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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.

News
February 5, 2025
/ 3 min read

Pump Specialist Andrew Bishop Completes Pump Training at Netzsch

Flexachem team member Andrew Bishop recently attended training at the Netzsch UK offices to deepen his expertise in the Peripro Peristaltic Pump range. This training covered the unique features and applications of the pumps, ensuring Flexachem continues to provide clients with the highest level of technical support. Key Features of the Peripro Peristaltic Pump Range:

  • 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 With our vast knowledge of pumps and seals, we can source spare parts, or, if the pump is obsolete, supply a suitable replacement.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.

  • Other
    June 20, 2018
    / 1 min read

    An optimised Solution from Flexachem can save you money!

    An optimised Solution from Flexachem can save you money! Read more: https://www.flexachem.com/agitation-mixing/static-mixers/

  • Mechanical Seals
    February 20, 2018
    / 6 min read

    Regular Pump Failure- Have you considered DLC coatings on Bearings and Seals?

    Graph of how Diamond Faced Seals compare to Standard Faced Materials Why use Diamond Coatings? Diamond’s material properties provide advantages for seal faces Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) is used on magnetic drive pump bearings Examples of Pump failure with Standard Bearings Ultrananocrystalline Diamond-Coated is used on mechanical seal faces Seal Faces Seal face materials have always been

  • News
    October 10, 2017
    / 3 min read

    Flexachem are the Distributor of INOXPA in Ireland

    INOXPA is a global leader in the manufacture and supply of stainless steel process components and fluid handling equipment in the food-processing, beverage, dairy, cosmetic and pharmaceutical, wine-making industries. They support a full range including mixing skids, CIP skids, product recovery systems, pasteurizers, manifolds, process automation, pumps, agitators, blenders, mixers, valves, and fittings. INOXPA is working

  • Other
    September 26, 2017
    / 5 min read

    IPS Beacon 2 – Condition Monitor

    Flowserve’s IPS Beacon 2 Condition Monitor is Flowserve’s newest all-round monitor. By augmenting reliability-centred maintenance programs, the IPS Beacon 2 provides a cost-effective means of increasing uptime and extending mean time between failure (MTBF). It is estimated that less than 10 percent of all pump failures are attributable to normal bearing wear and fatigue. This

  • 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

  • Other
    August 29, 2017
    / 4 min read

    Are you having issues with tablet transfer and packaging? Check out CO.RA.® Italy’s Innovative solution.

    A problem was presented to CO.RA.® by a Pharmaceutical Client in Europe. The Client in question wanted to transfer tablets and capsules from a production department in one area to a packing department in a different area. Issues that arose:  The CO.RA.® Solution CO.RA.® designed a bespoke unit that could easily handle any customers IBC (intermediate