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Reducing Energy Costs: How QUANTM Pumps Delivered £1 Million Savings
A UK manufacturer cut pumping energy costs by almost £1 million in a single year by replacing compressed air-driven pumps with high-efficiency electric alternatives.

What is Pump Cavitation and How to Prevent It?
Understanding cavitation is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and longevity of your industrial pumps. Read why it occurs and how to prevent it.

Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps: A Complete Guide
What is a liquid ring vacuum pump and how does it operate? An essential guide to typical applications, key advantages and vacuum pump selection.

CDR Pumps Travel Challenge 2026: How Far Can We Go?
How far can CDR merchandise travel? Take part in our latest challenge for a chance to win a £250 prize.

CDR Pumps Shortlisted for Two Chemical Industry Awards
CDR Pumps has been shortlisted by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) as a finalist in two categories at the Chemical Industry Awards 2026.

Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps Boost Efficiency
In a world where resource efficiency is increasingly critical, liquid ring vacuum technology – with modern recirculation – is a smart investment.

The Hidden Driver of Plastic Extrusion Performance: Vacuum Control
Consistency is critical in plastic extrusion. Vacuum stability makes a major difference to product quality, efficiency, and operational uptime.

Meet CDR Pumps at CHEMUK 2026
We are pleased to be exhibiting at CHEMUK 2026, the UK’s leading trade show for the chemical, process engineering and formulated product industries.

Chemical Pumps: The Key to High-Performance Fume Scrubbers
The right pump has a major impact on fume scrubber performance, saving energy, reducing maintenance, and extending the operational lifespan of the system.

The Factors Influencing Pump Selection for Solvent Manufacturing
Chemical pumps have a direct impact on the quality and safety of solvent production. Read our guide to understand the key factors influencing pump selection.

Our Guide to Distillery Pumps
Pump selection for different distillation processes has a direct impact on operational efficiency and product quality. Our guide will help you make the right choice.

Peristaltic Pump Upgrade
Pumping sandpaper grit – aka aluminium oxide – can be really challenging for some pumps. Obviously, aluminium oxide is really abrasive which can be a

Exploring the Benefits of Metallic Chemical Pumps and Plastic-Lined Pumps
When it comes to handling corrosive chemicals, making sure you choose to most appropriate pump is crucial to ensure efficient and safe operations. Two common

From Pump Crisis to Smooth Operations
A pump crisis doesn’t always have to mean a true crisis. This post explains how a chemical manufacturing plant couldn’t get their standard pump replaced

New UCL Mechanical Seal Pump
CDR Pumps have recently launched the new UCL mech seal and the UCL-B (close coupled version) range of mechanical seal centrifugal pumps. The range supersedes the

Testimonial | Chemical Distribution
A few years ago I discovered we had multiple makes and types of pumps on site, with some being incorrect for their application causing issues