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 Pedestal Gear Pump
N9000S16
$1,147.97Bronze Pedestal Gear pump. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the backpressure in the...
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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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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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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump w/ relief valve
N9000LRS15
$1,393.47Bronze Pedestal Gear pump with relief valve. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the b...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump w/ relief valve
N9000RE
$1,357.20Bronze Pedestal Gear pump with relief valve. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990H-N26
$2,276.30Oberdorfer 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 shaft by ...
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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 Pedestal Gear Pump w/ relief valve
N9000RS18
$1,708.20Bronze Pedestal Gear pump with relief valve. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the b...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-N96
$2,483.00Oberdorfer 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
N990RJ-T95
$2,532.40Oberdorfer 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...
