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Gorman Rupp Release 2″ Super T Series® Pumps Standard with Eradicator® Solids Management System

Gorman-Rupp has updated our 2” T Series pumps to incorporate the following Super T Series features:External, shimless clearance adjustmentFour-point back cover attachment with pusher bolt holesEasy grip handle for back cover removalA two-point “webbed” plate designA patented inspection cover5-year … [Read more...] about Gorman Rupp Release 2″ Super T Series® Pumps Standard with Eradicator® Solids Management System

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Gorman Rupp Roto-Prime Presentation

Manufactured to the same exacting standards of other Gorman-Rupp products and built specifically for use on petroleum products such as fuels, petrochemicals and solvents Gorman Rupp Roto-Prime pumps are designed for ease of maintenance and constructed for long life.The following video provides an … [Read more...] about Gorman Rupp Roto-Prime Presentation

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Gorman Rupp O Series PTO Pumps

Gorman Rupp are one of the largest manufacturers of centrifugal pumps in the world. Based in the US, they manufacture more than 3,000 different models of pumps. Like most of the successful global pump manufacturers, they have been in business a long time, but have still retained their original core … [Read more...] about Gorman Rupp O Series PTO Pumps

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Lowara Smart Pumps Cut Water Supply and HVAC Costs for Commercial Buildings

Lowara pumps are viewed by many as the finest clean water supply pumps in the world. Their water pumps and centrifugal pumps are made of AISI 304 and AISI 316 stainless steel. This makes them appropriate for the level of sanitation required of clean water supply pumps and also makes them less prone … [Read more...] about Lowara Smart Pumps Cut Water Supply and HVAC Costs for Commercial Buildings

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Grundfos Pumps

Grundfos Pumps is another of our most trusted pump manufacturers. They are currently the largest pump manufacturer in the world. Their headquarters are in Denmark and they employ more than 18,000 worldwide. Each year, the produce more than 12 million pumps. Their main focus is centrifugal pumps, … [Read more...] about Grundfos Pumps

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Centrifugal Pump Applications

The centrifugal pump is designed for high efficiency and doesn’t consume a lot of power. However, it can’t be used for everything. There are some applications in which it is the best choice, but many in which it isn’t appropriate. It is important to know the difference. Here are some facts about … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pump Applications

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A Quick Guide to Clean Water Pumps

Clean water pumps are somewhat unique in that they need to be made of the right materials and configured in a way that they keep clean water clean. Usually, they are centrifugal pumps that are made with stainless steel parts. Stainless steel is used in sanitary applications because it is a “clean” … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Clean Water Pumps

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Speck Pumps: High Quality Vacuum Pumps and Centrifugal Pumps

When it comes to vacuum pumps and centrifugal water pumps, Speck Pumpen, or “Speck Pumps” as we call them in English, are making some of the finest in the world. Speck Pumps were established in 1909 in Roth Germany by Daniel Speck, with the help of his five sons. They have been among the world … [Read more...] about Speck Pumps: High Quality Vacuum Pumps and Centrifugal Pumps

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Applications for Lowara Centrifugal Pumps

Lowara has been in business since 1968. Their manufacturing facility in Italy is approximately 45,000 sqm and employs more than 800 people. They are generally accepted as one of the best manufacturers of centrifugal pumps in the world. Lowara is now under the aegis of global giant Xylem, but they … [Read more...] about Applications for Lowara Centrifugal Pumps

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Applications and Advantages of Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are one of the most common pumps in the world. They are used over a wide variety of applications because they have a simple design that produces high efficiency. They can handle a diverse range of head and capacity while producing a high flow rate. They rank high for ease of … [Read more...] about Applications and Advantages of Centrifugal Pumps

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A Pump for Every Application in the Wastewater Industry

A centrifugal pump can be used to efficiently move 10% dry solid sludge. If you’re not in the wastewater treatment business, you probably don’t know that. But it’s just one of the facts we need to know every day here at Pump Solutions Australasia. When you need to select the right pump for the … [Read more...] about A Pump for Every Application in the Wastewater Industry

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Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 2

In part two of Centrifugal Pump Operation, we are going to continue where Part 1 left off. We gave some general information and covered multiple centrifugal pump operation in series. We are going to cover parallel operation and beyond. Parallel Centrifugal Pump Operation When two centrifugal … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 2

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Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 1

We are going to get technical in this two-piece series about centrifugal pump operation. This is condensed from the Pump Industry of Australia’s (PIA) Australian Pump Technical Handbook. We intend to make it a bit easier for people who aren’t engineers to understand. If you need more information, … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 1

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Centrifugal Pump Pros and Cons

We would like to provide a quick, handy guide to when a centrifugal pump is appropriate and when it isn’t. A centrifugal pump turns rotational energy into fluid energy with the help of an impeller, which rotates in a chamber. Fluids are pushed out of the chamber by the impeller, creating a void … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pump Pros and Cons

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Lowara Pumps

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we literally go to the ends of the earth to bring you the finest pumps from around the world. One of those brands is Lowara Pumps. We have been reselling Lowara Pumps to Perth since since 1990, but Lowara has been producing quality pumps since 1968. Lowara is an … [Read more...] about Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Lowara Pumps

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Best Uses for Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are used in many different industries for many different purposes. Centrifugal pumps are like water turbines in reverse. They use a motor to move an impeller, converting rotational energy into kinetic energy, pushing water through the chamber or casing. When the water enters the … [Read more...] about Best Uses for Centrifugal Pumps

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Avoid Mining Downtime With These Tips

The heart of any mining operation relies on the pump that transports the fluids. Normally, the pump would operate perfectly fine and the operation would go as planned. However, reality is not so ideal and incidents may occur that prevent the pump from working right, which leads to downtime in the … [Read more...] about Avoid Mining Downtime With These Tips

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Solve Your Industrial Problems with Peristaltic Pumps

In summary, peristaltic pumps work by having a motor move the tube containing the liquid in such a way that the liquid is pumped. Unlike centrifugal pumps only the tube comes into contact with the materials inside, and without the motor to move it along, it would just be a regular tube. These types … [Read more...] about Solve Your Industrial Problems with Peristaltic Pumps

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Which Water Pump is the Best for a Sump Pump?

In our last post, we covered which pumps make the best well pumps. We are going to continue this series and give some insight on which water pump works best as a sump pump. Sump pumps are usually used for one purpose: pumping water out of your basement. For sump pump use, there are three basic … [Read more...] about Which Water Pump is the Best for a Sump Pump?

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How Centrifugal Pumps Work: Advantages and Disadvantages of Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are fairly simple in nature. They use the kinetic energy of a motor to move liquids.  An engine is attached to the axis, which then rotates the pump impeller, which is reminiscent of an old ship’s “water wheel”. The rotation moves the water from its entry point through the casing, … [Read more...] about How Centrifugal Pumps Work: Advantages and Disadvantages of Centrifugal Pumps

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Mining Industry Pump Applications

There are many applications for pumps in the mining industry. Centrifugal pumps, slurry pumps, submersible pumps, magnetic drive pumps and diaphragm pumps are just some of the pumps used in the mining industry. Slurry Pumps Slurry pumps are usually submersible pumps, peristaltic pumps or … [Read more...] about Mining Industry Pump Applications

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Grundfos Pumps Win Major Industry Award

In the centrifugal pump industry, Grundfos is one of the most trusted of all international names. Located in Denmark, Grundfos was founded in 1944. Grundfos is now a major player globally and is highly respected for their centrifugal pumps. But it wasn’t the pump itself that just won one of the … [Read more...] about Grundfos Pumps Win Major Industry Award

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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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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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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