Powering Up the Slurry Industry Hard metal pumps are at the heart of the slurry industry. Without them, transporting abrasive, slurry materials from one point to another within the system would be difficult if not impossible. A hard metal pump is sometimes called a slurry pump since it handles slurries that could clog or wear […]
Gardner Denver Hydrovane Compressors A Hydrovane compressor in GA is a long-term investment that will supply high-quality pulse-free air reliably and efficiently and can last up to three times longer than alternative technologies. When installed and maintained properly with the correct service guidelines, this compressor can last for as long as you want it to […]
Differences In Positive Displacement Pumps The world of positive displacement pumps is very large and steadily growing. As a positive displacement pump supplier in GA, I’m often asked about the various types of pumps that are available. A positive displacement pump supplier in GA has to be familiar with a large variety of high-pressure pump […]
Recently, I took you through the workings of an internal gear pump. Today I’m going to guide you through the inner workings of an external gear pump. How do They Work? External gear pumps use two identical gears rotating against each other to drive fluid from the suction port to the discharge port. Each gear […]
We are continuing on with our series of ‘Know Your Pump’ so that you better know your way around the world of Positive Displacement pumps. Today we are looking at Vane Pumps. How Does A Vane Pump Work? Vane pumps have a rotor with radial slots, which are positioned off-center in a housing bore. Vanes […]
We’re back for another edition of “Know Your Pumps.” This time we take a look at another member of the positive displacement pump family: lobe pumps. How Do Lobe Pumps Work? Lobe pumps are similar to external gear pumps in operation, except the pumping elements or lobes do not make contact. Lobe contact is prevented by […]
Sometimes there’s nothing quite like a reminder about the basics of various product categories. So we thought we’d take the time to review some of the major pump categories. Starting with the ever reliable Internal Gear Pump. How Does Internal Gear Pumps Work? The crescent internal gear pump has an outer or rotor gear that […]
Don't Shorten The Life Of Your Pumps Last month I shared with you six mistakes that could be shortening the life of your pumps. In this follow up article I’ll share with you another six mistakes that could be shortening the life of your pumps. Not Minimizing Radial Force Industry statistics indicate that the biggest […]
You Could Be Shortening The Life Of Your Pumps As the saying goes nothing lasts forever. But a good pump that is well maintained can last you a VERY long time. An ANSI pump can be expected to operate for 15-20 years although many last longer than 25 years. We have had Viking Internal Gear […]
Best Practices For Pumping Hazardous Materials Nobody likes a leaky pump and the unscheduled downtime and increased maintenance needs. When these pumps are moving aggressive acids and slurries, they can leak faster and when they do leak they create an unsafe work environment. Obviously, the biggest contributor to this problem is how quickly mechanical seals […]
