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Pump Fault Finding and Replacement
Pumps are made to last, but if they fail it is often due to inaccurate specification or issues with installation. Our Pump experts at Pumpforce can help you with all your Pump fault-finding, replacement, and repair needs.
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Pump Repair or Replacement
If you are having regular issues with your pump and it needs to be repaired or replaced, you may find it beneficial to undertake a fault-finding survey to ensure you understand why it is failing and avoid future repairs to your pumps, which can be costly.
Our specialist pump expert will know what and where to look for the faults and it may be easy to fix.
Pumps Fault Finding Explained
Why do Pumps fail?
Pump Failure
Over 60% of pumps fail and when they do it is generally due to the following reasons:
3. Bearing issues:
The main reason for bearing failure is inadequate lubrication, which results in it overheating. Other issues include incorrect bearing selection, overload, fatigue and many more.
1. Mechanical seal leakage:
Leakages often occur at the interface between the two seal faces, but there are occasions when leakages also come from the secondary sealing area. There are a variety of reasons for this to occur, such as dry running, thermal distortion, and misalignment of seal rings
4. Impeller wear and tear
One of the most common reasons is erosion, but it can also be as a result from an improperly sized pump, which can lead to pressure imbalance.
2. Process issues:
These malfunctions occur due to an incorrectly selected pump for the specific process, application, or operating condition. It is crucial to fit the right pump for your specific application
5. Coupling-related issues:
The most common reason for failure is: inadequate lubrication, misalignment, overload and more.
What part of the pump can we repair or replace?
- Mechanical seals replaced.
- Impellers replaced.
- Shafts replaced or resleeved.
- Seal housing/casings replaced or resleeved.
- Bearings replaced.
- Bearing housings re-profiled.
- Motor rewinds and/or drying.
- Full clean and repaint.
- Decalcify.
Pump Maintenance
Maintenance Plans
We work with many customers, providing a maintenance package to ensure the pumps, controls and pressurisation units are working and operating at their most efficient.
You can view our pump maintenance and scheduling services here
https://www.theforcegroup.co.uk/pump-force/pump-maintenance-scheduling-services