Blog Archives - Crane Pumps & Systems

Aug 11 2026

The Future of Wastewater Starts with Better Design

Why Yesterday’s Wastewater Designs are Falling Short Today Wastewater system design plays a critical role in how effectively these systems perform. Wastewater systems aren’t failing because pumps suddenly stopped working. They are failing because the conditions they operate in have produced bigger challenges. Across municipal, commercial, and residential designs, pumps are seeing heavier solids, bigger demands, and tighter installation restraints. At the same…

Jul 21 2026

Envie3: Built for Better Lift Station Design

Strong project specifications are what ensure alignment and allow ideas to become reality. When designing a lift station, removing constraints is crucial—envie3 gives engineers the flexibility to design performance-driven specs. With lower minimum submergence requirements, flexible installation configurations, premium motor efficiency and dependable solids handling options. Envie3 fits into almost any project. Simplifying Lift Stations…

Jun 1 2026

When a Sewage Ejector Becomes the Weakest Link on the Job

Most plumbing jobs go right…until they don’t. For many plumbers, sewage ejector and effluent pumps have become the weakest link in an otherwise solid system. Not because the pump is a problem, but because the application demands more than the pump’s design capacity. Complicated portfolios that cause incorrect pump selection. A clog that shouldn’t have…

May 21 2026

Barnes Launches The Atlas Series

Wastewater Pump Series Built for Real-World Performance At Crane Pumps & Systems, we are proud to introduce the Atlas sewage ejector and effluent pump series. This is our next-generation platform engineered to meet the everyday demands of plumbers, contractors, and distribution partners. Shipments of the Atlas series will begin in July 2026.Today’s wastewater environments demand…

May 7 2026

A Proven Way to Reduce Solids‑Handling Pump Clogging Problems

Municipal wastewater systems are operating under conditions that look very different from those they were designed for. One of the biggest operational headaches is solids handling pump clogging, which can be caused by wipes, rags, fibrous debris, and highly variable flows that place increased strain on pump stations. While infrastructure ages and operating budgets tighten,…

Apr 27 2026

Furix Wet-Well Mixer: Application Spotlight

Protein Processing Overview A large pet-food protein processing facility was struggling with persistent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) buildup in its lift stations due to heavy daily washdowns, causing thick surface layers that disrupted pumps, caused noticeable odors, and required frequent manual cleanouts. Their search for a reliable mixer designed specifically for wet-well settings led…

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