Among the many types of pumps that are used both in the home and in industry, vacuum pumps stand as some of the most versatile and useful. Their design is somewhat simple, yet they can perform a wide variety of tasks that you may not even realise. The basic idea behind the vacuum pump is to … [Read more...] about The Many Uses of Vacuum Pumps
A Simple Guide to Pumps: Part 1
We get a lot of questions about pumps. What kind of pump is right for the job? What is the difference between kinds of pumps? How do water pumps work? We’re going to give you a simple guide to some of the pumps we offer throughout Australia, and hope we can make your choices easier. If it doesn’t … [Read more...] about A Simple Guide to Pumps: Part 1
How a Peristaltic Pump Works
If “peristaltic pump” reminds you vaguely of school, it’s because you might have heard it in a high school biology class. Peristalsis is the process by which food gets from your mouth to the other end of your gastro-intestinal tract. A more visible example might be seeing time-lapse photography of a … [Read more...] about How a Peristaltic Pump Works
Vacuum Pump Applications in the Laboratory
There are numerous vacuum pump applications for laboratories. In fact, if not for vacuum pumps, most laboratories would grind to a screeching halt. Here are some of the many vacuum pump applications in laboratories. Aspiration Aspiration is the use of suction to remove gases, fluids or debris. … [Read more...] about Vacuum Pump Applications in the Laboratory