Piston Pumps: version 1

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# Piston Pumps <!--category-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Piston Pumps
gpc_code: 10008351
gpc_level: brick
parent: category/11020200
gpc_publication: 286 GPC as of May 2026
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## About <!--about-->
Includes any products that can be described/observed as a piston pump. This pump mechanism consists of a reciprocating piston inside of a cylinder with check valves at both the intake and discharge. When the piston is on the suction stroke, the chamber inside of the cylinder expands, the pressure drops, the pressure valve on the suction side is opened, allowing fluid through the intake.

### Excludes

Excludes products such as Dynamic Pumps, Rotary Pumps, Pneumatic Pumps and Pumps not specifically designed for use with Fluids.
Specifically excludes other Reciprocating Pumps.
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