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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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump 1"
N990H-T47
$6,037.631" Close coupled bronze rotary gear pump with motor. 1.5HP
- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the mo...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N993 Pump & motor 12VDC
N993-C81
$1,813.5012VDC gear 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 service life.
12 volt Gear pumps ar...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N992R Gear Pump & Mtr
N992R-C82
$2,103.5324vDC gear pump and 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 service life. Inclu...1/4HP 24vDC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
3/4" Bronze gear pump 3/4HP
N970H-M46
$1,597.703/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 3/4 HP 115v/1/60 1150 RPM TEFC motor. Shaft speed and flow are directly proportional. Motor HP needs to increase with a increase in pump pressure. The nature of a positive disp... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990J-T47
$3,624.13Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.
- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
1-1/2HP 115/230v 1" Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990L-Y98
$3,879.20Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-N76
$3,506.10Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N992 Pump & Mtr.
N992S5Q-J97
$1,480.05Bronze rotary 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...230/460v 1/2HP FKM Learn More
