6 Practices to Help You Manage Leaks More Efficiently
If you have a leak in your pump system, it’s bad news. Whether it’s a leaking valve, pump housing, connector or pipe, there are many concerns that will arise. First, it’s bad for equipment, which is not going to run efficiently. This leads to lost productivity and increased downtime to make repairs. Second, it’s bad […]
Compression Packing Failure: How to Assess the Problem
Compression packing has been around just about as long as mechanical pumps have existed. This process is still used in today’s equipment to prevent loss of process fluids into the environment. Like most things in the industrial pump world, compression packing is not without challenges. If components aren’t monitored, maintained and repaired as needed, compression […]
The Best Submersible Pumps for Harsh Environments
Though you may use a submersible pump for any number of applications, they often shine the most in challenging environments. Submersible pumps are specifically designed to deal with harsh situations like mines, sewers and other inhospitable places. Every challenging environment brings with it a unique set of needs. Every operation will be a little different. […]
How to Prevent Valve Noise and Flow Damage
Most pump operators and piping system managers are most concerned about leaks and maintaining the desired flow rate. However, two other major issues are valve noise and damage from choked flow or cavitation. Our team at Cortech Engineering has put together a couple of tips you can incorporate into your operation that will help prevent […]
How High-Temperature Submersible Pumps Can Be a Smart Solution
High temperatures in the water systems of large commercial buildings and industrial operations can pose numerous challenges. Each building will have unique engineering considerations arising from features such as how the building is heated and how its hot water is generated. System components will vary if the building is fed from a regional steam plant […]
What Type of Lubrication is Best for My Pump Bearing?
When it comes to pumping bearings or rolling element bearings, proper lubrication is absolutely vital. It minimizes friction, prevents wear and dissipates heat. Without lubrication, the bearings will fail and can cause failure to the pump. Here are some of the key goals of bearing lubrication: Support loads with good lubricating film strength Maintain stable […]
5 Common Pump Mistakes You Could Be Making
When dealing with pumps in your industrial pump operation, it’s important to make sure all the gears are in place. At Cortech Engineering, we’re all about helping pump users get the most out of their equipment and maximize efficiency in every application. In this article, we want to highlight some of the most common mistakes […]
SEEPEX Smart Air Injection for Long-Distance Pumping
SEEPEX, Cortech Engineering’s long-standing product partner, has always been a leader and an innovator in the pump industry. Today, they are continuing to change the game with their Smart Air Injection (SAI) system. It is the most effective system for long-distance pumping, ideal for many different industrial, commercial, agricultural and municipal applications. A Powerful […]
Cortech's Guide to Selecting the Right Metering Pump
Cortech offers metering pumps for a wide variety of applications, including water and wastewater treatment, as well as chemical injection. We represent metering pumps from some of the world’s top pump manufacturers and can help you get the best metering pump for your specific industrial, municipal or commercial application. What is a Metering Pump? […]
How to Optimize Your Pump System
“…Anywhere from 25-60% of the energy used in an industrial plant comes directly from the pump system itself.” There are many different reasons to optimize your pump system performance. For instance, if you optimize or make it the best and most effective pump system it can be, you will increase the uptime of your process, […]