How do you connect a pump to a motor? Here are FOUR common drive types
In our last Pump Report Chad discussed the motors used to power pumps. But how do you connect a pump to that motor? And what if you want to run the pump slower than motor speed?
Learn the Basics of Electric Motors and How They Apply to Pumps
In this Pump Report, Chad walks through the basics of electric motors and how the related to positive displacement pumps.
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.
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.
This is NOT a Lobe Pump
What do you mean this isn't a lobe pump? In this Pump Report Chad goes over what makes CIRCUMFERENTIAL PISTON pumps different than their rotary lobe counterparts. To learn more, visit vikingpump.com
Repairing Pumps? You need these tools.
In this Pump Report, Chad goes over the must-have and nice-to-have tools that are used for repairing rotary positive placement pumps. To learn more or view other Pump Reports, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Welcome to Viking Pump's England Location!
In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad meets with application engineer Kain Jarvis. Kain is based out of Viking Pump's Eastbourne, England location. Formerly Wright Flow Technologies, Viking Pump Hygienic is serving distributors and customers around the globe. To learn more about Viking Pump Hygienic and our other global locations, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Welcome to Viking Pump's Ireland Location
In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad meets with application engineer Eoghan O'Shea. Eoghan is based out of Viking Pump's Ireland location - better known as IDEX Pump Technologies (Ireland). To learn more about Viking Pump and our other global locations, please visit our website at vikingpump.com.
How Rotary Lobe Pumps Work
In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad goes through the design and operation of rotary lobe pumps and in what applications they are typically used. To learn more visit our website at vikingpump.com.
How Circumferential Piston Pumps Work
In this video, Chad reviews how circumferential piston pumps work and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Vane Pumps and How They Work
In this video, Chad reviews how vane pumps work and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
External Gear Pumps and How They Work
In this video, Chad reviews how an external gear pump works and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Which one wins? Internal Gear Pump OR External Gear Pump?
In this episode of the Pump Report, Chad walks us through the similarities and differences of internal and external gear pumps. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Internal Gear Pumps and How They Work
In this video, Chad reviews how an internal gear pump works and what applications they can be found in. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Why are Pump Port Standards so Confusing?
In this Pump Report, Chad explains the various types and standards of pump ports. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Our Less Than Perfect Moments
Another great season is in the books for the Pump Report - nice work, Chad! In this video, check out some of our less than perfect moments and laugh along with us!
FLOW vs PRESSURE
In this Pump Report, Chad explains that positive displacement pumps are flow creating machines and pressure is the result. But what variables affect the amount of pressure?
How Does Slip Affect Pump Performance?
In this Pump Report, Chad explains how slip affects a rotary positive displacement pump's capacity.
How to Clean a Hygienic Pump
In this video, Chad walks us through the different ways hygienic pumps can be cleaned. To learn more, visit our website at vikingpump.com.
Pump Report: 32 and 432 Series™
The 32 and 432 Series™ is the closest relative to Viking's original internal gear pump design. For over a century, customers have successfully applied these simple and economical pumps to a wide variety of applications.
Pump Report:124A and 4124A Series™
The Viking Pump124A Series™ internal gear pump is a cast iron, positive displacement pump with a set of options designed to meet customer needs and therefore a broad range of applications. It has flexibility to adjust sealing options in the future to meet evolving needs.
Pump Report: 4124B and 4224B Series™
The Viking 4124B and 4224B Series™ internal gear pumps feature a behind the rotor seal - which can extend pump life.
Pump Report: 8124A, 8123A, and 8127A Series™
The 8124A, 8123A, and 8127A Series pumps are part of Viking's sealless magnetic drive offering. Viking Pump was the first pump manufacturer to offer a commercially available mag drive gear pump. These pumps find use in applications where leakage is unacceptable and all process liquid needs to be contained for safety or practical reasons.
SPECIAL REPORT: 1127A, 1227A, 1327A Series™
Learn more about Viking Pump's new series of stainless steel pumps that feature the O-Pro® Guard seal.
Pump Report: 75 and 475 Series™
The 75 and 475 Series™ were designed with space savings in mind. These pumps mount directly to the motor flange, eliminating the need for drive equipment and providing the smallest possible unit footprint.