FEATURE u Pumps & Pumping Systems


Technical Centre of Excellence for industrial pump development opens


The purpose-built facility enables the UK-based Wanner International operation to deliver enhanced service capabilities, including system design and custom pump builds; performance testing; online and on-site witness testing; and service and maintenance training. The company has invested in this 5,000 square


W


foot facility to increase capacity to meet the growing global demand for its services, to take its Hydra-Cell pump to the next level of technical innovation. The current environment is changing rapidly,


with new regulations on sustainability, customers demanding ever greater levels of effectiveness and more chemically challenging liquids to be moved efficiently.


anner International’s new Technical Centre of Excellence in industrial pump development has opened.


As well as the main high volume manufacturing plant in the USA, this purpose-built facility enables the company to build small volume customised pumps, pump skids (a set including a driver such as an electric motor or diesel engine mounted on a common steel base), testing to meet customer specifications as well as hosting training workshops – either on-site or via online video. Wanner enables its customers to run far more


environmentally sound pumping processes as part of their overall operations. Hydra-Cell pumps are not only highly energy efficient but the seal- less design (no dynamic seals) ensures 100 per cent leak-free operation when dealing with toxic liquids. This means that unwanted emissions are eliminated from the process as well as protecting the health and safety of engineers and operators. The Technical Centre of Excellence is improving both the economic benefit to the customer


“We are very proud of our pump technology; we are proud of our people, from application support engineers, customer service staff through to our network of distributors which provide local support quickly and efficiently.”


This will further strengthen the company’s


support to its customers and partners in Europe, India, Middle East, Australia, Africa, Russia and surrounding countries including Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Wanner is one of the most progressive


manufacturers in the process pump sector. Not only this, but in turbulent times of late, the company places huge emphasis on how this new development helps to both protect and create valuable new jobs.


26 November 2021 Irish Manufacturing


and reduction of their environmental impact by focusing on developing best-in-class across key capabilities. The ultimate goal of boosting Wanner’s capabilities is to enable its customers to deliver both economically sound pump operations and ambitious environmental targets. Paul Davis, Wanner International’s Managing


Director, says: “We are very pleased to have seen growth in sales, considering the tough 18 months we have all experienced. It is great to know that the additional advantages of the Hydra-Cell seal-


less pumps over many other pump technologies has made a real difference in improving the processes of our oil and gas customers and other industries. “In addition, the pumps’ unique features create


real benefits as the industry faces increased challenges to protect the environment. “With hundreds of thousands of pumps in


service, the Wanner International team and its global partners have worked incredibly hard, especially through the pandemic crisis, to continue offering support and solutions to existing clients, whether that be via our online technical support or just having a real human being on the other end of the phone.”


The Hydra-Cell range includes heavy duty


pumps for reliable liquid transfer, metering and dosing, injection and spraying of a wide range of liquids and because of its seal-less design this can include corrosive, abrasive and non-lubricating liquids. The pumps also have the ability to run dry indefinitely, without damage.


Elimination of seals and packing along with


energy efficiencies of greater than 90 per cent deliver a lower cost of ownership, only possible due to the seal-less design of the Hydra-Cell range; some Wanner Hydra-Cell pumps have been reported to be in operation for over 20 years. Mr Davis continues: “We are very proud of our pump technology; we are proud of our people, from application support engineers, customer service staff through to our network of distributors which provide local support quickly and efficiently. So, in opening our new Centre of Excellence we hope to be able to further enhance both the technology and service capabilities we have to offer.”


Wanner International www.hydra-cell.co.uk www.irish-manufacturing.com


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40