Month: September 2016

Replacing Packing in a Pump

Ever wondered how best to replacing packing in a pump? Wondered about the right alignment for a lantern ring?  Gemstone helps end users address these maintenance issues in the latest edition of our how-to video series. Our video channel includes numerous other videos on the operation, maintenance, and features/benefits of Gemstones.

Wear Ring Replacement Video

Gemstone produces how-to videos, explaining successful ways to operate and maintain pumps. We recently added a short video on how to install and remove a wear ring. Many of our pumps employ wear rings, and this method can safely and effectively help you change them. Watch the new video below: Our video page includes numerous…

Gemstone is exhibiting at MinExpo 2016

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We’re in Booth #2275 and the show goes through Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Exhibit hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. At the Gemstone booth, you’ll be able to see the new SM slurry pump. Download a Brochure about this new pump series. Here are some more Gemstone Series designed for mining applications: SP Slurry…

Cornell at WEFTEC This Week!

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Gemstone is displaying at WEFTEC in New Orleans. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Gemstone is in Booth #1529, today until Wednesday. Stop by to see the Waste Warrior cutter (link), designed for aggressive ragging.  The Cornell booth  also features our STX line of self-priming pumps…

Keys to Using Pumps In Series

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Possible Reasons/Scenarios in Which to Use Pumps in Series: When a wide range of flow is required When the pumps discharge into a common manifold When the system head requirement is greater than can be supplied by one pump When system pressure requirements vary   Keys to using pumps in series: Same flows, heads are…

Article featured in Pumps&Systems

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Ron Aceto, Municipal Market Manager/ Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager, is a Cover Series author in the September 2016 issue of Pumps&Systems magazine. Learn about the differences between grinder, cutter, and chopper pumps, their respective pros and cons, and when and where best to use them. Congratulations Ron, on  job well done! Read the article on the…