June 16, 2023
Many familiar with vertical inline (VIL) pumps—such as the Armstrong 4300 Series pumps—and their numerous benefits wonder why base-mounted pumps are still being specified and installed considering their antiquity and being more costly to install. Side-by-Side Comparison If you’re still not sold on inline vs. base-mounted pumps, here is a comparison: Vertical Inline Pumps Base-Mounted…
June 12, 2023
Rising energy costs and sustainability governance are driving the development of new technologies to improve the performance of buildings. Armstrong has answered the challenge with unparalleled pumping efficiency and performance by combining Design Envelope (DE) vertical inline (VIL) pumps, motors and intelligent variable speed (IVS) controllers. How IVS Works In a chilled water system, a…
March 10, 2022
Learn Why Vertical Inline Is a Better Option than Base-Mounted, Centrifugal Pumps In years past, centrifugal pumps operated horizontally and were bolted to the floor. These base-mounted, pumps were a maintenance nightmare – requiring the removal of the motor to replace seals and perform other repairs. At 10 pounds per horsepower, motors in base-mounted pumps…
