Why Engineers Choose KECO
For over 70 years, KECO has been the trusted partner for industrial pump solutions. Here's what sets us apart.
Modular vs. Sealed Design
The architecture of a pump determines your total cost of ownership, your downtime exposure, and how dependent you are on outside service. Compare the two approaches side by side.
Modular Peristaltic Design
- Replace the hose in minutes, not the pump
- Your maintenance team can do it on-site
- Only wear part is the hose — no seals, no valves
- Self-priming to 29.5 ft, dry-run capable
- Bi-directional flow, leak detection built-in
Sealed Pump Designs
- Require factory-trained service technicians
- Longer downtime per service event (4–8 hours vs. 15–30 minutes)
- Multiple wearing parts: seals, impellers, bearings
- Cannot self-prime or run dry
- Higher long-term maintenance costs
Your Pump. Your Maintenance Team.
KECO peristaltic pumps are engineered for field serviceability. Your own technicians can perform every routine maintenance task — no proprietary tools, no factory authorization required. When the hose wears out, swap it out on the spot. The entire process takes 15 to 30 minutes and gets your process running again the same shift.
We stock modular quick-change hoses in 12 sizes across all pump series. When you call us, a knowledgeable engineer answers. Parts ship the same day for most applications. That is the level of support you get when your distributor has been doing this for over 70 years.
Compare that to sealed pump designs, which typically require a manufacturer service visit or depot return for anything beyond basic maintenance. A single service event can mean days of downtime and a bill that dwarfs the annual cost of hose replacements.
San Diego-Based. Nationally Available.
Same-Day Phone Support
Reach a pump engineer during business hours. We answer questions on the spot — application sizing, troubleshooting, hose selection. No ticket queue, no callback window.
Next-Day Parts
We keep critical wear parts — hoses, lubricant, fittings — in stock for every pump series we sell. Local customers in San Diego can often pick up same day.
70-Year Track Record
We have been standing behind every installation since 1954. Our customers come back — and they send their colleagues — because our support does not end at the invoice.
Call Us Direct
Speak to someone who knows your pump: (619) 298-3800. Based in San Diego, serving the entire country.
The Factors That Matter Over the Long Run
Initial equipment is only part of the story. The real difference shows up in maintenance frequency, downtime, and how long your hoses last — not just in the purchase order.
- 15–30 minute hose swaps. Your own technicians replace the only wear part — no factory service visit, no proprietary tools, no extended shutdown. Sealed pump competitors typically require 4–8 hours of downtime per service event.
- Modular hose-only replacement. When the hose wears out, you replace the hose — not the pump head, not the housing, not a sealed cartridge. Twelve hose sizes stocked and ready to ship the same day you call.
- Longer hose life by design. The Rotho hose compound and geometry are engineered for extended wear life. Fewer replacement cycles per year means fewer planned shutdowns and less labor allocated to pump maintenance.
- 70 years of field-proven engineering. Every design decision has been validated in chemical dosing, slurry transfer, food processing, and mining applications worldwide. That service history translates directly into predictable uptime for your process.
- No service-call dependency. Because maintenance is designed to be field-performed, your team stays in control of your schedule — no waiting on a manufacturer technician, no depot shipping, no guesswork on parts availability.
Ready to Talk to an Engineer?
Our team is ready to help you find the right pump for your application.
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