Check the belt tension of your slurry pump

 

Check Impeller Clearance

Occasionally checking impeller clearance will allow for optimal performance. Consult your manual for the correct clearance. When checking the clearance, watch for excessive wear on the impeller and other fluid catching parts. Wear of the fluid-connected parts can cause an increase in clearance, which can lead to a decrease in performance. Wear can be caused by wear of the product being pumped or by the pump running off the pump design curve.

 

Monitor the pump temperature

If the motor overheats, the sensor will trip and the pump will shut down until the motor cools. If the sensor is not connected, you run the risk of burning out the motor.

Our horizontal and cantilever pumps require a weekly check of the bearing temperature while the pump is running. Use a temperature gun to check the temperature of the bearing housing closest to the bearing.

While most pump bearings operate in the 140 to 170 F range, I recommend never letting the temperature exceed the 200 F maximum. Bearing temperatures can be a sign of excessive lubrication or the beginning stages of bearing failure.