Reciprocating and metering pumps are essential in various industries, including oil and gas, chemical processing, water treatment, and food and beverage production. The market for these pumps has undergone significant changes in recent years, with PD pumps gaining more acceptance due to their superior ability to solve pumping problems compared to conventional technologies. Blagdon Air-Operated Double Diaphragm (AODD) Pumps is a firm that provides high-performance, reliable solutions for pumping needs in extreme environments and applications.
Their AODD pumps are recognized as the ‘workhorse’ of the industry for handling difficult liquids at low pressures and flows, with virtually limitless applications. Blagdon initially started as a mining pump, and has become a dominant player in the reciprocating pump market. “We have expanded our reach from one market segment to multiple segments, and are now a market leader in some of them. With over 200 satisfied customers, Blagdon caters to the entire globe from India.
Our Blagdon brand is a prominent player in the AODD market, boasting more than 25 percent of the market share with its robust, reliable, and durable product portfolio and strong commercial network”, speaks Rohit Kalra, Business Line Director - Pumps Group, IDEX India. Blagdon has established itself as a market leader in segments
such as paints and pharma, serving its customers for over 50 years with world-class products, service, and pride.
The brand offers flagship products catering to diverse market segments. Metallic Bolted pumps in different metallurgies are suitable for heavy-duty applications, while Non-Metallic Bolted pumps are ideal for chemical handling. Hygiene Series Pumps meet EHEDG guidelines and have a 0.8 Ra surface finish for F&B and Pharma segments. Heavy Duty Flap Pumps transfer sludge and powder, and High-Pressure Pumps handle 10-15 Bar discharge pressure. Blagdon Pump has superior air valves, minimal air parts, high flow rates, energy efficiency, a negative suction capability of six meters, and low MTTR and high MTBF.
“Our Pumps are differentiated by others’ superior air valves made of SS316L, better surface area grip provided by Lip seals instead of conventional O-rings, minimal air parts resulting in less maintenance, highest flow rates, the energy efficiency of 5-10 percent compared to other brands, the negative suction capability of six meters, and lowest MTTR and highest MTBF”, says Rohit.Blagdon Pump, founded in the 1950s, has come a long way since its early days supplying goods to local coal fields. The company has a reputation for innovation, creating its first Air Operated Diaphragm Pump in 1979. “We have a robust organization structure in place with functions like – Commercial, Technical Services, After Sales Services, Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Sourcing, and Quality Management.
In the execution function, all the cross functions work together to achieve the highest level of productivity, best response time, and on-time delivery. With this structure, the proper processes are in place at every function which makes us effective, productive, efficient, and above all to meet the desired customer satisfaction and delights”, shares Rohit. In 1997, Blagdon was acquired by the IDEX corporation, cementing its place as a leader in the reciprocating pump market.
Blagdon Pump has a reputation for innovation, creating its first Air Operated Diaphragm Pump in 1979
The firm's future plans are driven by a strong growth outlook in the industry, and the aim to become the market leader in all segments. To achieve this, Blagdon Pump is focused on expanding its product portfolio, increasing energy efficiency through design changes, and enhancing flow rates through innovative designs. The company is also moving towards the EODD space with cutting-edge innovation to meet the customers’ delight.
