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 →
New Bern: July 12, 2023 Since there is increasing demand for maintenance teams to do more with less team members, there is a real problem with keeping up with the best practices to do basic maintenance on some equipment. To assist customers, Chemac is working on developing a library ofRead More →
Alvin, TX Update: Chemac, Inc. in Alvin Texas continues to have a steady shop load, between the repair/assembly of URACA and Bungartz pumps. Some machines are over 35 years old and still, go back into service with new parts allowing these pumps to serve reliably for many more decades. WhenRead 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 →
