Blackmer News

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.

Leading chemical-distribution company Brenntag North America relies on Blackmer® STX-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pumps to safely and efficiently deliver bulk quantities of DEF.

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

Blackmer® will be exhibiting its pump and compressor products for use in the transport and handling of LPG and Autogas in booths 47/48 at the 2018 AEGPL Congress.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) International Operating Conference and Trade Show on June 11-13 in Houston, TX, USA.

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

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.

Oil-free reciprocating piston compressor technology is just like any other. It only achieves its desired affect if it is utilised in the proper applications and, then, only after the proper amount of consideration and study has been performed before the nal technology choice is made. In other words, making assumptions based solely on past experience can lead to adverse consequences.

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

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.

Blackmer® will be featuring its comprehensive line of pumps and compressors for the LPG/Autogas market in Booth 1221 at the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) 2018 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

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.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that that it has released a new brochure describing how its oil-free, reciprocating compressors can cost-effectively improve vapor recovery in the global LPG and NH3 industry.

Screw pumps are a practical alternative for shipbuilding applications.

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

Leading chemical distribution company Brenntag North America relies on Blackmer® STX-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pumps to safely and 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 that it will be exhibiting its market-leading pump and compressor products for use in the transport and handling of LPG and Autogas at the 30th World LPG Forum 2017.

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, argues Thomas L Stone.

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 that it will be exhibiting at the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA) International Operating Conference and Trade Show, which will be held from June 12- 14 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX, USA.

Blackmer® is pleased to announce that that it will be exhibiting its pump and compressor products for use in the transport and handling of LPG and Autogas in booths 17/18 at the upcoming 2017 AEGPL Congress.

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® will be exhibiting in Booth 917 at the National Propane Gas Association’s (NPGA) 2017 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo.

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.

COMPANY: Brenntag North America, Inc. • LOCATION: Reading, PA, USA • MARKET: DEF Transport • CHALLENGE: Deliver clean (non-contaminated) DEF accurately, reliably and safely • SOLUTION: Blackmer® STX-DEF Series Sliding Vane Pumps.

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.