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Air compressor leaks can account for around 5% of a new system's energy use.

As equipment ages, that number can climb, sometimes reaching 30% or more of what a compressor produces. It's quiet, gradual, and rarely shows up on a bill in an obvious way, so it just keeps costing more every month.

Most facilities have no idea how much compressed air they're wasting until someone actually measures it with an air audit.

Air audits measure consumption, track down leaks with ultrasonic detection, and pinpoint exactly where the system is losing capacity.

Our team recently completed two of these audits on opposite sides of the Rockies, one in Exshaw, Alberta, and another in Golden, British Columbia.

Two sites, the same result: a clearer picture of where each system was losing ground, and a plan to fix it.

Our Edmonton team is soaking up the last days of summer at the RATS-Rotating and Turbomachinery Society's annual golf tournament today, at Coloniale Golf Club.

If you’re on the course, stop by for a chat and grab a snack.

RATS is a non-profit organization created to build camaraderie and educational opportunities in the rotating equipment industry.

They work closely with charities, host industry events, and fund scholarships to support the next generation of rotating equipment experts.

Revenue from this tournament helps fund those endeavors.

As a company built on dedication and expertise, Chamco understands the importance of community-building events like these.

We’re proud to be a RATS partner.

Some fluids just aren't fair to a standard pump.

Abrasive slurries, aggressive chemicals, and sludge with too many solids wreak havoc on your system.

When fed through the wrong pump, these tough fluids cause leaks, seal failures, and a pump that stalls the moment it runs dry.

Versamatic builds air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps specifically to handle that kind of punishment, across everything from chemical transfer and waste treatment to mining and filter press operations.

➡️ No mechanical seal to fail
➡️ Leak-free by design
➡️ Keeps running even after it runs dry

Chamco is Western Canada's exclusive distributor of Versamatic pumps and components.

Talk to our pump experts about whether an AODD pump is the right fit for your application.

Municipal water systems don't get to pause for a pump problem.

When a pump serving a treatment plant loses efficiency or fails outright, distribution pressure drops fast.

Left unaddressed, that turns into boil-water advisories, and in the worst cases, untreated water reaching the community it's meant to serve.

That's exactly the failure point Grundfos has spent 80 years engineering around.

Grundfos builds its own motors and electronics in-house, including IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency motors that cut motor losses by roughly 30% compared to IE3 designs.

Chamco is the leading Western Canadian distributor of Grundfos pumps for municipal and industrial operations that require equipment built to handle continuous daily operation.

When opening a new facility, meeting timelines is critical.

Recently, Chamco supported a customer facing significant pressure to have a complete compressed air system installed and operational before opening for business.

The project required close coordination across multiple departments and a strong commitment to meeting an aggressive schedule.

From the initial discussions through final startup and commissioning, every project stage was managed with strong communication and teamwork, keeping the customer's deadline in mind.

As a result, the customer had a fully operational compressed air system in place before their opening date, allowing them to begin operations as planned and avoid costly schedule disruptions.

By working together and staying focused on the customer's goals, we delivered a solution that not only met the application's technical requirements but also helped the customer achieve a critical business milestone.

Projects like this highlight the value of collaboration across the entire Chamco team.

Gravity doesn't care about your plans.

When water needs to move from a lower elevation to a higher one, there's no natural flow to rely on.

A water lift station solves that problem.

Chamco has spent more than 60 years engineering both standard and custom lift stations for municipal and industrial operations.

Our pumps are sourced from top brands like Peerless Pump Company, Cornell Pump Company, and Grundfos, and we back every install with genuine OEM parts and long-term maintenance support.

Whether it's a straightforward application or a custom build for a challenging site, we handle projects of any size or complexity, in some of Western Canada’s toughest environments.

Talk to Chamco about your next water lift project.

Vertical turbine pumps (VTPs) reach water hundreds of feet deep that other pump types can't.

The job they do happens out of sight, and most people haven’t seen what it actually looks like from the inside out.

If you're specifying equipment for a deep well, an irrigation system, or a fire protection setup, it’s worth knowing the parts and understanding how this pump moves water.

In our latest blog, we take you inside vertical turbine pumps, walk you through exactly how one works, and the factors that affect its performance.

Read the full breakdown here: https://www.chamco.com/news/how-does-a-vertical-turbine-pump-work/

How Does A Vertical Turbine Pump Work? A Complete Overview How Does A Vertical Turbine Pump Work? A Complete Overview Vertical turbine pumps (VTPs) are the powerhouses behind some of the most critical water systems, including municipal water

A log conditioning system doesn't get the luxury of clean water.

At this local plywood plant, the pumps running the system handle aggressive water chemistry and a heavy solids load every day.

This is the kind of environment that chews through seals, erodes impellers, and turns routine operation into frequent repairs.

For this job, we chose specialized materials and components specifically to help these Peerless Pump Company pumps withstand those process conditions.

Ongoing rebuilds, overhauls, and maintenance support have kept them running efficiently while minimizing unplanned downtime.

We prioritize more than just supplying equipment.

It's about supporting the entire lifecycle of the system.

From stainless-steel seawater pumps to critical fire-water systems, reliability isn't optional.

We've supported this facility for years with routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and major overhauls to help maximize equipment life and reduce the risk of unexpected downtime.

Recently, we helped replace an obsolete custom-manufactured pump with a modern standard offering.

The result is improved long-term reliability, simplified maintenance, reduced lifecycle costs, and access to readily available replacement parts when they are needed most.

When critical infrastructure depends on pumping systems, having a service partner that can support the equipment throughout its entire lifecycle makes all the difference.

Picking the "best" industrial air compressor isn't as simple as picking the biggest name.

Get it wrong, and you're stuck with a system that can't hold your duty cycle, costs more to run, or leaves you without local parts and service when it breaks down.

Our latest article breaks down what actually separates top compressor brands, from CAGI-certified performance data to energy efficiency and service network strength.

Find out our top picks: https://loom.ly/khA3UBY