Pump Distributors Association

News from around the Pump Industry

Spares for Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps

A regular question posed to the PDA office is "where can I get spares for my AOD or who can repair it".  With so much re-labelling being done by importers it can be difficult to advise.  Perhaps Kecol can help.

"Nick Feest of Kecol says that Kecol have Expanded their Repair Service and would be pleased to work with PDA members who cannot obtain the correct spares or need further advice where the original manufacturer is not know.

Kecol pumps have been supplying Sandpiper air operated double diaphragm pumps to the UK and Irish market for over 35 years. During that time many thousands of pumps have been supplied for a very wide range of industrial applications in virtually every industry that uses liquids.

Over the years many other manufacturers have developed similar pumps and many more ‘rebadging’ sellers have also entered the market. There have been revisions and updates of the original Sandpiper design, so that there are now many pumps in action that are outwardly similar. However it may not be possible to identify the source of spares because of missing or illegible labels or perhaps the original seller is no longer trading.

Kecol Pumps is able to identify and source parts not only for Sandpiper AOD’s but also for many similar pump types. We are principally dealing with Wilden, Blagdon, Yamada, Versamatic, Aro, Verder and Tapflo.  Diaphragms, balls and air side components of OEM quality are available via the Warren Rupp (Sandpiper’s makers) Pumper Parts service, and the Kecol factory in Bridgnorth has full remanufacture and test facilities. Rapid turnaround and a 3-month guarantee on all repairs are key features of the service. Hire pumps are available should the customer need them.

For further details please contact Kecol Pumps ltd, Faraday Drive, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV15 5BJ.  Tel - 01746 764311 or  email at  sales@kecol.co.uk.  " 

The information detailed above supplied by Nick Feast, Field Sales Manager, Kecol,  2 October 2006

Girdlestone Pump Spares

The following notes have been issued by Amarinth and have been placed on this web site for the information of PDA members, who may find it useful. 

Amarinth is a new British pump company that is harnessing the skills, creativity and passion of a team with 244 years collective experience in the design, application and manufacture of pumps.

The Amarinth range includes pumps constructed to ISO, ANSI and API standards. We specialise in high efficiency, low NPSH designs produced in materials required by the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Around the clock, via our web-site we use e-commerce to provide information, take orders and track their progress.

 We provide Amarinth spares for Girdlestone pumps including the 900 series, SSM, SSD, USM and URF ranges – high quality re-engineered parts on short lead-times and at very competitive prices. Of course, we also supply all the spares you will need for Amarinth’s own range of products.

 To complement the supply of spares and pumps, Amarinth have the skills and experience to provide on-site maintenance and system evaluation to maximise customers plant performance. 

CONTACT - Steve Buckley
Sales & Marketing Director
Amarinth Ltd

tel: +44 (0)1394 462 122
fax: +44 (0)1394 462 130
mob: +44 (0)7971 506 994
www.amarinth.com

Euro cash starts in 12 EU member countries on 1st January 2001

Factsheets and case study notes are being issued by the Treasury.  

For details visit www.euro.gov.uk  this is a comprehensive infomation site and well worth looking at.

Or telephone 08456 01 01 99

The Fountain Society

Have issued a revised version of their publication " Creating a Fountain", it contains much usefull advice and provides details of  designers, installers and suppliers. Copies may be obtained by writing to The Fountain Society, 65 Hazlewell Road, London SW15 6UT, please enclose a cheque for £3.00   You can visit their we site at www.fountainsoc.org.uk 

The PDA has moved

New address -

Pump Distributors Association

c/o No 5 Chapelfield

Orford

WOODBRIDGE

  IP12 2HW   

 UK 

Telephone and Fax -      +44 (0) 1394 450181

Pump Centre

Pump Centre feature the PDA site in their News page and linked our respective sites.  The Pump Centre's web site is well worth a visit ,as their news is updated regularly.   http://www.pumpcentre.com

The BPMA

The British Pump Manufactures Association now contains a link to the PDA site.  The BPMA web site is especially useful as it gives links to all BPMA members and their web sites.    http://www.bpma.org.uk