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Applications, Liquids

Efficient Molasses Pump Solutions

07-08-2025

Discover how Viking Pump's innovative pumps optimize the handling of viscous molasses for baking, animal feed, and industrial uses. Reliable, efficient, and designed for tough conditions.

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Applications, Industrial, Liquids

Grease Transfer Pumps: Solutions for Efficient Grease Handling

05-13-2025

Grease is an essential component in various industries, ensuring that machinery and equipment operate smoothly. A grease transfer pump plays a crucial role in the efficient handling of grease, whether... See more

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About Viking Pump, Distribution, Energy, Industrial, Liquids, Pump Technologies

Exploring Viking Pump's Foundry: A Leader in Manufacturing Gear Pumps

04-14-2025

Welcome to the Viking Pump foundry in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where we’ve been at the forefront of manufacturing gear pumps for decades. Our foundry is a cornerstone of our vertical integration capabilitie... See more
Robyn Watson

Sr. Marketing Coordinator

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Applications, Industrial, Pump Technologies, Pumping Principles, Seals

Universal Mag Drive, The Sealless Upgrade That Prevents Leakage and Fugitive Emissions

5 minutes

03-25-2025

Viking Pump invented, patented and manufactured the very first sealless mag drive rotary positive displacement (PD) pumps in the world, and developed several series over time for different application... See more
John Hall

Pump Consultant

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Applications, Industrial, Liquids

Bitumen vs Asphalt: Key Differences and Gear Pump Selection

02-25-2025

The terms bitumen and asphalt are often used interchangeably, but they are two completely different materials, causing confusion inside and outside the industry. Throw in regional differences in meani... See more
John Hall

Pump Consultant

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Energy, Hygienic, Industrial, Pumping Principles

NPSH Visualized

02-11-2025

If you’ve ever fallen asleep reading pump texts about NPSH, you’re not alone. But here’s an easy-to-understand, graphical approach to ensuring your calculations.
John Hall

Pump Consultant

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Distribution, Hygienic, Industrial

Distributor Spotlight | Michael Smith Engineers Ltd.

01-14-2025

Viking Pump is proud to have Michael Smith Engineers (MSE) as a distributor in Great Britain. The company has a solid reputation as one of the GB's leading pump specialists, providing solutions for di... See more

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About Viking Pump, Applications, Distribution, Hygienic, Liquids, Pump Technologies

Four Ways to Source Hygienic Pumps

01-07-2025

There are really four main types of suppliers of hygienic, or sanitary pumps for food and pharmaceutical applications. There is no…

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About Viking Pump, Industrial, Pump Technologies

Revolutionary to Evolutionary: A brief history of the Viking Pump® internal gear pump

12-23-2024

In the early 20th century industrial innovation was accelerating. And as Henry Ford developed his Model T and the Wright Brothers were unlocking the secrets to manned flight, a Danish immigrant named ... See more
Chad Wunderlich

Distributor Development Manager

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Applications, Industrial, Liquids, Pump Technologies, Pumping Principles

Exploring the Versatility of the U-Plus™ Bracket and ProPort™ Casing in Gear Pumps

01-21-2025

At Viking Pump, innovation is at the forefront of what we do. With the introduction of the U-Plus™ Bracket and ProPort™ Casing, we are redefining the capabilities of our internal gear pumps. These adv... See more

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