Blackmer News

Shaft misalignment can result in comprised pumping system uptime, reliability and safety. However, advancements in positive displacement sliding vane pumps mean that they can offer a more efficient, reliable and safer option when transferring critical chemicals in both fixed and portable systems.

An increase in oilfield activity has also led to an increase in the amount of emitted vapours and the use of vapour-recovery units at oilfield storage sites. This article shows how the proper installation of a VRU skid assembly for in-the-field use optimizes VRU performance.

Paying tribute to the past to perpetuate the future.

How this positive displacement technology differs from rotary gear pumps in several applications.

Hydrogen peroxide places particular demands on transfer equipment. Kees In't Veen has put his faith in Blackmer® Sliding Vane Pumps.

COMPANY: ITT Transport Service Centre • LOCATION: Rotterdam, The Netherlands • MARKET: Truck Transport • DISTRIBUTOR: Wiegel Transport Equipment, Moerdijk, The Netherlands • CHALLENGE: Find reliable pump and compressor technologies that can be used to handle anything from hydrogen peroxide to industrial gases for a growing transport-service company at Europoort Rotterdam • SOLUTION: Blackmer® STX and LGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps, and HDL362C Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors.

Kolbenkompressoren eignen sich perfekt für den Transfer einer Vielzahl von Industriegasen – aber nur, wenn der Kompressor hundertprozentig auf die spezifischen Anforderungen des Kunden abgestimmt wurde. Oder, anders ausgedrückt: für den Transfer von Industriegasen gibt es keine Standardlösung, nicht einmal für einander ähnliche Anwendungen.

While centrifugal pumps have been a first-choice technology for this industry, the operational advantages of screw pumps make them an intriguing alternative.

COMPANY: S.A. White Oil Company, Inc. • LOCATION: Marietta, GA, USA • MARKET: DEF Transport • DISTRIBUTOR: Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc., Doraville, GA, USA • CHALLENGE: Identify a pumping technology to replace underperforming competitive transfer pumps that can efficiently and reliably transport DEF while providing a long pump life • SOLUTION: Blackmer® SX1B-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pump

Blackmer® is proud and honored to announce that it is celebrating its 115-year anniversary in 2018.

Standard-setting operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness combined with versatile liquid-handling capabilities make sliding vane pumps a go-to technology in storage terminals.

Blackmer® pump and compressor technologies have played a leading role for more than a century in optimizing liquid-transfer operations in every corner of the globe, no matter the industry, the climate or the application.

Storage terminals rely a great deal on pumps; Tom Stone recommends the use of sliding vane designs for their versatility and cost-effectiveness.

A guide to selecting and sizing reciprocating piston compressors for industrial use.

Standard-setting operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness combined with versatile liquid-handling capabilities make sliding vane pumps a go-to technology in storage terminals.

Blackmer® V Series Internal Gear Pumps feature a long list of design enhancements that make them ideal for the challenges inherent in the handling and transfer of asphalt.

Wenner Gas And CHS, Inc., double capacity and throughput at Rockville Propane Terminal with the aid of Blackmer® LB601 Series Compressors and LGL4 Series Sliding Vane Pumps.

Alignment-free sliding vane pumps offer a solution.

Reciprocating piston compressors are ideal for use in many industrial-gas transfer applications, but only if the best solution is selected for the specific operational parameters.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that the design and operation of its new GNX Series sliding vane pumps help solve many of the shaft-misalignment challenges faced by chemical manufacturers.

Screw pumps are a practical alternative for shipbuilding applications.

Brenntag North America crafts successful strategy to safely, efficiently deliver bulk quantities of DEF.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce the introduction and availability of its SX1B-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pump.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that its GNX and GNXH Series sliding vane pumps incorporate numerous design features that help them excel in a wide variety of chemical-transfer applications.

Cheap imitations of Blackmer® TX series transport pumps may have a lower upfront cost, but lab tests show knockoff pumps result in increased maintenance, replacement and downtime costs.

Centrifugal pumps have a sizeable installed base in liquid terminals. However, Josh Pepper and Michael Moore argue that screw pumps can offer several fluid handling advantages.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that its TX Series sliding vane pumps feature the reliability, durability and efficiency that make them ideal for use in the transfer of a wide array of petroleum-based products, such as diesel fuel.

The use of seal-less pumps can increase the peace of mind that comes with knowing that not only is personal and environmental safety being optimized, but that the bottom line is receiving a boost, as well.

While centrifugal pumps have traditionally been a go-to technology in this industry, the many operational advantages of screw pumps can make them a practical alternative.

While centrifugal pumps have a sizeable installed base in the liquid terminal industry, many benefits can also be realized if operators consider alternative technologies.

Terminals are still being designed around pump capabilities rather than opting for pumps that meet their needs, argue Josh Pepper and Michael Moore.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that its S Series Twin Screw pumps provide numerous design and efficiency advantages that are ideal for transferring bitumen from tankers to the distant tank-farm facility.

The flow-rate, viscosity and efficiency advantages of screw pumps make them a viable alternative to centrifugal pumps.

Blackmer® releases NGH100 Series Horizontal Compressors which are designed to handle sour gas.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce the availability of its new GNX Series Sliding Vane Pumps.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that its Ebsray® RC40 Series Regenerative Turbine Pump is now available for use in North America.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce the availability of its new NGH100 Series Horizontal Oil-Free Reciprocating Gas Compressors.

While centrifugal pumps have a sizable installed base in this industry, many benefits can be realized if the operator considers an alternative technology.

Blackmer sliding vane pumps help a French LPG trailer maker keep its customers happy.

While centrifugal pumps have traditionally been the dominant technology in this realm, the flow-rate, viscosity and efficiency advantages of screw pumps make them a viable alternative.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that its S Series Twin Screw pumps deliver the operational capabilities necessary to meet the demanding needs of shipbuilders and shippers.

The excellent performance of Blackmer® NP Series pumps has enabled the factory to reach all of its production goals for a full year. As a result, Aliancys has decided to replace the remaining gear pumps with Blackmer® NP pumps.

France's leading bobtail manufacturer relies on the accuracy provided by Pernin flowmeters and Blackmer® pumps.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce the availability of its new SGLWD Series Sliding Vane Pumps with double mechanical seals, which provide peace-of-mind protection against unforeseen leakage of volatile liquids.

COMPANY: Robine Trucks • LOCATION: Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France • MARKET: LPG Transport • DISTRIBUTOR: Pernin Equipements, Montreuil, France • CHALLENGE: Optimize metering operations and loading/unloading times and safety for LPG bobtails and semi-trailers • SOLUTION: Blackmer® LGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps.

COMPANY: Jinling Aliancys Resins Co., Ltd. • LOCATION: Nanjing, China • MARKET: Resin Production • DISTRIBUTOR: Winston Engineering Corp., Ltd., Shanghai, China • CHALLENGE: Identify and employ a pump technology that would not leak during the production of industrial resins • SOLUTION: Blackmer® NP Series Sliding Vane Pumps with Fluidol® Lip Seals.

COMPANY: Flogas • LOCATION: Leicester, United Kingdom • MARKET: LPG Supply and Delivery • DISTRIBUTOR: Meller Flow Trans Ltd., Bradford, United Kingdom • CHALLENGE: Develop and utilize an on-truck LPG-metering system that can survive the rigors of over-the-road LPG delivery • SOLUTION: Blackmer® LGL Series Sliding Vane Pumps; Flow Instruments Flowcom 2000 Flow Meter.

COMPANY: Alliance Midstream, LLC • LOCATION: Benson, MN, USA • MARKET: Propane Terminals • DISTRIBUTOR/DESIGN ENGINEERS: LPG & NH3 Supply, Inc., Buffalo, MN, USA • CHALLENGE: Find the best compressor technology for use in a new 1.5-million-gallon railcar-supplied propane terminal in Minnesota • SOLUTION: Blackmer® LB942 Series.

COMPANY: Rockville Propane Terminal (formerly Wenner Gas Terminal) • LOCATION: Rockville, MN, USA • MARKET: Propane Storage and Distribution • DISTRIBUTOR/DESIGN ENGINEERS: LPG & NH3 Supply, Inc., Buffalo, MN, USA • GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Alpha Development & Construction LLC; Reggie Fraley, CEO and Development Consultant; (320) 260-4226 • CHALLENGE: Incorporate compressor and pump technologies that would optimize railcar deliveries and loading of propane transports at rapidly expanding propane terminal • SOLUTION: Blackmer® LB601 Series Reciprocating Gas Compressors; Blackmer® LGL4 Series Sliding Vane Pumps.

Many industrial operations, such as the processing of dangerous chemicals, can be enhanced through the incorporation of G Series Internal Gear Pumps from Blackmer®