciprocating pumps are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Single-stage Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Single Acting Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multistage Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Double Acting Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Diaphragm Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Piston Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Plunger Pump<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are the Parts of Reciprocating Pump?<\/h3>\n<p>The reciprocating pump is made up of the following parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air Vessel<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Strainer<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Piston rod<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Piston<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Valve<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Section Valve<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Suction Pipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Crankshaft<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Connecting rod<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compression Cylinder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Delivery Pipe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Parts_of_Reciprocating_Pumps_PDF\"><\/span><b>Download Parts of Reciprocating Pumps <\/b><b>PDF<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your convenience, we have included an option to download the PDF version of this document to your computer. 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Working Principles<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parts of Reciprocating Pumps \u2013 The plunger pump,\u00a0piston pump, and diaphragm pump all belong to the reciprocating pump family of positive-displacement pumps. Reciprocal pumps, if properly maintained, may endure for decades. They can, however, succumb to wear and tear if not properly maintained. 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