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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Centrifugal Pumps Explained
The Basics Centrifugal pumps use an impeller to create a low pressure zone at the impellers eye or open inlet, which is rotating. The pressure in the eye of the impeller is now lower than the atmosphere pressure acting on the product being pumped. As a result the water/product will flow into the … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pumps Explained
5 Advantages of a Submersible Pump
Basements are great for storage and even extra living space, but they can also present a lot of risk for floods, especially during rainy season. Sump pumps help keep water from collecting in your home or factory basement and are available in two types: submersible and cantilever. Here are the … [Read more...] about 5 Advantages of a Submersible Pump
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
Tips to Make Your Pump Last Longer
In today’s competitive business environment, equipment such as pumps are often “maxed out” with 24-hour continuous heavy-duty operation. In addition, the operating conditions are less than ideal, causing equipment to degrade significantly. In an application such as a chemical plant, one pump ceasing … [Read more...] about Tips to Make Your Pump Last Longer
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
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
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
How to Prevent Pump Corrosion
If you use any kind of pump in your industrial operations, especially submersible pumps, you want to make sure that they last a long time. The biggest part of this is being able to prevent corrosion in all parts of the pump. Corrosion can wear down pumps, decreasing their lifespan. This problem can … [Read more...] about How to Prevent Pump Corrosion
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
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
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
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
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
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
6-Month Maintenance on your Pumps
If you operate any type of pump in your home or business, then you obviously want them to be in the best shape. If they operate at optimal levels, then the efficiency of your system is maximised. To accomplish this, it is important to perform regular maintenance on your pumps. Weekly checks could … [Read more...] about 6-Month Maintenance on your Pumps
Pump Strainers: Why They Are Important
The Perfect Filter The primary function of a strainer in a pump system is to serve as a filter for the pump and the piping. This may seem like such a simple task but this component is not to be taken for granted. Although it is not always visible, over time, tiny sediments such as sand, dirt or … [Read more...] about Pump Strainers: Why They Are Important
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
Extending the Life of your Fire Pump
Fire pumps are especially important because they maintain a safety net in case of a fire emergency. Because of this importance, you should make sure that the pumps are working the way that they are supposed to. In addition, you want your pump to last as long as it possibly can to reduce the cost of … [Read more...] about Extending the Life of your Fire Pump