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Fueling Reliability: How Viking Pump’s Mag Drive Solution Transformed Dye Injection for Ireland Fuel Distributor

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Discover how a fuel distributor in Ireland overcame pump reliability issues with Viking Pump’s SG805 Mag Drive solution—boosting efficiency, reducing maintenance, and ensuring compliance in a demanding fuel dye injection process.

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In the world of fuel distribution, precision and reliability aren’t just nice-to-haves—they’re essential. That’s especially true when you're dealing with fuel additives like traceable dyes, which help meet strict customs and taxation regulations. One fuel distributor in Ireland found this out the hard way when their dye injection system started causing more headaches than solutions.

 

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Viking Pumps load vacuum gas oil onto barge in cold water environment

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An Engineering firm recently purchased three large internal gear pumps through a local distributor in northern Illinois. In this case, the pumps were intended to be a prime mover for loading their customer’s product—vacuum gas oil (VGO)—onto a transport barge. Traditional pumping technology, i.e., centrifugal pumps, was not a viable option, as pump performance tends to vary based on product viscosity changes.  Since pump operations were scheduled for during the middle of winter, VGO viscosity was sure to increase with dropping temperatures, making it harder to pump.

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Understanding Internal Gear Pumps: How They Work and Their Benefits

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Discover how internal gear pumps work, their key features, and their advantages across various industries. Learn why they're the preferred choice for fluid handling.

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.

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Viking Pump Industrial Tests New Modular Design at Stepan Company’s UK Facility

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A loyal customer of Viking Pump® for 15 years, Stepan agreed to beta-test one of the latest pumps from our new Universal Product Line (4227C Series™) at their UK chemical manufacturing plant. Michael Smith Engineers is the local Viking Pump distributor, who initially approached Stepan as a likely pilot candidate due to a longstanding supplier-buyer relationship. Together, they set up the trial to demonstrate how...

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Chemical Transportation Company Saves Time with RTPe Series™

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With today’s fast-paced supply chain demands, it is essential that tanker truck systems can unload contents quickly to ensure timely delivery for optimum manufacturing efficiency. Stony Run Enterprises Inc., a family-owned trucking enterprise located in Hamilton, Ohio, understands this sense of urgency with its commitment to transport multiple types of products with “speed, safety, and professionalism.”

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Pressure & Vacuum Pumping Application Concerns

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In the world of gear pumps, it is common to have liquid handling applications where pressure and vacuum are of concern. So, we wanted to share our perspective and recommendations, to help with making pump choices and decisions for the various pressure and/or vacuum scenarios you may encounter.