Pumps & Valves Resources

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 

  4. 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. 

  5. 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. 

  6. 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.

  7. 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. 

  8. 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? 

  9. Insta-Valve 250 Isolates Wastewater Digester Pumps When Previous Valves Failed 2/17/2023

    The Insta-Valve 250 provided a targeted control to rehabilitate or replace valves and pumps without shutting down a wastewater pump station. 

  10. Achieving Pipe Replacement Success While Keeping Service Disruptions at Bay 2/17/2023

    In this case study, read about an insertion valve that provided targeted control for an AC pipe removal project without widespread service outages.