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Distributor Spotlight | Michael Smith Engineers Ltd.

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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 difficult liquid handling since 1971. With a broad range of experience and ISO 9001 accreditation by NQA Ltd since 1994...

Converting a Pump from Packing to O-Pro® Cartridge Seal in Pumps with a U-Plus™ Bracket

Welcome, in this video we will guide you through the conversion from packing to Viking Pump’s O-Pro® Cartridge seal in pumps with the U-Plus™ bracket. This video applies to these pump models… Before you begin, please consult the appropriate technical service manual for safety information. A copy of the latest revision can be found on our website at vikingpump.com. To begin, remove the stainless-steel window guards from the bracket. Next, bend up the tang of the lock washer. Place a brass or hardwood bar into the port opening to keep the pump from turning. Loosen and remove the locknut.

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

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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 Jens Nielsen was working on an invention of his own. Nielsen’s internal gear pump was intended to be used to lift water from his quarry but soon others found uses for his pump and the Viking Pump® company was formed.

House of Hope is breaking cycles for good in the Cedar Valley

[NARRATOR] The Viking Pump ROOTS program is proud to partner with House of Hope in serving the Cedar Valley. [DUSKY] Female-led households in Iowa struggle for economic security more so than their married or partnered counterparts and women who age out of foster care are the highest at risk for becoming single mothers in homelessness. So if we are going to really make a generational impact, which is our goal, we want to truly break cycles for good, long-term. We have to address what's happening with single mothers and women who age out of foster care.

How to replace o-rings in an O-Pro® Cartridge seal

Welcome, in this video we will guide you through the replacement of o-rings in an O-Pro® Cartridge seal for pumps with the U-Plus™ bracket. This video applies to these pump models… Before you begin, please consult the appropriate technical service manual for safety information. A copy of the latest revision can be found on our website at vikingpump.com. To begin, bend up the tang of the lock washer. Place a brass or hardwood bar into the port opening to keep the pump from turning. Loosen and remove the locknut. Remove and discard the lock washer. Loosen the bearing housing set screws.

How to replace o-rings in an O-Pro® Guard seal

To begin, bend up the tang of the lock washer. Place a brass or hardwood bar into the port opening to keep the pump from turning. Loosen and remove the locknut. Remove and discard the lock washer. Loosen the bearing housing set screws. Loosen and remove the bearing housing. Remove the bearing spacer collar. The collar may have come out the bearing housing. Remove the half round rings. Remove the stainless steel window guards from the bracket. Loosen the set screws on the seal sleeve to free the sleeve from the shaft. Loosen and remove the two nuts holding the seal gland to the pump.

Quick Tip: How to install an O-Pro® Guard seal into a Viking pump

Welcome, in this video quick tip video we will guide you through the installation of Viking Pump’s O-Pro® Guard seal into a pump with the U-Plus™ bracket. Please consult the appropriate technical service manual for safety information. A copy of the latest revision can be found on our website at vikingpump.com. Before installing the new seal, ensure the shaft is free of any debris or wear. Any burrs can damage o-rings upon installation. You can now prepare the O-Pro® Guard seal for installation. First, install the three set screws into the sleeve.

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

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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 advancements are not just about new technology; they are about providing flexibility and efficiency in your pumping process. Let’s dive into what makes these innovations stand out.

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. 


So just to recap: a cavitating pump is one that is exhibiting noise, loss of capacity, and if left unchecked can lead to localized pitting of the pump internals. The cause is excessive vacuum at the pump inlet. So what's the fix? 


For most systems, it starts with atmospheric pressure - but you can't move your entire facility to sea level. So what CAN you fix?

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.


Hi, I'm Chad Wunderlich with Viking Pump. In a previous video we discussed the priming capability of positive displacement pumps, like this gear pump. This is due, in part, to the pump's ability to develop vacuum...but what happens if that vacuum gets too high? 


Today we're going to talk about cavitation. You're watching the Pump Report.