Posts Tagged ‘#Woodequip’
Why Corrosive Fluids Demand a Different Kind of Pump
Not every fluid plays nice with metal. Chemicals, seawater, and other aggressive substances can eat through standard pump components in a matter of months, sometimes weeks, turning what should be a reliable piece of equipment into a constant maintenance headache. If your operation handles corrosive fluids, the pump you choose is not just a matter…
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 MoreCavitation in Pumps: Signs, Causes, and How to Prevent It
Cavitation is one of the most destructive conditions a pump can experience, and it is also one of the most preventable when caught early. Left unaddressed, cavitation can destroy an impeller, damage seals and bearings, and lead to unplanned downtime that disrupts operations. Understanding what causes it and how to spot it early can save…
Read MoreCelebrating 250 Years of America and 75 Years of Wood Equipment Company
This Fourth of July marks something extraordinary. In 2026, our nation celebrates 250 years of independence, a milestone that only comes once in a lifetime. At Wood Equipment Company, we can’t help but reflect on our own story alongside it. For more than 75 years, our team has served commercial, industrial, and municipal markets across…
Read MoreRemembering the Fallen This Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, we set aside the work, step back from the day to day, and remember. At Wood Equipment Company, we are grateful for the communities we serve across rural Virginia and beyond. The water systems we help build and maintain, the people who depend on them, the operators who keep them running, none…
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…
Read MoreCombating Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in Submersible Pump Stations
Part 1: Combating Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) in Submersible Pump Stations Why FOG Is One of the Biggest Pump Station Killers Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) rank among the most persistent threats to submersible pump station performance. Unlike grit or debris that settles or passes through, FOG behaves differently. It floats. It accumulates. And…
Read MoreHonoring the Trades That Keep Industry Moving: Happy National Skilled Trades Day
Every first Wednesday in May, the nation takes a moment to recognize the men and women who make our world work — the technicians, mechanics, welders, pipefitters, electricians, and skilled tradespeople of every kind who keep industries running, infrastructure sound, and communities thriving. Today is National Skilled Trades Day, and at Wood Equipment Company, it’s…
Read MoreWhen Equipment Runs True, Operations Run Better: A Look at Our Laser Alignment Work in the Field
Misalignment is one of the most overlooked causes of equipment failure — and one of the most preventable. It does not always announce itself with an obvious breakdown. Instead, it shows up quietly: a bearing that wears out faster than it should, energy bills that creep upward without explanation, vibration that slowly takes a toll…
Read MoreLive from the VRWA Annual Conference: See What We Are Showcasing at Booths 506 and 508
The VRWA Annual Conference and Trade Expo is underway here in Roanoke, Virginia, and we are thrilled to be part of it! If you are attending the conference today or tomorrow, we want to make sure you know where to find us and what we have on display. Stop by Booths 506 & 508 to…
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