Do I need a suction strainer for my new pump? Many of my customers ask “WHY DO I NEED A SUCTION STRAINER FOR OUR NEW PUMP?” For all new VIKING PUMP positive displacement pump package and CRANE centrifugal pump package proposals we submit – there will be a separate line item for a recommended suction […]
MISAPPLICATIONS FOR POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT GEAR PUMPS ACID BASED OR LIGHT WEIGHT HAZARDOUS FLUIDS Pump leakage has become more critical in recent years because of environmental concerns, fugitive emissions, handling of carcinogen materials and loss of valuable products. Acid based fluids typically have viscosities similar to water, and may have no or limited lubricity properties. Internal […]
Understanding Torque and Horsepower Understandably so, in the pump industry our focus is primarily on the power delivered BY the pump. How much flow is required and at what pressure? Here at Viking Pump and at our channel partners we have hundreds of experts on this topic. Once we’ve solved for this, we then need […]
FTI Cordless Drum Pump When it comes to drum pumps, Finish Thompson has a wide variety of pumps for any need. But one challenge is there is not a lot of mobility when it comes to drum pumps. In order to operate you will need to have an air or electricity source at your drum. […]
New SD line of FDA-Compliant Diaphragm Pumps ARO is launching a series of FDA-compliant diaphragm pumps. The new SD line of FDA-compliant diaphragm pumps is designed to pump and transfer materials for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries safely and efficiently. ARO’s new SD line of FDA-compliant diaphragm pumps yields 20 to 30 percent […]
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The New ARO Controller ARO is launching a new controller with remote operating capabilities. The new ARO Controller delivers on the promise of touch-and-walk-away automation with remote operating capabilities that increase the reliability, productivity and safety of fluid management. “At ARO we take pride in solving our customers’ most complex fluid handling challenges with straightforward, […]
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Buyer Beware: Sometimes budget or desperation will lead a customer to purchase used equipment. However you need to remember that even while well maintained and documented equipment commands a higher price, you still have no guarantee. Public or online auctions commonly offer low cost used equipment with little or no history. I have a customer […]
