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Which Eductor Do I Need?
Not sure where to start? This guide explains each product type, its typical use cases, and key specifications — so you can find the right fit quickly.
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Liquid Jet Pump
For pumping, transferring, or lifting liquids
Typical Use Cases
- Pumping water, chemicals, or process fluids
- Condensate recovery
- Sump drainage and pit dewatering
- Tank-to-tank transfer
- Priming centrifugal pumps
- Handling slurries and solids
Key Facts
- No moving parts
- In stock ½″–3″
- CS, 316SS, Bronze
- Suction lift to 27 ft
Tank Mixing Eductor
For mixing and circulating tank contents
Typical Use Cases
- Preventing stratification in storage tanks
- Blending liquid additives
- Maintaining uniform temperature or pH
- Keeping solids in suspension
- Chemical dosing and dilution
- Wastewater treatment mixing
Key Facts
- 4:1 entrainment ratio
- In stock ⅜″–3″
- CS, 316SS, PPL, PVDF
- 10–100 PSI inlet
Tank Heating Eductor
For heating tank contents with steam
Typical Use Cases
- Heating water or process liquids
- Grain cooking and mash heating
- Food and beverage processing
- Pharmaceutical batch heating
- Wastewater temperature control
- Agricultural product heating
Key Facts
- Up to 95% efficiency
- 10–140 PSIG steam
- Self-agitating
- No heat exchanger needed
Gas Jet Pump / Vacuum Eductor
For gas handling, vacuum, and evacuation
Typical Use Cases
- Tank and vessel evacuation
- Fume and gas exhausting
- Priming pipelines with liquid
- Purging detrimental gases
- Vacuum service (to 5 in Hg Abs)
- Oxygen injection into liquid streams
Key Facts
- Steam or air motive
- 316SS standard
- Vacuum to 5 in Hg Abs
- In stock ½″–3″
Steam Jet Heater
For inline liquid heating with steam
Typical Use Cases
- Pasteurization and sterilization
- Inline water heating
- Blanching and cooking
- Circulating cleaning solutions
- Degreasing and pickling
- Heating slurries in pipelines
Key Facts
- Models 301, 320, 340
- No moving parts
- Low installation cost
- No heat exchanger
Plastic Tank Eductor (PPL / PVDF)
For corrosive chemical service
Typical Use Cases
- Mixing acids, bases, and solvents
- Electroplating tank circulation
- Chemical processing with halogens
- Semiconductor and electronics
- Pharmaceutical chemical mixing
- Any application requiring PVDF or PPL
Key Facts
- PPL and KYNAR® PVDF
- In stock ¼″–1½″ MNPT
- Max 220°F (PPL)
- Max 250°F (PVDF)
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