This Pump Technology Reference Guide evaluates and compares all pumping technologies to help you select the best pump for your application.

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“VISCOSITY RANGE” REFERS TO THE MAXIMUM VISCOSITY THE PUMP CAN HANDLE WITHOUT ASSISTANCE OF PRIMING MECHANISMS SUCH AS AN AUGER OR STUFFER

“CIP-ABLE” REFERS TO THE ABILITY OF THE PUMP TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE

“CIP CAPABILITY” REFERS TO THE PUMPS ABILITY TO CREATE ENOUGH VELOCITY & TURBULENCE TO CLEAN ITSELF AND THE PROCESS

“PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS” REFERS TO THE COMPARISON TO THE OTHER PUMPS IN THE SURVEY. THE MORE “+” SIGNS MEANS THE LESS FREQUENT THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

“INITIAL COST” REFERS TO THE UPFRONT COST IN RELATION TO THE OTHER PUMPS IN THE SURVEY. THE MORE “$” SIGNS MEANS THE MORE EXPENSIVE