Supporting innovation with student engineers
Real world experience is important to complete a university degree, explore options for the future, and gain valuable experience in the field. However, it’s not only students that can benefit... Learn More
‘Tis the season…
FITT Resources will be closed from 23 December until 9 January for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. A number of staff will still be available over this period to... Learn More
Centrifugal vs positive displacement grinder pumps
Selecting the correct pump for your application is important to extend the overall lifespan and success of your pumping installation. However, the choice is not always clear so it’s important to... Learn More
Sealing in high temperature environments
Seals used for boiler feed pumps work in harsh environments which can lead to premature failure, decreased productivity and costly maintenance. It is important to know how seals are affected... Learn More
Engineering a solution for pump station rehabilitation
Sewage pump stations form a major element of sewerage services. Over time, corrosion and other wear-and-tear can occur, requiring maintenance works to be conducted. Recently, FITT Resources was contracted to... Learn More
FITT brings Dragflow into the fold
A new agreement to distribute a range of Italian-manufactured, heavy-duty products that are able to pump the “impossible” has been finalised. FITT Resources has secured the deal with Dragflow, an... Learn More
Old pump gets new life
Repair of Thompson 6”/7” CM Horizontal Potable water pump By Daniel Hechter The Thompson 6”/7” CM horizontal potable water pump was removed due to shaft seal leakage. Stage one: assessing... Learn More
What is the impact of reliability on the sealing system energy footprint from pump shut down, repair and re-commissioning?
By Henri Azibert In the last of a four-part series on the best practices to minimise the sealing system energy footprint, FSA member Henri Azibert discusses the energy footprint from... Learn More
Control device extends the life of seals while reducing flush
An environment control device for a pump’s stuffing box that reduces flush and removes particulates, which damage pump seals, can double equipment life. The Spiraltrac, manufactured by Enviroseal and distributed... Learn More
Relined manholes are better than before
The manhole relining process is able to transform manholes that have been badly sealed or corroded and reinvigorates them into a better-than-new condition. The relining process carried out by the... Learn More