Pump Fundamentals Blog

In general, the practice of “pumping through” an idle pump should be avoided. Energy is wasted and the wetted parts of the pump will still wear out, i...

At KSB GIW, Inc., we are committed to going the extra mile when it comes to sharing our pumping expertise with customers and industry professionals. T...

This question is surprisingly common. Most people think of pipelines as running horizontally, but many KSB GIW, Inc. customers who pump ore need to mo...

Every good pump operator understands the importance of a functional and regularly maintained stuffing box. When working properly, the stuffing box sep...

Q: We're seeing the appearance of small cracks in our suction liner and impeller. The wear is unusual and seems premature. What's going on?

What question does KSB GIW, Inc. hear most often from customers? Hands down, it’s this one: "What does LSA stand for?" The LSA acronym's current meani...

Water hammer is just one of many phenomena that can turn a normal day of slurry pumping into a nightmare. Since the consequences of water hammer can b...

At KSB GIW, Inc., we help our customers tackle some of the most complex pumping challenges every day. Although many problems make themselves known dur...

To answer this question, we spoke with Reab Berry, former Head of Global Mining Training and Development for KSB GIW, Inc. “There’s a particle size th...

KSB GIW, Inc. pump parts come in all shapes and sizes. Not knowing how to move them properly can complicate processes such as installation and removal...