Self-Priming Pump
Self priming pumps are able to pull prime after loosing prime or in some cases can run dry and initiate priming. Centrifugal pumps which SOME are called self-priming actually need to be primed the very first time and then after should hold prime or start up again if pump has retained its priming liquid in its volute. These pumps do not prime from a dry condition.
The second type of Self Priming pump is a positive displacement one and can pull prime completely on its own from often a dry condition. These would be diaphragm / mud Pumps.
Self-priming pumps all have a common limit to how high they can lift or prime. This is often 25 feet maximum and with some pumps may take up to 5 minutes. While some are limited to only a few feet vertical suction lift.
Self Prime pumps come in all materials like Cast Iron, FRP, Aluminum and Stainless. Powered by electric motors, gas / diesel engines, PTO / pedestal and air / pneumatic.
Many self priming pumps are able to handle debris / trash / solids, while others are for high pressure (fire fighting, irrigation, washdown).
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Hypro Pumps
316 Stainless Steel Gear pump
GMSV6C7T
$1,959.63Rotary Gear pump with motor. 316 Stainless construction, Ryton gears.
Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the back pressure in the discharge line. Shaft...
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Hypro Pumps
Rotary Gear pump only
MCN6VB
$5,266.34Rotary Gear pump end. Cast Iron with 303 SS fastners, CI gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV6VC7
$1,111.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 1" with electric motor. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more ...
3HP 230v/1 ODP 1" Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Rotary Gear pump only
MCN6VC
$1,479.60Rotary Gear pump end. Cast Iron with 303 SS fastners, CI gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
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Hypro Pumps
Rotary Gear pump only
MBN6VC
$4,353.08Rotary Gear pump end. 303 SS fastners, Ryton gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
Use for pressure...
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Hypro Pumps
SS Rotary Gear Pump Pedestal
GPSV6
$10,897.87Pedestal Gear pumps are recommended for non-abrasive, non-flammable liquids compatible with pump component materials. They can be used for liquid circulation, lubrication, pressure boosting, filtering, medium pressure spraying, sump draining, dru...
