Pump Fundamentals Blog

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...

When it comes to your everyday pumping questions, the answers aren’t always easy to find. Fortunately, we’ve put together a list of solutions to some ...

While KSB GIW, Inc.'s pumps help our customers succeed every day, some materials can break down over time — either from misuse or from contact with ab...