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Published on: September 2, 2009
Benefits of the rotary diaphragm pump
1Schwarzer Präzision GmbH & Co KG, Essen, Germany. d.borstell@schwarzer.com
Abstract:
The huge variety of applications in the medical field represents a challenge for the design of miniature pumps. There are well-known designs such as piston pumps, eccenter diaphragm pumps and peristaltic pumps. There are lesser-known types such as the rotary diaphragm pump, the subject of this article. Its design features, variants, and advantages and disadvantages are examined.
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