It’s always important to make sure your magnetically driven centrifugal pumps run smoothly and efficiently. However, one common issue that can lead to catastrophic pump failure is dry running. When pumps are operated without sufficient lubrication, the resulting friction generates excessive heat, damaging critical components such as the bearings. One…
Ensuring Safety and Efficiency: How to Properly Handle Fluids with Chemical Pumps
When you’re working with hazardous fluids, it is important to prioritise the safety of your people, and the environment around you as well as the efficiency of applications. Chemical pumps play a crucial role in ensuring the proper transfer…
CO2 capture and storage, commonly known as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), is a technology used to reduce the release of greenhouse gases and also reduce the carbon footprints of a variety of different industries. The process involves capturing CO2 from the emissions generated by industrial processes and power plants…
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…
When it comes to handling corrosive chemicals, making sure you choose to most appropriate pump is crucial to ensure efficient and safe operations. Two common options in chemical pump selection are metallic chemical pumps and plastic-lined pumps. While both have their advantages, the choice depends on various factors such as…
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…
