Bio

John Hall worked as a senior market and product expert at Viking Pump for 23 years before retiring in 2023. His professional career spans across marketing, sales, and technical management. He holds a B.S. in Technical Communications and an MBA in Marketing Management from the University of Minnesota.

Understanding Internal Gear Pumps: How They Work and Their Benefits

Introduction to Internal Gear Pumps

Internal gear pumps are a fascinating invention that has stood the test of time. Created by Viking Pump over a century ago, they remain one of the company's most recognized products. These pumps are a type of rotary positive displacement pump, which means they move fluid by utilizing the rotary motion of their components.

Reversing a Gear Pump

Can I reverse a pump to change direction of flow?

With Viking pumps the answer is usually “yes,” but before you turn that “reverse” switch on your pump’s motor starter or variable frequency drive, there are a number of things to consider, which are discussed here.

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