Also referred to as packaged pump skids, nearly all industrial pumps are sold as skid systems. A skid package includes the pump itself (typically a centrifugal pump) and a driver (such as an electric motor or a diesel engine) that is mounted upon a steel base.
Key Takeaways
- Nearly all industrial pumps are sold as skid systems, which includes all major components required for its application.
- Common components included in pump skid packages include the centrifugal pump itself, filtration systems, pressure gauges, control systems, pipes, and valves.
- Industries that most commonly utilize pump skid systems include the oil and gas, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, food and beverage, water and wastewater, chemical, pulp and paper, brewing, and agricultural industries.
- It is typically more cost-effective to purchase an entire skid-mounted system than to purchase each component separately and have it assembled in-house.
- C&B Equipment is a regional manufacturer of industrial pump skids and other types of industrial equipment.