Houston, TX 04/13/2024 After maintenance, or installing a new pump on a baseplate, it is important to verify the pump is properly mounted to avoid rotating in the wrong direction. All Chemac, Inc. manufacturers mark equipment in the driving direction the pump must rotate. Why is this important? For URACARead More →
New Bern, NC 02/9/2023 For many years, hardened stainless valves, stacked vertically with discharge valves over the suction valves, have been the standard for URACA pumps up to discharge pressures of 6000 psi, thanks to a good combination of resistance to corrosion and mechanical wear. However, these valves were unsuitableRead More →
Houston, Texas 02/07/2024 When new equipment arrives, it is often covered by a manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that all parts are free of defects and poor workmanship. Thus, a buyer must be aware of any items that could void a warranty. These items include, but may not be limited toRead More →
New Bern, NC 2/5/2024 When repairing equipment, what is the cleanliness standard used in the shop for all your shop needs? This is a great question for any company looking to have high-end equipment maintained, fixed, or rebuilt. When a tool or pump needs to be maintained, the best practicesRead More →
New Bern, NC 02/5/2024 Chemac recently contracted Mike Garrigan to join Chemac in North Carolina. Mike has many years of experience working on high-pressure pumps and was interested in passing on his skills to the next generation. The new location needs good, experienced mechanics to help train the upcoming generationRead More →
Teaneck, NJ 01/31/2024 Although at times it seems the winter weather is forgetting most regions, it comes back with a vengeance. During extreme temperatures, it is important to check critical equipment more regularly. High-pressure pumps, engines, and other equipment can be left outdoors in some severe environments, but it isRead More →
New Bern, NC 1/31/2024 Most moving parts require lubrication and for internal gearing of a 3D tool, the proper lubrication is critical to the tool’s longevity and operational reliability. Packing the internals in grease is not necessary, only a light coating of approved grease is sufficient to ensure long runRead More →
Alvin, TX: September 27, 2023 As strange as it sounds, a pump does not cause cavitation when working correctly. Cavitation is merely a result of an improper design, broken or worn pump, or a pump not set up per generally accepted procedures as commonly outlined by the Hydraulic Institute. HowRead More →
Alvin, TX: September 27, 2023 For a new, or older water pumps what should you do when the unit doesn’t achieve design pressure despite the pump running at design speed? First step is to figure out the root cause of the problem. The below check list will help review andRead More →
Tenafly, New Jersey- When considering designing or buying a pump (or pump system of one or more pumps), it is important to make sure all aspects of a reliable system take many standards into account. One often overlooked great resource for any pump system- The Hydraulic Institute located in ParsippanyRead More →
Alvin, Texas- Some customers may realize too late that a pump is in need of general maintenance. The pump will then need to make a visit to one of Chemac, Inc.’s repair facilities. The first step is to contact Chemac, Inc and get an RMA# for the return of yourRead More →
KLINGERSIL® C-4240 is a gasket, specially designed for the individual requirements of the drinking water supply: The first fiber-reinforced flat gasket for drinking water installations: ✓ NBR rubber-reinforced with cellulose fiber ✓ Up to 185°F BASIS NBR (drinking water type) bonded, reinforced with cellulose fibers. BENEFITS ➤Specially developed for theRead More →
