Discover how Viking Pump addresses the unique challenges of ink pumping with innovative solutions and a range of specialized pumps.

Discover a comprehensive guide to replacing O-rings in O-Pro® Guard seals for gear pumps. Follow our step-by-step instructions for a successful repair.

Grease is an essential component in various industries, ensuring that machinery and equipment operate smoothly. A grease transfer pump plays a crucial role in the efficient handling of grease, whether for automotive, industrial, or other applications. Here we will explore the characteristics of grease, the challenges associated with pumping it, and the grease transfer pump solutions offered by Viking Pump.

Welcome to the Viking Pump foundry in Cedar Falls, Iowa, where we’ve been at the forefront of manufacturing gear pumps for decades. Our foundry is a cornerstone of our vertical integration capabilities, allowing us to produce castings and parts at speed.

Viking Pump invented, patented and manufactured the very first sealless mag drive rotary positive displacement (PD) pumps in the world, and developed several series over time for different applications, including the first generation 825, 895 and 855 ™ internal gear pumps.

Of these first generation mag drive pumps, all had different footprints from their dynamically-sealed cousins with...

The terms bitumen and asphalt are often used interchangeably, but they are two completely different materials, causing confusion inside and outside the industry. Throw in regional differences in meaning and language, and it’s time to set the record straight, along with tips on bitumen pump selection.

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.

If you’ve ever fallen asleep reading pump texts about NPSH, you’re not alone. But here’s an easy-to-understand, graphical approach to ensuring your calculations.