One Pump for (Almost) Everything

By Peter Schüten, Almatec When first learning about air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, many people are left asking how they are able to excel in so...

Safely Transferring Flammable Materials During a Pandemic

By Nancy Westcott, GoatThroat Pumps As major segments of the economy attempt to formulate and implement effective re-opening strategies that meet state guidelines, many are...

Bringing Water to the Sahara Desert

The Algerian Ministry of Water Resources took up a project to create a reliable supply of water to the city and area of Tamanrasset...

Wipes Create Challenges for Wastewater Systems: Part 2 of 2

Last month, we ended part 1 of this series by introducing the BJM Pumps Series SKG pump, which features RAD-AX® shredding elements cast in...

New Cloud-based, Remote Performance Monitoring and Alert System for AODD Pumps

By Erik Solfelt, Wilden Despite their appearance, manufacturing systems are delicate ecosystems that must be kept in tune at all times if they are to...

The Right Tool for Many Jobs

An old adage warns that if the only tool available is a hammer, then every problem will look like a nail. However, when it...

Making the Right Choice for the Job

In an effort to develop the perfect balance of reliability, efficiency, and simplicity, Xylem Bell & Gossett recently introduced a true variable speed ECM...

Maintaining your pump can be simple

The Griswold® 811 ANSI Series is comprised of a versatile, reliable collection of centrifugal pumps. With over thirty models available in a wide range...

Specific Gravity and Pump Selection

When choosing the right pump, one of those factors is the specific gravity of the fluid you intend to move. If it’s water, specific...

Best Practices for Pump Reliability: Pt 2 of 3

In part 1 of our three-part checklist, we began our introduction to pump reliability practices by making a few very important points: Centrifugal pumps in...