Aug 04 2016

5 Basic Differences Between Centrifugal Pumps and Positive Displacement Pumps

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Greg Vissers is the President of Vissers Sales Corp, a trusted Canadian distributor and representative of industrial pumps, mixers, valves, controls, and liquid handling equipment serving chemical, industrial, municipal, and OEM sectors since 1979. With a background in mechanical engineering and decades of experience in fluid handling solutions, Greg leads ... Read More

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