April 2021 - Andrews Sykes

Sykes expands super silenced range with new high performance pump

Posted Date 29/04/2021

We are delighted to introduce the new HP150 super silenced jetting pump which has been added to our hire fleet with immediate effect.

Following months of market research, Sykes Pumps has pledged a significant investment in our latest units which satisfy an increasingly common customer requirement and fill a gap that previously existed in our expansive range.

These high-pressure units are perfect for removing build-up or obstructions that have developed in specialist applications including sewer lines, drains and washing plants.

Andrews upstages the competition to acquire server room cooling job

Posted Date 28/04/2021

As far as we’re concerned, supplying our clients with the best equipment for their problem is only a small part of what constitutes an excellent service. Clear communication, well-coordinated operations, skilled engineers and a ‘can-do’ attitude all have an impact on the success of a project, which is why we have been able to develop long-term relationships with customers who routinely turn to us in their hour of need.

There are, naturally, also many instances where businesses have been let down by their existing suppliers and require a short-term alternative to fill a void.

Air cleaner configuration safeguards critical medical applications

Posted Date 27/04/2021

In the healthcare sector, positive and negative pressure rooms play an important role in preventing the spread of infectious contaminants and maintaining sterile conditions within specific applications. Referred to as protective environments or airborne infection isolation rooms (AIIR), these zones are a fundamental part of a range of medical and research work and help to ensure their continued cleanliness.

With the Andrews name now synonymous with air quality control, our engineers were recently asked to devise a solution after a well-known Midlands hospital decommissioned their clean air systems following a need for repairs.

Industry-leading electric boiler helps customers go greener

Posted Date 22/04/2021

With companies across the globe constantly looking for ways to operate more efficiently and reduce their carbon footprint, so too are Andrews Sykes.

As pioneers in the field of environmental compliance, we are delighted to introduce a new 80kW electric boiler which is already kickstarting a change in the way people think about heating and hot water systems.

This groundbreaking innovation is almost three times as economical as an oil-driven alternative of equal capacity, providing customers with monumental cost savings on projects where its use is suitable.

Latest depot opening highlights ongoing success in Italy

Posted Date 19/04/2021

We are excited to announce that Nolo Climat now has a third premises – this time in Verona – following a substantial increase in business activity across northern Italy.

This region has been specifically chosen to support our existing depots in Verona and Milan, with the broad economic spectrum and a thriving industrial sector key influences behind the decision.

Since the opening and subsequent expansion of our Bologna depot, there has been a noticeable shift in demand for our hire services.

Given the rapid development of Verona in recent years, many companies have chosen to establish themselves here or nearby which has helped accelerate our growing reputation among an extensive customer base.

Multi-solution climate control arrangement keeps major vaccination hub in service

Posted Date 15/04/2021

With the Covid-19 vaccination drive in full flow and the daily average for jabs administered well above 300,000, temporary medical centres are taking measures to ensure seasonal temperatures and conditions remain safe for those receiving their inoculations.

There are four dedicated vaccination hubs within the grounds of a prominent London hospital, with their estates team requesting that we tailor an HVAC solution for the entire application.

Given the unpredictable climate and fluctuating temperatures that have so far been synonymous with April, our client was looking for both heating and cooling. The cold mornings at present necessitate heating equipment, but with this viewed as a long-term project and summer heat inevitable, air conditioning systems have also been earmarked as a top priority.

FM company hires kit for load testing following office refurb

Posted Date 14/04/2021

With a significant proportion of office workers still expected to remain at home for the foreseeable future, many facilities managers have taken the opportunity to implement changes while building occupancy is low.

A large commercial office site based at London Wall subsequently took the opportunity to renovate their whole premises, with a comprehensive redesign even extending to new HVAC systems being installed.

In such situations, it is very common for heating and cooling load tests to be carried out in order to verify electrical and climate control capacities within each room. This process allows contractors to identify any inefficiencies within newly installed systems and make the necessary adaptions before the office is back to full capacity.

Sykes implements extensive pump hire set-up at East Anglia power station

Posted Date 07/04/2021

Power stations – and particularly nuclear power stations – are reliant on the availability of bespoke pumping solutions both during outages and when operating normally. From sump applications and general maintenance to temporary fire systems and cooling tank cleaning, there are various reasons why both permanent and short-term pump arrangements might be required within the power generation industry.

Having worked alongside clients within this specialist market sector for many years, our engineers are familiar with the challenges that come hand in hand when proposing a pump hire configuration for one of the most potentially hazardous environments around.

How does humidification work?

Posted Date 06/04/2021

It is widely advised that relative humidity (RH) in the workplace, or indeed most environments, should be maintained between 40-60%. The need to keep indoor air at an optimal moisture level is now globally accepted, with extensive health implications of overtly dry air.

We have put together a short video (below) that details the importance of controlling humidity and the issues that arise from failing to do so. Ranging from sore throats and eye irritations to dermatitis and respiratory conditions, the effects of inadequate humidity monitoring can leave people under your direct care exposed to avoidable ailments.

Fume extraction enables plane restoration project to take off!

Posted Date 01/04/2021

As a rule of thumb, commercial planes are painted every seven to ten years with private or smaller aircraft painted slightly more frequently. Although there are only really minor differences between painting planes and other inanimate objects, the scale of the operation requires that certain precautions are taken to ensure the safety of those overseeing the task.

Once older coatings are stripped off, a primer is applied to all exterior surfaces before they are painted. Typically, this can take between three days to a couple of weeks per plane and depends on its size.