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CO2 Capture and Multiphase Pumping

CO2 Capture and Multiphase Pumping As the world moves towards a lower carbon environment the industry is taking a hard look how to handle and transport CO2. It is expected that CO2 sequestration at power plants and larger industrial facilities will be major future undertaking driven by government regulations and carbon taxation. (more…)

Control Green House Gas (GHG) Emissions with Multiphase Pumping

Control Green House Gas GHG emissions from oilfield production are getting a lot of attention in media and in industry discussions. It is taking a hard look at the conventional production site or pad with tank batteries, separators, flares, compressors, pumps and other process equipment. (more…)

In Memoriam of Lesitritz Co-Founder Mr. Helmuth Schaak

Mr. Helmuth Schaak Our co-founder and owner for many years, Mr Helmuth Schaak passed away on August 19, 2021 in his hometown of Nuremberg, Germany at the age of 97. (more…)
A 30 Year Milestone Celebration

A 30 Year Milestone Celebration!

As the Leistritz family looks forward with anticipation, we also look back with admiration. Today we look back upon the tenure of Jack Oriente, Leistritz Shop Manager for 30 years. Jack is a self-taught machinist, whose fascination for fabrication began back in 1979 when he began rebuilding a ‘56 Chevy Belair. In 1983 he won an award for outstanding detail on that rebuild. Thirty-seven years later and Jack continues to display that same level of detail with every one of the nearly one-thousand pumps he has worked on in the last 30 years. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Four

Yesterday’s Grinding is Today’s Whirling

New possibilities with whirling technology from Leistritz

Leistritz Whirling Series Part 4 The high surface quality of screws and ball screws can be achieved by whirling. Leistritz has made advancements to what was traditionally a roughing method into a high-precision, high quality surface finish process that made grinding unnecessary. Leistritz, the industry leader in whirling machine technology has set a new standard. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Three

The Evolution of Whirling

The Evolution of Whirling In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part Two

Savings Through Technology

Whirling Machine Series Part Two - Savings Through Technology In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)

Whirling Machine Series – Part One

High-Precision and Built-In Environmental Benefits

Whirling Machine Series Part One - High-Precision and Built-In Environmental Benefits In a four-part blog series, development of whirling machines, we will discuss profitability, technical possibilities, applications, innovation, environmental protection, and market development of whirling machines. (more…)
Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 2

Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 2

In our last blog we discussed the pump technology and what is available along with some positives and negatives. (more…)
Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt

Thriving under Harsh Conditions Pumping Asphalt, Part 1

Three screw pumps and non-timed twin-screw pumps have replaced traditional centrifugal and timed twin-screw pumps in refinery asphalt services. (more…)