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Koss Distributes Bornemann Pumps
Bornemann Pump Highlights from Koss
Here at Koss Industrial, Inc. we are excited to share information on Bornemann pumps! The SLH Twin Screw Bornemann Pumps are single flow and self priming, their axial system enables low-pulsation conveyance. It protects the media and maintains size, surface and visual integrity of the products. The Bornemann SLH pump is EHEDG and 3A certified and handles the widest range of viscosities – also, convey and clean with one pump, process cycles as well as CIP/SIP procedures are possible!
SCPP 2 Circumferential Piston Pump
Koss Industrial, Inc. now stocks SCPP 2 Circumferential Piston Pumps by Alfa Laval! As an Authorized Master Distributor, we’re excited to share that the SCPP 2 now features enhanced CIP options, making it better suited for Cleaning-In-Place. It has 11 displacements, capacities up to 310 USGPM (70 m3/h) and differential pressures up to 500 psi (34 bar).
Handles Challenging Suction Condition The SCPP pumps feature large inlet and outlet ports, which help reduce pressure losses as products enter the pump. These features, compined with circumferential piston pump technology results in reduced net positive suction head required (NPSHr). This significantly reduces the risk of cavitation and subsequent pump damage.
Stocked at Koss, the SCPP2/006 (015, 018, 030, 045, 060, 130), available to order SCPP2/180 (210, 220, 320).
CIP Systems
Koss Industrial, Inc.‘s CIP Systems allow users to automatically control washing of equipment. There is a wide variety of systems offered, single or dual systems available, from 1-4 tanks with 50-3,000+ gallon capacities, with chemical supply pumps for in-line chemical injection. There are 10 wash programs included.
Skids are constructed from heavy-duty stainless steel box tube with glass bead finish and adjustable ball feet. Koss Industrial, Inc.’s CIP Systems are designed and constructed to USDA & WDA Sanitary Standards.
Standard features include polished sanitary tanks, steam bundle, steam control valve, steam trap, supply pump/valves, return valves, pressure transmitters, RTD, proof of flow, panel box with AB controls, wire diagrams, chart recorder, level transmitters, burst valve, and filter.
Options available include, but are not limited to, skid mounted design, sealed manway, sprayball for tanks, overflow mounted outside, PH probe, conductivity probes, return pump, AC/Drive, other PLC manufacturers, flow verters, and plant installation.
Hooking Up a Centrifugal Pump
Hooking up a centrifugal pump is fairly simple. To complete the project you will need a PVC saw, PVC glue and primer, as well as a wall outlet. Begin by setting the centrifugal pump on the equipment pad and then cut out a section of PVC plumbing large enough to accommodate the pump. Line up the PVC piping lines with the collars of the pump.
Next, apply PVC glue and primer to the PVC ends that connect to the pump. Connect the glued and primed ends to the collars of the pump, and allow the PVC to dry overnight. The next day, plug the centrifugal pump’s power cord into the outlet. Run the pump, look for any leaks, and repair any leaks that may have sprung up.
Maintaining a Fish Pond
For the most part, maintaining a fish pond isn’t all that different than maintaining a standard pond, though it is important to ensure the pond remains habitable at all times. Fish require specific water conditions of temperature, oxygen, and pH level. It’s important to ensure that the pond meets these conditions at all times, otherwise the fish will be at risk. For standard pond fish, like koi, the water temperature should be between 59 and 77 F at all times. It’s important for the water to be warmer rather than colder, as the standard koi’s immune system shuts off at temperatures below about 40 F. The water also needs to be oxygenated, and the most common method to accomplish this is with a fountain that stirs up the water. It’s also possible to use a water pump, though this method is less common. Check the pH level of the water on a regular basis, and ensure that the water remains free from bacteria and algae.
These simple fish pond maintenance tips will protect the pond and the fish inside it. It’s also important to be aware of predators including herons, raccoons, cats, foxes, and badgers. The pond should be covered with a mesh, and be free from overhangs. It should also be too deep for a large bird (like a heron) to stand in.
Centrifugal Pump
One of the most common series of centrifugal pumps would have to be the C-Series pumps. Many distributors carry this pump, making it virtually universal. This pump has been an industry standard for many years.
Koss Industrial has the C series pumps available to purchase online. For sizing your pump correctly, give John Koss at Koss Industrial (1-800-844-6261), Inc. a call to ensure your getting exactly what you need at an everyday affordable price.
Reconditioned Pumps
Koss Industrial, Inc. has a wide variety of used pumps; including both centrifugal pumps and positive displacement pumps.
Pictured here is a G&H 822 Pump, which is a positive displacement pump. Currently, Koss Industrial has two of these reconditioned pumps in-stock.
Cheese Making Equipment
Koss Industrial, Inc. offers a large array of stainless steel cheese making equipment, both new and reconditioned. For example, Koss’ manufactures process cheese cookers, cheese grinders, HTST systems, curd pails, CIP systems, sanitary conveyors, clean catwalks, sanitary floor drains, and much more.
Alfa Laval’s Centrifugal Pumps: The Best of the Best
Alfa Laval offers many different types of centrifugal pumps. The two most well known would have to be the LKH and the SolidC Series. Alfa Laval’s centrifugal pumps qualify as “the best of the best” for various reasons including the following:
- Sanitary 3A approved
- Universal “one-size-fits-all” shaft seal
- Self-centering stub shaft for easy assembly
The above are only a few of the many reasons why to choose alfa laval when in need of a pump! Koss Industrial, Inc. can help you will all your pump needs–whether it is your initial new pump purchase (or even reconditioned!), pump in need of repair, or the need of replacement/spare parts–so delay, contact Koss Industrial, Inc. today!
Centrigual Pumps: The Basics
Some consider a centrifugal pump to be one of the most basic pieces of equipment. The main purpose of the centrifugal pump is to convert the energy of an electric motor or engine into velocity or kinetic energy, and in turn convert it into pressure of a fluid that is being pumped.
The energy conversion takes place in the two key component parts of the centrifugal pump, that is in the impeller and volute. The rotating component, which is the impeller, is responsible for converting the driver energy into kinetic energy, while the stationary component, the volute, is responsible for converting the kinetic energy into pressure.