In the fast-evolving retail landscape, businesses are constantly searching for ways to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Invenco’s Express Lane Self-Checkout is a game-changing solution that helps retailers achieve both goals simultaneously. Designed to offer customers a seamless, fast, and secure checkout experience, Invenco’s self-checkout solution is transforming how consumers interact with stores while enabling retailers to optimize their operations.
What is Invenco’s Express Lane Self-Checkout?
The Express Lane Self-Checkout is a high-performance, easy-to-use system that enables customers to scan, pay, and complete their purchases independently. This solution particularly benefits high-traffic environments, where speed and efficiency are crucial. By empowering customers to control their shopping experience, Invenco’s system reduces wait times and relieves pressure on in-store staff.
Key Features:
User-Friendly Touch Interface Invenco’s self-checkout stations feature an intuitive, user-friendly touch interface designed to ensure that customers can easily navigate the checkout process. Whether scanning items, applying discounts, or completing a payment, the system is designed for a smooth, stress-free experience.
Multiple Payment Options The system supports a variety of payment methods, including credit/debit cards, mobile wallets (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay), and contactless payment options. This wide range of payment options makes it easier for customers to complete transactions quickly and conveniently.
Integrated Security Features Security is a core focus of Invenco’s Express Lane Self-Checkout. The system includes item recognition and weight verification to ensure accurate transactions and prevent fraud. By utilizing cutting-edge security measures, retailers can protect themselves and their customers from potential risks.
Fast Checkout Speeds Designed for efficiency, Invenco’s self-checkout system minimizes transaction times, even during peak hours. This helps alleviate long lines, improving customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operations in busy retail environments.
Scalability and Flexibility The Express Lane Self-Checkout is scalable and can be easily integrated into retail environments of any size. Whether for a small convenience store or a supermarket chain, the solution can be customized and expanded as needed to meet specific business requirements.
Customizable Branding Invenco understands the importance of brand identity, which is why their self-checkout stations can be customized to match a retailer’s branding. This includes everything from screen visuals to station design, ensuring a cohesive shopping experience that aligns with the retailer’s overall aesthetic.
Benefits for Retailers:
Increased Efficiency and Reduced Labor Costs By automating the checkout process, Invenco’s self-checkout stations reduce the need for cashiers, allowing staff to focus on other essential duties. This not only boosts operational efficiency but also helps retailers reduce labor costs.
Enhanced Customer Experience Customers benefit from reduced wait times and the ability to manage their transactions at their own pace. The Express Lane Self-Checkout provides a faster, more convenient shopping experience, which can lead to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Cost-Effective Solution The modular design of Invenco’s self-checkout stations makes them a cost-effective solution for retailers of all sizes. By meeting customer expectations for faster, self-service options while improving operational efficiency, this system provides an affordable way to meet those expectations.
Data Insights for Better Decision-Making Invenco’s system also provides valuable data on customer behavior and transaction trends, helping retailers gain insights that can inform inventory management, product placement, and marketing strategies. With these analytics, businesses can make more informed decisions to optimize their operations.
The Future of Retail
The demand for self-service solutions in retail continues to grow, with customers increasingly expecting faster, more convenient ways to complete their shopping. Invenco’s Express Lane Self-Checkout is at the forefront of this transformation, offering a secure, efficient, and customizable solution for retailers. As the retail landscape evolves, Invenco’s technology is ready to play a central role in shaping the future of in-store shopping.
Invenco’s Express Lane Self-Checkout system is a powerful tool for retailers looking to streamline their operations, enhance the customer experience, and reduce labor costs. Its intuitive interface, multiple payment options, and robust security features provide a seamless and efficient checkout process for both customers and businesses alike. As retailers adapt to changing consumer demands, solutions like Invenco’s self-checkout system will be critical in staying competitive and providing exceptional service.
Next Steps
Take the next steps and reach out to our sales team by emailing sales@nwpump.com, finding your nearest location here, or calling 1-800-452-PUMP. Discover how Invencos self-checkout technology can transform your customer experience.
Over 700 communities in the United States rely on their local combined sewer system to remove wastewater from homes and businesses. These systems are space-efficient and cost-effective, and they can often mitigate flooding into residential structures or even roads. Preventing downtime, especially in combined sewer systems, is essential for public health. It also ensures the efficient operation of wastewater treatment plants, particularly when managing double or triple the usual wastewater volume. This month’s blog will explore the various types of sewer systems. We will identify potential points of failure in treatment plants. Additionally, we will provide tips for minimizing downtime and reducing the amount of flush water used.
What is a Combined Sewer System?
Sewer systems are classified as ‘separate sanitary sewer systems’ or ‘combined sewer systems’. Separate sanitary systems use two sets of pipes: one for stormwater runoff leading to local bodies of water and another for wastewater directed to treatment plants. Combined sewer systems merge stormwater and wastewater into a single system, using flow regulators to direct water to treatment plants while excess stormwater flows to local bodies of water.
What Can Cause System Downtime in Wastewater Treatment Plants?
Pumps are simultaneously the key to treating wastewater and one of the most vulnerable points in a treatment plant. The submersible pumps that bring the wastewater into the plant are susceptible to clogging when encountering foreign objects that unintentionally enter sewer systems. End-suction pumps that deal with return-activated sludge (RAS) or waste-activated sludge (WAS) often break prematurely from mechanical seal failure. Many cartridge seal designs incorporate springs to support appropriate seal designs. Older designs submerge the springs in the process fluid to reduce heat. As a result, the springs often become clogged with suspended solids, leading to seal failure, premature shaft ware, and wastewater leakage. The latest best practice regarding spring placement is to have them outside of the process fluid for the best fit on the seal.
Broken seals and pumps can reduce output and increase safety hazards within the treatment plant. Slips and falls reduce the availability of on-site staff while also adding significant, preventable housekeeping costs to the facility’s budget.
How SpiralTrac Can Help:
SpiralTrac™ Environmental Controller by Enviroseal combined with AW Chesterton mechanical seal or packing on pumps protects against premature seal and pump failures. Adding SpiralTrac with a new seal or packing installation removes three potential problems associated with lengthy system downtime:
1. SpiralTrac prevents suspended solids from encountering the seal.
Suspended solids found in RAS and WAS greatly contribute to seal failure in wastewater treatment plants. Placing SpiralTrac between the impeller and the mechanical seal or packing prevents access for the suspended solids to clog the springs or packing. This, along with its unique, patented throat-brushing design, protects the seal and the pump shaft from abrasive solids.
2. SpiralTrac dissipates heat within the stuffing box.
Overheating seals or packing can warp the shape of the seal around the shaft. This warping can contribute to seal damage and eventually lead to pump failure. By adding a buffer to the mechanical seal or packing, SpiralTrac allows air to circulate within the mechanical seal, rather than using the fluid itself to allow for cooling.
3. SpiralTrac reduces or outright eliminates flush requirements for seals and packing.
Mechanical seals require maintenance staff to wash or ‘flush’ the seal face with water to remove debris at routine intervals. When it comes to packing, maintaining a delicate balance is essential: keeping as much fluid as possible inside the pump while ensuring the packing remains moist. Insufficient fluid can damage the packing, while excessive fluid may pose a safety risk and reduce the pump’s output. SpiralTrac helps reduce the flush rate for mechanical seals and minimizes leakage when used alongside packing.
Chesterton & Enviroseal engineer SpiralTrac & paired seal to the application at hand for maximum performance. They configure the designs based on operating parameters, stuffing box arrangement, and the materials of construction to ensure a long-lasting seal solution for your pumps. SpiralTrac can reduce the flush water use by 60% for packing and potentially eliminate it for mechanical seals. Utilizing SpiralTrac can save thousands of dollars annually in utility costs and increase the efficiency of maintenance staff.
Next Steps
Ready to drastically reduce your system downtime? Use the Contact Us button below to reach our team and discuss your new SpiralTrac Environmental Controller. If you need service for your current pumps or seals, use the Request Service button to schedule an appointment with our Chesterton-trained service technicians.
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for Northwest Pump as we join forces with H.I.G. Capital to bring you even better support and customer service. H.I.G. is a global alternative investment firm with $66 billion of capital under management. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Northwest Pump’s journey as an Employee Stock Ownership Plan company, paving the way for enhanced growth opportunities while delivering exceptional returns to its employee-owners.
Founded in 1959 as a family-owned business, NWP transitioned to an ESOP in 2006. Through its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the company has thrived under the ESOP structure, providing its employees with a meaningful stake in its success. This acquisition not only validates the company’s strength but also reflects its continued potential for growth under new ownership. Northwest Pump plans to keep all employees and the current leadership team in place and is excited to welcome the talented team at H.I.G. who will assist in achieving the continued growth ahead.
Bob Mathews, CEO of Northwest Pump, said, “Over its 65-year history, Northwest Pump has established itself as an industry leader by relentlessly servicing its customers, caring for its employees, and working with key suppliers to provide a growing suite of innovative products. With H.I.G.’s extensive resources and experience, we are well-positioned to expand the reach and breadth of our solutions to serve our customers and OEM partners better.”
Matt Kever, Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital, said, “Northwest Pump represents an exciting opportunity to invest in a differentiated and leading distributor poised for growth. We’re excited to partner with Bob and the entire Northwest Pump team to execute an organic and inorganic growth strategy focused on adding density and expanding the Company’s scope of services and product offerings.”
We want to assure you that the NWP brand you know and love will remain intact. Our commitment to delivering the quality of service you expect is as strong as ever.
Don’t hesitate to contact your same representatives for future needs or if you have any questions. We appreciate your continued support as we look forward to a bright future with our new team members.
In today’s fast-paced world, security is crucial especially when it comes to valuable equipment that your business depends on. Whether you’re operating a gas station, or convenience store where essential assets are at risk, protecting your equipment from theft, damage, and tampering is essential.
Three key products that stand out regarding security solutions are the Folding Hockey Puck Hasp, Gilbarco Veeder-Root Insite 360, and the Invenco FlexPay 6. These innovations provide enhanced protection and remote monitoring for business operations. Let’s dive into how these products can secure your equipment and contribute to a safer, more efficient business environment.
Folding Hockey Puck Hasp: Durable, Reliable, and Secure
The Folding Hockey Puck Hasp is designed to provide superior security for fuel dispensers by mounting to the top and folding over the front of the dispenser door, effectively preventing unauthorized access. It is compatible with all Dresser Wayne and Gilbarco dispensers, offering a significant upgrade in security over standard door screws. This hasp is built to work with PUCK padlocks, such as the Cobra “Universal PUCK.”
Key Features:
Durable Powder-Coated Steel construction for long-lasting strength and corrosion resistance.
Compatible with PUCK padlocks, including the Cobra Universal PUCK, for enhanced security.
Includes all necessary mounting hardware for easy installation and a secure fit.
With this hasp, you can elevate the security of your dispensers and protect your assets from unauthorized access and potential theft.
Maximize Customer Experience and Minimize Risk with Insite360
While physical locks and barriers are essential, modern security goes beyond stopping physical access. Remote monitoring systems, like Gilbarco Veeder-Root Insite360, offer businesses peace of mind by keeping tabs on their equipment 24/7.
Insite360 is a monitoring and service solution for gas stations and stores, protecting assets and improving operational efficiency.
Here’s why Insite360 is a game-changer in equipment security:
Set existing data to work: Insite360 works by leveraging and optimizing your existing site infrastructure to deliver high-quality and innovative experiences.
Turbocharge your performance: Remote monitoring provides your team with the right information at the right time, while remote management ensures operational efficiency and enhanced customer experience.
Unleash the power of the IoT: With the DOMS forecourt controller, you’re already halfway to a future-proofed retail operation. Insite360 capitalizes on the rich data generated across your site(s) to take you the rest of the way.
Capitalize on customer convenience: In today’s highly competitive retail environment, a lost sale due to equipment faults and stock-outs can mean a lost customer. Insite360 helps you create memorable customer experiences while maximizing profitability.
Integrating Insite360 into your business boosts equipment security, and efficiency, and reduces risks of failure or theft.
Future-Proof Your Business FlexPay 6
As the world of payment technology evolves, fuel retailers and businesses are demanding faster, more secure, and versatile solutions to meet customer expectations. The Invenco FlexPay 6 All-in-One 9 in. Payment Terminal delivers all this and more, designed to provide seamless, efficient transactions in both attended and unattended environments. With a robust, outdoor-ready design and a wide range of features, the FlexPay 6 is the ultimate payment terminal for businesses that want to stay ahead.
Versatile Payment Acceptance: The FlexPay 6 is engineered to support a wide variety of payment options to meet customer needs. From debit and credit cards to the latest contactless and mobile payments, this device ensures your business can accept every payment method customers expect.
Robust and Durable Design: Built for outdoor use, the FlexPay 6 is made with industrial-grade materials to withstand the harsh conditions of outdoor fuel pumps and kiosks. Whether it’s extreme weather, dust, or direct sunlight, this terminal is designed for durability, ensuring a long-lasting, reliable solution.
High-Resolution Touch Display: The 9-inch high-res touchscreen provides an intuitive and interactive user experience. Customers can easily follow on-screen prompts, select their payment options, and receive transaction receipts quickly. The display also supports digital advertising and promotions, allowing you to leverage the terminal for upselling and enhancing the customer experience.
Built-in Printer and Barcode Reader: The FlexPay 6 comes with an integrated printer for receipts, along with a barcode reader for scanning loyalty cards, vouchers, and coupons. This eliminates the need for additional hardware, simplifying the setup and improving the customer checkout process.
Future-proof your business today with the Invenco FlexPay 6 All-in-One 9 in. Payment Terminal—the next generation of payment solutions for fuel and retail industries.
Protecting Your Equipment is Essential
In a world where business operations are reliant on technology, securing your equipment and assets is more important than ever. The Folding Hockey Puck Hasp, remote monitoring with Gilbarco Insite 360, or securing payments with Invenco FlexPay 6, these products will provide complete security for your business.
These tools not only protect your equipment from theft, tampering, and fraud but also improve operational efficiency and customer trust. Investing in security solutions minimizes risk and provides peace of mind for both owners and customers.
Next Steps:
Take the next step in securing your business equipment, and consider integrating these innovative solutions into your security strategy. Contact your local Northwest Pump sales rep by emailing sales@nwpump.com, calling 1-800-452-PUMP, or finding your nearest branch here.
With 80% of the world’s goods traveling by ship, efficient loading processes are essential for keeping supply chains running smoothly. Marine environments pose unique challenges to loading systems. These systems must withstand corrosion and meet high safety standards to prevent equipment failure, loss of product, and workplace injury. Moreover, each shipyard, dock, or marina must have a system configured to the specific needs for the port’s layout. Here are a few options we sell.
DockReel from SafeRack
SafeRack stepped away from traditional dock loading systems for a new way to move materials on- and off-shore through DockReel. DockReel consolidates loading arm stations, gangways, connectors, and other components in your ship loading system into one complete, customized package. This package includes a wirelessly controlled fluid transfer system, auto-winding hose handling station, and tandem mooring system with flexible, reinforced hoses and breakaway couplings. The result is more floorspace in your port, reduced transfer time, lowered CO2 emissions, and decreased risk of workplace accidents and associated downtime.
Hose System Assemblies from Titeflex US Hose
Titeflex US Hose offers complete hose system assemblies for the harshest marine environments with industry-renowned safe and reliable performance. Their catalog includes options for braided metal, composite, and fluoropolymer hoses for medium to ultra-high-pressure applications. The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), International Maritime Organization, and Lloyd’s Register of Shipping have certified specific Titeflex US Hose products for onboard vessels.
Marine Fuel & Exhaust Hoses from Continental
Continental manufactures rubber hoses for marine fuel loading and exhaust unloading applications. These rubber hoses are made of nitrile synthetic rubber, allowing them to float on the water if needed. All options are SAE J1527 compliant for safe fuel transfer onto ships, with Type A (fire-resistant) or Type B (non-fire-resistant) options available. Specific hoses comply with ISO 7840 standards and USCG Type A1, A2, or B2 standards. In addition to its hose products, Continental provides suspension coupling solutions to reduce unnecessary vibration and conveyor belt systems for seamless material transfer.
Marine Hoses from NovaFlex
Novaflex provides hoses for fuel, exhaust, bilge, sanitation, and other marine applications. Depending on the application, these hoses come in corrugated, smooth, hard wall, softwall, and PVC styles, with port sizes ranging from 3/16” to 18”. NovaFlex fuel and exhaust hoses comply with ISO 7840, SAE J1570, or SAE J2006, depending on the specific product.
Next Steps
Our industrial division has experts ready to help you find the ship-loading equipment for your port. Use the Contact Us button below to start the conversation. For service on your current loading system’s pumps or compressors, use the Request Service button.
Diesel engines have been the backbone of the marine industry since the early 1900s. Larger vessels utilize diesel-driven engines due to their simplicity, reliability, and energy efficiency. However, the challenge with this style of engine is often configuring the correct startup sequence to power the engine consistently and safely. This guide will delve into the difference between diesel air and electric start systems, the requirements for the system to operate, and other key applications for compressed air on marine vessels.
What is a start system?
Diesel engine start systems use air or electricity to kickstart the large turbines within the engine into gear. An air start system uses compressed air to directly or directly turn the diesel engine turbines through an air motor. Electric start systems utilize an additional motor that pulls energy from the boat’s batteries.
Electric vs. Air Start Systems
example of an air start system from machineryspaces.com
Air start systems for diesel-driven motors are generally recommended in marine applications, especially for larger vessels. Electric start systems require additional motors and batteries, which take up more floor space and add more weight onboard. The extra motor will siphon energy off from the ship’s main battery. The functionality of this added equipment will vary depending on the ambient temperatures. Having these complex electrical components out at sea puts them at risk of corrosion. Even if it doesn’t touch seawater, the air is humid and salty enough to cause corrosion.
A diesel air start system requires less equipment with less complex electrical components. This lowers the risk of corrosion and ignition sources in and around flammable materials. Air start systems also allow for more safety measures through interlocks. These interlocks are valves set up to block the initial burst of air from reaching the turbines prematurely. The result is additional protection against engine startup accidents and ensuring the correct air pressure is available to turn the turbines. While the properties of compressed air change with temperature, the fluctuations will not be significant enough to prevent the engine from turning on.
Diesel Air Start System Requirements
Building a diesel air start system starts with selecting the suitable compressor and tank combination. It is recommended to size the air tank- or “bottle”- to store enough compressed air for twelve startups when complete. An engine’s operating manual will specify the amount and pressure of air needed to start the specific engine model. This compressor system will also require air treatment to remove dust, water vapor, and flammable oil condensate from the air before it reaches the engine.
Regular air maintenance of this compressor system is as essential as selecting the initial unit and tank. Air tanks must be condensate-free to deliver as much air as possible to the engine. Valves and piping will also need regular inspection to prevent air leaks.
Other Common Compressed Air Uses on Ships
At least one air compressor system is usually already present on a vessel to assist with other necessary processes, including:
Control systems: Compressed air is used for throttle controls, control valves, and engine emission monitoring systems.
Water supply: Compressed air pressurizes hydrophores to distribute water for domestic and sanitary use.
Wastewater treatment: Compressed air powers onboard sewage systems to conduct aerobic sewage breakdown.
Safety features: Compressed air powers safety features like ship whistles, foghorns, and fire pumps.
Pneumatic pumps: Compressed air powers pneumatic pumps to transfer water, oil, and bilge.
Lifeboats: Air motors help heave up lifeboats for crewmen and staff.
Champion Air Compressors
The pressure-lubricated PL-series from Champion exceeds in demanding applications where typical compressors will falter. What sets this series apart is the heavy-duty, rugged design. Both the crankshaft and connecting rod are protected by pressure lubrication to ensure that the compressor oil is used when and where it is precisely needed. The PL-series also offers load-less starting, which provides easy, fast startup. Both of these features work together to extend the life of the compressor.
The PL-series comes in simplex and duplex styles and offers options between 3HP and 30HP. The difference between simplex and duplex builds is the number of pumps in the assembly. A simplex unit will have a pump, motor, and tank assembled in a single package. Duplex units have two pumps and two engines, all mounted together onto a tank. Having two pumps allows for a more consistent air supply. As one pump finishes its cycle, the second will start without reducing air output. Champion also sells the pumps individually for replacements or custom builds. PL-series compressors come with Champion’s standard 3-year warranty; alternatively, Champion also offers a 6-year warranty option with the parts and consumables needed to maintain the machine for an additional 3 years.
Next Steps
Northwest Pump offers air compressors and compressor parts from top vendors like Champion. Below, contact our team to find the right compressor for your diesel air start application. Use the request service button to schedule your compressor service appointment.
It can be challenging to balance the location of onsite compressor systems. They need to be in close proximity for optimal pressure output without occupying excessive space. Many facilities place their compressors outdoors to save floor space and increase airflow. However, this exposes the equipment to the risk of freezing temperatures. Storing equipment inside an air compressor cabinet safeguards your air supply and optimizes vital floor space.
What to Look for in an Air Compressor Cabinet
One important feature to look for in an air compressor cabinet is soundproofing. Air compressors typically produce noise levels of around 85 dBA, depending on factors such as the type of compressor, its horsepower, and how often it is maintained. Prolonged exposure to high noise levels without proper safety measures can lead to hearing loss. According to OSHA, exposure time should be limited to a maximum of eight hours at 90 dBA and two hours at 100 dBA. Installing an air compressor cabinet to reduce the ambient noise levels can help protect onsite employees from hearing loss.
When setting up an outdoor cabinet for your air compressor system, it’s important to ensure that it protects the compressor and piping from extreme weather. Low temperatures can cause any condensation inside the machine and its piping to freeze and expand, which may lead to pipe bursts. Running a compressor without a way to discharge the pressurized air can also cause severe damage, often resulting in the need for premature replacement of the machinery.
While cold weather poses a serious risk to compressors, excessive heat can also impact your compressor’s performance. An overheated compressor produces air that will have a harder time reaching lower dewpoints. This air will contain more condensate, leading to lower pressure output and posing a risk of clogging downstream air treatment.
All Weather Air
All Weather Air provides fully weatherized air compressor cabinet solutions built to protect compressors from weather hazards while providing increased filtration to ambient air. These compressor cabinets come in size options starting as small as four feet up to forty feet, with variable heights and widths depending on need. As a baseline, All Weather Air tests all cabinets to ensure compressors can work in outdoor temperatures of -40°F up to over 120°F.
Cabinets from All Weather Air come standard with one-inch-thick noise insulation on the interior of the enclosure to reduce noise, with a two-inch-thick insulation option available as well. They also have slip-resistant flooring and wide doors with safety latches to give you peace of mind regarding worker safety.
All Weather Air designs all its cabinets with portability in mind, with pockets below the flooring for forklifts or cranes to carry them as your facility grows. Cabinets come with centralized utility ports for water and electricity to further simplify moving them as needed.
Next Steps
Our team of experts can help you find the right compressor cabinets for your needs. Reach out via the Contact Us button below to start the conversation.
Looking for compressor service or installation? Whether your system is in an enclosure, inside your facility, or out in the elements, our compressor technicians can help. Use the Request Service button to reach our service team and schedule your compressor maintenance today.
In the mining industry, slurry pumps are crucial for daily operations, whether in the mine itself, refineries, or process plants. It is essential to find pumps that can effectively handle process water, suspended solids, and slurries without the risk of pump failure while maintaining their intended performance standards. Metso provides both horizontal and vertical slurry pump options to meet the diverse needs of its customers worldwide.
Why Choose Metso?
Metso specializes in manufacturing equipment for mining, specifically for aggregate production, mineral processing, and metal refining. All Metso pumps, pipes, and hoses use either a rubber-lined interior or high-chrome alloy material to give abrasive and slurry resistance by default. These designs have been thoroughly tested and refined in the field to ensure that customers have reliable pumps they can depend on. Metso backs all of its equipment by offering extensive technical support options and on-site training opportunities as needed.
Sala VS Series Vertical Sump Pumps
The Sala VS Series vertical slurry pump as we know them combines the original SALA series cantilever build with the wet end design from the Orion series horizontal slurry pumps. This change allows for easier maintenance and part availability and improves the total dynamic head of the pump for better performance.
A common issue vertical pumps face is the parts that may require the most maintenance being submerged in fluids or slurries, making them inaccessible when they require service. Metso side-steps this problem with the cantilever design. Bearings, shaft seals, and the stuffing box are all accessible at the top of the pump.
The impellers for the VS series come in open, semi-open, or closed styles and have two additional agitator options to extend the pump’s capabilities & performance.
Sala VT Series Vertical Tank Pumps
Sala VT series pumps have the same benefits offered by the cantilever design as the Sala VS series and come in a self-contained package with the pump, motor, and tank. This combination allows for greater layout flexibility in any facility and simplifies installation. The open sump and vertical intake combination prevent cavitation or other air blockage by allowing trapped air to run up within the shaft. This also allows the pump to run dry without causing significant damage.
These tank pumps work well in applications such as feeding dewatering cyclones, in mixing applications, and especially stand out where mobility is a concern.
Sala VF Series Vertical Froth Pumps
The Sala VF series vertical froth pump takes from the maintenance-friendly design of the Sala VS series and the simplified layout of the Sala VT series, with one more added benefit. By creating a vortex to separate the entrained air in the slurry, the Sala VF series allows for greater flow rates. Additionally, releasing entrained air removes the risk of cavitation and the damage it can cause in the downstream pump system.
Ironically, the Sala VF series pump can be used to separate lighter substances in flotation froth pumping and can also be used for mixing dry powers with water like in cement production. The VF series also lends itself well to washing stations for minerals like phosphate & apatite.
Next Steps
Our industrial equipment experts can help you determine the best vertical slurry pump for your needs. Start the conversation using the contact us button below.
Need service on your existing sump pumps or other industrial equipment? Our industrial service division can help. Request service with the button on the right.
Northwest Pump gained its 20th branch through the acquisition of Compressed Air Systems effective July 1st, 2024. This new Arlington, WA branch will provide further industrial equipment & equipment service support for the northwest and central Washington regions. This union will significantly enhance our product offerings and customer service, promising a more comprehensive and efficient experience for our valued customers.
About Compressed Air Systems
Ed & Kristin Graf founded Compressed Air Systems twenty-five years ago, offering sales, installation, and maintenance solutions for compressed air & vacuum pump equipment. The CAS team has provided their customers with industry-leading expertise and customer service. The most common feedback received is that their customers appreciate their prompt responses and professionalism. Over the past 25 years, CAS has met the air and gas needs of residential, industrial, and commercial customers. Their territory spans Snohomish, Skagit, and Whatcom counties into the Greater Seattle Metro Area, and the Greater Eastside Area.
Why Did We Acquire Compressed Air Systems?
Providing top-tier customer service is our highest priority for our Industrial and Industrial Service Divisions. Acquiring companies that share these values allows us to deepen our service capabilities in central Washington.
“Part of our strategy for bringing value to our customers is saturating the marketplace with a local Service presence to maximize responsiveness and reduce travel costs. CAS has provided elite service to compressed air and nitrogen customers in Western and Central WA for 25 years. By acquiring this great team, we can continue to deliver the best local service presence to the market both in the region and the other markets that we serve. This move also opens opportunities for their customers with our pump, sealing, and pump service products that we deliver throughout the Pacific NW.”
– Dave Mayfield, General Manager, Industrial Division
Is My Point of Contact Changing?
When looking for potential acquisitions, we prioritize looking for companies with a similar philosophy prioritizing customer service. Whether you have been a current customer of Northwest Pump or Compressed Air Systems, your point of contact will not change in the immediate future. Ed, Melody, Lee, Sam, and Derick have decided to continue working at Northwest Pump. We may eventually reassign customers to work with whichever branch is closest to ensure the fastest travel times. The only significant changes CAS customers should notice are the name on the sign and the breadth of products available to them.
Reach out to our Arlington staff for your compressor needs by emailing here or by calling the main office at 360-215-8228.
To schedule service out of the Arlington branch, or any other Northwest Pump Industrial branch, fill out our service request form using the button below.
In 2021, Veeder-Root announced the End of Sale for the TLS-350 series consoles in the United States, making December 31st the Last Time Buy Date. This marked a pivotal moment for distributors and customers relying on this trusted technology in the fueling industry.
When announcing the end of sale, Veeder-Root was committed to supporting spare parts for 5 years from the Last Time Buy Date or when parts can no longer be produced due to a lack of component inventory. While that commitment is still ongoing, this situation has not only raised concerns about supply continuity but also potential price escalations for TLS-350 spare parts.
The TLS-350 Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) has long set the standard for exceptional quality in fuel management systems. Today, the TLS-450PLUS ATG builds on that solid legacy to set a new bar for reliability and convenience.
Challenges with TLS-350 Spare Parts
The shortage in available materials to produce parts for the TLS-350 has the negative effect of creating a secondary market for remanufactured parts from unapproved suppliers. The use of third-party manufactured, rebuilt, or remanufactured components to repair or modify Veeder-Root products voids UL/cUL and other certifications as well as any Veeder-Root warranty.
Why Upgrade to TLS-450PLUS?
Facing these realities, Veeder-Root strongly recommends that all TLS-350 console users explore the benefits of transitioning to the TLS-450PLUS. Here are some ways your fuel site can benefit from upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS:
Remote Connectivity: The TLS-450PLUS provides a wide range of connectivity options for easily accessing and managing critical data, ensuring you always know what is happening with your fueling assets.
Enhanced Security: Greater connectivity needs greater protection and the TLS-450PLUS provides the security needed for today’s connected world.
Lower Cost of Ownership: The TLS-450PLUS console provides an expanded, advanced feature set at a lower price point than the TLS-350 console with an extended warranty on most connected devices.
Expanded Capabilities: The TLS-450PLUS is your platform for the future, continually upgrading and adding incremental features and enhancements, and is expandable as your business grows.
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
Veeder-Root remains committed to delivering superior products that empower businesses to thrive in dynamic environments. This commitment drove the development of the TLS-450PLUS, tailored to meet evolving industry demands and customer expectations.
Partnering for Success
At Northwest Pump, we encourage all current TLS-350 users to explore how upgrading to the TLS-450PLUS can future-proof your operations. Take advantage of available financing options to ease the transition and maximize the benefits of this advanced technology.
We are dedicated to supporting your success with innovative solutions and unwavering support. Embrace the TLS-450PLUS today and ensure your business is primed for future opportunities and challenges.
Next Steps
Secure your future with the TLS-450PLUS by contacting your local Northwest Pump sales rep by emailing sales@nwpump.com, calling 1-800-452-PUMP, or finding your nearest branch here. Together, we navigate the transition with confidence and readiness.
The Sala VS Series vertical slurry pump as we know them combines the original SALA series cantilever build with the wet end design from the Orion series horizontal slurry pumps. This change allows for easier maintenance and part availability and improves the total dynamic head of the pump for better performance.
