Amarinth opens new pump assembly and testing plant 10 May 2010

Centrifugal pumps specialist Amarinth says it has invested in state-of-the-art assembly and test facilities to handle current orders and predicted growth.

The company, which serves the manufacturing, chemical and petrochemical industries, says its new plant increases capacity by 150%.

Oliver Brigginshaw, managing director of Amarinth, explains that the building has been configured for cellular manufacturing, enabling technicians to move pumps of any size through the assembly phases.

He also says that a fully integrated 5 tonne crane ensures that large assemblies can be moved anywhere within the building.

Other key facilities include a new test rig, with multiple connections to the main test tank, which can cope with flows up to 1650m3/hr. This allow pumps to be prepared for test or disassembled after tests while another pump is undergoing testing.

All test telemetry is captured electronically using state-of-the-art digital test instrumentation and delivered to the testing desk, again improving efficiencies.

Brigginshaw says that two 5 metre deep sumps have also been constructed, allowing for full length testing of vertical sump pumps up to 7 metres.

"Our new assembly and test facilities reflect our drive to remain one of the quickest companies in the industry to deliver bespoke API 610 pumps whilst continuing with our significant growth," says Brigginshaw.

"We can now assemble and test a greater volume of units without having to extend our lead times, ensuring that we are well positioned to undertake an increased number of prestigious contracts, particularly those with tight deadlines."

Brian Tinham

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