Distributor of fire pumps, sprinklers & water transfer equipment for the aviation, chemical, petrochemical, food & power industries. Products include centrifugal, regenerative and diaphragm pumps, booster, positive displacement rotary gear and vacuum pumps. Services also include 24/7 field & onsite technical & parts support, training and design. ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certified.
Whether your fire pump needs to fill a tank or be used for firefighting, the right one will help you fight the fire effectively. The pump must be capable of producing enough pressure to overcome the nozzle’s delivery resistance and to get the water to the fire. A good fire pump supplier will be able to offer a wide range of sizes, designs and engines for your specific application.
A fire-fighting pump’s engine is its heart, so make sure it’s a high quality model from a respected brand. The best models feature a fuel-injected four-cycle diesel or gas engine and have a high horsepower rating.
Another important consideration is how portable the pump is. If you plan to move it around the plant, choose a compact model that can fit on a custom trailer. Otherwise, you’ll need a big truck or an ingenious plan for affixing it to something solid near a water source. The lightweight Davey model, for example, is a perfect option for transporting around the plant. However, it doesn’t come with a roll cage and isn’t designed for long distances, so you’ll need to affix it to a trailer or a solid surface if you plan to use it for longer trips.
Many plants need backup fire-water pumps in case the main system fails during a fire or explosion. A common configuration for these critical facilities is a set of six electric motor-driven pumps in parallel with two diesel engine-driven pumps. This ensures that a fire can be adequately contained even if the electrical network is disabled.
A water transfer pump is a type of fire pump that can deliver high volumes of water at relatively low pressure. These pumps are ideal for moving large amounts of water to tanks and other locations where a firefighting team can’t access the water by foot. They are also used to drain cellars and other low-level areas that may contain flammable liquids or gases.
Some fire fighting pump manufacturers specialize in making foam concentrate pumps for special hazard applications. These are designed to operate at 100-261 psi for maximum performance capabilities and are compatible with all types of fire fighting foam concentrates. They are available with air cooled diesel engines, electric key start, instrumentation and manual clutch to engage or disengage the engine. These pumps are typically made of stainless steel and meet UL/FM/CE and ATEX requirements. They are also a popular choice for aircraft fire-fighting applications.