What Is a Gear Pump?

If you need to move liquid from one place to another, you’ll probably want to use some type of pump. There are various types of industrial pumps that can do the job. A gear pump, for instance, is an excellent example of one such industrial pump! A gear pump is a rotary positive displacement pump


Centrifugal Pumps vs. Positive Displacement Pumps

If you need to move liquid material from one place to another, you’re going to need a pump. Industrial pumps come in two different types: centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps. Each type has unique properties concerning efficiency, flow rate, viscosity, and pressure. Here’s what you need to know about centrifugal and positive displacement pumps


How to Read a Pump Curve

Choosing the right centrifugal pump for your application is vital for maximizing its performance. The wrong pump that isn’t suited to the application or underlying conditions won’t operate efficiently, and it could prematurely fail.  So how do you choose the right pump or make sure the pump you have is appropriate for your needs? This


How to Size a Pump

Getting the right size industrial pump shouldn’t be an afterthought. In other words, you don’t want to purchase and install a pump only to find out later that it’s under or overpowered for its intended purpose.  Using the wrong pump can result in inefficiencies and unnecessary costs. So how do you find the right size?


What Is a Vacuum Pump?

Similar to air compressors, vacuum pumps can be used in a variety of industries for many different applications. Depending on your needs, there is likely a vacuum that is perfect for your situation. Here is what you need to know about vacuum pumps, how they work, the different types of pumps, and the various ways


How Does a Centrifugal Pump Work?

Centrifugal pumps are a broad category of pumps that vary in ability, capacity, and size. You’ll find several different centrifugal pumps, which may be suitable for various applications. Here is what you need to know about these pumps, how they work, and what limitations they might have so that you can choose the right one


Common Centrifugal Pump Problems and Solutions

Centrifugal pumps are some of the most common types of pumps used in industrial applications because they are designed to be low-maintenance, high efficient, and simple to operate. The fact that they are widely used doesn’t mean that you won’t run across any issues. Here is what you need to know about these pumps, who


Everything You Need to Know About Sliding Vane Pumps

If you’ve decided that your organization could benefit from a positive displacement pump, you’re probably swimming in a sea of choices. From internal gear pumps, external gear, rotary lobe, and so on, each pump serves a different purpose, and it’s critical to review which pump is best for your specific needs. With so many types


Converting to a Dry Pit Submersible Pump

You can find submersible pumps in many applications, including slurry pumping, general industrial pumping, sewage pumping, and drainage. The pump can either be lowered down wires or guide rails or connected to a pipe or flexible hose. Commercial and industrial markets heavily rely on these pumps’ unique advantages. In this post, we will take a


What Are Liquid-Ring Vacuum Pumps?

Liquid-ring vacuum pumps are rotating positive displacement industrial pumps that use vacuums to pump fluids in rigorous industrial applications.