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U.S. EPA Bans Natural Gas-Driven Pumps

02-23-2024

A new EPA rule (Dec 2, 2023) mandates zero-emissions pumps for oil & gas ops, replacing natural gas-driven pumps. It also limits other gas-powered equipment, curbs fugitive emissions, and reduces flar... See more
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Pressure Relief Valves: Critical to Pump and System Safety and Reliability

01-26-2024

A key advantage of rotary positive displacement pumps is providing consistent flow regardless of changes in liquid viscosity or differential pressure. But should a downstream blockage occur, pressure ... See more
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Reversing a Gear Pump

01-25-2024

With Viking pumps the answer is usually “yes,” but before you turn that “reverse” switch on your pump’s motor starter or variable frequency drive, there are a number of things to consider, which are d... See more
Prototype of the original internal gear pump, designed and patented by Viking Pump's founder, Jens Nielson on display at the Viking Pump Headquarters Museum

How An Internal Gear Pump Works

01-09-2024

Explore how internal gear pumps work, their unique “gear within a gear” design, and key advantages like efficiency and versatility. Ideal for professionals in fluid handling industries.
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Circumferential Piston Pumps Are NOT Lobe Pumps

11-09-2023

Viking Pump invented the internal gear pump in the early 20th century; but did you know that we carry various other pump technologies? Most of them are easily identifiable based on their shape. But on... See more
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7 Essential Tools for Pump Repair

10-09-2023

Like any job, you need the proper tools to do it well – and the same is true for repairing or servicing positive displacement gear pumps. Below are helpful hand tools that Viking's pump experts recomm... See more
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5 Reasons to NOT Settle for Imitators 

06-30-2023

Having a great product, with a great reputation, and being a technology inventor like Viking Pump®, positions you as a market leader with high visibility. As such, other internal gear pump manufacture... See more
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Viking Pump Energy Commits to Planting 10,000 Trees in 2023

04-06-2023

The Viking Pump® Energy Segment has partnered with global non-profit One Tree Planted with a goal of planting 10,000 trees annually. Every tree planted makes a positive impact for nature, wildlife, an... See more
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Retrieving Freedom Receives Donation from Viking Pump

03-02-2023

The Viking Pump ROOTS committee awarded Retrieving Freedom a $5,000 donation to support their local efforts to provide trained service dogs for individuals with disabilities in our community.
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Viscosity Through Thick and Thin

03-10-2022

Viscosity is a measure of a liquid’s resistance to flow. And you don’t need to work in a laboratory to observe this. Anyone who’s spent any time in the kitchen has observed a variety of liquids with a... See more

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