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Product Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Gear Pumps

If you are looking for a gear water pump, we have the best brand in the world: Fluid-o-Tech. As we mentioned in our “manufacturer’s spotlight” post about Fluid-o-Tech, they were established in Italy in 1948 by founder Franco Andreis as “Andreis s.r.l.” Franco would turn the company over to his son, … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Gear Pumps

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Rotary Vane Pumps

When it comes to rotary vane pumps, Fluid-o-Tech is known by many as the best manufacturer in the world. That’s why we import their high quality pumps to Australia. So, what sets Fluid-o-Tech apart from other manufacturers, especially when it comes to rotary vane pumps? Let’s take a look at … [Read more...] about Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Rotary Vane Pumps

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Five Most Common Reasons for Failure in Electric Pump Motors

We go out of our way to import the best pumps from around the world into Australia. We wish we could tell you that all you have to do is turn them on and they will run forever, but even the best pumps can develop problems. We know that problems can lead to downtime. We also know that a lot of them … [Read more...] about Five Most Common Reasons for Failure in Electric Pump Motors

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How to Choose Positive Displacement Vacuum Pumps By Type

Vacuum pumps are popular, but they can be confusing. There are three popular types of vacuum pumps: positive displacement, momentum transfer and entrapment. For most applications, however, positive displacement pumps are the most popular. Positive Displacement Pumps: How They Work Positive … [Read more...] about How to Choose Positive Displacement Vacuum Pumps By Type

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Uses for Submersible Pumps

Submersible pumps are so named because they are designed to be submerged in fluid. Sometimes, submersible pumps are called “electric submersible pumps” or “ESP’s.” Because they have to be submerged, they are not subject to pump cavitation, which occurs when there is a high disparity in elevation … [Read more...] about Uses for Submersible Pumps

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What Industrial and Commercial Applications Require a Centrifugal Pump?

How do you know when a centrifugal pump is the right pump? Centrifugal pumps are designed for certain industries and have specific uses. We will explain how a centrifugal pump works and then describe some of its uses in specific industries. What is a Centrifugal Pump and How Does it Work? A … [Read more...] about What Industrial and Commercial Applications Require a Centrifugal Pump?

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Centrifugal Pumps and the Changing Construction Industry

While machines are an integral part of the world in which we live today, some industries rely more on machines than others to do what they need to. One of these is the construction industry, which uses heavy machinery and tools of all kinds to build incredible structures. Of these plentiful tools, … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pumps and the Changing Construction Industry

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Top Uses for Rotary Vane Pumps

There are many different industries that require the power of pumps to get the job done. Similarly, there are also many different kinds of pumps that are able to perform a variety of functions. The rotary vane pump is one of these kinds of pumps that are useful in many situations and are used by … [Read more...] about Top Uses for Rotary Vane Pumps

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A Basic Guide to Centrifugal Pumps

Pumps as a type of machine come in many different shapes and sizes and are used for a variety of reasons in a plethora of different industries in Perth. Within the group of pumps, there too are various kinds that operate in certain ways to best serve the function they were intended for. One of these … [Read more...] about A Basic Guide to Centrifugal Pumps

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How to Choose the Correct Valve for the Correct Application

To maximise the functioning and results of any pump system, you must choose the correct valves. Each application has a valve that works best. Some of the factors in choosing the correct valve include: flow rate, amount and characteristics of substance, how materials react with the substance and how … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Correct Valve for the Correct Application

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How to Prevent Varnish Accumulation with Lubrication Additives

In today’s competitive business climate, every penny a company can save is welcome. For example, many are taking advantage of technological breakthroughs that have produced smaller hydraulic systems, saving on power due to the smaller size. However, getting the same amount of work done with a … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Varnish Accumulation with Lubrication Additives

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The Origin of the Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump

Pumps have come a long way since 2000 BC, when the Egyptians invented a simple device for fetching water called a shadoof. The shadoof was made out of a bucket, a rod and a weight. Though not a mechanical marvel, the shadoof is generally accepted as the first pump and would serve as the only pump … [Read more...] about The Origin of the Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Pump

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Choosing the Right Pump for Your Business

When many businesses decide they need a pump, they fail to consider a number of crucial factors. In today’s competitive business climate, many industrial plant executives ask two questions: “What is the smallest capacity we can get away with” and “How cheap can we get it?” This is not the way to … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Pump for Your Business

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What You Need to Know About Pump Intake Screens

Pumps are superb machines that can move large amounts of liquid from one place to another and are used in various settings. However, pumps alone are sometimes not enough to get the job done and they can greatly benefit from other equipment, such as a pump intake screens. These supplementary items … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Pump Intake Screens

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Quick Guide to Pumping from Shallow Streams

When pumping, it is sometimes necessary to draw water from a shallow source, such as a small stream. In these cases, it can be difficult to successfully uptake the water because there is not enough depth to lay the pump into without causing difficulties. With the right techniques however, this … [Read more...] about Quick Guide to Pumping from Shallow Streams

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Tips on Pump Packing Installation and Adjustment

If you are using a packed pump, installing and adjusting it properly can be the difference between the pump succeeding or failing. If your pump has a lantern ring, make sure to remove both the ring and the packing beneath it. Also, make sure not to damage the shaft or the bore if you use a packing … [Read more...] about Tips on Pump Packing Installation and Adjustment

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Crucial Factors to Consider When Choosing Centrifugal Pumps

Whether for home, business or industrial use, pumps of all kinds are used throughout Australia and the world to transport fluids or run systems that involve this process. Different types of pumps, such as vacuum and gear water pumps, are useful in different ways for different projects. The most … [Read more...] about Crucial Factors to Consider When Choosing Centrifugal Pumps

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Why Peristaltic Pumps are Best for Slurries

If you’re exposed to industry around Australia, and are exposed to different kinds of pumps you possibly know about moving slurries. Pumps have traditionally been used for this because it makes the work much easier and more cost effective. However, there are certain types of pumps that would be … [Read more...] about Why Peristaltic Pumps are Best for Slurries

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Tips for Choosing the Right Lubricant for Your Pump

If you own any kind of water or fluid pump, then of course, you have a specific purpose for it. So, whether you have peristaltic or slurry, centrifugal pumps used here in Australia, you want to make sure that they perform the best they can to accomplish your goal. An important component that … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing the Right Lubricant for Your Pump

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How to Prime your Swimming Pool Pump

Those who own a swimming pool know that owning the right type of water pump is important to the pool's efficiency and maintenance. However, aside from having the right equipment, you should also have the knowledge in taking care of these pumps and the pools they administer. One important aspect of … [Read more...] about How to Prime your Swimming Pool Pump