Cortech Product Feature: Milton Roy MACROY Series Metering Pumps
The water treatment industry needs reliable pumps that provide specific control and performance. Milton Roy is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of metering pumps, including their exceptional MACROY Series of metering pumps. These pumps are specifically designed to solve the waste treatment industry’s pumping challenges. Water Treatment Capabilities When superior reliability and durability […]
What Effects Does Internal Clearance Have on Bearing Life?
When it comes to maintaining a bearing and maximizing its lifespan, internal clearance is an important factor to understand. If the clearance isn’t right, bearings will not perform efficiently and they will wear out more quickly. What is Internal Clearance? First, it pays to understand what internal clearance represents. In essence, it is the […]
7 Tips for Planning a Dewatering Project
Just about every construction and mining operation has to deal with groundwater and surface water. Sometimes you need to recycle and reuse the water, while other times you just need to get rid of it so you can effectively work on the site. There are a lot of important factors to deal with when it […]
The Latest Tech in ANSI Pumps – PumpWorks ANSI Process Pump
Cortech Engineering is proud to offer the latest in ANSI technology: the Pumpworks GEN2 ANSI Process Pump. Featuring 25% more cooling than the GEN1 model and a 5-year unconditional power frame warranty, the PWA GEN2 ANSI Process Pump packs the upgraded features to help extend the life of your pump. All new patent-pending frame […]
How BJM Submersible Pumps Can Be Used in Mining Industry Applications
No matter what you are mining, your operation faces challenges every day. One of the biggest issues for a mining operation is keeping the site dry. For that, you need a submersible pump to move dirty groundwater out of the site. Managing groundwater is a constant battle for a mining operation. If the wrong submersible […]
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 […]
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 […]
How Mechanical Seals Can Solve Unique Pump Problems
The use of mechanical seals is not right for every pump application, whether due to materials incompatibility or other factors. But mechanical seals can be extremely useful in some situations. In fact, they can solve a number of unique pump problems faced by operators in a variety of industries. Our team at Cortech Engineering is […]
Cortech Product Feature – Sundyne ANSIMAG Process Pumps KM Series
When it comes to low flow pumping applications, Sundyne ANSIMAG process pumps are some of the best available. Sundyne’s motto is “We Know Low Flow,” and the proof is in their revolutionary KM Series of ETFE/PFA lined magnetic drive pumps. Applications Sundyne ANSIMAG KM Series process pumps are ideal for many different low-flow applications […]
The Importance of Pump Suction Specific Speed for Avoiding Pump Repair
When you work around industrial pumps, a term you may hear a lot is pump suction specific speed (often designated as Nss). Nss is an important factor to understand, but not every operator completely understands what it represents. Our team at Cortech Engineering is here to help you better understand what Nss is and why […]