Sanitary process engineering tools for pump sizing, seal screening, and spare parts
Check viscosity, estimate line losses, screen seal risk, find pump curves/CAD/drawings, and gather manuals or brochures before you call. These tools do not provide final engineering designs, final seal selections, final spare-part confirmations, pricing, or lead-time promises.
Viscosity and friction loss help turn a pump question into a duty point.
Product, cleaning, temperature, and flush details often decide the right seal path.
CAD, drawings, manuals, and curves are useful—but final fit still needs configuration review.
Tool workflow table
| Question | Use this tool | Output | What Triplex reviews next |
|---|---|---|---|
| How much line loss should I expect? | Friction Loss Calculator | Preliminary pressure drop / head estimate. | Full duty point, fittings, elevation, pump curve, viscosity assumptions. |
| How thick is this product likely to be? | Viscosity Reference Guide | Reference viscosity and temperature context. | Actual product data, operating temperature, shear behavior. |
| Will the seal/material survive the product or cleaner? | Chemical Compatibility + Seal Screening | Material and application risk flags. | Elastomer, face materials, flush/barrier plan, cleaning chemistry. |
| Where can I find Waukesha files, CAD, curves, or manuals? | Model and Performance Center / Manuals / Brochures | Reference files for planning. | Final model, configuration, and selected duty before design lock-in. |
| What should go into an RFQ? | RFQ-ready checklist | Cleaner first conversation. | Application fit, sizing, parts path, or engineering review route. |
RFQ-ready pump checklist
| Category | Details to collect |
|---|---|
| Product | Product name, viscosity at operating temperature, specific gravity, solids, crystals, shear sensitivity. |
| Duty point | Required flow, pressure/head, suction condition, line size, tubing length, fittings, elevation. |
| Cleaning | CIP/COP, chemicals, concentration, temperature, flush/barrier availability, washdown exposure. |
| Equipment | Existing pump model/serial, motor HP/voltage/enclosure, speed/VFD, ports, photos, curve data. |
| Commercial context | Routine sizing, replacement, failure, changed product, plant standard, shutdown constraint—without assuming lead time. |
When tool output needs review
Open the tools hub or send the checklist.
Use the tools to collect the right details, then send the application summary, photos, and files for Triplex review.
Helpful Triplex links
FAQ
Can Triplex tools finalize pump sizing?
No. The tools help prepare the duty point and identify risks, but final sizing requires Triplex review.
Which tool should I use before requesting a sanitary pump quote?
Start with viscosity and friction loss, then use seal screening if the application has temperature, cleaning, dry-running, or chemical risk.
Where can I find Waukesha pump files and curves?
Use the Triplex Model and Performance Center, then contact Triplex if the needed file is unavailable or requires configuration review.
What should I include in an RFQ-ready pump request?
Include product, viscosity, flow, pressure/head, suction condition, line details, cleaning method, seal needs, motor/VFD details, photos, and existing pump information.
Are the tools pricing or lead-time promises?
No. The tools are preliminary screening aids and do not provide final pricing, lead times, or engineering designs.
