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Whitepaper: Select the Right Pump before Errors Get Costly

Whitepaper: Select the Right Pump before Errors Get Costly

Seven pump selection errors that stay invisible at quote time – from NPSH margins to viscosity correction. The free VSX whitepaper “Best Practices for Avoiding Hydraulic Pump Selection Errors” shows engineering and sales teams how to spot them early, what they cost and which standards apply. Includes an 8-point pre-selection checklist.

How a Diaphragm Pump Works

How a Diaphragm Pump Works

Double diaphragm pumps operate using an oscillating positive displacement principle. The pump consists of two main fluid housings and a central air control section. Inside each housing, a flexible diaphragm is mounted vertically and connected to a shared shaft. As compressed air enters and exits the air chambers, the diaphragms move in a coordinated push pull motion.

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Franklin Electric Acquires Cat Pumps

09.09.2026 -

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation, a leading provider of high-pressure, positive displacement pumps, for $350 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $50 million in Franklin Electric stock based on future performance.