Join our Lead Engineer, Russell Carey, as he walks through the features and components of one of our latest custom-built fluid handling system, designed specifically for the rigorous demands of chemical manufacturing. From precision-engineered components to industry-specific performance, this solution is a testament to our commitment to innovation and reliability. Watch the full walkthrough and […]
We were thrilled to be featured in Ruthman Companies’ recent article about a sustainable cooling towers project for Dancing Goat Distillery. A big shoutout to our experienced sales leader, John Vorpagel, for his expertise and dedication throughout the entire process—from design to implementation. Check out the full story here: https://www.ruthmancompanies.com/engineering/dancing-goat/
We recently had the opportunity to help a metal pipe manufacturer solve a wastewater challenge by upgrading their pump system. Their ETFE-lined mag-drive pumps were struggling with wastewater containing a mix of nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and metallic particulates, which caused premature failures. To overcome this issue, we installed the Vanton CHEM-GARD 6 x 4 […]
We recently partnered with a research and design company to deliver a comprehensive solution for their fluid handling needs. Our team provided them with: 2 Liquiflo H-Series Stainless Steel Gear Pumps that feature ¾” inlet and discharge with a max flow rate of 10.7 gpm and a discharge pressure of 225 psi. ABB Baldor 1 […]
Recently, a chemical manufacturer reached out to us for a robust, reliable pumping solution. Here’s what we delivered: Blackmer G1-32 Cast Iron Gear Pumps designed to handle demanding chemical applications, featuring steel internals and 2″ npt fittings on both inlet and discharge. Nord Gear Reducer paired with the pumps to ensure optimal performance and torque […]
We just packaged up three Cadman 3500 WB Irrigation Travellers, and they’re heading out to a local vegetable producer! These units are designed to deliver top-notch irrigation performance with: Hose Specifications: 3.5″ ID and 925′ long Flow Rate: 270 – 440 gpm (1022 – 1665 l/min) Input Pressure: 130 – 150 psi (9 – 10 […]
The Ansimag KM Series Sealless Mag Drive ETFE Lined Pump is ideal for the most corrosive or acidic applications in the chemical and steel industries. With 3 sizes available, the KM Series can produce flows up to 147 gpm and up to 140 feet of head. This close-coupled design allows for alignment-free installation, easy service and […]
When a customer approached us looking for a robust industrial solution for a portable tank transfer pump, we selected a Liquiflo Centry Series centrifugal pump to replace a competitor’s sanitary centrifugal pump. The Liquiflo Centry pump was built out of 316 stainless steel, featuring a 2″ inlet x 1.5″ discharge and powered by a 3-hp WEG […]
We are always fabricating unique carts and bases to meet customer needs. While many look alike, they are almost always different. We have standard-sized pump bases in various lengths in stock, but once we start building wider or longer, we often need to fabricate custom bases. This 40″ x 30″ base was the foundation for […]
Along with our partner Roto Ultra, we were able to meet a few special color and paint specs for a customer. This Ohio State University-inspired polymer metering pump was constructed out of stainless steel and using Viton elastomers. This particular pump was designed to pump polymer at around 2 gpm and 40 psi. A right-angle […]
We are in the process of building a tank-cleaning cart for a customer who needs to flush oil out of their tanks. The finished cart will include Gusher and Wilden pumps, but the system also needs a custom tank-cleaning lance which will have a spray ball attached to the end. We built the 16”-long tank-cleaning […]
We recently built these two Cornell Pump STX-Series self-primer pump skids for pumping wastewater at a food processing plant. The 6″ STX-Series pump is designed to pump 800 gpm at 25 feet of head while the larger 8″ STX-Series pump is designed for 1,200 gpm at 25 feet of head. Both pumps were fabricated using […]
For any rotating or reciprocating piece of equipment, the foundation is key to its longevity. Whether it is on a base or cart, securing the equipment helps prevent damage from unwanted movement and vibration. We secured this Ampco C-Series 3″ x 2″ stainless-steel pump, powered by a 20 hp WEG motor, to a double-bent carbon-steel […]
We built this unique cart for a Continental Pump progressive cavity pump out of carbon steel, which we painted with epoxy and mounted on 8″ rubber wheels. The pump is constructed of stainless steel, powered by a 2 hp WEG motor, with a Viton stator and coupled to a Nord Gearbox. It provides 20 gpm at 50 psi of slurry. Additional […]
We built this custom welding-cable hanger for a customer out of carbon steel, which we then powder coated for durability. These custom hangers are a great alternative to rope, wire or straps, which tend to be small in width, putting a lot of pressure on a single point of a hose or cable. Instead, our […]
A chemical manufacturing customer needed a solution for transferring chemicals within their facility, so we built this Blackmer SMVP Series sliding vane pump. The close-coupled mag-drive pump is made of stainless steel and powered by a WEG motor, mounted on a powder-coated steel double-bent base. We chose the Blackmer SMVP because the seal-less magnetic coupling provides […]
When it comes to repairs, we pride ourselves on using OEM replacement parts – but sometimes, that’s just not possible and we need to get creative to get the job done. Recently, we finished a repair job that required a new stuffing box. We could not source an OEM replacement in time, so our team […]
Clear liquid water-return pumps from Cornell are known for superior efficiency. We designed this one specifically for a food processing facility. The pump is built on an elevated stand, making the inlet level with the return tank. Clear liquid pumps from Cornell are available with a variety of mounting configurations, in sizes ranging from 1″ […]
Do you need custom fabrication work? We helped fabricate this custom Venturi out of 304 stainless steel per our customer’s drawing and specification. We can help build custom components or use standard part numbered components, which is what we did here. With the help of Dixon Valve and our many other suppliers, we can build a […]
This Wilden 3″ Brahma bolted air-operated double diaphragm flap valve pump is mounted onto a cart that is moved around a food manufacturer pumping waste oil from multiple sumps. The customer was worried that large chunks of potatoes or even nuts and bolts could end up in the sumps. We chose the Brahma pump because […]
We built this simple filtration hand cart to be moved around a power plant. The cart utilized a 20″ Shelco Filters filter housing and a Global Filter 1-micron meltblown cartridge filter. A 1″ Wilden aluminum air-operated double diaphragm pump pumps through the filter. We used a Continental Contitech Fabchem UHMW hose to connect the pump […]
Being able to read positive displacement pump curves is important to determine a pump’s ability to produce flow under several conditions, such as viscosity and differential pressure, which can affect pump performance. It is also vital to understanding what the pump is capable of and how to possibly diagnose issues that arise. The following article […]
One of our customers needed a solution to a 10-year-old mixing issue that was driving up operation costs in their facility. The process involves producing a water/polyvinyl acetate emulsion mix that is used as a bath for premoisturized fabric to be coated. The fabric coating requires an extremely consistent mix, and their existing equipment was […]
Global supply chain shortages prevented one of our customer’s bulk chemical supply from being delivered via railcar. They were able to purchase the chemical in 55-gallon drums as an alternative and needed a pump unit capable of line stripping to maximize product recovery. They also requested a run-dry capacity in the event a technician did […]
Do you have a unique fluid fill process that needs to be addressed? We’ve shown other Fluid Fill Bowsers before – most recently a Windshield Washer Bowser. The one below is a Gasoline Bowser with a Wilden Pump and Engineering Air-Operated Double Diaphragm pump. This double diaphragm design will ensure precise amounts of gasoline are […]
A customer was no longer able to buy their chemical supply in bulk, causing them to use smaller totes. This created an issue in transporting the chemical throughout their facility, as the totes had to be stored in a location far from their previous bulk storage tanks and existing pump system. Anderson Process designed a […]
Chemical transports are one of the largest revenue streams for railroads in the United States. In 2019 close to 972 million tons of chemicals were shipped throughout the country due to their use in a diverse production of other goods. When transferring chemicals via rail car or tanker truck, the average capacity will be around […]
These three unique pump carts are used to dose precise small amounts of acids. The semi-automated, mobile units provide a highly efficient production output necessary for the chemical industry. These units feature a ¼” Wilden Accu-Flo AODD pump, ½” Wilden pulsation dampener, Polytrace B2 Batch controller, RTI filter regulator, Dixon ball valve, and spill containment […]
Pictured below is a large skid we developed. The skid features a 10’’ BLACKMER® HXL10 vane pump coupled to a 161 HP diesel motor through a Nord Parallel shaft gear reducer. The gear shaft reducer was selected to handle the intense force and pressure applied, as the unit would be pumping fuel oil at 1650 […]
Pictured here is a custom filter cart built for a customer who wanted to remove the smell of ethanol in their facility. Featured on this 2-wheel cart is a Liquiflo Gear Pump with a flow rate of up to 3 GPM. Attached above the pump are 2 Shelco 20” filter housings furnished in 316 Stain-less […]
A custom skid we built for a customer that consisted of a 1-1/2” SS/Teflon Wilden Pump and Engineering pump, Blacoh AODD pulsation dampener, Blacoh SpillStop leak prevention system, RTI Eliminizer and air regulator, Bi-Torq ball valves, Continental Fortress air hose and Tudertechnica Glidetech hose. The discharge piping using on this cart was Schedule 80 with […]
The often-forgotten and crucial component in a pump system is the mechanical seal, which prevents fluid from leaking into the immediate environment. Leaking mechanical seals due to improper maintenance or higher-than-expected operating conditions can be a hazard, housekeeping issue, health concern, or even an EPA issue. It is important to implement practices and conditions to […]
Don’t let old or worn-out seals hold your pump system back. Mechanical seals offer your rotating equipment the ability to be sealed in a cost-effective yet efficient manner. Mechanical seals contain the high pressurized fluid within pump vessels from the low pressured environment outside of the pump vessel. Our repair services can get your mechanical […]
We offer a variety of Fluid Fill Systems and Components that service automotive assembly plants and manufacturing plants. One of our portable offerings are called Bowsers, these Bowsers are portable fluid dispense systems containing hazardous and non-hazardous liquids. This system was a Windshield Washer Fluid bowser consisting of a Wilden Air Operated Double Diaphragm pump, […]
This Cat high-pressure pump skid is used for flushing out cement drums commonly found on job sites or in cement mix plants. This is a triplex positive displacement pump meaning it has three plunger rods suitable for multi-gun and multi-nozzle high-pressure systems. It features max flow up to 15.6 gpm and a max pressure up […]
Our Michigan facility built several stainless-steel tanks to be used by an industrial laundry service company. They offer cleaning of tough, gritty materials such as oil absorbents, industrial towels, and floor mats that are used in various manufacturing facilities. They previously used polyethylene tanks in their facility to hold the materials used for their cleaning […]
We custom fitted a 1” Wilden Stainless Steel FDA pump on a heavy-duty stainless steel hand cart with an RTI filter regular and Continental hose for the air input to the pump. This Wilden Full Stroke Diaphragm pump was used to transfer FDA Oils and Ingredients. It was built on a cart to optimize it […]
Resins are naturally occurring as a plant substance but are often made synthetically, converted into polymers to be used in numerous applications. When pumping certain resins the biggest factor to consider is their viscosity, as they can vary from a thin syrup to a solid substance. Resins can be difficult to handle as they can […]
Anderson Process works with a wide variety of customers from food & beverage to automotive plants and beyond. Some of the less common industries that we serve include Waterparks, Zoos and Aquariums, which have ample opportunities for pumps and filtration. Some of our engineers and a territory manager recently worked with a local contractor to […]
Here are some pumps that were built for a food production facility, they are using Mouvex Eccentric Disc Pump assemblies for pumping Chocolate and Flavorings. The order consisted of 8 pumps total, ranging from an Mouvex’s largest SLS Series pump, the SLS36 that is designed for up to 158 GPM, down to their model SLS12, […]
Anderson Process provides unrivaled support to the industries we serve. One of our customers came to us recently for help installing custom vent lines on their Goulds Water Technology e-SV pump carts. They had been buying the modified pumps from a competitor, but were not happy with the support they were receiving. Our team was […]
Finding New Uses for the Continental Fortress Hose! One of our long-time farming customers has used Continental Fortress washdown hose’s for years. The durability and abrasion-resistant cover had been a perfect fit for the harsh environment of farming applications, and the working pressure and chemical compatibility was more than enough to meet their washdown […]
Increasing output and efficiency is a common goal for all manufacturers. Customers often come to Anderson Process looking for ways to improve their fluid handling applications. Our experienced Territory Managers are there every step of the way, from initial walk-throughs and recommendations to full implementation. Here’s another production improvement designed and coordinated by the AP […]
In 2014, EMCO opened a new large-scale terminal facility that needed efficient, low-maintenance pumps. Because of the critical nature of these storage areas, it was imperative for EMCO to identify the right brand and style of pump that would be used to unload railcars of raw materials and load totes, drums and IBCs with finished […]
Anderson Process has recently worked with another customer to solve their fluid transport and storage needs. Challenge: The customer was looking to move from drum and tote delivery of ethyl acetate to a centralized storage system. Solution: Anderson Process provided them with 2 outdoor 5,200 gallon double walled tanks and 2 indoor 500 gallon double […]
We are more than a pump distributor. We work closely with customers to provide solutions to any fluid handling applications, extending well beyond standard pumps and hose. This customer needed increased storage capabilities for their operation and turned to Anderson Process for a solution. Challenge: Our customer needed to expand storage capabilities for increased production. […]
Click here to download our brewing solutions brochure! Anderson Process offers a full line of sanitary processing equipment engineered to optimize food safety, batch consistency and production efficiency.
Custom Solutions is a cornerstone of our business. We regularly create custom solutions for customers, ranging from simple skids for general use to elaborate pump systems that meet the need of very specific applications. This is an example of one of our larger projects where the customer needed a packaged solution to moving and treating […]
Click here to download our chemical solutions brochure! Anderson Process offers a number of products, all from industry-leading brands, as well as a number of value-added services designed to help counteract the problematic nature of chemical handling.
Is mobility, cleanliness or filtration the most important part of your process? Let us help you combine it all into one package. Here we built an all stainless steel portable cart using a Wilden 1.5” Saniflo Hygienic pump to pump a personal hygiene product from bulk totes through a Shelco MicroVantage filter to their filling […]
Here we helped a customer build a series of chemical treatment recirculating skids that heated and filtered the chemical before it was sent off to the process. The overall system was designed for 75 GPM at 40 PSI. We utilized a Goulds 3756 centrifugal pump, Standard Xchange Plate & Frame heat exchanger, Eaton Filters, Dixon […]
Our fab shop crew built and assembled this for a transmission drain bench used in a lab for testing. Designed with 1/2″ Wilden pumps, stainless steel drain tanks with sight glasses and insulated for sound.
We designed and built a front differential gear oil fill system for an automobile company. The system uses two 1/2″ Wilden aluminum pumps, Burkert air operated valves, Numatics regulators, safe lockout valves, Graco oil fill nozzle and a needle valve for flow control.
Our fabrication team in Michigan just finished up a gas skid for an automobile manufacturer. The skid is going to be used for an addition to an existing line to increase production. We designed the gas skid with Parker filters, Total Control Systems (TCS) meters, Morrison fire safe valves, Numatics regulators, Ross solenoid valves and […]
Here we are finalizing the mechanical aspect of a unit designed for Gas and Oil fill at a small engines / power equipment plant in the Southeast US. The customer came to us with a manual process in place and we worked with them to automate the process the best we can. There is a […]
With our customers input, we helped finish designing and building a system that we just shipped off for startup and final alterations. This system is built for pumping/dispensing glue with built in flow sensors for supply and return, an Eaton automatic self-cleaning filter with pressure transducers on the inlet and discharge to sense pressure, a […]
Here is a cooling skid we just finished for a customer that is using the skid to cool engine coolant, oil, fuel and air at an engine manufacturer. We are pumping a 50% glycol mixture and cooling it down from 195°F to 133°F at 80 GPM. This was developed for a test stand that is […]
Do you need to cool, heat or maintain temperature of sensitive liquids? Reach out to us to help you size the right heat exchanger for your application. We have Xylem – Standard Xchange Pre-engineered Shell & Tube, Brazed or Fan units on the shelf ready to go or we can help you design a custom […]
We just designed and built two Blackmer SNP2 pump assemblies on wheels out of our Indianapolis location. These Stainless Steel Sliding Vane Pumps were built with Nord Gear Reducer’s and Baldor Motors. They were mounted on portable carts with polyurethane casters and fork pockets for easy of mobility. Our customer was looking for a portable […]
We were visiting Gusher Pumps when they were testing a Gusher 7550 Vertical Centrifugal pump for one of our customers. This pump was designed for 870 GPM at 115 Feet of Head of water-based fluid. This was one of multiple pumps that were built and after testing getting sent to the paint booth for a […]
We shipped out 15 T-Mag AMX Series pumps to a customer for pumping Sulfuric acid in the battery manufacturing industry. These pumps were used to pump from the bulk storage tanks to the production line when the demand of Sulfuric acid was needed. These pumps run 24/7 when in production.
When you see an all Stainless Steel pump do you only think of food and beverage applications? If cleanability and abrasion are a potential concern, look into an Ampco ZP3 series PD Circumferential Piston Pump to do the job. Here we have five pump, motor, gearbox and base assemblies ready to ship out to a […]
Do you need help with pumping aggressive chemicals? Let us help you size a pump today. After our most recent cold snap, we were able to get these three Sundyne – Ansimag Teflon-lined centrifugal pumps shipped out of our Brookfield, WI location. These pumps are being used for chemical transfer applications. Sundyne – Ansimag pumps are reliable, […]
We just shipped out “5” Griswold ANSI pump packages for a local manufacturer that needed them to move cooling water in a foundry. These ANSI pumps included Flex-A-Seal mechanical seals and WEG motors put into a package on a painted base. This order included “4” 100HP motors and a 20HP motor. If you are in […]
We just finished a production of “16” Blackmer Sliding Vane Pump assemblies that were designed and built for a manufacturer of automotive chemicals. Vane pumps can be used in transfer applications or used as the main process pump within the manufacturing of a product. Due to their self-adjusting design, self-priming and line-stripping properties, they help […]
Check out this gas skid that we pulled out of a Michigan automotive assembly plant. We completely tore down and refurbished the skid and it is now being installed at a Chicago automotive assembly plant. You can see by the original condition of skid that the biggest challenge was getting it to look new again […]
The Anderson Process Illinois Branch designed and produced a heavy-duty, 4-wheel portable filtration assembly unit for a customer that produces batch chemicals out at a somewhat rugged terrain refinery location. The assembly includes a 6-round Shelco filter housing with pressure gauges and is designed for complete “bottom out” drainage. They will be moving it around to […]
We recently finished and installed Phase 1 of an engineered, designed and built Stainless Steel platform system that will help assist in the manufacturing of product once completed for a local Food manufacturer. Phase 2 will consist of alterations to tanks and mixing equipment to improve the efficiency of food production. The platform system will […]
Here is a transmission fluid fill system that has helped provide a customer with the capabilities of filling multiple transmission fluids. Engineered by the Anderson Process Michigan ACI Systems Engineering Department and fabricated from the ground up by the Anderson Process Michigan Fabrication division. This is only one of two fill systems that have been […]
This skid was designed with a T-Mag magnetic drive centrifugal sealless pump, WEG explosion proof motor, Pentair filters and housings and Dixon cam and groove fittings. Through this combination, the skid is now capable of pumping product through a 20 micron pre-filter and then the final .2 micron filter at 50 GPM. Every component was […]
We just recently put the finishing touches on two complex cooling skids for a Wisconsin foundry that was installing a new line. They were designed to re-use spent cooling tower water, which would then run through one side of a Standard Xchange heat exchanger and then cool a glycol mixture on the other side of the Standard […]
This Wilden Hygienic Series XPS8 was built for a large Wisconsin brewer for pumping spent yeast from the bottom of the fermentation tank. Mounted to a 316SS cart, we incorporated bypass piping for the CIP system with Dixon single pin squeeze clamps for easy assembly and disassembly. Pump is also attached to a swivel stand […]
Let us help you build a Metering cart for portability. This particular cart includes a Tuthill Stainless Steel meter with a mechanical read out and Dixon gauges and valves for control/shut off. It was completely custom made per the customer specifications.
Customer: Power Plant Need/Application: Customer was using 2 peristaltic hose pumps to meter water into a burner stack for pollution control with a third pump as back-up. This then made them have to change the hoses about every 5-6 weeks of use and had no way to control the water into the pumps. That was a big […]
Customer: Metal Manufacturer Need/Application: Customer was looking to install new equipment to speed up their manufacturing. Solution: Built a Xylem system that could take 120°F of water and cool it to 90°F at 40 GPM. The system included the following: 2 pumps (duplex pump with VFD controls, pressure switches and alternator), control panel, differential pressure switch, heat exchanger, […]
Customer: Machine Manufacturer Need/Application: Needed to batch and mix coating material at two different strengths and supply it to their production lines. Solution: This was made possible through the design of a two tank system with Wilden pumps to pump product from totes into tanks and from tanks to production lines. All of the piping, pumps and valves […]
Customer: Waste Disposal Provider Need/Application: Needed to heat a 6,000 gallon tank of glycerin. Solution: Provided a skid unit with a Blackmer Gear (formerly EnviroGear) pump to recirculate glycerin from the tank into both the Standard Plate and frame heat exchanger. The skid also has a electric heater to heat the water with a Xylem pump to recirculate […]
Customer: Chemical Manufacturer Need/Application: Needed to pump chemicals from rail cars with the following requirements… Maximum of 20 ft. lift 80 GPM flow rate Working pressure of 60 PSI Solution: This was made possible by building a four skid unit equipped with a variety of products. This complex system included air actuated ball valves, Micro Motion meter, Mouvex pump, […]
Customer: Food Manufacturer Need/Application: This customer wanted to use pumps in more than one location and be able to easily adjust to tanks that were at different heights from each other. Solution: We provided a portable food grade pumping cart that included leveling jacks. This Ampco system gave the customer the ability to align the piping, plug in […]
Customer: Gearbox Manufacturer Need/Application: Customer wanted to meter pre-set amounts of oil into gearboxes from totes and have the system be fully portable. Solution: We made this possible by designing a custom skid that was made up of a Wilden pump, Blacoh pulsation dampeners, control panel with a Badger Meter batcher, meter, casters, hoses and a shut-off nozzle. The […]
Customer: Vinegar Manufacturer Need/Application: Customer wanted to change out a complete skid without making any changes to both the piping and floor mounts. Solution: We provided this Cat system with stainless steel bases capable for all mounting holes to fit into existing piping and mounting dimensions. The skid included: Stainless steel Cat pump with belt drive, adjustable motor […]
Customer: Distillery Need/Application: A start-up distillery needed portable pumps to pump different products into tanks. Solution: We provided five Ampco sanitary centrifugal pumps with Weg variable speed drives (VFD) mounted on and three 1 inch Wilden FDA pumps with air filters/regulators. Both systems were made portable by placing the pumps on stainless steel carts with food grade wheels and […]
Customer: Food Manufacturer Need/Application: Customer wanted a heated mix tank with batch metering capabilities that would fit into their elevator and be fully portable. Solution: The system included: Ampco pump, Xylem multi-stage pump, control panel build to our specifications, air actuated three way valve, electric heater to heat the glycol/water mixture, jacketed tank, Micro Motion meter and a Sharpe […]
Customer: Power Plant Need/Application: Customer wanted to batch different grades of hydraulic oil and have them filtered to a ISO code. Solution: This Hy-Pro Filtration system has three stages and a PM-1 particle counter with a R232 connection for real time monitoring. This first stage had a nominal 25u bag filter, second stage had a 6MV pleated cartridge […]
Customer: Vessel Manufacturer Need/Application: Customer needed a system that was designed to increase the speed of testing and pressurizing their tanks. Solution: The system is made up of one Wilden pump that is used to both fill and empty each tank. It is capable of testing a total of 10 tanks at a time. The […]
Customer had an existing centrifugal in this application. I was not able to identify it due to the rusted tag. He was looking to use one of our competitor’s mag pumps for this application, which would have cost twice as much as the T-Mag Mag Drive Pump. He wanted a sealless pump solution…
See the official PSG article here: Blackmer EMCO case Study – with images In 1967, after relocating to Chicago, IL, from Boston, MA, Edward Polen was working as a salesman for the Big Ben Chemical & Solution Co.
