What are ANSI Pumps, and Why Should You Care? Beyond the type of pump, there are several ways to classify pumps further. One such specification is whether a centrifugal pump follows ANSI specifications (also referred to as ASME B73.1). ANSI pumps refer to a specific...
Northwest Pump is going into its 63rd year of business in 2022, and looking to a bright future as our current Vice President, Bob Mathews, will take over as President starting January 1st. Starting with just petroleum equipment sales, Northwest Pump has expanded...
In 2016, the Department of Energy changed its standards guidelines of pumping equipment. Later, in January 2020, the Department of Energy finalized and published these standards and began requiring compliance. These measures are helpful for business owners and...
Brand Spotlight: Blackmer It can be overwhelming to find the right products for your facilities. From knowing the capabilities of each pump or compressor to learning how to keep it in its best-performing condition, it can be challenging to know what choices to make....
Avoiding faults and errors should always be top of mind when running large facilities. These mishaps lead to loss of production, unnecessary costs for repairs or replacement parts, and potential safety hazards for workers. While routine maintenance can lessen some of...
During normal operation, municipal wastewater like many plants utilizes large rotating equipment to move fluid (wastewater) throughout various processes within each treatment plant. Large equipment repair and ultimately disassembly leads to reduced equipment...
When you are in the market for ISO 8573-1 Class Zero air quality it is important to understand the difference between an “oil-free” air compressor and an “oil-less” air compressor. This is especially critical in the 30HP and under compressor market. “Oil-less” and...
This new acquisition of Air Compressor Service (ACS) expands our Industrial portfolio and assists in our growth in the Seattle area. Northwest Pump has purchased the Assets of D.R. Smith Co., Inc. dba Air Compressor Service of Everett, WA, right outside of Seattle,...
As of April 16 2021, Northwest Pump became an official distributor for A.W. Chesterton Company. Northwest Pump will now supply Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Montana and Idaho* with Chesterton’s sealing solutions, ARC Industrial Coatings, Industrial lubricants/MRO...
Like any chain, the beer supply chain relies on each link. Given the world’s current predicament with COVID-19, CO2 is suddenly an issue. Supplies are lower than normal, prices are creeping up, and quality is a concern. According to the Brewers Association, the trade...
