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Questions on Manufacturers We Distribute

Where can i find self-priming pumps that are easy to maintain?
AMT, a subsidiary of Gorman Rupp, has been providing top quality industrial self-priming pumps for over 70 years. AMT uses patented technology and unique designs to deliver superior performance and reliability. Their products are durable, cost effective, and low maintenance solutions to a wide range of pumping challenges.

What types of pumps are available from Xylem?
Centrifugal pumps by Xylem Goulds utilize a close-coupled, space-saving design for easy installation. They’re fabricated from high-quality 304 stainless steel, with carbon/ceramic faces on mechanical seals, 316 stainless steel interior components, and Viton elastomer seals. Sizes available include 1-1/4” x 1” to 2” x 1-1/2”. 

Who are the leading manufacturers of centrifugal pump systems?
"Xylem Goulds utilizes only the highest quality materials when fabricating and manufacturing industrial centrifugal pumps in iron, bronze, and stainless steel. Seal faces are available in carbon, ceramic, and silicon carbide based on application.

Each centrifugal pump utilizes a close-coupled, space-saving design for easy installation and high-efficiency performance. While each Xylem Goulds centrifugal pump is equipped with unique features based on project demands, general user benefits of the pumps include end suction top discharge, standard case drain, and easy maintenance."

What is a Grundfos pump used for?
Intentionally designed for efficiency and energy conservation, Grundfos pumps are user-friendly and reliable to increase productivity and pumping capabilities. 

Questions on Our Types of Pumps Available

What is a flange kit?
We have flange kits in a range of sizes, materials, and elastomers, making it easy to find the right one for your unique requirements. Each flange kit includes two identical flanges, two identical gaskets, eight bolts, eight nuts, and 16 washers.

How does a rotary lobe pump work?
Rotary lobe pumps are non-contacting and have large pumping chambers, allowing them to handle solids such as cherries or olives without damage. Rotary lobe pumps also offer reversible flows and can operate dry for extended periods of time.

What is the advantage of internal gear pump?
Internal gear pumps are designed similar to external gear pumps, but internal gear pumps utilize gears of different sizes, with one rotating inside the other. Internal gear pumps have better suction and are suited for high-viscosity fluids in metering and blending applications.

How do self priming pumps work?
Self-priming pumps are designed for dirty water, limited solids, and clear liquid applications. Every self-priming pump we offer is built to last with bronze, stainless steel, or high strength polypropylene housings and Viton, Teflon, or Kynar elastomer seals. Three port sizes are available —1”, 1.25”, 1.50”— to meet your flow requirements.

What are the most compact eodd pump models available?
Pumping Solutions offers Graco Diaphragm Pumps like the QUANTM EODD, the world’s first (and only) affordable electric-operated double diaphragm (EODD) pump built to minimize energy consumption by cutting energy usage and costs by up to 80%. For AODD options, the Husky double diaphragm pumps are manufactured with your productivity in mind – providing you with one of the most reliable and efficient pumps in the market. Graco's ChemSafe pumps feature PTFE or UHMWPE (ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) corrosion-resistant fluid paths, which make them ideal for corrosive and abrasive chemicals.

What is a gear pump used for?
Gear pumps can pump paint, ink, resins, adhesives, chemicals, solvents, food products and more at high pressures while still maintaining precise output. Because gear pumps have very few moving components, they are ideal for applications requiring high-volume pumping with little maintenance requirements.

How to choose internal gear pump for high viscosity fluids?
These pumps each have a unique design and structure that impacts performance, pressure, flow rate and cost performance, all of which should be considered prior to selecting your pump design. External gear pumps utilize two interlocking gears of the same size supported by separate shafts.

External gear pumps are capable of sustaining higher pressures and flow rates, and can be used in hydraulic power applications. Internal gear pumps are designed similar to external gear pumps, but internal gear pumps utilize gears of different sizes, with one rotating inside the other. Internal gear pumps have better suction and are suited for high-viscosity fluids in metering and blending applications.

Which metering pumps offer integrated flow monitoring?
LMI electronic and motor-driven pumps are available for flow proportional applications and optional liquid handling configurations to handle slurries and high viscosity chemicals. 

What are double diaphragm pumps used for?
AODD pumps are self-priming and typically used in low-pressure fluid transfer applications across various industries. They are compatible with dirty, contaminated, and viscous fluids and used for applications including:
Acid-transfer metering
Food processing
Gels, creams, paints, and oils
Slurries and sludges
Volatile solvents and more

Which submersible pump is best?
Our select series of Goulds and Gorman Rupp pumps are designed for the streamlined pumping of water and flooding out of enclosed spaces to prevent further damage to industrial and commercial areas. Keep reading for additional features of Goulds submersible pumps, utility pumps, and submersible pumps with float switches.

What features should i look for in a rotary lobe pump for syrup?
Lobe pumps are frequently used in food applications because they handle solids without damaging the product.  Particle sizes can be much larger in lobe pumps than in other PD types. `

What is a gear pump and how is it used in industrial applications?
Gear pumps are a type of positive displacement pump that utilize interlocking cogs and gears to mechanically moves fluids in smooth, repeatable volumes. Gear pumps can efficiently pump high viscosity fluids and oils, as the rotating gears generate high enough pressure and suction to consistently transfer liquids at steady flow rates.

What materials are best for sanitary pump components?
Manufactured from 316L stainless steel and nickel-plated aluminum, these Wilden pumps are made with food-grade Saniflex™ elastomers and are FDA-compliant. Constructed from 304 stainless steel and featuring stainless steel bearing retainers, these high-quality pumps can handle a spectrum of fluids, expanding their capabilities across numerous industries. With easy maintenance and reliable processing, hygienic pumps from Ampco Pumps are a desirable choice for use in multiple sanitary applications.

What are submersible pumps used for?
A submersible pump is designed to be fully immersed or “submerged” in the fluid it processes. Ideal for draining standing water, these pumps can be used in a diverse array of areas and applications, making them highly versatile and excellent solutions for nearly any industry. 

What seal type is best for centrifugal pumps?
Seal faces are available in carbon, ceramic, and silicon carbide based on application. Each centrifugal pump utilizes a close-coupled, space-saving design for easy installation and high-efficiency performance. While each Xylem Goulds centrifugal pump is equipped with unique features based on project demands, general user benefits of the pumps include end suction top discharge, standard case drain, and easy maintenance.

Which pump parts to replace?
Updating your industrial pump with parts maintenance will help extend its lifespan and enhance its functionality. Pump replacement parts can update your pump and ensure it functions at maximum capacity throughout usage. 

Questions on Applications and Common Uses for Pumps

What is a lobe pump used for?
They are also used to handle slurries, pastes, and a wide variety of other liquids. If wetted, they offer self-priming performance. A gentle pumping action minimizes product degradation.

What are the best gear pumps for industrial fluid transfer?
Designed to prevent microbial contamination, Saniflo pumps are the cleanest fluid transfer solutions on the market. Wilden’s proven sanitary pumps perfectly suited for applications where the highest degree of hygienic product transfer is required.

What brands of sanitary pumps are most reliable?
We work with reliable manufacturers Wilden and Ampco to distribute high-quality sanitary pumps, preventing contamination and ensuring hygienic fluid transfer processes. Used for various sanitary pumping projects in industries including pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, cosmetics, and medical, these high-quality hygienic pumps provide clean flows and pump a range of viscosities and fluids.

What are the best self-priming pumps for industrial processes?
AMT, a subsidiary of Gorman Rupp, has been providing top quality industrial self-priming pumps for over 70 years. AMT uses patented technology and unique designs to deliver superior performance and reliability. Their products are durable, cost effective, and low maintenance solutions to a wide range of pumping challenges.

What are the best sanitary pumps for food and beverage processing?
Wilden’s durable and pneumatically-powered diaphragm pumps ensure superior performance and containment, preventing microbial contamination of pharmaceutical and food products.

What are the best centrifugal pumps for industrial use?
Xylem Goulds centrifugal pumps can be used for various industry-specific requirements. While each pump model offers unique benefits, general applications for centrifugal pumps include water circulation, liquid transfer, spraying systems, and general-purpose pumping.

What fluid handling brands are trusted in food-grade applications?
We have a pump for every step or process within a food and beverage. Our efficiency-centric product lines from Wilden and PCM, can help your processes consume less energy while confidently improving capacity and speed.

What is the difference between rotary gear pumps and peristaltic metering pumps?
Peristaltic pumps are known for their versatility and provide a single solution for pumping fluids, slurries, chemicals and most liquids. Gear pumps are a type of positive displacement pump that utilize interlocking cogs and gears to mechanically moves fluids in smooth, repeatable volumes. Pumping Solutions carries the internal and external gear pumps you need for your operations that involve viscous materials. 

Which pumps are recommended for municipal wastewater treatment facilities?
Pumping Solutions carries a full line of rugged, industrial chemical metering pumps for wastewater treatment designed to effectively handle different chemicals and viscosities while delivering precise, repeatable dosing. 

What are the advantages of gear pumps for fuel transfer?
Diaphragm and centrifugal pumps, crafted from corrosion-resistant materials, ensure that crude oil, natural gas, and refined products are transported safely and effectively. Pumping Solutions provides comprehensive fluid transfer expertise to support everything from offshore drilling and onshore refining to the distribution of gasoline and diesel.

What are the industrial applications of gear pump?
Gear pumps can efficiently pump high viscosity fluids and oils, as the rotating gears generate high enough pressure and suction to consistently transfer liquids at steady flow rates. Gear pumps can even transfer fluids ranging in temperature depending on the application and environment. Gear pumps can pump paint, ink, resins, adhesives, chemicals, solvents, food products and more at high pressures while still maintaining precise output. Because gear pumps have very few moving components, they are ideal for applications requiring high-volume pumping with little maintenance requirements.

Which pump types are best for food processing?
Wilden and Progressive Cavity Pumps

What are reliable pump solutions for ink, paint, and pigment processing?
Whether dealing with solvents, pigments, or adhesives, Graco and Wilden offer diaphragm and peristaltic pumps that maintain product integrity and prevent contamination.

What types of pumps are best suited for resin or adhesive transfer?
Whether dealing with solvents, pigments, or adhesives, Pumping Solutions offers diaphragm and peristaltic pumps that maintain product integrity and prevent contamination. Our pumps are ideal for transferring raw materials, mixing, coating, and packaging applications, providing excellent chemical resistance and durability.

Questions About Our Resources

What is the electrical symbol for ground?
Connection to the actual ground or other “grounding” structure. Used to provide electrical shock protection and for zero potential reference.

What is the symbol for voltage?
Check out our electrical symbol guides for transformers and selectors.

What is the symbol for voltmeter?
Very high resistance device used to measure electrical voltage. Must be connected in parallel.

What are the electrical symbols?
Our industrial electrical symbols guide helps you correctly identify components and prevent potential hazards during pump installation.

What is the symbol of switch?
"NO (Normally Open): The “normal” state for a switch is its non-actuated position. Depending on its construction, a switch’s normal state can produce an open circuit or a short circuit. When open until actuated, a switch is a normally open (NO) switch; when activated, a NO switch closes the circuit.
NC (Normally Closed): Essentially the “opposite” of an NO switch. A switch that creates a short circuit when not actuated. Normally closed (NC) switches create a short circuit when actuated."

What is the symbol for a meter?
Check out our electrical symbol guides for transformers and selectors.

What is the symbol for amperage?
Zero resistance device used to measure electrical current. Must be connected serially.

Where can I find a guide to aodd pump operation?
With straightforward AODD pump designs, Wilden makes industrial pump maintenance easy. If your pump is experiencing difficulties with functionality or pumping processes, Pumping Solutions recommends these actionable steps to repair your pump and resume operations.

What is surge suppressor?
Surge suppressors help smooth product flow and reduce the "hammer" effect that AODD pumps are known for. By reducing this effect, you can greatly increase the life of your pump.

What is the symbol of transformer?
Check out our electrical symbol guides for transformers and selectors.

What is air filter regulator?
Pumping Solutions offers a full line of Filter Regulators for your Air Operated Pump needs. Sizes ranging from 1/4" to 3/4". Some units even come equipped with an inline lubricator. Don't leave your pump unprotected!

Which of these is the symbol used for an spdt switch?
 A switch utilizing three terminals: one common pin, two pins vying for connection to the common (only one can be connected at a time). Ideal for selecting between two power sources or swapping inputs. Can be made into an SPST switch by simply leaving one of the throw pins unconnected.

What is the symbol of circuit breaker?
Automatically operated electrical switch that protects electrical circuits from damage caused by short circuits or overloads.

What represents a closed switch in a circuit?
NC (Normally Closed): Essentially the “opposite” of an NO switch. A switch that creates a short circuit when not actuated. Normally closed (NC) switches create a short circuit when actuated.

Which of these symbols represents a fuse in an electrical diagram?
Sacrificial overcurrent protection device. This symbol represents low power/low voltage fuses.

How to make a pump last longer?
Follow these 4 inspection steps for routine AODD pump maintenance to ensure your system stays up and pumping!