Pumps & Valves Resources

1. AMERICAN Provides 53,000 Feet Of Ductile Iron Pipe And 53 Valves For Jacksonville, Florida Project 10/30/2023

   In this case study, read about a community-owned utility that partnered with AMERICAN to provide 53,000 feet of ductile iron pipe for a new water reclamation facility. 

2. Water Control Gates Remain In Place At W.B. Casey Water Reclamation Facility Even After Expected Replacement 10/23/2023

   When a water resource recovery facility started seeing hydrogen sulfide levels of more than 500 parts per million, its force main began to deteriorate. The facility expected it would have to replace the gates that were original to the facility, considering the environment around them was destroyed, but upon further inspection it was found that the gates had suffered no damages. 

3. What Benefits Do Variable Frequency Drives Offer For Pump Control? 10/10/2023

   People working with water infrastructure or handling other industrial needs may choose variable frequency drives (VFDs) for better pump control options. This approach relies on a component that alters the frequency and voltage received by the pump motor, thereby changing its speed and torque. Here are some of the benefits of VFDs.

4. 9/11 Unsung Heroes: How River Water Valves Saved New York City's Subways 9/11/2023

   When Jim Lauria visited New York's 9/11 Memorial and Museum several years ago, he learned there exists a lesser-known tale of heroism beneath the Twin Towers, involving a subterranean network of river water valves that played a vital role in protecting the city's subway system.

5. Lift Station Upgrades Position Town Of Altona For Future Growth 6/1/2023

   With modern automation and controls, prefabricated lift stations were able to improve their operations. 

6. Flygt Concertor Eliminates Clogging At Cowansville Pump Station 6/1/2023

   Learn how a groundbreaking pump technology minimized energy usage and reduced maintenance costs for a pump station. 

7. Small Town Realizes Big Savings With Prefabricated Lift Stations 6/1/2023

   Discover how a small town added modern automation and controls to improve operations and minimize maintenance. 

8. Rapid Industrial Growth To Boost Positive Displacement Pumps Demand 3/8/2023

   Global manufacturing sector has witnessed a massive boom over recent years, primarily pushed by the robust industrial outlook and fast-paced economic growth.

9. Embracing An Evolved Maintenance Strategy 2/17/2023

   Learn how you can find a permanent, cost-effective solution that offers flexibility, improved safety, and more. 

10. How Many Isolation Valves Are Enough? 2/17/2023

    Without isolation valves, repairing a pipe break or performing other maintenance would require shutting down the entire water distribution system. But how many isolation valves are actually needed?