Air operated diaphragm pumps have earned a reputation in the industry as the low maintenance, easy-to-operate pump option–and rightfully so. However, seasoned diaphragm pump operators know the importance of getting clean, dry air to their pumps in order to avoid a common challenge: freezing. Built-up ice can block your pump’s exhaust system, resulting in slowing…
Cutter pumps or grinder pumps? Every state and every city should start reassessing their sewer systems and pumping equipment to finally put an end to the gross flooding caused by clogging and ragging from flushing solids down the drains and toilets. Many municipalities in the country still suffer from flooding caused by blocked sewer lines.…
Project Details An equivalent was matched to replace a Viking Gear Pump as a direct dimensional replacement. The unit was designed and will be used to pump tallow at various temperatures. Problem: The client was faced with an increase in demand, for a new installation. The customer wanted to reduce downtime when repairing gear pumps.…
Project Details High Volume Dewatering Pump needed with Hazardous Area Ratings. In the event of a storm or high rainfall the bunded area around the fuel storage tanks at the terminal. The site wanted a portable solution that can run autonomously with priming opportunities. Rainwater and traces of hydrocarbons building up in hard to reach…
How to Pump Ethanol All Pumps have been specialists in the Hygienic and Chemicals Industries Since 1972. Ethanol Pumps for manufacturing hand sanitiser and similar products are part of our mainstream range. We stock hazardous area rated Air Pumps and Electric Pumps for unloading Ethanol. There are a few key requirements when looking at a…
Alfa Laval is the market leader in Sanitary Pumping Solutions worldwide. All Pumps are an Authorised Distributor for Alfa Laval. Since commencing operation in 1972, All Pumps have been working with the Food and Beverage Manufactures in Australia. We understand Food and Beverage products can be delicate, sticky and viscous, hence sometimes difficult to pump.…
The Application Pumping tomato paste from 205lt drums into euro bins to then transfer to cooking tanks. The Solution Previously was using a single post drum unloader by a competitor. This system was creating a lot of wasted product due to tomato paste being left in the drum or it coming over the top of…
What is Viscosity? Viscosity of often referred to as the thickness of a fluid. You can think of water (low viscosity) and honey (high viscosity). However, this definition can be confusing when we are looking at fluids with different densities. At a molecular level, viscosity is a result the interaction between the different molecules in a…
Looking for Molasses Pumps? Firstly, what is Molasses? Molasses is the residue left after the crystallisation of sucrose. It is relatively little used in confectionery apart from in the manufacture of liquorice, which is its largest use, and in making treacle toffee. In this product the treacle adds colour and flavour. The definition of treacle…
The Application The customer is currently using Lobe pumps for this application. They require a pulsation free product movement for flow meter accuracy. The Solution Wangen Twin Screw pumps are a pulsation free pump. They are also able to handle both product and SIP/CIP without it effecting the pumps performance or maintainability. These pumps are…