There are different types of piston pumps (reciprocating piston pumps):
- the submersible piston pump, also called plunger pump,
- the disc piston pump and
- the diaphragm pump.
By asynchronously opening and closing the inlet respective outlet of the pump chamber, the fluid will moved in the pump chamber and then pressed to the discharge side.
Reciprocating pumps are generally used for applications that require relatively low flows and high pressures. Since each cylinder delivers a definite volume of liquid to the system, these pumps are also applicable for dosing and metering tasks. The disadvantage against rotating pumps is the pulsating operation.
