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
New pumps plug holes in drainage operations
An entirely stainless steel pump designed to excel in harsh conditions is one of three recently launched products that will fill gaps in Australia’s dewatering capabilities. Grindex, whose pumps are... Learn More
Epoxy vs. polyurethane: Floored by a two-resin combination
In the world of concrete floor protection, many a heated discussion has taken place over the relative benefits of two protective resins, epoxy and polyurethane. Concrete floor coatings are used... Learn More
Split seal makes the job easier
The newest Chesterton pump seal can be installed in under 20 minutes, thanks to its split cartridge design and innovative auto-alignment features. The 442C seal is all about speedy installation... Learn More
Sizing up the state of the pumps and sealing industry
Jason Lynch from FITT Resources looks at the biggest challenges facing aftermarket pump servicing companies, and how the mentality toward pump procurement has evolved over the past ten years? Pumping... Learn More