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Viking Pumps load vacuum gas oil onto barge in cold water environment

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An Engineering firm recently purchased three large internal gear pumps through a local distributor in northern Illinois. In this case, the pumps were intended to be a prime mover for loading their customer’s product—vacuum gas oil (VGO)—onto a transport barge. Traditional pumping technology, i.e., centrifugal pumps, was not a viable option, as pump performance tends to vary based on product viscosity changes.  Since pump operations were scheduled for during the middle of winter, VGO viscosity was sure to increase with dropping temperatures, making it harder to pump.

Quick Tip: Swap between fiber gaskets and o-rings with the ProPort™ casing

Welcome. In this Quick Tip video, we will show you how to switch between flat gaskets or o-rings in Viking pumps with the ProPort™ casing. The bracket, head, and ports will each have a flat gasket or o-ring for sealing. Depending on application requirements, users can switch between these elastomers as needed. Before you begin please consult the appropriate technical service manual for safety information. A copy of the latest revision can be found at vikingpump.com.

50 States / 50 Pumping Applications: Iowa, Rhode Island, California, West Virginia, Colorado

Viking Pump’s original applications started at home, right here in Iowa. This original list included asphalt, fuel oil, turpentine, linseed oil, and water but did not include one of Viking Pump’s most common applications in the state today: corn syrup. Corn syrup is a sweetener made from, you guessed it…corn, and used in a variety of foods, candies, beverages, and pet foods. Next, is Rhode Island. Bunker C has many names: Heavy Fuel Oil, Bunker Oil, #6 Fuel Oil.

Quick Tip: How to install an O-Pro® Cartridge 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® Cartridge seal into a pump with the U-Plus™ bracket. Before installing the new seal, ensure the shaft is free of any debris or wear any burrs can damage o-rings upon installation. First, prepare the O-Pro® Cartridge seal for installation. Lubricate and install the two internal o-rings into the O-Pro® cartridge seal gland. Apply gasket sealant to the O-Pro® Cartridge and place a gasket. Give the gasket a quarter turn and then flip, to ensure both sides have a continuous bead of sealant.

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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.