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

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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
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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
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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.
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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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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
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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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Understanding Internal Gear Pumps: How They Work and Their Benefits

11-19-2024

Discover how internal gear pumps work, their key features, and their advantages across various industries. Learn why they're the preferred choice for fluid handling.
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Viking Pump Industrial Tests New Modular Design at Stepan Company’s UK Facility

11-14-2024

A loyal customer of Viking Pump® for 15 years, Stepan agreed to beta-test one of the latest pumps from our new Universal Product Line (4227C Series™) at their UK chemical manufacturing plant. Michael ... See more

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