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Idle Pumps Can Still Fail: How to Protect Pumps in Storage and Standby
A pump that is not running is not resting. It is slowly getting worse. Some of the most frustrating calls we get start the same way. “We just installed the spare and it won’t turn over.” Or, “The standby pump kicked on during the storm and seized in ten minutes.” The pump looked fine on…
Read MoreNETZSCH Progressive Cavity Pumps: Precision for the Toughest Media
Some pumps are built for water. Progressive cavity pumps are built for everything water pumps cannot handle. Thick, abrasive, shear sensitive, high viscosity, full of solids. That is the everyday reality for a lot of the media moving through wastewater plants, food and beverage lines, and industrial processes across the country. A centrifugal pump asked…
Read MoreSulzer Pumps in Virginia: What WEC Can Put on Your Floor
When a plant manager in Virginia calls us about a pump that is costing them money, the conversation almost never starts with a brand name. It starts with a problem. Flow is down. Energy cost is up. The seal keeps failing. The unit is thirty years old and nobody makes parts for it anymore. Sulzer…
Read MoreAurora Centrifugal Pumps: Proven Performance You Can Rely On
When a centrifugal pump fails, the ripple effects go far beyond the pump room. Industrial plants lose production time, municipalities risk service interruptions, and commercial facilities face costly downtime that impacts tenants and operations. Choosing the right pump technology from the start is one of the most effective ways to avoid these headaches altogether. That…
Read MoreUnderstanding NPSH: Why Net Positive Suction Head Determines Whether Your Pump Cavitates
Net Positive Suction Head, or NPSH, is one of the most misunderstood concepts in pump selection. It sounds technical, but the idea behind it is simple, and getting it wrong is one of the fastest ways to destroy a pump. The Problem: Why NPSH Gets Overlooked Many pump failures that get blamed on bad equipment…
Read MoreThe Industrial Pumps Market Is Booming. Here Is Why It Matters for Your Operation
The global industrial pumps market has surpassed $43 billion in value and continues to grow at an annual rate of nearly 5 percent. That growth is not happening in a vacuum. It reflects real, measurable demand across water and wastewater treatment, chemical processing, and power generation, three sectors that depend on reliable fluid handling every…
Read MoreWEC Completes Duplex Pump Station Featuring American Marsh Self Priming Pumps
Wood Equipment Company recently commissioned a duplex pump station built around a pair of American Marsh SXT 4×4-10 self priming pumps. The system was engineered to give the customer reliable, hands off operation with smart monitoring built in from day one. System Overview The station pairs two SXT self priming pumps with a duplex control…
Read MoreWood Equipment Company Earns Peak Sales Performance Award from Viking Pump
We are proud to share that Wood Equipment Company was recently honored at the Viking Pump Distributors Association Annual Meeting, receiving the Peak Sales Performance Award for 2025 across all of Viking Pump distribution. It is a recognition we are genuinely grateful for, and one that reflects the trust our customers across Virginia have placed…
Read MoreMetering and Proportioning Pumps for Precision Chemical Dosing
Every water treatment or industrial process depends on getting chemical dosing right, and that starts with the right metering and proportioning pumps. Add too much chemical and you waste product, drive up costs, or throw off the balance of the process. Add too little and you risk poor water quality, equipment damage, or failing to…
Read MoreCombating Rags, Wipes, and Foreign Materials in Submersible Pump Stations
Part 2: Combating Rags, Wipes, and Foreign Materials in Submersible Pump Stations The Rising Challenge of Non-Flushable Materials Flushable wipes. Hygiene products. Shop rags. Plastics. Despite years of public awareness campaigns and regulatory pressure, foreign materials continue to enter wastewater systems in significant volume. For submersible pump stations, that means a threat that behaves nothing…
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