Reciprocating pump

Well maintained, reciprocating pumps can last for decades.

Unmaintained, however, they can succumb to wear and tear.

It is often used where a relatively small quantity of liquid is to be handled and where delivery pressure is quite large.

In reciprocating pumps, the chamber that traps the liquid is a stationary cylinder that contains a piston or plunger.

The basic parts along with its function; Application of Reciprocating pumps, are as follows: Examples of reciprocating pumps include

Reciprocating pump attached to a Windmill on a farm.