Industrial Pumps & Filtration
Ballard Industrial supplies industrial pumps, replacement parts, and repair kits to industries throughout the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. We specialize in wastewater treatment, chemical transfer, construction dewatering, food and beverage processing, and industrial fluid-handling applications.
Need help choosing and sizing a pump or rebuilding one you already own? Our Seattle sales and engineering team and factory-certified technicians can help. Contact us today!
Choosing the right industrial pump
The right pump depends on what you're moving, how thick or abrasive it is, and where the pump will run. Use this as a starting point, then call us to confirm sizing and materials.
| Pump type | Best for | Typical fluids | Key advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air-operated diaphragm (AODD) | Transfer where electricity is unsafe or unavailable | Solvents, acids, slurries, paints, fluids with solids | Runs dry and deadheads without damage; no motor |
| End-suction centrifugal | Continuous, high-volume water transfer | Water, thin process fluids | Simple, efficient, low maintenance |
| Vertical multi-stage | Pressure boosting, wash-down, boiler feed | Clean water | High pressure in a small footprint |
| Submersible | Sumps, dewatering, sewage and wastewater lift | Wastewater, effluent, water with solids | Installs in the liquid; no priming |
| Sanitary | Food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical | Product, CIP solutions | 316L stainless; cleanable design |
| Peristaltic | Metering and dosing | Shear-sensitive, abrasive, or corrosive fluids | Fluid touches only the hose |
| Piston | High-pressure dispensing | Grease, oils, sealants, viscous materials | Moves heavy materials at high pressure |
Brands we know inside and out
We supply a wide selection of air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps, centrifugal water transfer pumps, submersible sewage and sump pumps, peristaltic metering pumps, piston pumps, and stainless steel sanitary pumps from leading manufacturers, including ARO, Blue-White, Goulds, Barmesa, AMT, Q-Pump, Blacoh, and more.
- ARO – Ballard is ARO's premier authorized distributor and service center for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. We stock ARO diaphragm and piston pumps, repair kits, and parts, and our technicians are factory-certified to rebuild them.
- Blue-White – Chemical metering and dosing pumps, including Flexflo peristaltic pumps and Chem-Feed diaphragm metering pumps, flow meters, and engineered skid systems for precision chemical delivery.
- Goulds Water Technology – High quality, long lasting centrifugal pumps, submersible utility pumps, sewage and effluent pumps, sump pumps, jet pumps, submersible well pumps and commercial water pressure booster systems.
- Barmesa – Submersible and centrifugal pumps for wastewater, sewage, effluent, and dewatering in municipal, commercial, and industrial settings.
- AMT – Engine driven, pedestal, self-priming electric, straight centrifugal, sump, and drum pumps for general industry and marine applications.
- Q-Pump – Sanitary centrifugal pumps built with 316L and 304 stainless components for food, beverage, and process applications.
- Blacoh – Pulsation dampeners for positive displacement pumps, diaphragm valve seals, calibration columns, injection quills, and pump spill prevention and containment solutions.
More than a parts counter
Ballard has supplied industrial customers from Seattle's Ballard neighborhood since 1952. Our Pumping Solutions team helps specify pumps and complete systems for marine, construction, manufacturing, and municipal applications. When a pump needs work, our Authorized Service Center handles repair and rebuilds, and Pump Repair Parts & Kits keeps common wear parts on hand.
Not sure which pump fits? Call (206) 783-6626 or contact our team with your fluid, flow rate, and head or pressure requirements.
FAQ
How do I choose the right industrial pump for my application?
It depends. Key determining factors include require flow rate (typically in GPM), required pressure or head (typically in ft of head or PSI), what fluid you’re pumping, fluid viscosity, fluid specific gravity, fluid temperature, and the system as a whole such as pipe, valves, and fittings that add resistance to flow on both the suction and discharge side of the pump.
Contact our expert team at 206-783-6626 or sales.help@ballardindustrial.com and we can do much of work for you to find the lowest total cost of ownership solution.
What type of pump is best for chemical transfer?
While the exact pump selection depends on factors such as chemical compatibility, required flow, required head pressure, fluid viscosity, and other factors, air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps are especially well suited for chemical transfer applications. AODD pumps work in such a way that they do not require a shaft seal and they are offered in a variety of materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum, Hastelloy, polypropylene, PVDF, PTFE, santoprene, EPDM, nitrile, and viton, such that there is a suitable combination of materials for almost any application, even the most difficult chemicals.
How long will it take to get a new pump?
Ballard Industrial stocks a wide selection of pumps and repair parts. We also partner with manufacturers that keep inventory at their factories. We can often find solutions in available inventory for fast delivery.
Why is my pump no longer working like it did when I first installed it?
Routine maintenance and preventative maintenance are key for all types of pumps. All pumps contain parts that wear, by design, and will need replaced over time. The amount of time depends on your application and the type of pump used. If you don’t already have a maintenance schedule in place for your pump, a good starting place would be to order common wear parts – such as a shaft seal for a centrifugal pump or a fluid section repair kit with diaphragms and ball checks for an AODD pump. Upon the first documented failure or required maintenance, note the amount of service time between maintenance, subtract 10%, and perform the same maintenance in the future before the problems occur. For example, if your diaphragms in your diaphragm pump last 5000 hours of service before failure, try replacing them every 4500 hours before they go to failure to save time and money with reduced clean up and downtime.
Ballard Industrial offers all the pump repair parts that you need along with an experienced service repair team and sales team to guide you through the process.
Why is my pump making so much noise?
There are many reasons that pumps can be noisy. It might be the type of pump you’re using or it might be what you’re pumping, like wood chips or gravel. However, one common cause of noisy pump operation is cavitation. Cavitation occurs in a pump system when the suction pressure of the system is greater than that allowed by the pump design. In mathematical terms, this is when the net positive suction head (NPSH) available, which is determined by the system design, is less than that of the NPSH required, which is determined by the pump design. This is commonly a problem in systems where there is an excessive amount of pipe and fittings on the suction side of the pump or when the vapor pressure of the pumping fluid is high. Fixing the issue after it has started typically requires a change to the system, such as reducing the pipe length on the suction side, decreasing the temperature of the fluid, or selecting a pump that is more suitable for the application and has a lower NPSH required.
Ballard Industrial’s sales and engineering team can evaluate all these factors for you to select the right pump and avoid issues like cavitation from ever happening.
What is the difference between a diaphragm metering pump and a peristaltic metering pump?
Both peristaltic and diaphragm metering pumps provide accurate, repeatable fluid delivery, but they operate differently. Peristaltic pumps move fluid through flexible tubing, keeping the liquid isolated from all other pump components. Diaphragm metering pumps use a reciprocating diaphragm and ball check valves to deliver measured amounts of fluid. Both are commonly used for chemical injection, water treatment, and industrial dosing applications.
So how do you choose? Blue-White peristaltic metering pumps offer the advantage of not vapor locking by design and are typically chosen when the required backpressure is 50 PSI or less. If your system requires backpressure above 50 PSI, then a diaphragm pump is typically recommended.