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Operating submersible pumps in high temperatures

Finding submersible pumps that can operate comfortably in high water temperatures for long periods of time is often a difficult task for water bore operators. Here are some considerations that should be taken into account when pumping in a high temperature environment. Submersible motor High water temperature pumping applications can be found across [...]

How can solar pumps improve your pumping system?

With the uptake of commercial and residential solar power continuing to rise, the irrigation industry is getting in on the action and installing solar pumps that reduce costs and make control systems more efficient. The reduction in solar panel costs and the availability of solar rebates have made solar pumps an economically realistic option for [...]

Sterling Pumps Breaking News – Winner of the 2016 City of Casey Manufacturing Awards

Winners for the Casey Cardinia Business Awards 2016 were announced at a gala dinner held at the Cardinia Cultural Centre on Friday 16 September. It was a fantastic evening seeing Sterling Pumps take out the 2016 Manufacturing Awards for the City of Casey. Sterling has always been proud to be an Australian company and to win [...]

Do you have a spare pump in case of failure?

Given the significance of the oil and gas industry in Australia, if an operation had to shut down production due to a faulty pump, it would be a major problem. Having a tailor-made spare pump on hand is essential to avoid costly downtime. Here, we clear up common misconceptions about spare pumps and what you [...]

Local heritage with a modern twist

With the increasing costs associated with manufacturing in Australia, many pumps are being shipped from overseas for use by local irrigators. But the country’s strong irrigation industry is crying out for local pumps and the knowledge and trust that comes with them. Advances in Australian pump manufacturing have increased the efficiency and lowered the running [...]

Less fuel, more water

Local irrigators in Coleambally, New South Wales had been operating aging vertical turbine irrigation pumps for years at high costs, before a recent pump upgrade saw them using 25 per cent less diesel per ML with an increase in flow rate. It’s the aim of every irrigator in Australia, to be able to use less [...]

An Ongoing Process In Pump Manufacturing

When it comes to testing, usually only the final testing of the pumps comes to mind. Acknowledging that the final testing is an important part of the manufacturing process, we must also recognise that testing is a continuous process from the start to the end of the project and final delivery. Testing is a major [...]