This page contains articles written by Factory Direct Pipeline Products based upon 31 years experience of field work in the industrial fluid handling products industry. The topics are inspired by frequently asked questions or information we routinely provide to customers when reviewing their applications. The articles tend to focus on the technical or engineering aspects of the products we offer with the intention of helping our customers make the best choice possible for their specific application.
Differences between backwashing and mechanically cleaned strainers
Effects of fluid velocity and differential pressure on pipeline strainers
Charts, formulas and web-based calculators for centrifugal separator sizing
Comparison of Centrifugal and Vane Style Gas/Liquid Separators
Float Drain Traps, how they work, installation and maintenance
Comparison of Standard Ball Valves to Control (V-Notch) Ball Valves
What is the difference between a ball valve and butterfly valve?
Comparison of a Hydra-Cell metering pump to a External gear pump
Comparison of a Hydra-Cell pump to AODD (Air Operated Double Diaphragm pump)
Hydra-Oil: role and importance of oil used in Hydra-Cell pumps
Relationship of flow rate and pressure for positive displacement and centrifugal pumps
Peristaltic Pumps
Accessories