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FIND THE RIGHT PUMP FOR YOUR APPLICATION

Crane Engineering helps customers across Wisconsin, Minnesota and Upper Michigan select, specify and support pumps for municipal and industrial fluid-handling applications. Our team combines application expertise with access to leading pump manufacturers to help match the right equipment to your process requirements.

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Over 1MM in inventory

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100+ Manufacturers

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Explore Our Pump Categories

Crane Engineering offers a broad range of pump technologies for municipal and industrial fluid-handling applications. Explore pump categories by design, operating conditions and application requirements to find the right starting point for your system.

Centrifugal pumps are widely used for water, wastewater, cooling, process liquids and other applications requiring continuous flow.

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End Suctions Pumps

An end suction pump is a type of centrifugal pump that is commonly used with low-viscosity liquids

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Multi-Stage

Multistage pumps utilize several impellers and diffusers in series to incrementally increase the pressure capability at a given flow rate.

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Pitot Tube

Pitot tube pumps are classified as centripetal pumps because they add energy to the fluid by increasing fluid momentum.

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Centrifugal Drum Pumps

Drum pumps are portable pumps used exclusively to transfer liquids from one container to another.

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Self-Priming

Self-priming pumps are centrifugal pumps that evacuate an air-liquid mixture to reach a fully primed pumping condition in order to start the pumping process.

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Submersible

A submersible pump is a centrifugal pump designed to operate while fully submerged in the fluid being pumped.

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Split Case

A split case pump is a centrifugal pump that has two internal inlets to the impeller, ie. double suction, supported between bearings.

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Vertical Inline

Vertical inline pumps have the inlet and outlet in line with the piping. These pumps have a vertical drive shaft.

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Vertical Turbine

Versatile centrifugal pumps for water transfer, process liquids, cooling and general fluid handling.

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Which Pump Is Right for Your Application?

As the top distributor and service provider in the Midwest, Crane Engineering offers comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific fluid handling needs. The right pump depends on more than the pump type. Flow, pressure, fluid properties, solids, viscosity, temperature, material compatibility and operating conditions all affect selection. Crane Engineering helps match pump technology to the process, not the other way around

Clean Liquids

For water, solvents and other low-viscosity fluids where efficiency, reliability and material compatibility matter.

High-Flow Water

For municipal water, cooling water and other applications requiring high flow at moderate pressure

Slurry & Abrasive Fluids

For fluids containing solids or abrasive material where wear resistance and solids handling are critical.

High-Viscosity Fluids

For oils, syrups, polymers and other thick fluids that require consistent flow and appropriate pump technology.

Corrosive Chemicals

For acids, solvents and aggressive fluids where materials, seals and temperature limits are key selection factors.

Solids Handling

For wastewater, sludge and process streams containing suspended or larger solids.

Sump & Tank Service

For pits, tanks, wet wells and transfer applications where pump configuration and installation conditions matter.

High-Pressure Applications

For boiler feed, injection, pressure boosting and other applications requiring elevated discharge pressure.

Pump Selection by Industry

Pump requirements vary by process, fluid characteristics, operating conditions and system demands. Crane Engineering helps identify the pump technologies best suited to each industry and application.

What We Need To Size Your Pump

Proper pump selection starts with the operating conditions. These are the key factors Crane Engineering evaluates when helping select and size a pump for an application.

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  • Flow Rate: Required volume of fluid over time.
  • Fluid Type: Water, chemicals, slurry, food products or other process media.
  • Viscosity: The thickness of the fluid can significantly affect pump selection
  • Temperature: Operating temperature affects materials, seals and performance
  • Total Dynamic Head: The pressure or lift the pump must overcome.
  • Viscosity: The thickness of the fluid can significantly affect pump selection
  • Solid Content: Particle size and concentration influence pump design and materials.
  • Material Compatibility: Pump materials must be compatible with the fluid being handled.

Pump Support Throughout the Equipment Lifecycle

Crane Engineering supports pump systems from initial selection through ongoing maintenance, repair and rebuild. Our team helps customers improve reliability, reduce downtime and get more life from their equipment.

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Supply

Source the right pump and supporting components from leading manufacturers for the application

Install

Install

Support proper installation, startup and integration so the system performs as intended.

Maintain

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Help keep pumps operating reliably through preventative maintenance, inspections and service

Pump-repair

Repair

Diagnose pump problems and perform field or shop repairs to restore performance.

Common Pump Problems & Troubleshooting

Cavitation occurs when vapor bubbles form and collapse inside the pump, often because suction conditions are inadequate.

Common signs:
  • Rattling or gravel-like noise, vibration
  • Reduced flow, pitting or damage to the impeller.
Possible causes:
  • Insufficient NPSH available (NPSHa) relative to the pump's requirements.
  • Excessive pump speed
  • High fluid temperature
  • Poor system design.
  • Insufficient NPSH, suction restrictions
  • Insufficient NPSH, suction restrictions
  • Insufficient NPSH, suction restrictions
  • Insufficient NPSH, suction restrictions
Next step:

Review suction conditions and operating point, then determine whether the issue is system-related or requires pump repair.

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The Right Fluid Handling Equipment and Solutions for YOUR Industry

For over 80 years, customers have relied on Crane Engineering to be the advisor that provides technical solutions for industrial challenges. Whether it is a pump rebuild or repair, preventative maintenance, or a customized wastewater treatment plant upgrade, Crane Engineering has the experts to keep your fluid process operations running. Based in Wisconsin and serving the Midwest, Crane Engineering is your expert for fluid handling solutions.

Pump Resources & Technical Guidance

Explore technical articles, guides and case studies from Crane Engineering’s team on pump selection, performance, maintenance and common operating challenges.

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How to Read and Understand a Centrifugal Pump Curve

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Guide to Pump Selection for Food & Beverage Processing

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A Beginner's Guide To Pumping Slurry

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