The unexpected failure of a hospital’s two boiler feed pumps left them with only one operational pump and a critical need for a replacement. However, long lead times put them in a precarious position and a creative solution needed to be found. Fortunately, the Geiger team of engineers leveraged their technical know-how and in-stock inventory … Continued
A major Oil and Gas Terminal in the Mid-Atlantic called on Geiger Pump to investigate frequent seal failures on a demanding lube oil service, with some instances occurring less than 3 months after start-up. Upon inspection, the cause of failure was likely the blistering on the carbon primary ring inside the seal. The recommended solution … Continued
Do you need to change the rotation of a gear pump? This guide will help you determine how to handle this situation. If you need assistance, our application engineers are glad to help! Please contact us for assistance with your specific pump. Unlike centrifugal pumps, many gear pumps work equally well in both directions. However, it … Continued
When replacing a pump, doing a starting up, or operating a gear pump, it is critical to identify the correct rotation. In addition to not pumping in the desired direction, incorrect rotation can damage the pump or other equipment, and can result in unsafe operating conditions. Use the steps below to make sure you’re running your … Continued
If you operate or maintain pumps, mixers, blowers, agitators, or any of a wide variety of other rotating equipment, you know how critical it is to have a reliable shaft seal and how troublesome an unreliable shaft seal can be. Mechanical seals are the most used type of engineered seals, ranging on from small, inexpensive … Continued
It is a long-standing tradition for the employees of both Geiger Pump & Equipment Company locations in Baltimore, MD & Aston, PA to dress up for Halloween. Check out our Geiger team photos for Halloween 2022 below!
A Fault is a condition that prevents the PumpSmart Variable Speed Drive from operating. Warnings are advisory only and do not prevent drive operation, but should be reviewed to ensure the condition is a normal state of operation. The steps to reset a fault on a PumpSmart 220 drive are relatively simple. First, you should … Continued
This summer, as is our longstanding tradition, the Geiger team enjoyed fun, family-friendly company sponsored baseball games. We spent two beautiful summer evenings cheering on our local Aberdeen Iron Birds and Wilmington Blue Rocks while enjoying friends, food, and fireworks. Special commendations go to our very own Emily Schramek and Rob Greve, who boldly agreed … Continued
Condition-based maintenance (CBM) can include several types of monitoring methods including, Vibration Monitoring, Temperature Monitoring, Pressure Monitoring, Power Monitoring, and more.
This guide reviews critical considerations when installing metering pumps, and will discuss how chemical metering systems can ensure successful installations. We offer this guide as a starting point; Iif you have specific chemical metering questions.