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Whitepaper: Select the Right Pump before Errors Get Costly

Whitepaper: Select the Right Pump before Errors Get Costly

Seven pump selection errors that stay invisible at quote time – from NPSH margins to viscosity correction. The free VSX whitepaper “Best Practices for Avoiding Hydraulic Pump Selection Errors” shows engineering and sales teams how to spot them early, what they cost and which standards apply. Includes an 8-point pre-selection checklist.

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How a Diaphragm Pump Works

How a Diaphragm Pump Works

Double diaphragm pumps operate using an oscillating positive displacement principle. The pump consists of two main fluid housings and a central air control section. Inside each housing, a flexible diaphragm is mounted vertically and connected to a shared shaft. As compressed air enters and exits the air chambers, the diaphragms move in a coordinated push pull motion.

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LATEST NEWS - Components

Smith & Loveless Highlights the DURO-LAST SST Baseplate Conversion

20.10.2025 -

Smith & Loveless Inc. highlights the DURO-LAST SST Baseplate Conversion, a durable and cost-effective upgrade solution that extends the life of pump stations while delivering unmatched reliability. Featuring an exclusive 25-year warranty on its 316/LDX stainless steel baseplate, the DURO-LAST Conversion offers one of the longest equipment life cycles in the industry, ensuring operators can depend on their systems for decades to come.

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Wolong Highlights Advanced Medium Voltage VFD for Demanding Industrial Applications

30.09.2025 -

Wolong Electric America highlights its state-of-the-art Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives, designed to deliver superior performance, reliability, and efficiency to industries such as mining, oil and gas, water and wastewater, power generation, and general processing. Wolong Electric America’s Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drives combine advanced technology with robust construction to ensure long-term operational excellence in even the most challenging environments.

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KROHNE: Using Electromagnetic Flowmeters for Better Management of Produced Water

15.09.2025 -

The oil and gas industry is increasingly relying on electromagnetic flowmeters, commonly known as magmeters, as a crucial tool to address the ever-growing challenges of managing produced water – the water that is brought to the surface during oil and gas extraction operations. Not only is the volume of produced water surging, but at the same time, the industry faces mounting constraints on its use and disposal.

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Editorial: Severe-Duty Motors – What It Takes to Thrive in Extreme Conditions

14.08.2025 -

Severe-duty motors are designed to withstand the most demanding operational conditions, where extreme environments challenge equipment performance and longevity. Industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, mining, metals, pulp and paper, water and wastewater, and cement production rely on these motors for their durability and consistent performance.

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