Slowing Down Your Pump's Motor with a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
In a PD pump, each rotation of the shaft and gears carries a fixed volume of liquid from the supply tank to the downstream piping. When paired with an AC induction motor, speed and flow are very consistent. But what if you want to CHANGE the flow? In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad discusses controlling your positive displacement pump's motor with a variable frequency drive - or VFD.
How do you connect a pump to a motor? Here are FOUR common drive types
In our last Pump Report Chad discussed the motors used to power pumps. But how do you connect a pump to that motor? And what if you want to run the pump slower than motor speed?
Learn the Basics of Electric Motors and How They Apply to Pumps
In this Pump Report, Chad walks through the basics of electric motors and how the related to positive displacement pumps.
What causes pumps to cavitate? And why is my pump so LOUD?
In this Pump Report, Chad covers the causes and symptoms of positive displacement pump cavitation.
So your pump is making noise due to cavitation. Now what?
Join Viking Pump's Chad Wunderlich as he describes the multiple ways to address and solve for a cavitating pump.
Distributor Spotlight: Thomson Process Equipment & Engineering
In this Distributor Spotlight, we take a closer look at Thomson Process Equipment & Engineering and how they partner with Viking Pump to provide both industrial and hygienic positive displacement pumping solutions to their customers.
This is NOT a Lobe Pump
What do you mean this isn't a lobe pump? In this Pump Report Chad goes over what makes CIRCUMFERENTIAL PISTON pumps different than their rotary lobe counterparts. To learn more, visit vikingpump.com
Repairing Pumps? You need these tools.
In this Pump Report, Chad goes over the must-have and nice-to-have tools that are used for repairing rotary positive placement pumps. To learn more or view other Pump Reports, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Welcome to Viking Pump's England Location!
In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad meets with application engineer Kain Jarvis. Kain is based out of Viking Pump's Eastbourne, England location. Formerly Wright Flow Technologies, Viking Pump Hygienic is serving distributors and customers around the globe. To learn more about Viking Pump Hygienic and our other global locations, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Viking Pump Hygienic: Our People and Our Products
This is Viking Pump Hygienic. Learn about the history, how hygienic rotary lobe and circumferential piston pumps are made, and how our company is reaching across the globe. To learn more visit our website at vikingpump.com.
How Circumferential Piston Pumps Work
In this video, Chad reviews how circumferential piston pumps work and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Revolution® Series Pumps Bring Flexibility to Hygienic Processes
Viking Pump's Revolution® Series is one of the most customizable and efficient pumps in the hygienic product offering. The Revolution® Series combines easy cleaning, convenient maintenance, and solid performance with industry leading process flexibility. For more information, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Brandon Speaks about Friendly Culture at Viking Pump
Ready for your career to take off? View all Viking Pump job openings at vikingpump.com/hiring to come join people like Brandon at one of the Cedar Valley's longest running businesses. We can't wait to hear from you!
Internal Gear Pumps and How They Work
In this video, Chad reviews how an internal gear pump works and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Horizontally Ported SteriLobe® Series | Seal Replacement
***Download the latest technical service manual HERE*** https://vp.salesmrc.com/item/11499 In this video learn how to disassemble, replace single mechanical seals, and reassemble a horizontally ported SteriLobe® Series pump found in biopharmaceutical processes. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Meet Your Viking Pump Distributor
Viking Pump has a global network of stocking distributors and we rely on them to help serve the customers that use our products. To meet your local Viking Pump distributor visit vikingpump.com/contact/stocking-distributor
Why are Pump Port Standards so Confusing?
In this Pump Report, Chad explains the various types and standards of pump ports. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Small Business Vibe with Big Company Support at Viking Pump
Ready for your career to take off? View all Viking Pump job openings at vikingpump.com/hiring to come join people like Monica at one of the Cedar Valley's longest running businesses. We can't wait to hear from you!
Biopharmaceutical Pump: SteriLobe® Series Seal Replacement
In this video learn how to disassemble, replace single mechanical seals, and reassemble a vertically ported SteriLobe® Series pump found in biopharmaceutical processes. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Our Less Than Perfect Moments
Another great season is in the books for the Pump Report - nice work, Chad! In this video, check out some of our less than perfect moments and laugh along with us!
Great Teams and Development Opportunities at Viking Pump
Ready for your career to take off? View all Viking Pump job openings at vikingpump.com/hiring to come join people like Ahmad at one of the Cedar Valley's longest running businesses. We can't wait to hear from you!
Join Our Team at Viking Pump! | Kyle Ungs
Ready for your career to take off? View all Viking Pump job openings at vikingpump.com/hiring to come join people like Kyle at one of the Cedar Valley's longest running businesses. We can't wait to hear from you!
How Does a Gear Reducer Work?
In this video learn how a gear reducer - or speed reducer - creates a reduction in speed between the motor and the pump.
FLOW vs PRESSURE
In this Pump Report, Chad explains that positive displacement pumps are flow creating machines and pressure is the result. But what variables affect the amount of pressure?
Biopharmaceutical Rotary Lobe Pump | SteriLobe Series™
Viking Pump has over 40 years of experience in biopharmaceutical processing - and the SteriLobe® Series rotary lobe pump is the first choice for these biopharmaceutical processes. Sterilobe® Series has been tried and tested through real world applications in the most demanding processes since its release nearly 20 years ago. With gentle handling capability & low pulsation characteristic, delicate cell structures and protein chains are protected and ready for further processing.