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Wilden Pump and Shelco Filter Hand Cart

Wilden Pump and Shelco Filter Hand Cart

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 […]

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Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps

These two Thomas Pump self-priming centrifugal pump skids were built for pumping wastewater out of sumps at a large device manufacturing facility. The larger 3″ T-PRIME self-priming pump is designed for 350 GPM and powered by a 20 HP WEG motor. The second pump is a 2″ T-PRIME self-priming pump designed for 50 GPM and […]

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Hygienic Pump Cart

This custom portable air-operated double diaphragm pump cart was built for a food and packaging manufacturer. We mounted a Wilden Hygienic Series 1″ pump on a portable stainless steel cart that we fabricated. The cart includes a RTi-PBE filter regulator, Dixon Valve air shut-off valve, Tudertechnica Glidetech product hoses and a Continental Contitech air hose. […]

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AMT Pump Cart for Meat Processing

We built this portable cart with an AMT Pump Company 3″ self-priming pump, which is used to discharge water from a cook tank. The pump assembly was mounted on a stainless-steel fabricated cart and powered by a WEG motor and Variable Frequency Drive. Made for a meat processor, the cart will be moved around and […]

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Cornell Food Processing Pump for Carrots

Made to pump carrots, this 4″ Cornell Pump Company food processing pump assembly is built on a custom stainless steel frame and is powered by a 7.5 HP Toshiba motor. The 4″ frame-mounted pump can pump up to 825 GPM. Not pictured: Hydro-Transport product tank that we built to help move product into the pump. […]

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Pickling filtration skid

Pickling Acid Filtration Skid

We built two custom filtration skids, each featuring two Wilden P200 AODD pumps, two FTI housings, two Orange Research differential pressure gauges, a Tudertechnica hose for vibration dampening, Dixon ball valves and a wall-mounted control panel built by our Michigan branch. The skids, which are used to filter an acid used in the pickling process, […]

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Hydrosieve for Food Processing

During food processing, the product is often transferred and cleaned using water. It is common to see a Hydrosieve in the initial cleaning or water extraction phase of the process. Anderson Process helped design and build these all-stainless-steel units to help process peas. The wedge wire screen is 60″ wide, with .125″-wide slot openings.  The product falls […]

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Railcar to truck unloading system

Railcar to Truck Unloading System

This is a unique railcar-to-truck unloading system with Benko Products Fall Protection. The trailer mount is portable and can be moved along uneven terrain, which makes it practical for this type of unloading. The Blackmer MAGNES Seal-less 3″ vane pump, powered by a WEG motor and driven by a NORD Gear Reducer, can fill methanol (120 […]

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Xylem Pressure Control Skid

We built this pressure control skid featuring a Goulds Water Technology NPE pump, Aquavar variable speed pump controller, a HydroPro surge tank and Dixon Valve ball valves. Built to control and pump water at consistent pressure, the skid is mounted on painted carbon steel C-Channel base plate with lifting lugs and piped with SCH40 pipe.

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Double Gasoline Bowser

We built this custom 50-gallon gasoline bowser for an automotive customer. The portable cart is powder-coated stainless steel with large rubber wheels to make portability easy. The bowser has two internal walls to minimize heat loss from hot gas to cold gas. This bowser has two Wilden Pro-Flo Shift 1/2″ AODD pumps, ContiTech Flexsteel gasoline […]

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Blackmer G-Series Marshmallow Pump

Here is a Blackmer G1-55 pump skid for pumping marshmallow fluff at a candy manufacturing facility. The stainless steel Blackmer gear pump has 2.5” ANSI flanges and is powered by a 5HP Weg washdown duty motor connected to a Sew-Eurodrive Gearbox. The Blackmer G1-55 pump has a nominal flow capacity of 90 GPM and 150 […]

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Cooling Tower Filtration

Built to filter cooling water in a cooling tower basin, this filter skid features a Xylem (Goulds Water Technology) E-SH pump, Clear Blue multi-round bag housing, and Dixon butterfly valves. We mounted the equipment on a fabricated c-channel base plate with lifting lugs and grouting holes. The equipment connected to welded SCH40 carbon steel piping.

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Gas Driven Compressor Packages

This compressor skid has a Mouvex Pump compressor coupled to a NORD gearbox driven by a Honda gas engine. The skid will mount on tanker trailers to compress the tanker and push the product off the trailer. Normally these compressors are mounted on the trucks and PTO driven, but mounting them on the trailer provides […]

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Custom Ampco AL Series Pump

This is one of many Ampco Pumps AL Series pump skids we supplied for a customer that pumps food grade oil at a processing facility. Notice the custom inlet and discharge extensions, which meet the customer’s specifications, and an Ampco Stainless Steel Lobe pump with NORD Helical Inline Gear Motor (painted white). The components are […]

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Industrial Sprinkler Stand

We built multiple sprinkler stands that will be used at a loading/unloading terminal that handles a multitude of different materials (limestone, taconite, etc.). The stands will be used with Nelson Irrigation Corporation Big Gun sprinklers, which will deliver 350 GPM in a 400’ diameter circle – or partial circle, if needed. The application will also […]

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Graco Quantum Pump on Cart

No compressed air? No problem! Check out this cost-saving cart-mounted Graco QUANTM i30 electric double diaphragm pump we provided to a custom film and adhesive developer. The assembly enables the company to pump chemicals in an area of the operation where compressed air is not available. Features of this pump cart include: • 1″ NPT […]

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Xylem Filter Skid

This filter skid featured a Xylem (Goulds Water Technology) NPE pump, FTI filter housing using AJR high-capacity oil absorbing micro-fiber filter media, and Dixon ball valves. Made for a Truck Accessory Manufacturer, we mounted the pump and filter on a stainless-steel double bend base and connected the two using welded SCH40 stainless steel piping. The […]

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Cornell Duplex Self-Priming Pump Station

Check out this handsome duplex self-priming pump station we put together for a good customer. The assembly features (2) Cornell Pumps with Redi-prime chambers. The skid also includes Proco expansion joints, Dixon butterfly valves, IFM pressure transducers and a control panel built at our Michigan branch. Anderson Process assesses your fluid application needs and collaborates […]

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Cornell Pump Stands

Just about everyone and everything needs a little support sometimes. We fabricated these (2) large, robust pump stands and belt guards for 8” Cornell food handling pumps. The food and beverage customer supplied their own motor, belts, and pulleys. The customer was pleased with how supportive and strong these stands were. At Anderson Process we […]

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Blackmer Pump Cart

Built for a chemical manufacturer, this sharp-looking pump cart features a Blackmer GNX3 Vane Pump coupled to 10 HP motor. The 10 HP motor was controlled off an explosion-proof motor starter box capable of reversing motor to conveniently be able to pump backwards. To protect the pump during reverse operation a Fulflo relief valve was […]

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Finish Thompson Pump Skid

A chemical manufacturer was looking for a solution for transferring, loading, and unloading demanding chemicals. The pictured robust pump skid we constructed contains a 3″X2″ Finish Thompson self-priming (SP) pump with rotating flanges made of polypropylene. The pump is driven by a 7.5 HP Baldor motor. A PVC strainer basket was added and the attractive […]

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10 Safety Tips For Operating Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are not only the most common pumps used in industrial settings, but they are the most common pump used worldwide. There are several different types of centrifugal pumps, but generally they operate similarly with the ability to handle high flows and pressures. Operating these often large and powerful pumps of course comes with […]

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HMD Kontro Pump Skid

Engineered for a chemical manufacturer, This HMD Kontro Mag-Drive Pump Assembly is one solid unit. Made of rugged Alloy 20 stainless steel to provide the best corrosion resistance in chemical environments and utilizing a severe duty Marathon motor (15 HP). The customer was looking for a pump skid that packed some punch and could handle […]

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Cornell Pump Skid

This heavy-duty Cornell pump skid was designed for a well-known aggregate producer. The customer needed to extract water from a pond and deliver that water to their wash plant, so that they can wash aggregate. The aggregate being washed with 50 PSI spray bars that were over 70’ in the air. They needed the pump […]

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Blackmer/TCS Metering Skid

Check out these metering skids we built for a chemical manufacturer to transfer flammable chemicals onto tankers. The skids consisted of a Blackmer Magnes pump coupled to a Nord gear reducer and WEG explosion-proof motor. The Blackmer Magnes pump pumped the chemicals through a TCS meter with an auto-shutoff. The pump was controlled with an […]

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Metering Skid

Designed for a mixer manufacturer, this metering skid was built by Anderson Process to meter different additive liquids to cement during the mixing process. The skid was constructed using (3) poly tanks, (1) Liquiflo gear pump, (2) Viking gear pumps and Dixon and Jomar actuated 3-way valves. Anderson Process not only designs and builds metering […]

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All About Metering Pumps: How Do They Work, Types and Applications

When accurate dispensing of liquids, chemicals or other substances into a process or system is needed, metering pumps are there putting in yeoman’s work. Often taken for granted, metering pumps are utilized in several different industries where their tremendous accuracy and detail can be seen in products used in our everyday lives. This article explores […]

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Decentralized Vacuum Pumps vs Centralized Vacuum Pump Systems: Pros and Cons

Often overlooked and undervalued, vacuum pumps play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They are used in numerous industrial applications, such as vacuum packaging, bottle filling and plastic molding. They are also used for a variety of scientific and medical applications, including delivering aspiration to patients in hospitals, so they can breathe when they […]

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Thomas Pump 24/7 XChange Program

For over 20 years, Thomas Pump & Machinery has utilized a unique 24/7 XChange Program for their T-GTO product line to expedite repairs. This successful 24/7 XChange program has helped countless customers get out of “hot water” and has aided in eliminating downtime and maximizing production. The program works by Thomas Pump shipping a pump […]

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Apple Concentrate Pump Modification

We are first and foremost, customer centric and solutions oriented here at Anderson Process. Check out this Wilden FDA Series pump that we modified for a customer. The customer was pumping apple concentrate out of 55-gallon drums into a holding tank and wanted to be able to unload two 55-gallon drums simultaneously to be more […]

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Everything You Need To Know About Screw Pumps

Some of the most versatile, solidly built and reliable pumps in the marketplace today are screw pumps. Is a screw pump right for you and your application? This article explores how screw pumps work, types of screw pumps, applications that utilize screw pumps and the advantages and disadvantages of screw pumps. What is a Screw […]

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3″ Wilden Pump Stands

These Wilden Pro-Flo Shifts AODD pump stands were supplied to a chemical manufacturer for pumping a variety of different chemicals. The stands consisted of Wilden Pro-Flo Shift pump, IFC Y-Strainer, Wilden Pulsation Dampener (not pictured), Dixon air shut off valve, RTI air filter, coalescer, regulator, and (2) Hose Master Flex connectors (not pictured). The components […]

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Motor Guard Fabrication

This Ampco SLH-4G Twin Screw pump was built by Ampco Pumps and didn’t come with a protective shroud around the motor when it arrived at the customer’s facility. The customer was keen on having a protective shroud around the motor. No problem! We fabricated the pictured stylish shroud for them that surrounds the motor. It […]

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Blackmer GNX3 Pump Stands

We just put the finishing touches on these sharp looking, Blackmer GNX3 Pump Stands designed for a chemical manufacturer to pump a variety of different chemicals. The stands consist of Blackmer GNX3 pumps with an integral Nord gear reducer and a WEG explosion proof motor mounted on a steel frame we fabricated at our facility […]

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Tuthill Duplex Pump Skid

Pictured is a duplex pump skid that was designed for pumping fuel oil at a hospital. The assembly consisted of (2) Tuthill gear pumps, Fulflo relief valves, Dixon valves and a Titan duplex basket strainer. All the components are mounted on a painted carbon steel base with spill containment and piped in carbon steel SCH40 […]

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Sanitary Mouvex Pump Skids

Check out these Mouvex H-FLO 25 eccentric disc pump skids we designed for a manufacturer of antiseptic products to pump glycerin. The skid incorporated the Mouvex pump, a Nord gear reducer and a Baldor white washdown motor all mounted on a stainless steel sanitary base plate we fabricated (including welding) at our facility. As you […]

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Mouvex Metering Pump Skid

This Mouvex Metering Pump Skid was designed for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Its primary function is metering water. The skid consists of a Mouvex SL4 Pump, A WEG 2HP Motor, A Micro Motion 2500 Series Meter, 30 AMP Disconnect Safety Switch, 480 Volt Panel, 24VDC Controls, Allen Bradley VFD, Stainless Steel Sanitary Fittings and Ashcroft Gauges. […]

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8 Great Ways to Enhance Industrial Pump Performance and Reduce Energy Cost

Industrial pumps carry out many different responsibilities at industrial and commercial facilities. To shoulder the weight of these responsibilities, industrial pumps consume a great deal of electricity. Improving the energy efficiency of industrial pumps can lead to outstanding energy savings and increased longevity. The article below discusses 8 great ways to enhance industrial pump performance […]

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How to Read Positive Displacement Pump Curves

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 […]

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Blackmer Positive Displacement Pump Skids

Here are four Blackmer pump skids we built for a customer in the chemical industry. The customer needed a solution to be able to pump chemical solvents at a controlled speed. The skids we built consist of a Blackmer Magnes Pump, a Nord Gear Reducer and a WEG explosion proof motor. The pictured skids are […]

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How to Extend the Life of Your Vacuum Pump

In many industrial sectors, vacuum pumps are doing yeoman’s work. Often running for several hours per day in some applications and even non-stop for multiple work shifts per day. Vacuum pumps being in operation means several maintenance related issues inevitably will crop up. If the user is not proactive in treating these issues the vacuum […]

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Blackmer Chemical Transfer Pump Assembly

A chemical manufacturer was looking for an efficient unit to pump chemical solvents that would align properly with the piping they had in place. The pictured assembly consists of a Blackmer Magnes pump coupled to a Nord gear reducer and 10 HP WEG explosion proof motor mounted on a custom fabricated powder coated frame. The […]

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Blackmer Magnes Pump Skid

Here are Blackmer pump skids designed and built by our team for a chemical manufacturing company to pump solvents. The assemblies consist of Blackmer Magnes pumps coupled to Nord Gear reducers and WEG motors. The Nord Gear Reducer (between the WEG Motor and Blackmer Magnes pump) converts the high speed, low torque input from the […]

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Glycol Batching Skid

Pictured is a skid designed to transfer batches of Glycol off rail cars and into tanker trucks. To achieve this, a Blackmer MS3 Magnes pump was coupled to a Nord gearbox and a WEG 10 HP explosion proof motor. This assembly pumped the Glycol through an Endress Hauser ProMass Coriolis flow meter to totalize the […]

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Viking Internal Gear Pump Overhaul

A major asphalt paving company needed their Viking KK4124A internal gear pump for pumping hot oil overhauled. The wear was evident on the rotor, shaft and the pump’s mechanical seal was leaking. The seal flush line was also not set at the correct orientation. After modifying the seal flush line, so it was set at […]

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What is an Internal Gear Pump and How Does it Work?

Commonly used in several industries, including adhesives, petroleum, cleansing/lubricating products, confectionary and more, internal gear pumps are one of the key pieces of industrial equipment in the production line. What is an internal gear pump and how does it work? What roles does it play in industry? The following article explores the intricacies of internal […]

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Tuthill/Hypro Oil Filter Skid

This oil filter skid was designed for an industrial refrigeration designer/builder contractor. The contractor wanted to be able to filter oil inline on ammonia compressors and ultimately chose a Tuthill L-Series gear pump to side stream the oil. It’s preferred to have a system that side streams the oil, rather than a system with the […]

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What is a Rotary Vane Pump and How Does it Work?

Choosing the right positive displacement pump can be a challenging endeavor. A rotary vane pump maybe the right choice depending on the application, media and environmental circumstances. What are rotary vane pumps and how do they work? Check out the article below on the ins and outs of rotary vane pumps. What is a Rotary […]

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ANSI Pump Assembly Overhaul

Pictured is a ANSI pump assembly that an automotive supplier brought in due to a leaking seal. Luckily in this case, there were no major parts needed. A standard overhaul was done on the pump. All the common wear items, including new ball bearings (pump and motor), mechanical seal, gaskets, O-rings, a coupling insert were […]

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Kerr Pump Repair

An engineered coating manufacturer needed their Kerr 5500 Series Vertical Process Pump repaired. As seen in the pictures below, excessive scale buildup inside and outside of the pump’s wet end caused the pump to seize or completely lock up. The shaft unfortunately needed to be replaced due to wear in critical areas. After replacing the […]

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Tuthill Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump Repair

A chemical manufacturer’s Kinney (Tuthill) 2-stage liquid ring vacuum pump’s seals were leaking prematurely due to hard water correlated issues at their facility. After exploring some different options with the customer to extend seal life, they opted for us to rebuild the pump to factory specifications. We replaced the wear parts (seals and bearings) and […]

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Travaini Liquid Ring Pump System Overhaul

A sign and banner manufacturer wanted their Travaini liquid ring vacuum pump system they purchased on Ebay overhauled. The system features a single stage, oil lubricated liquid ring pump that is used to pull vacuum through a router table to secure material for various projects. The number of usage hours on the system had reached […]

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Split Case Pump Overhaul

Pictured is a Split Case Pump that had obvious past repair issues. The pump was brought to Anderson by a customer that made rolled aluminum products. Among the chief issues, the impeller clearance and shaft sleeves were not set properly, which resulted in severe wear to the entire rotating assembly. As a result, the shaft […]

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What is the Buying Process When I am Looking for a Pump?

With so many options to choose from in today’s day and age, buying the right pump for your application can initially feel like an overwhelming task. A task that can cost you time and money if not approached correctly. Providing detailed and accurate information is essential to finding the best pump for your application.  That […]

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Blackmer Gear G1-133 Pump Additions

These Blackmer Gear G1-133 pump assemblies were built for an adhesives manufacturer for processing PVA adhesives (poly vinyl alcohol). They are made of stainless steel and have 4” flanges. An addition we provided was a stainless-steel guard around the stuffing box at the customer’s request for extra protection. We also welded risers on our standard […]

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Blackmer Gear Pump Repair

Pictured is a Blackmer Gear G1-55 pump that was used for pumping a starch-based adhesive used in the manufacturing process of corrugated cardboard. The customer brought the pump in for a leaking seal. The seal unfortunately failed after pressures climbed above the seal’s operating pressure. The triple lip style cartridge seals used in this application […]

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Busch Blower/Vacuum Booster Repair

A customer in the HVCR (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration) industry brought in their Busch WV1000 blower to be serviced. The blower or vacuum booster, resting on top of a Busch Cobra dry screw pump, was used for helium leak testing in the manufacturing process of commercial HVAC compressor systems. Debris had built up […]

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Blackmer Pump Repair

A customer brought us their Blackmer CRL4B Sliding Vane Pump used for pumping CO2, because they were not experiencing the longevity needed from their pump to fulfill application demands. The pump would work for a limited time and break down. The last repair shop the customer used to repair the pump did a number of […]

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Blackmer Pump Restoration

An industrial gas supplier needed their Blackmer pump for pumping propane restored. Upon arrival, the signs of wear were obvious. The outside of the pump was weathered and corroded. It even seized up when attempting to start it. When the pump was disassembled, the inner parts, including the vanes, casing liner, rotor and head discs, […]

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What is a Self-Priming Pump and How Does it Work?

In many applications, pumps are completely submerged in the liquid of what’s being pumped and are constantly surrounded by that liquid. Forces such as gravity and air pressure ensure that no air enters the suction line of the pump. For many other pumping applications, it is necessary for pumps to be above the level of […]

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Water Tempering Skid

This water tempering skid was designed for an aerosol and bag on valve filling manufacturer. The manufacturer needed a way to heat up 194 gallons of batch water in their pressurized tank (able to fill 75 cans per minute), so they could test their product can’s integrity at 135 degrees Fahrenheit. The water tempering skid […]

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Roto Pump Skid

Pictured below is a Roto progressive cavity pump skid we designed for a food manufacturer. The assembly featured a Roto progressive cavity pump belt driven by a 10 HP WEG Motor. Both the pump and the motor were mounted on a stainless steel base. We were able to engineer a more convenient solution for how […]

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Xylem Booster Pump Package

Extra features are nice to have, but at the end of the day it’s really about what gets the job done. Our customer was looking for a more economical booster pump system similar to larger booster pump packages without the non-essential features. Our solution (pictured below) is a practical, engineered assembly consisting of (2) Goulds […]

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Viking Asphalt Pump Refurbishment

A customer’s worn Viking asphalt pump was in rough shape. One of our experienced technicians refurbished the pump and the difference is night and day. View the astonishing transformation in the pictures below. Anderson Process is an authorized service center for many of the top pump manufacturers in the marketplace. Some of our capabilities include […]

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Tuthill Hydraulic Oil Pump Assemblies

These Tuthill pump assemblies were fabricated for a healthcare technology company and used to pump hydraulic oil. They feature a Tuthill 2C2BV-C-7 rotary gear pump assembled with a Tuthill 2C1B534-56 NEMA C Frame mounting adapter and a Baldor CL3507 Motor (¾ HP, 1725 RPM, 1/60/115/230V). Anderson Process continues to be a reliable service provider to […]

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10 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Pump

With over 60 years in the industry, we’ve seen many mismanaged pumps eat into the productivity and bottom line of businesses. Make sure you are getting the most out of your equipment by following these 10 ways to extend the life of your pump:   1. Regular Maintenance Before diving into specific aspects of pump […]

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Standard Pump Tote Batching System

This Standard Pump tote batching system was designed for a battery supplier, who was interested in a system to batch battery acid (sulfuric acid) out of a tote and into jugs. Pictured is the system we designed. A Standard stick pump was used for pumping the battery acid from the tote. A stainless steel bridge […]

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Ampco Pharma Pump Skids

These are two portable Ampco pump skids built for a pharmaceutical and cosmetics contract manufacturer. They feature Ampco ZP1-060 pumps, along with Nord gear reducer, and a WEG motor mounted on a stainless steel cart with a WEG washdown VFD. Anderson Process continues to be a reliable service provider to many manufacturers throughout the Midwest. […]

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7 Fun Facts About Pumps

Many people may not realize it, but fluid pumps play an important role in our daily lives.  They have a long history and can be attributed to many modern advancements that we take for granted today.  With that in mind, let’s take a look at some fun facts about pumps that most people might not […]

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Gusher Pump with AES Seal Pot Skid

A customer involved in providing environmental and agronomic systems needed a recirculation pump for their process. They handle chemicals and fuels that can potentially be hazardous if contaminated, so they required a reliable solution that would reduce the risk of fluid contamination. We engineered this Gusher pump with AES seal pot as a solution to […]

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Blackmer Pump Cart For Adhesives

This mobile pump cart was designed for an adhesives manufacturer that needed to introduce additives and defoamer to an adhesive product. Due to systems already in place, the customer requested a mobile, turn-key solution that would offer minimal setup for integration. This assembly consisted of a Blackmer SX Series stainless steel vane pump coupled to […]

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Mouvex Chemical Unloading Skid

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 […]

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Pulsafeeder Metering Skid

A Food & Beverage customer required a solution for low-flow, high-accuracy dosing of antioxidants into Canola Oil. This assembly consisted of a Pulsafeeder – Florida Blackline metering pump mounted on a painted carbons steel skid with associated stainless steel threaded suction and discharge piping. The suction and discharge piping included a y-strainer, pressure gauges, BLACOH […]

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Avocado Oil Removal – Wilden Pump Cart

One of our food production customers was paying $2,000 per week to have a third party pump out their used avocado oil, a byproduct of their production process.  The oil would collect in a 10’ pit and they did not have an in-house solution for removal.  Our team built them a mobile Wilden Pump Cart […]

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Rotary Positive Displacement Pumps

Last month we discussed the internal operation of reciprocating pumps, one of two types of positive displacement pumps. This month we will analyze how the other type of PD pump – rotary pumps. Rotary pumps have rotating gears instead of the backward and forwards motion of cylinders like reciprocating pumps. In some cases, they can […]

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Gear Pump

Gear Pump Boosts Facility Chemical Totes

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 […]

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Acid Dosing Cart

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 […]

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Heavy-Duty Fuel Oil Pump

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 […]

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Right-Angle Gearbox Pump

This uniquely orientated pump skid pictured below was designed to solve a couple of issues for a company transferring chemical solvents. Anderson Process mounted this Blackmer Pump on its side with a custom bracket built in-house, which allowed the pump suction to be at the top.  This aided with its ability to drain as the […]

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Ethanol Filter Cart

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 […]

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Wilden AODD

Wilden Air-Operated Double Diaphragm Custom Skid

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 […]

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Liquid Blending System

Precise control mixing of materials can be a challenging feat. Understanding the chemical compatibility and how the liquid properties will react, blend, and change must be closely monitored. Pictured below are several different pumps and a control system we set up for a customer who needed to meter three liquids: propylene glycol, ethanol, and water […]

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Wilden Saniflo

FDA Wilden Pro-Flo Saniflo pump for Food Applications

This 2” Wilden Pro-Flo Saniflo pump was mounted on a stainless steel cart that would replace the customer’s older Wilden Foodmaster. The Wilden Saniflo pumps are FDA approved and designed for standard food applications. They are typically used for processes that are moving high-acid, high-sugar, and high-fat media. This particular diaphragm pump is all stainless […]

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Goulds Booster Pumps for City Water

Plant Water Pressure for Food Manufacturer

This custom skid features three Goulds Water Technology e-SV pumps designed to boost the flow of city water into production rooms for a food manufacturer. During the Summer months, the water pressure would drop significantly, and the customer had trouble providing consistent flow to the far side of the facility. This was especially problematic when […]

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Cat Triplex Pump

Triplex Cat 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 […]

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Mobile Ingredient Pump

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 […]

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Ampco Rotary Lobe Pump

Moving Resins with Ampco AL-25 rotary lobe pump Cart

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 […]

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Blackmer Gear’s Between-the-Bearing System

Two Blackmer Gear (formerly EnviroGear) E series pumps featured on this skid have unique superior design features to allow longer life cycles then other mechanically sealed or seal-less internal gear pumps on the market. What creates this distinct feature, the Between-the-Bearing System, a specially designed spindle that protects the rotor and idler gear from hydraulic […]

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B&G Heater Cart

Often times, when creating, transporting or using chemicals, they require a great deal of care and they must follow strict guidelines. Finding the right equipment to handle such toxic and hazardous material is paramount to maintaining safe and accident-free conditions. A customer needed to keep antifreeze circulated through the tankers to keep the chemical from […]

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Sanitary Mouvex Pump Assemblies

Here’s a large order we shipped out for a local candy manufacturer.  These assemblies are Mouvex SLS1 Pumps coupled to Sterling Gearmotors.  These pumps will be used to pump / inject oils and additives into the candy. Mouvex® SLS Series Eccentric Disc Pumps have been designed for use in a wide range of pumping applications […]

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Custom Oil-Heating System

Here is a custom skid our team built for a customer that specializes in sustainable packaging.  The customer needed a way to control the temperature of oil in a tank for use in their manufacturing process.  To accomplish this, our team custom-engineered a skid using an assortment of fluid handling components from some of our […]

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Standardizing with Ampco Pumps

These Ampco ZP Pump Skids were built for a Dairy / Cheese Manufacturer that Anderson Process has serviced for many years. The skids are for an expansion in the facility, and are duplicates of pumps we have previously built for the same company as they continue to increase production. Over the years we have been […]

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Tuthill Magnetically Driven External Gear Pumps

There are many different types of pump technologies that can be used for injection of different types of additives. The technology that is used for the addition of additives would depend on the types of flows, pressures, viscosities, chemical compatibility to name a few of the items that help us narrow down the proper pump […]

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Mouvex Transfer Cart

We have built a few of these carts over the years for a local Chemical manufacturer, this one that we just shipped out was no different.  The pump assembly is used to transfer and recirculate an Aluminum / Solvent Slurry through a mill to reduce particle size.  This pump was built on a cart so […]

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T-Mag Pumps AMX Series Pumps – Aluminum Anodizing

We just shipped out some additional AMX Series pumps to an Aluminum Anodizing operation.  These pumps are being used on the anodizing line for recirculating various bath / dip tanks full of various chemicals.  Depending on the arrangement, the pumps could be piped in directly to the tank feeding various spray nozzles or jets, or […]

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Sundyne LMV Pump Repair

We just finished a complete overhaul of a Sundyne LMV 811 API pump for a local Wisconsin Power Plant. Commonly found for pumping boiler feed water, condensate services or desuperheating, these pumps are key to keeping power plants up and running for power production. We did a complete rebuild of this pump, including a gearbox […]

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Self-Priming Pioneer Pump De-watering Skid

Several years ago the Anderson Process team custom engineered a pump skid for a gravel pit customer moving large amounts of aggregate.  The pump consisted of a large Pioneer GS8 Pump Assembly designed for pumping water 2,000 GPM at 60 Feet of head. The self-priming, solids handling, centrifugal pump was put on a fabricated steel […]

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Custom Temperature Control Skid

We recently had a customer that needed to build a temperature control skid that used a Dean pump to pump Therminol out of a storage tank and send it though a heating or cooling heat exchanger to control the temperature of the oil by the uses of control valves. The heating heat exchanger was a […]

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Wilden Powder Pump Cart for Chemical Manufacturer

This custom pump skid was designed for a Food & Beverage Chemical Manufacturer.  On this project we modified a Wilden XPS15 Stainless steel FDA pump by adding a port to inject air on the underside of the inlet balls to keep them moving and allow the powder to work its way through the pump. The […]

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Mouvex Pumps Moving Chocolate

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, […]

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