Pump Fundamentals Blog

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

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...

It may be comforting to know that if your slurry pump breaks down, GIW Industries has your back. Our team of service techs can help you repair or repl...

On a day-to-day basis, slurry pump operators need to consider a range of critical factors, from particle size and flow rate to concentration and part ...

With so many product lines and acronyms, it can seem as though all of the pumps produced by GIW Industries Inc. are a bit random. However, our product...

It seems like a hack exists for everything these days. From a quicker way to wash your car to unusual ways to remove wood scuffs, there’s a shortcut f...

It may sound like an odd pairing, but baby powder and your slurry pumps actually have a lot in common. Talcum powder acts as a dry lubricant and can a...