Frequently Asked Questions

Converting gallons per minute to barrels per day (bbl/day)
What does “barrels per day” mean?
How to convert bar to PSI?
Units of Pressure: What does “bar” mean?
Converting PSI to atmospheres
Converting atmospheres to PSI
Units of Pressure: What is an atmosphere?
How to install an API 682 seal into a Viking pump
What is API 682?
What does API mean?
What is an API 682 seal?
How to install a mechanical Seal
What are the different types of cartridge seals
What is the difference between a cartridge seal and a component seal?
What is a cartridge seal?
Where can I view pump performance information?
How do I find the transfer pump suitable for my application?
What is the maximum flow rate of Viking's hygienic pumps?
How are rotary lobe & circumferential piston pumps different than peristaltic pumps?
How are a rotary lobe & circumferential piston pumps different from centrifugal pumps?
What are the advantages of a rotary lobe pump?
What are the advantages of a circumferential piston pump?
Where are Viking hygienic pumps manufactured?
Which hygienic pump is best for high pressure?
What is a hygienic pump?
Aren't PDP pumps prone to leaking?
What clearances are available on your products?
What are the specifications for Viking industrial pumps?
Where can I purchase an industrial pump?
What is the price of an industrial pump?
How do industrial pumps work?
What are industrial pumps?
Where are Viking pumps manufactured?