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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All-Flo Pumps
Nylon AODD Pump 1/4".
RD-025B
$563.00Nylon AODD Pump 1/4". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS from .25... -
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Wobble Stator Pump
AP-33CSQM
$536.00Wobble stator pump for thick liquids.
The progressive cavity pump is a positive displacement system that is extremely flexible in its usability in a variety of specialized fields with difficult pumping applications such as viscous and highly-abr...
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Hypro Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear pump
GMBN5VB6
$1,693.77Rotary Gear pump with electric motor. 303 SS fastners, Ryton gears. Heavy duty rotary external Gear pump, heavy duty with motor.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discha...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N992R Gear Pump & Mtr
N992RM-J07
$1,485.77Rotary bronze gear pump with electric motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long s...1/2Hp 115/230v ODP Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Bronze Gear pump
GMBN2VA33
$1,369.42Rotary Gear pump end. 303 SS fasteners, 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 pres...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump & Motor
N61K10G-01F02
$721.50PUMP AND MOTOR. No relief valve.This Bronze Rotary Gear Pump is popular among OEM users. It is a diesel fuel transfer pump featuring an all bronze design and 303 stainless steel shafts with options of non-metallic gears and a variety of sha...
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All-Flo Pumps
Plastic Air Operated Diaphragm Pump
A050-SPP-GGPN-S70
$1,030.50PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1/2". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pump and for a Materi...PolyPro Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump
N4000L
$854.10Bronze Pedestal Gear pump. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings. See performance chart for motor speed VS HP VS performance.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite a...
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All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Bolted Series
S038-SQP-GNPN-S70
$634.49PolyPro Air AODD Pump 3/8". Max-Pass valve installed. Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Replaces previous model PB-038. Click here to ...
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All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Diaphragm Pump
PT-038
$947.10PolyPro Air AODD Pump 3/8". C038-SQP-TTPT-S70 Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. For handling large size solids order the Max-pass v...3/8" PP/TFE Learn More
