Centrifugal pumps are designed to move fluids, not air. When air becomes entrained in your pump system, it can lead to numerous operational issues and frustrations. If you suspect air might be causing problems in your pump, this guide will help you identify the symptoms and understand the common causes. The Impact of Air Entrainment … Continued
Is your pump making popping sounds or noise that resembles pumping marbles? You might be dealing with cavitation, a serious issue that can lead to increased energy consumption, excessive noise, and severe pump damage. Understanding Pump Cavitation Causes & Effects Cavitation occurs when bubbles form in the liquid around a pump’s impeller due to areas … Continued
Whether you need to buy a new ITT Goulds pump or a replacement part for an existing pump, the best place to find the ITT Goulds products you need is with us! Geiger Pump & Equipment Company is the exclusive stocking distributor for Goulds Pumps throughout areas in: For 40 years, Geiger has strived to … Continued
When a centrifugal pump isn’t delivering adequate flow, it can impact both the pump itself and downstream process equipment. Use this guide to troubleshoot low flow conditions, so you can maintain optimal pump performance and protect connected process equipment. To troubleshoot low flow in centrifugal pumps, start by investigating these key issues: 1. Installation Issues … Continued
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have earned the nickname “forever chemicals” due to their incredible persistence in the environment. These synthetic compounds, used in everything from non-stick cookware to waterproof clothing, pose significant health risks and environmental challenges. Recently, the U.S. EPA announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) for six PFAS and … Continued
In today’s industrial landscape, maintaining optimal gas pressure is crucial for many operations. Geiger Pump and Equipment Company’s specialists, with their heritage of quality systems from Gasho, design and manufacturer process gas booster systems that bridge the gap between available gas pressure and required pressure levels across various industries. Understanding Process Gas Booster Systems Process … Continued
Leverage VFDs in centrifugal pump systems to maximize energy savings, increase reliability and improve process control. This article, by Rebekah Macko, originally appeared in Pumps & Systems in December 2021. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are often installed on a centrifugal pump with the intention that the drive will save energy, reduce wear, increase reliability and … Continued
Acquisition Expands Municipal Water and Wastewater Treatment Capabilities BALTIMORE, Maryland – May 14, 2024 – Geiger Pump & Equipment Company (Geiger), the Mid-Atlantic’s largest industrial and municipal process equipment solutions provider and a portfolio company of Crane Engineering, today announced the acquisition of MLK & Associates, LLC (MLK), a leading distributor of engineered valves, sluice … Continued
Geiger Pump and Equipment Company is pleased to announce we now offer Dimpleflo high efficiency heat exchangers by Teralba to both our Industrial and Municipal market customers. Teralba’s engineered, dimpled tubes allow efficient heat transfer, requiring lower surface area than straight tubes, and without fouling like baffled heat exchangers. Dimpleflo heat exchangers feature a unique design … Continued
An automated vacuum priming system plays a critical role in protecting non-self priming pumps. Geiger offers both engineered to order and standard vacuum priming systems for centrifugal pumps , and can assist with the selection, design, and coordination of vacuum priming systems with user’s pumping systems. Our vacuum priming systems are fully assembled, factory tested, … Continued