Reciprocating Pumps
Engineered for High Pressure
API 674 compliant reciprocating pumps for oil & gas, refineries, petrochemical, drilling, and high-pressure services. Steam-driven, triplex, plunger, and double-acting models engineered for reliability in the most demanding conditions.
What Are Reciprocating Pumps?
Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps that use a piston, plunger, or diaphragm to move fluid through a cylindrical chamber. The reciprocating motion — back and forth — creates a vacuum that draws fluid into the chamber on the suction stroke and displaces it under high pressure on the discharge stroke.
Unlike centrifugal pumps, which rely on velocity and are limited by system resistance, reciprocating pumps deliver a constant, pulsating flow regardless of discharge pressure. This makes them the preferred choice for high-pressure, low-flow applications where accuracy and reliability are paramount.
These pumps are particularly effective for viscous fluids, abrasive slurries, and shear-sensitive media. They are the workhorses of the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, and drilling industries, operating where other pump technologies fail.
Where Reciprocating Pumps Outperform Centrifugal
- ✓ High pressure — up to 800 bar
- ✓ Constant flow independent of pressure
- ✓ Excellent for high-viscosity fluids
- ✓ Self-priming capability
- ✓ Handles two-phase flow (gas + liquid)
- ✓ Higher efficiency at low flow rates
Why Choose Reciprocating Pumps?
Engineered for demanding industrial applications where reliability, precision, and high pressure are non-negotiable.
High Pressure
Up to 800 bar for demanding services
Accurate Flow
Precise, consistent displacement
Positive Displacement
Constant flow regardless of pressure
High Efficiency
Optimised for low-flow, high-head
Low Speed
Reduced wear and extended life
Handles Viscous Fluids
Crude, bitumen, polymers, slurries
Reliable
Proven in critical applications
Long Service Life
Robust, heavy-duty construction
Serving Critical Industries
Petropedam reciprocating pumps are deployed across the most demanding industrial sectors worldwide.
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Refinery
Chemical
Power Generation
Mining
Water Injection
Pipeline
Marine
Drilling
API 674 Reciprocating Pumps
Petropedam reciprocating pumps are designed, manufactured, and tested in full compliance with API 674 — the international standard for reciprocating positive displacement pumps for the petroleum, petrochemical, and natural gas industries.
API 674 sets rigorous requirements for design, materials, fabrication, inspection, testing, and documentation. Every pump is built to deliver reliable performance in the most demanding environments, with a focus on safety, durability, and maintainability.
Key Compliance Areas
- Materials — certified and traceable
- Hydrostatic testing — full pressure certification
- Performance testing — flow, pressure, efficiency
- Quality Control — in-process and final inspection
- Documentation — full test reports and certificates
- NDT — MPI, dye penetrant, UT as required
Reciprocating Pump Technology
A range of configurations to suit every application — from steam-driven to high-pressure triplex.
Plunger
High-pressure, abrasive fluids
Piston
Viscous and lubricating fluids
Diaphragm
Sealless, leak-free operation
Triplex
Three plungers, smooth flow
Duplex
Two plungers, balanced design
Steam Driven
Ideal for remote, no-power areas
Double-Acting
Flow on both strokes
API 674 Design
Full compliance, certified
Complete Reciprocating Pump Range
12 models engineered for high pressure, viscous fluids, and critical applications across oil & gas, refining, and drilling.
Reciprocating Pump Model Comparison
Compare pressure, flow, applications, and drive types across the full product range.
| Model | Pressure (bar) | Flow (m³/h) | Applications | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Driven | 25 | 57 | High viscosity, remote | Steam |
| Steam‑03 | 25 | 57 | High viscosity, remote | Steam |
| TH 1600 Triplex 300 | 500 | 200 | Drilling, mud injection | Electric / Diesel |
| Reciprocating 3 | 500 | 200 | Drilling, mud injection | Electric / Diesel |
| F1600 | 500 | 200 | Drilling, mud injection | Electric / Diesel |
| Mild Steel Triplex | 800 | 120 | Petroleum, viscous, water | Electric / Diesel |
| RDP Plunger RP‑1 | 800 | 120 | Petroleum, viscous, water | Electric / Diesel |
| Reciprocating 1 | 800 | 120 | Petroleum, viscous, water | Electric / Diesel |
| Triplex Pump | 800 | 120 | Petroleum, viscous, water | Electric / Diesel |
| Uraca P3‑80 | 800 | 120 | Petroleum, viscous, water | Electric / Diesel |
| Reciprocating 1654 | 120 | 160 | Water supply, viscous | Diesel / Electric |
| Reciprocating 2651 | 120 | 160 | Water supply, viscous | Diesel / Electric |
Engineering Excellence Since 2006
Experience, quality, and commitment to performance — from design to after-sales support.
Engineering Experience
In-House Manufacturing
Full Testing Facility
Reverse Engineering
Genuine Spare Parts
After-Sales Support
Quality Control
Global Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Petropedam reciprocating pumps, applications, and specifications.
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