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Practical guidance on pumps, filtration, and reliability for industrial plants across South Africa.
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Pump Selection & Sizing
How to Select the Right Centrifugal Pump | ASW Engineering
Learn how to choose the right centrifugal pump by matching flow, head, fluid properties and efficiency to reduce cavitation and downtime.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Centrifugal Pump Troubleshooting Guide | Fix Vibration, Cavitation & Low Flow
Diagnose centrifugal pump issues like vibration, cavitation, seal leaks, overheating and low flow, with practical fixes and when to call ASW Engineering.
Chemical & Hazardous Applications
Common Pump Failures in Chemical Processing (And How to Prevent Them)
Common chemical pump failures—seal leaks, cavitation, bearing damage and corrosion—and how to prevent downtime with practical checks and better selection.
Chemical & Hazardous Applications
Mechanical Seal vs Mag Drive vs Canned Motor Pumps | ASW Engineering
Compare mechanical seal, mag drive and canned motor pumps for leakage risk, maintenance, cost and safety in chemical and hazardous service.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Pump Maintenance Best Practices in South Africa | Reduce Downtime & Extend Pump Life
Pump maintenance best practices for South African sites to reduce seal failures, cavitation, vibration and unplanned downtime.
Chemical & Hazardous Applications
Pump Materials & Chemical Compatibility Guide | Avoid Corrosion & Leaks
Avoid corrosion and leaks by matching pump materials, elastomers and linings to your chemical, temperature and solids content.