Preventative Pump Maintenance: When Should You Replace Your Mechanical Seals?
Mechanical seals are a common failure point on pumps and other rotating equipment. They are prone to degradation, leading to fluid, gas, or air leaks. Eventually, a compromised mechanical seal will hinder pump performance and cause internal damage. For example, you may lose suction pressure, or the pump may lose its prime. Leaking seals can […]
Improve Chemical Treatment for Wastewater Applications
Most water sources and freshwater used for boilers and cooling systems require treatment before producing drinking water or other food and beverage products. In addition, wastewater from these processes need treatment before it is discharged into the local sewers or recycled back into other systems. Which processes and chemicals are best for such extensive treatment? […]
The Finer Points of Laser Pump Alignment
You can achieve optimal pump alignment—technology, technique, and laser alignment being paths to get you there. Keep reading to learn from DXP Pacific’s strategies. Technology and Technique At DXP Pacific, we often utilize old-school manual pump alignment techniques in addition to high-tech solutions like laser pump alignment. Lasers offer unprecedented accuracy and speed, but […]
6 Ways to Improve Predictive Maintenance
All pump systems can benefit from predictive maintenance (PdM). There are different methods you can use to monitor equipment and track key performance indicators, allowing you to detect potential problems before they happen. This way, you can address them in advance of catastrophic failures and increase uptime helps avoid significant repair expenses. Here are 6 […]
Best Applications for an AODD Pump
Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps (better known as AODD pumps) are growing in popularity throughout various industries and applications. Their unique design and gentle movement make them ideal for handling challenging media, including shear-sensitive solids, slurries, corrosive chemicals, and highly viscous fluids. There are many different ways to utilize AODD pumps effectively. Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps are positive […]
Burlingame Joins DXP
In March, our parent company, DXP Enterprises, Inc., announced the acquisition of Burlingame Engineers—a leading regional company in the process equipment industry. Let’s learn more about what Burlingame brings to the DXP family to best serve our West Coast clients. The History of Burlingame Burlingame Engineers, founded in 1979 and based out of Concord in […]
How Custom Pump System Design Can Save You Money Over Time
Considering the total cost of ownership (TCO) will help you select the best pump system for your operation—but what goes into this total cost? • Equipment Purchase • Customizations • Installation • Maintenance • Parts Replacement • Repairs • Energy/Fuel Consumption • Productivity Gains and Losses (Processing […]
6 Reasons Why You Need Proper Pump System Training
Pump system training is critical in any municipal or industrial facility. You need suitable operators to control, monitor, and maintain the equipment. And, of course, they need to be appropriately trained to handle anything involving the pump system. Let’s take a look at 6 of the top reasons why you need proper pump system training: […]
Should You Upgrade Your Pump Casing?
In addition to selecting the proper pump type and size, consider the construction materials, such as pump casings, impellers, mechanical seals, and other critical components. These key pieces are manufactured with unique metals and coatings, so that each application and its liquids have appropriate parts. The proper casing helps protect equipment from premature failure while […]
How to Select the Best Progressive Cavity Pump
Progressive cavity pumps are effective for certain applications and fluids. However, they are not ideal for every application, which is something that can generally be said for most different types of pumps. Proper pump selection is always critical. You have to find, configure and operate the right pump system to produce the optimum results for […]
The Best Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Production Pumps
Producing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and personal grooming products require a specialized processes. To process and blend sensitive materials, the proper configuration of pumps and mixers is a non-negotiable. In addition, these products can use chemicals, water, powders, thickeners, coloring agents, preservatives, and a wide variety of other substances. Generally, the equipment must meet strong sanitary requirements, […]
Key Pump Challenges to Overcome in Extreme Operating Conditions
Some pump applications present more challenges than others. The environment around your pump system can have extreme temperatures, humidity, or weather patterns, while the processing fluids are hazardous, corrosive, and abrasive. There’s no shortage of applications with unique operating conditions that require proper pump selection, system design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance. Here are 6 of […]