New Bern, NC 08/08/2024 Depending on your industry of work, a variety of mediums may be used in your containers, reactors, tanks, and leads. That’s why it’s important to regularly check the pressures of your high-pressure systems to maintain the functionality and safety of your workplace environment. Below you canRead More →
New Bern, NC 08/08/2024 High-pressure pumps are the powerhouse of many industries and preventative care is key to ensuring they function efficiently and endure a long life span. Here are some general guidelines for maintaining a high-pressure pump: Reading the Manual: Every pump is made differently, the first step of operationsRead More →
New Bern, NC 08/08/2024 For almost 60 years, GATHER has been a superior manufacturer of gear pumps, flow meters, and couplings. Recently, they have introduced a new precise measuring tool made specifically for non-lubricating liquids. Please welcome the new gear flow meter, GATHER’s ZDM. The ZDM uses the same technologyRead More →
New Bern, NC 08/08/2024 High-pressure systems require maintenance on a regular basis to avoid reduced performance, failures, or damage to their components. Only trained personnel should handle equipment following the OEM guidelines. Here are some tips for your maintenance team: Wear Personal Protective Equipment- This includes safety eyewear, gloves, and steel-toeRead More →
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 04/11/2024 Lurking beneath the surface could be trouble. Calm water can be inviting and calming, but the trained eye must look for issues even when everything is looking good. A pump system could also be running fine, but if the operators are trained properly, they can identifyRead 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 →
Alvin Texas: July 3, 2023 A URACA tank cleaning head (TWK), in conjunction with a high-pressure pump, propels a high-pressure water jet at highspeed using only water as a cleaning/removing agent. The water jet tool is only suited for hydro-dynamic internal cleaning of containers and enclosed spaces. This is recognizedRead More →
