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How to Properly Replace and Set Rope Packing on a B3ZRM Style Water Truck Pump
Rope packing on B3ZRM style water truck pumps is designed to leak slightly — but only when installed correctly. This guide walks through proper packing removal, ring cutting, joint staggering, and gland adjustment to prevent sleeve damage and premature failure. Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the steps necessary to replace your water truck's rope packing.

Blake Dill
Feb 123 min read


Clockwise or Counterclockwise? How to Identify Water Pump Rotation the Right Way
Learn how to correctly identify clockwise vs counterclockwise rotation on water truck pumps. Avoid installation mistakes, protect seals and bearings, and make sure you order the right rotation-specific pump.

Blake Dill
Jan 314 min read


What is a Suction Hose?
Suction hoses are a specific type of hoses used in operation with water trucks, vacuum trucks or other heavy equipment with vacuum...
Tiger Manufacturing
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Mudflaps: History, Types and Regulations
The mudflap serves a distinct purpose and have not gone through a lot of changes since their invention in 1983. While originally made...
Tiger Manufacturing
Dec 16, 20243 min read


A Complete Guide to Camlock Fittings
Cam and groove fittings, also known as camlocks, are adapters that connect various pipes or hoses together. These fittings feature a wide variety of male and female, threaded or adapter ends. Each camlock can also be made from various material that best suit the specific application. This is a complete guide to the sizing, material and fitting details of cam and groove fittings. Different Types of Camlock Fittings There are eight main types of camlocks, categorized A-F with D
Tiger Manufacturing
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Water Truck Spray Heads: Different Types and Purposes
Fin Spray Head Introduction One of the main functions of a water truck is to distribute their load at the desired location, how it needs...
Tiger Manufacturing
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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