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Pump Installation Planning Guidelines – Part 2 – Pump Startup Scheduling
Preparing the Pump for Storage - Operational Assessment and Removal from Metal
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SLOW STARTS FREEZE RISERS
It's worth saying more than once because a frozen riser is a big maintenance issue. In previous post we outlined the procedure for lowering a molten metal pump into the bath. Once the pump is properly lowered into the molten metal, the pump must be turned on or energized.
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Preheating Stations
Less downtime between pump changes. Reduced risk of thermal shock damage when installing a pump. Decreased preheat time. Improved safety.