Aquaplus Air Diaphragm Pumps are operated by compressed air or any non-flammable compressed gas. The pumping stroke begins as air is delivered by the air distribution system, putting pressure on one diaphragm and then the opposite diaphragm. The two diaphragms are linked together by a common rod. The pumping stroke on one side is simultaneous with the suction stroke on the opposing diaphragm. This results in fluid being drawn from one side, while discharging fluid from the other side.