Global Pumps articles

Does your site have pumps left, right and centre? If so, you understand how difficult it can be identifying and tracking each pump`s details, obtaining manuals and ordering spares or parts.

In response to industry demand, Global Pumps` in conjunction with other Intrax companies, has developed the latest innovative tool - PumpTag. This online software allows you to access a database of all your pumps, with details relating to each one of your pump`s specifications.

Did you know that you could be killing the hose in your peristaltic pump without even knowing? We have highlighted 10 possible causes for killing your hose and how to avoid these issues to ensure you replace fewer hoses and reduce your maintenance costs and downtime.

There comes a time in every good pump systems’ life where what once was adequate is now not good enough.  The flow needs to increase, the lines get extended, or the operators just need that bit of extra momentum on the discharge.  As pump experts, this isn’t the end of the world, we have several levers we can pull to help get that extra bit of pressure out of the pump and increase discharge pressure of centrifugal pumps to meet the new systems requirements.<

When purchasing a new pumping system, or upgrading an existing one, often the main considerations is the upfront cost of the pump itself.  Although the capital cost only equals about 10% of the lifetime costs, there are other factors, such as spare parts, downtime, operational costs, and maintenance which are all important  variables to consider.

Learn how Global Pumps’ engineering team solved a tough challenge for a client needing to mix and pump sodium bentonite within a limited working footprint. Ingenuity and local manufacturing to the rescue!