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A Comparison of Industrial Water Pumps for Various Applications
Compare the main industrial water pump families, from centrifugal to positive displacement, and see how flow, head and fluid properties steer the choice.
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Pumps
Water and vacuum pumps and how to choose them.
Choosing the Right Industrial Vacuum Pump
How vacuum pumps differ from liquid pumps, and how to choose among vacuum pump types by vacuum level, process needs and contamination risk.
Efficient Industrial Pumps for Various Applications
Learn how to run pumps efficiently: right sizing, operating near the best efficiency point, and avoiding the losses that come from throttling valves.
Heavy-Duty Pumps for High-Pressure Applications
How multistage centrifugal and positive displacement designs produce high pressure, plus the wear, sealing and safety concerns that come with it.
How to Choose the Right Industrial Pump for Your Needs
A practical decision process for pump selection: start with the fluid, then pin down flow, head and duty before narrowing to a pump type and options.
How to Choose the Right Industrial Valve for Your Needs
Learn how gate, globe, ball and check valves differ, and how service, pressure and control needs guide the choice of industrial valves.
Industrial Pump Selection: A Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step pump selection procedure: define the duty, build the system curve, read pump curves, check NPSH and compare options on a like-for-like basis.
Industrial Pumps: A Comprehensive Guide to Selection and Maintenance
A newcomer's overview of industrial pump categories, the main questions behind choosing one, and the routine maintenance habits that keep pumps running reliably.
Pump Cavitation Causes and Signs
Learn how vapor bubbles form and collapse inside a pump, what conditions trigger cavitation, the sounds and symptoms that give it away, and the damage it causes.
The Ultimate Guide to Industrial Pumps and Their Applications
A reference map of pump families and the jobs they typically do, from water supply and boiler feed to chemical dosing, slurries, food products and hydraulics.
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