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    Flexachem is a leading Supplier of Mechanical Products, Process Equipment and After-Sales Services – we offer bespoke Solutions designed to suit even the most complex of processes within Pharma and Biotechnology Industry.

    • Pump
      October 24, 2024
      / 7 min read

      What is a Self-Priming Pump?

      What is a Self-Priming Pump? A Self-priming pump was inherently designed to allow the pump to re-prime itself typically under lift conditions. It can clear its passages of air if it becomes air bound and resume delivery of the pumpage without requiring outside attention. A self-priming pump will lift fluid from a level below the

    • What is a sump pump?
      Pump
      February 13, 2020
      / 9 min read

      What is a Sump Pump?

      What is a Sump Pump? A sump pump is a type of pump which is designed to collect run off liquid or waste at a low point on site as it is possible that in addition to rainwater, if the plant uses chemicals, accidental spills may end up in the sump as well as solid particles of

    • Durco Mark 3 ANSI Pump
      Pump
      November 19, 2019
      / 8 min read

      How to select the right material for your pumps?

      There is a bewildering array of materials available for fluid handling equipment, and it can be something of a minefield for an engineer to select a material that is appropriate for their application. High fluid velocity can result in erosion-corrosion. There is a bewildering array of materials available for fluid handling equipment, and it can

    • Pump
      April 24, 2019
      / 6 min read

      Pumps vs Electric Motors – do you look at these 2 components in isolation when it comes to efficiency?

      Motor efficiency and pump efficiency – whats the ‘real’ connection? In these days of manufacturing facilities’ quest to become more efficient, many users are looking to either specify or retrofit motors with the highest available efficiency class. Currently, European legislation (IEC 60034-30-1) dictates that for motors used in safe areas, efficiency class IE3 must be

    • Pump
      February 6, 2019
      / 3 min read

      Just a reminder of our Heritage Pump Brands list – in case of issues with Older Pumps?

      Do you have orphaned or older pumps? Finding it difficult or expensive to obtain spare parts? Has the manufacturer disappeared, seemingly without trace? This is where Flexachem can help. With our vast knowledge of pumps and seals, we can source spare parts, or, if the pump is obsolete, supply a suitable replacement. Even without the

    • Pump
      December 6, 2018
      / 5 min read

      Pump sizing and selection – can you afford to get this wrong?

      In order to make an informed pump selection, there are some basic criteria which every engineer must fully understand and know: Materials choices: This may depend on several factors such as pH, corrosion, abrasion, purity requirements, availability, etc. Common materials: When we know the above data, we can then think about selecting an appropriate pump.

    • Pump
      September 15, 2017
      / 4 min read

      SIHI Pumps at Flexachem – Your Supplier of SIHI Pumps and Spares In Ireland

      Flexachem is delighted to announce that we are the recognised Irish distributor of Flowserve SIHI Pumps. The SIHI Pumps brand has a number of heritage brands associated with it such as Sterling  SIHI, Sterling Fluid Systems, LaBour, Halberg, SIHI Halberg, SIHI Ryaland. Our pumps team have decades of prior experience of the SIHI range, enabling

    • Pump
      March 15, 2017
      / 4 min read

      Reduce WWTP Downtime with the RL-3 Ragless Impeller.

      The RL-3 Ragless Impeller Reduce WWTP Downtime with the RL-3 Ragless Impeller today and reduce the cost of energy consumption, maintenance costs and motor replacement. The RL-3 Ragless impeller eliminates expensive maintenance and downtime caused by fibrous material build-up on an agitator’s impeller. The RL-3 Ragless Impeller with its Innovative Design ensures that Fibrous material does not

    • Pump
      November 23, 2016
      / 5 min read

      Flowserve Lined Magnetic Drive Pump -Short Lead Times

      Flexachem can supply you with the Flowserve Lined Magnetic Drive Pump with short lead times. The INNOMAG TB-MAG sets a new benchmark for magnetic drive pump value and performance. This versatile pump is engineered to provide low total cost of ownership and exceptional leakage protection in extremely corrosive and environmentally critical applications. While the TB-MAG boasts