Fluid Handling – 2003-02-15

By Staff February 15, 2003

Selecting pumps

www.acpump.com is an information-filled web site for water, wastewater, and industrial pump users. It enables navigating through markets and pump styles to select the specific model to meet specifications. Complete parts information, including a specially priced, excess inventory listing can also be accessed. A-C Pump acpump.com Write 305 on PE card

Pumps seminar

How Pumps Work seminar will be held on March 25, 2003 at the Institute of Economic Technology, Joliet, IL. Topics covered include: pump hydraulics, centrifugal pump components, characteristics, and operation, and positive displacement pump components, characteristics, and operation. The seminar provides a basic overview of pump operation. For more information call 815-280-1555. Institute of Economic Technology Joliet Junior College Write 306 on PE card

Dry gauges act liquid-filled

PLUS Performance option enables a dry gauge to act like a liquid-filled gauge. These gauges resist the damaging effects of vibration and pulsation while avoiding the costly pitfalls of liquid-filled gauges. They have been proven to last at least twice as long as conventional dry gauges, which saves time and money on repair and replacement costs. Dresser Instruments ashcroft.com Write 307 on PE card

Meet absolute filtration needs

LOFCLEAR filter bags provide affordable absolute filtration in a wide range of applications. The bags are compliant with food requirements and contain no leachables or lubricants to contaminate processes. Two styles, Series 100 and 500 differ in efficiency range, making it possible to economically match application requirements. Hayward Industrial Products, Inc. haywardindustrial.com Write 308 on PE card

Pipe systems

A 162-p catalog for mechanical piping systems covers grooved-end systems, including IPS carbon steel couplings, fittings, valves, accessories, and hole-cut products. Also included are plain-end systems, both carbon steel and plastic. There is information on gasket selection, pipe preparation, and software programs. Victaulic Co. of America victaulic.com Write 309 on PE card

Track mechanical seals

Effective Mechanical Seal Performance Monitoring; A Key Component to Reducing Fixed Plant Costs is a white paper written in an easy-to-understand format. Divided into four sections, it discusses the basics of seals, how they relate to pump failures, and how to set up a tracking system that helps to identify root causes of seal problems. Anchor Seals, Inc. Anchorseals.com Write 310 on PE card