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Ceramic Matrix Composite Bearings Protect Pumps from Harsh Running Conditions

Sealless pumps use sleeve bearings typically machined from carbon graphite or sintered silicon carbide (SiC). The hardness of these materials allows them to withstand wear during the pumping of aggregate […]

Gasket Sealing for Glass-Lined Flanges

The chemical process industry uses glass-lined equipment due to its corrosion resistance against acids, alkalis, and other chemicals, as well as its smooth, anti-stick surface which allows for easy cleaning […]

Wastewater Treatment: Concerns & Issues [Infographic]

If you are wondering what is keeping professionals in the wastewater industry ‘up at night’, this infographic paints a picture of the major concerns. The infographic explains what is believed […]

Achieving Full Containment With Dangerous Chemicals

Several industrial processes, whether it be the refining of petroleum products, manufacture of pharmaceuticals or the treatment of wastewater, may require the use of dangerous or hazardous chemicals. Such hazardous […]

Webinar: Are your pumps ready for the new DOE regulations?

For decades, the U.S. Department of Energy has issued market-changing industrial electric motor regulations to improve efficiency. The most recent rules, which have gone into effect over the past two […]

Don’t Hate Me Because I’m Flexible!

A Practical Guide to Managing Pipe Stresses and Nozzle Loading by Utilizing Rubber Expansion Joints   Pump engineers are justifiably concerned about the damaging effects of high nozzle loading. They […]

Efficiency, Life Cycle Cost, and the Eddy Current Drive

There is great emphasis on efficiency in the world today, and the manufacturers and users of adjustable speed drives are certainly not exempt from this concern. Determining the best drive […]

Valve Coatings Reference Chart

It’s no secret that the use of coatings in valves extends service life and helps improve operational efficiency as part of the pumping system, especially when used in conjunction with […]

ASHRAE HVAC Equipment Life Expectancy Chart

ASHRAE is the industry organization that sets the standards and guidelines for most HVAC-R equipment. They have published a chart that lists estimated life expectancy for various HVAC equipment. Complete […]

Considerations for Selecting an Explosion Proof Pump

Explosion prevention is a primary safety concern for many industries that depend on electrically driven pumps. In the case of chemical plants, refineries, and hydrocarbon processors, there exists high potential […]

Pump Considerations For Wastewater Operators

The idea of putting an electric motor under water makes most people uneasy, but slowly over the last 50 years, the use of submersible pumps has grown throughout North America.  […]