Tips & Technology

What is “Dead Head” and “Cavitation” and why are they bad?

What is “Dead Head” and “Cavitation” and why are they bad?

For many years, IWAKI has focused on eliminating the consequences of “abnormal operating conditions” also known as ‘Dead Head and ‘Cavitation’. We have developed and patented several good solutions for these serious issues.

“Abnormal operating conditions” can be harmful to a pump and lead to expensive downtime, no matter if the pump has magnetic drive (like IWAKI pumps) or if it is a traditional pump with shaft seals.

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The issue with dry running

The issue with dry running

For many years, IWAKI has focused on eliminating the consequences of “abnormal operating conditions” and has developed and patented several good solutions.
“Abnormal operating conditions” such as dry running can be harmful to a pump and lead to expensive downtime.

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Why magnetic drive?

Why magnetic drive?

In 1967 IWAKI invented the first magnetic drive centrifugal pumps featuring a plastic pump head. This MD-15 pump became the first part of the MD-productline, which would later become the best-selling centrifugal pumps in the world!

But what is it that sets the magnetic drive technology apart? How is it different and what are the unique advantages of IWAKIs invention?

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