A UK manufacturer cut pumping energy costs by nearly £1 million in a single year by replacing compressed air-driven pumps with high-efficiency electric alternatives.
A long-term customer in the chemical manufacturing industry approached us for support with modernising and improving control over their tanker unloading processes.
Consistency is critical in plastic extrusion. Vacuum stability makes a major difference to product quality, efficiency, and operational uptime.
In the fast-paced manufacturing world, finding efficient solutions to equipment challenges is crucial, and sometimes upgrading pump technology is the best solution. We recently encountered a new customer facing a dilemma with their ageing mechanical seal pump used for handling solvents in their production process. Their existing pump had become…
When it comes to wood preservation, utilising the latest pump technology can truly unlock the hidden potential of your timber. Enhancing the strength and beauty of your wood is essential for ensuring its longevity and aesthetic appeal. Through innovative pumping systems, you can effectively treat and protect your timber against…
A pump crisis doesn’t always have to mean a true crisis. This post explains how a chemical manufacturing plant couldn’t get their standard pump replaced by their regular supplier so they came to us instead.
A leading chemical manufacturing company in the North-West discovered that the magnetic drive centrifugal pumps they…
Situation: Tanker unloading pumps were being run continuously
Need: A way to lower energy usage and cost
Solution: Replacing inefficient pumps that need to be run 24/7 with pumps that can be powered down when not required
Annual Energy Savings: 358 MWh
Overview of the Phenol Unloading Application
SI Group is…
Pumping sandpaper grit – aka aluminium oxide – can be really challenging for some pumps. Obviously, aluminium oxide is really abrasive which can be a huge problem for a lot of pumps.
Recently, our engineering team upgraded a customer’s peristaltic pump as their existing solution wasn’t very reliable and was failing…
The chemical distribution industry is reported to be worth £190 billion worldwide, so it’s no surprise to learn that global mobility has had a huge impact. Chemicals no longer need to be transported via pipelines to the wider manufacturing community and it is incredibly common for materials to be transported…
This week we want to talk to you about an ATEX rated diesel engine cooling system for offshore oil rigs in the North Sea.
The Challenge
Our partner Broadland Radiators was approached by their client who was looking for a cooling system similar to those previously supplied but with some additional requirements. …
