Industries require a lot of fluid transfers from one place to another, be it water, oil, chemicals, or lubricants for the machinery. Instead of manually transferring these or making use of really complex plumbing networks, companies use electrical pumps to do the work. For decades now, pumps have played a vital role in lifting liquids and increasing the mechanical energy of liquids, so they can be used for different purposes at varying heights.

But do you know what pump will fit your needs better? How do you decide what is the right kind and capacity of pump that you can and should use for a particular purpose?. If you know your purpose for buying a pump, you can know which kind and size of pump will be the best. To help you decide, here is a quick guide to things you should consider before buying a pump.

What Should You Know Before Buying a Pump

• Discharge Rate
  Discharge rate is the volume of fluid that is passing through the outlet of the pump in a unit of time. It is usually measured in litres per minute (per second for high power industrial pumps). Depending on how much fluid you need to pump, determine the volume and discharge rate of the pump.
• Rated Capacity
  Rated capacity or pump capacity or rated power of the pump is the electric power required by the pump to extract liquid. Measured in Horse Power, rated power is calculated through the discharge and the maximum head of the pump (the maximum distance that the pump can pull the liquid from). Higher the HP, the higher the power consumed by the pump.
• Size of Inlet
  The intake capacity of the pump is a factor that depends on the size of the inlet pipe. A smaller inlet pipe will have a smaller intake of fluid. When compared to a pump of the same size but with a larger inlet pipe, this pump will also have a smaller input.
• Kind of Liquid
  The kind of liquid that you are transporting through the pump will also determine what size or capacity would best fit the bill. Whether it is chemicals of different viscosity, clean water, or dirty water; the type of fluid determines how much power and tight tolerances the pump will need, which will help you determine what pump will be the best for your needs.
• Temperature and pressure
  The temperature and pressure requirements are the most important. Hot or cold temperatures of the fluid being transferred will also determine what materials will be used in the motor. Similarly, you don’t need a loss of pressure at the inlet or outlet of the pump, which also becomes a point of consideration.

Buying pumps for your industry is not a decision that can be made easily, which is why you need to consider all these factors while you make your decision. At URSS Jaipur, you can find the best quality pumps from KSB. Whatever your needs may be, URSS has a pump for all purposes. Reach out to our experts today.