Passivation and electropolishing are two widely used finishing operations within our industry. Not knowing their differences often leads to confusion between specification callouts and a true understanding of each process. In this blog we will briefly explain some of...

One of the most important aspect to understand before any pump selection is the viscosity of the fluid which is going to be pumped. Fluid viscosity or thickness will affect how it will behave in a pump. However, this is where things start becoming complicated because...

Diaphragm pumps are popular in industrial applications such as chemical dosing. They have a long history of use in water and wastewater treatment and can also be found in food processing, pharmaceutical, and petroleum operations. Why such versatility? These metering...

FOOD PROCESSING PUMPS, COSMETICS PUMPS & PHARMACEUTICAL PUMPS Welcome to the world of Kecol Pumps & Pumping Systems where we manufacturer Food Processing Pumps, Food Transfer Pumps, Drum Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps, Pharmaceutical Pumps, Viscous Pumps, Chemical...

Simple Diaphragm Pumps serve a purpose in nearly every type of Food Production Facility, Cosmetic Industry and Pharmaceutical Production site. These pumps use a simple air-valve system to move the diaphragm rod. AODD pumps are a type of positive displacement pump that...

Chemical manufacturers face enormous environmental, safety and cost issues. Leaks during production that can have severe health consequences for plant workers and surrounding environments Chemicals are expensive to produce, leading to quality concerns and lost revenue...

Pumps in the food and beverage industry must comply with strict standards to ensure the integrity of the product being pumped. To ensure you select the ideal food-grade pump, it is critical you consider the following: flow rate, product characteristics, construction...

Types of Food processing pumps used in the food industry There is not just one type of food processing pump suitable for all food processing applications in the food industry. When you understand all the varying textures, viscosity and consistency and different...

This post by John Wawrowski, courtesy of Sandpiper Pumps, outlines what features you need to look out for if you are using  Food Processing Pumps. Kecol Pumping Systems are proud to supply the full range of Sandpiper double diaphragm pumps and spares. Maintaining...

A simple overview to Diaphragm Pumps Positive displacement pumps serve a purpose in nearly every market, and every application. We've covered many other positive displacement pumps in our "Quick and Dirty Guides", including external gear, internal gear, peristaltic,...

What is a Diaphragm Pump - What are it's Applications? A diaphragm pump is a positive displacement pump that uses a combination of the reciprocating action of a rubber, thermoplastic or Teflon diaphragm and suitable valves on either side of the diaphragm to pump or...