Submersible and dry pit pumps have been used in wastewater lift stations for many years. These pump technologies have been successful, but another technology has been gaining popularity in recent years: the dry pit submersible pump. These are typically defined as solids handling pumps with close-coupled submersible motors that are also capable of running…
The explosive popularity of environmentally friendly low-flow appliances and “flushable” products has wreaked havoc on sewage systems worldwide. The combination of reduced water usage and increased solids content is causing significant clogging challenges, especially in pumps. The pump industry must react and adapt to provide reliable solutions as the wastewater stream changes. The grinder pump market exemplifies…
Traditionally in the solids handling pump market, there are three main installation categories: submersible pumps, dry pit pumps, and dry run submersible pumps. Submersible and dry pit pumps have both held their respective corners of the market for quite some time, but the dry run submersible pump is a newer design that merges the two…
As the world continues to focus on energy efficiency, the pump industry has too. We have seen progress towards more energy conscious products in both clean water and wastewater. In clean water, it is most prevalent in the 2020 DOE Pump Efficiency requirements. While there has not been any formal requirements for efficiency in the…
Crane Co. founder, R.T. Crane, valued giving back to the local community and over a century ago, he implemented The Crane Fund for Widows and Children (CFWC). The CFWC makes contributions to charitable organizations that provide direct assistance to underserved populations in the communities where Crane operates. Each year CP&S is allotted money from the…
