Importance of Using a Bell Strainer in Agricultural Pumping Applications
When drawing water from rivers, canals, or surface reservoirs, agricultural pumps are exposed to a wide variety of debris and organic material. A bell strainer—also known as a suction bell or foot strainer—is an essential piece of equipment designed to protect both the pump and the overall irrigation system.
Importance of Using Parts Kits for Pump Maintenance and Repair
When it comes to pump maintenance, speed, accuracy, and reliability are essential. That’s why Cornell Pump offers Loaded Shaft with Mechanical Seal Kits and other parts kits—to provide a complete, high-quality solution that keeps your equipment running efficiently and your downtime to a minimum. One of the smartest decisions you can make for maintenance, repair, and long-term reliability.
Cutters vs. Choppers: Choosing the Right Impeller for Modern Wastewater Challenges
As wastewater compositions evolve—with flushable wipes, fibrous materials, and grease-laden solids now common—traditional non-clog pumps are increasingly unable to cope. Municipalities and industrial users face a critical choice: should they specify a cutter or chopper impeller for their toughest pumping applications?
Solving the Most Common Refrigeration Pump Issues: A Cornell Troubleshooting Guide
Practical Solutions for Liquid Overfeed and Transfer Pump Applications
Tuesday Tip: Good Discharge Piping Makes a Big Difference
Recently, we shared best practices for suction piping. This week, we’re focusing on the other side of the pump—discharge piping.
Sizing a Pump for Drip Irrigation: A Practical Guide from the Field
By Ryan Hergenroder, Regional Manager – Southwest Agriculture, Cornell Pump Company
When I’m helping a grower size a pump for a drip irrigation system, we always start with the basics—but the conversation usually goes a lot deeper than just picking a pump off the shelf.
NPSHr in your pocket
Cornell Pump has a mobile app to help calculate system flow and select pumps. Powerful, with detailed pump curves and pump recommendations, the mobile app can be used to calculate: Total Dynamic Head Net Positive Suction Head Friction Loss As well as Save and share your calculations Suggest pumps from Cornell’s robust and efficient catalog […]
Centrifugal Pump Curve Classifications
There are four basic types of pump curve shapes that you will usually find for centrifugal pumps: Gradually rising – the most common type Steep – probably the second most common type Flat Drooping Let’s talk about the pros and cons of each of these. If you start on the right side (maximum capacity) of […]
Pump Flo
Pump Flo is an online and desktop pump selection software that allows users to input conditions and compare pumps on operating efficiency, impeller trim, NPSHR, flow, HP, and other characteristics. Offered to Cornell distributors, end-users, and potential customers, the software can be used across single pumps, pumps in series, or in fully manual selections. Reports […]
Resources
Resources Literature Find Cornell Pump Company’s current literature, such as pump data sheets, market brochures, product line brochures, application sheets, handbooks, and more. Mobile Toolkit This tool is designed to assist in making pump system selections, whether or not there is an internet connection available. Android | Apple IOS Success Stories Listen to the success […]