Actuators
Actuators are used to convert mechanical, fluid, thermal or electrical energy to mechanical motion. One of their key roles in pumping systems is to operate valves, making them important for system safety and process control. Some actuators can only fully open or fully close a valve, while others may allow…
Bearings
A pump’s bearings are responsible for supporting the shaft and constraining motion in order to locate the impeller in the correct position both radially and axially within the pump casing. Different types of bearings are used depending on the specific application, load type, and how much motion is allowable and…
Blowers
Blowers are used to move and/or impart moderate increases of pressure to volumes of air or other gas. They come in a wide array of configurations, including both centrifugal or positive displacement styles of operation. Blowers are employed for different applications in a huge range of industries where gas flow…
Borehole pumps
Borehole pumps are submersible pumps used to extract water from a vertical borehole. Borehole pumps are often, but not always, centrifugal pumps and can be single or multi-stage. Generally, these pumps must be robust, portable and corrosion resistant. Borehole pumps are used in a range of industries including irrigation, water…
Centrifugal pumps
Centrifugal pumps are a type of rotodynamic pump which uses a shaft-mounted impeller that rotates unidirectionally within the pump casing. Depending on requirements, centrifugal pumps can be either self or non self-priming and can have open, semi-open or closed impeller types, and can also be identified by their basic mechanical…
Chemicals pumps
Chemicals pumps are those used in the chemical process industries to transport chemical fluids. Often these chemicals are highly corrosive, sensitive or reactive, meaning pumps and their components must be made of appropriate materials for the particular process fluid. Chemicals pumps can be either rotodynamic or positive displacement pumps. These…
Chopper pumps
A chopper pump is a type of centrifugal pump equipped with a chopping or maceration component to break up solids present in the pumped fluid, thus preventing clogging. These solids may be mud, sewage, silt, slurry, sand, rubbish or other debris. Chopper pumps come in either submersible or dry operating…
Compressors
Compressors are used to impart pressure increases to gas by reducing its volume. Thus they can be employed to pump gases through a system. Compressors are used extensively throughout HVAC applications to circulate refrigerant. Some of the other processes in which compressors frequently play important roles include chemical and pharmaceutical…
Consulting
Pump and hydraulic consultants can help determine the pump system requirements for a given application and design a system optimised to meet them. Companies providing consulting services can offer a big picture view of a system to identify efficiencies and maximise a system’s reliability, efficiency and performance.
Couplings
Couplings essentially connect two drive elements (usually shafts) to allow rotary motion and torque to be transferred between them. This allows the motion from the pumps driver, such as an electric motor, to be transferred to the pump itself. Secondary functions of couplings can include accommodating misalignment between shafts, controlling…
Dewatering pumps
Dewatering pumps are pumps used to remove groundwater from a construction site, mine shaft or other area where it has collected. Dewatering pumps are used extensively throughout the mining industry to prevent dangerous flooding of mine shafts. They are also used in the construction industries to lower the water table…
Dosing and metering equipment
Accurate dosing and metering is vital for an array of applications throughout industries ranging from water and wastewater treatment, to mining and hydrocarbon extraction, to manufacturing, to the production of chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and many more. High quality and precise dosing and metering equipment is essential to ensure the integrity,…
Engineering
A well engineered pump and system can dramatically improve the quality of service for a pumping application. Many pump suppliers offer engineering services and will custom engineer pump systems for specific process conditions and applications, ensuring enhanced pump reliability, efficiency and life cycle cost.
Expansion joints
Expansion joints play an important role in extending the life of and reducing maintenance of pump piping systems as they absorb vibrations and shock, relieve anchor stress, reduce noise and compensate for misalignment. They can also be designed for thermal expansion in high heat applications. Expansion joints come in a…
Fire pumps
Fire pumps are high pressure water pumps designed to boost the pressure in a building’s hydrant service where extra pressure is needed. These pumps are usually powered by electricity or diesel, and connect either to the municipal water supply or another static water source. Types of fire pumps include horizontal…
Gearboxes
Gearboxes are vital components of pumping systems throughout practically all industries, transferring energy from one rotating device to another while adjusting speed and torque. Gearboxes are required for a wide range of process applications in the pumping industries. In industrial applications they are often required to run at high speeds…
Hoses
Hoses are required in a variety of different pumping systems with a range of applications within various industries. The properties of the fluid being transferred may affect the suitability of different types of hose material. Hoses are frequently used in fluid transfer applications where rigid piping is undesirable, such as…
Instrumentation, control and monitoring
Sensors and other instruments play critical roles throughout pumping systems in myriad industries. Instrumentation is available to monitor a vast array of possible variables within a system and control system response, to enable optimum performance, protect equipment and ensure the safety of operations. Reliable and accurate sensors and instrumentation are…
Motors, drives and engines
Motors play a vital role in pumping systems, acting as the drivers for most pump types. The most common types of motor used in pumps are electric motors. Motors come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and a correctly sized motor is important for optimum pump operation. The electrical…
Peripheral pumps
Peripheral pumps are a niche pump type that sit somewhere between centrifugal and positive displacement type pumps as they are able to produce the high discharge pressures of positive displacement pumps, with the flexible operation of centrifugal pumps but with a less variable flow rate.
Positive displacement pumps
Positive displacement pumps are one of the two main pump categories. These pumps impart energy to the fluid they are pumping through the application of force to moveable boundaries of enclosed fluid containing boundaries, causing a direct increase in pressure. Positive displacement pumps can be categorised further into rotary positive…
Pressure pumps
Pressure pumps are those used to create and maintain fluid pressure for domestic or industrial use. For instance, water pressure pumps are required when a rainwater or gravity fed system does not provide sufficient pressure to transport water to where it is needed. Pressure pumps can be fitted with an…
Pressure sewer systems
Pressure sewers are centralised sewer systems that consist of grinder pumps - located on individual properties - which are connected to a centralised discharge network that transports sewage to a treatment plant. The network is made up of small diameter polyethylene pipes which can be installed via trenched or trenchless…
Reciprocating Pumps
Reciprocating pumps are positive displacement pumps which use a backward and forward movement to create a steady, pulsing flow to move liquid. Reciprocating pumps include a wide and versatile range of pumps, such as piston pumps, diaphragm pumps, plunger pumps, and others. Because of this versatility they are used across…
Repair and aftermarket
Quality repair and aftermarket support is an important consideration when choosing a pump. In many cases aftermarket pump refurbishment can also improve the reliability, efficiency and lifecycle cost of a pump, and offer a more economic alternative than replacing a pump due to age or changed process conditions. Choosing the…
Rotary pumps
Rotary pumps are a type of positive displacement pump where for each revolution, a fixed volume of fluid is moved. These pumps are commonly used for pumping high viscosity liquids such as oil including in handling lube oil and fuel oil in engine rooms.
Rotodynamic pumps
Rotodynamic pumps are one of the two major pump categories that most pumps fit into. A rotodynamic pump is essentially any pump that imparts energy to the pumped fluid using a rotating component, such as an impeller, propeller or rotor. Different types of rotodynamic pumps are used for near-countless applications…
Seals
Seals are required to prevent unwanted leakage to the pump’s surroundings around the pump shaft. There are many different seal types, from basic packing, to rubber rings, to more complex components. Many pump systems now employ mechanical seals consisting of a rotating and stationary part. Seal performance greatly influences pump…
Slurry pumps
Slurry pumps are used to transport a mixture of liquid and solid particles, otherwise known as ‘slurry’. They are generally specialised centrifugal, lobe or peristaltic pumps. Slurry pumps are used in a variety of industries such as the mining and minerals, oil and gas, sewage, agriculture and manufacturing industries. In…
Solar pumps
Solar powered pumps are an economical alternative to electrical or diesel pumps, making them ideal for irrigation and other water applications in remote locations where grid electricity is unavailable or limited. Solar powered pumps are efficient and require less maintenance than diesel pumps. They can also be integrated with electricity…
Speciality pumps
Traditional reciprocating pump designs are not always optimal for every pumps application, this has resulted in the design and manufacture of a number of specialty pumps to fill these gaps. Jet pumps, gas lift pumps, magnetic drive pumps and electromagnetic pumps are some of the most common types.
Stainless steel products
Stainless steel is one of the materials used to manufacture pumps, pipes, valves, instruments and components. It has excellent corrosion-resistance properties, making it the ideal material for equipment used in industrial applications. It is also hygienic, nonporous and easy to clean, making it suitable for applications where high standards of…
Submersible pumps
Submersible pumps can be fully submersed in the fluid to be pumped due to the hermetically sealed motor compartment preventing fluid coming into contact with electrical components. Submersible pumps are self-priming, because the pumped fluid is directly surrounding the pump. Submersible pumps can be single or multi-stage. These pumps are…
Transfer pumps
A transfer pump is used to transport fluid between locations. Bulk water transfer pumps are commonly used in high volume applications such as water supply, water transport, irrigation, and dewatering. Within Australia, water transfer pumps are frequently utilised on large properties to boost pressure and transfer water from a source…
Vacuum pumps
Vacuum pumps work by removing air and other gases from the vacuum chamber, and are used in a wide range of applications, including in the industrial, mining, manufacturing and medical sectors. There are three kinds of vacuum pumps available depending on the operating pressure range: positive displacement pumps (low vacuums),…
Valves
Generally, valves are used in pumping systems to restrict fluid motion to the desired direction. Valves are used to prevent fluid return at the discharge end of a pumping system and can be employed to enable the isolation of sections of a pipe system for maintenance or to release excess…