Protein Processing Overview A large pet-food protein processing facility was struggling with persistent fats, oils, and grease (FOG) buildup in its lift stations due to heavy daily washdowns, causing thick surface layers that disrupted pumps, caused noticeable odors, and required frequent manual cleanouts. Their search for a reliable mixer designed specifically for wet-well settings led…
Introduction Meet Barnes envie³, the wastewater pump built to help your plant run cleaner, safer, and more efficiently from day one. Envie³ combines a premium IE3 motor with a patented closed loop glycol cooling system, so it runs cooler, lasts longer, and maintains performance in both wet and dry pit environments. That means fewer surprises,…
A New Standard in Wet‑Well Mixing In wastewater lift stations and wet wells, consistent movement isn’t a luxury. It is essential. When grease builds up and solids settle, operators face odor issues, corrosion, and costly cleanouts. Crane Pumps & Systems set out to create a wet‑well mixer that could rise to these challenges with unmatched…
The modern wastewater stream is no longer what it was a decade ago—and it won’t slow down anytime soon. This ongoing change has created new challenges and opportunities for different pump technologies. One of the most significant contributors to today’s challenges is the dramatic increase in solids content, driven largely by the widespread use of…
Pressure sewer pumps aren’t designed to last forever. Age, misapplication, or system changes can lead to pump failure—and when that happens, quick replacement is critical. Enter upgrade cores, a game-changing solution for residential grinder pump stations that makes grinder pump replacement faster, easier, and more efficient. What Is an Upgrade Core? An upgrade core is…
Why Names Matter in Branding In today’s competitive marketplace, a strong brand and effective product branding are more than a logo or a tagline—it’s an identity that customers recognize and trust. For industries like wastewater, where reliability and performance are critical, branding plays an even bigger role in shaping perception and building confidence. One often-overlooked…
