Pump Fundamentals Blog

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...

Q: Can I reduce pump wear if I install a larger pump? A: The simple answer is probably not. You can actually increase pump wear if your pump is too la...

Each day, KSB GIW, Inc., engineers work with our customers to solve problems associated with their pumps. One pump component we get a lot of questions...

The pump performance chart above is a graphical representation of performance for a particular pump. By using this chart, you can see the head, or pre...

On a GIW Industries, Inc., LSA or similar pump, a special gasket seals the joint between the suction liner and the pump casing. This gasket is a varia...

One pump operator recently came to KSB GIW, Inc., with a startling but not unique problem: Slurry was leaking from the back of his stuffing box. We re...

When it comes to extracting materials from a slurry, the method of extraction can have as many consequences as it does advantages. In some processes, ...

When it comes to efficient slurry pumping, understanding how the solids within a slurry behave is very important. Depending on the particle size, dist...

If you’re an experienced slurry pump operator, you’re aware of some of the reasons for high rates of pump wear — which can negatively affect pump perf...

If you own or have ever seen an older pump’s bearing assembly, you’re probably familiar with the old oil breather. If this is the case, you may be sur...