About Us
 With headquarters in Vancouver, WA, and subsidiaries, Micropump, Ltd., in England, Ismatec SA in Switzerland, and Ismatec GmbH in Germany, Micropump supplies products globally. To support its customers everywhere, Micropump provides a worldwide network of distributors and an extensive staff of qualified professionals who are committed to customer care. |
About Us Established in 1960, Micropump Inc. is the originator of magnetic
drive gear pump technology - the "leak-free" pumping solution.
Today, Micropump is the market leader in sealless, low-flow gear pumps
offering standard models, configure-to-order options, and custom solutions.
Specializing in OEM and industrial pump applications where precise fluid
control is required, Micropump combines state-of-the-art manufacturing
with unparalleled engineering expertise to meet its customers ever-changing
fluid handling needs.
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Markets ServedMicropump is a one-stop resource for fluid handling systems. Micropump
has Design and DevelopmentProduct development and innovative designs have long been a trademark
of Micropump. In addition to initiating magnetic drive gear pump
technology, we are recognized as a leader in the design and development
of miniature, low flow, positive displacement pumps; engineered
composite gears for gear pumps; and electromagnetic drives. Micropump
engineers have been awarded numerous patents, 20 of which are still
active, with a number of patents currently pending. ManufacturingManufacturing quality has been a hallmark of Micropump since its
inception. State-of-the-art engineering tools, equipment, and extensive in-house
resources mean Micropump engineers can manufacture customized gear, centrifugal,
vane, and piston pumps quickly and affordably. Micropump can also
deliver tailor-made solutions. Quality ControlWith stringent ISO
9001 quality control processes in place, as well as ATEX
Certification for European safety standards, Micropump ensures
the quality of both new and existing pump designs. Micropump implemented
its first Total Quality Control (TQC) program in 1981, and today
uses Statistical Quality Control (SQC) methods to monitor its processes.
Micropump has established a stringent Quality
and Environmental Policy to ensure customer satisfaction with
every product. Six SigmaSix Sigma is a business practice that enables Micropump to deliver
the ultimate in quality products and services. Both the voice of
the customer and the voice of the business drive Six Sigma efforts.
In all cases, we determine the gap between what our customers or
we expect and our actual performance. We then use whatever tools
are needed to close that gap. Six Sigma processes focus on data-driven
problem identification, isolation and resolution to drive significant
and lasting improvements that are quantifiable, measurable, and
above all, felt by our customers. Lean ManufacturingLean manufacturing is a systematic approach to identifying and eliminating waste through continuous process improvements. Micropump utilizes a variety of Lean building blocks, including:
back to top KaizenKaizen is a business practice that enables Micropump to eliminate
waste, and to continuously improve manufacturing and other parts
of Micropump’s business. Most Kaizen events have occurred in manufacturing,
where it has been used to significantly reduce the distance that
operators travel, floor space, inventory, and cycle time. It also
has brought improvements in transactional office processes. IDEX CorporationMicropump is a unit of the IDEX Corporation. IDEX is a world leader in positive displacement pump technologies and other industrial products that are sold to a variety of customers and industries. IDEX acquired Micropump in 1995, joining an already extensive array of proprietary fluid handling and engineered products that enjoy leadership positions in niche markets.
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