Pump Hire Archives - Andrews Sykes

How to Keep Your Winter Projects on Track with Andrews Sykes

Posted Date 12/11/2024

During the winter months, the challenges of maintaining project momentum in the construction industry become increasingly apparent. Cold weather can have a significant impact on construction operations, causing delays, safety hazards, and decreased productivity. Keeping winter projects on track is crucial to ensure timelines are met and operational efficiency is maintained.

Here at Andrews Sykes, we offer a range of solutions designed to tackle the unique challenges posed by winter weather, helping those in construction, events, and other sectors proceed confidently through the colder months.

Introducing the PC100: A Reliable Progressive Cavity Pump for Diverse Liquid Handling

Posted Date 07/11/2024

In today’s demanding industrial landscape, selecting the right pump can make all the difference. Sykes Pumps is excited to introduce the PC100 Progressive Cavity Pump; a versatile and efficient solution for varied liquid transfer needs. The PC100 Progressive Cavity Pump is designed to tackle a broad range of liquids with impressive efficiency and minimal disruption to the fluid’s integrity.

PC100 Progressive Cavity Pump Front View

PC100 Progressive Cavity Pump Back View

How it Works

A Progressive Cavity pump is a type of positive displacement pump, meaning it moves liquid by trapping a fixed amount of it and displacing that amount each time it moves.

Different Types of Pumps for Industrial Use: A Comparison

Posted Date 02/10/2024

In industrial and commercial sectors, selecting the tight pump is vital for efficient fluid handling, especially for complex tasks like dewatering, slurry management, and wastewater treatment. Here at Sykes Pumps, we offer a wide range of pumps for hire, and with so many available, it can be challenging to determine which pump is best suited for specific applications.

In this blog, we’ll explore six different types of industrial pumps available at Sykes Pumps, detailing what they are, how they work, and the pros and cons, to help you identify the perfect solution for your needs.

The Benefits of Hiring Industrial Pumps

Posted Date 05/09/2024

When it comes to industrial operations, efficient and reliable equipment is key. One piece of machinery that plays a pivotal role in many industrial processes is the industrial pump.

Putting pumps to the test at a local quarry

Posted Date 20/05/2024

At Sykes Pumps, we pride ourselves on providing tough, reliable pumping equipment that can handle even the most challenging job sites and conditions. A recent service call to a quarry just outside Doncaster was the perfect example of that.

This particular quarry is constantly battling inflowing groundwater. To keep the quarry operable, the customer hired one of our powerhouse GP150 pumps to remove the standing water.

While incredibly robust, pumps certainly don’t prefer being submerged in a messy slurry of sand, grit and grime for months on end. But that’s exactly the harsh operating environment this GP150 found itself in at the quarry.

Sykes Pumps to the rescue for a loyal customer

Posted Date 15/05/2024

When a major customer faced a daunting challenge with an old quarry that will be turned into a housing village in South East England, they turned to Sykes Pumps for a solution. The village’s unused lake had filled with water over the years, and the only viable option was to pump the water an incredible 2.5 km away to the River Thames.

This was not an easy task. The job required an immense flow rate and the ability to pump water over a significant head. Initially, the customer had engaged another company to provide the necessary pumping equipment. However, that company failed to deliver a suitable solution, leaving the customer in a panic.

Sykes Pumps delivers seamless drainage solutions on site

Posted Date 09/05/2024

When our customers site required comprehensive drainage maintenance, they turned to Sykes Pumps for a reliable and efficient solution. The project involved providing temporary overpumping for various areas of the site, including loading bays, while discharging to the on-site water treatment plant.

Our engineers swiftly responded with a tailored approach, deploying four 6″ Super Wispa pumps equipped with deep sea panels and float switches. These fully automatic, self-priming pumps were strategically installed, with their start/stop operation controlled via float switch operation. To facilitate the operation, we provided five road ramps, suction hoses and strainers, and over 100 lengths of 6″ discharge pipework, including bends and fittings.

Sykes Pumps is raising the bar with our improved submersible pump

Posted Date 23/04/2024

Introducing the new P2003N, P3003N Sykes Pump releases

At Sykes Pumps, we are always striving to provide customised solutions by continuously investing in updating our product range.

We are excited to introduce the ideal submersible drainage pumps that deliver on these priorities – the newest P2003N and P3003N models.

These pumps are an extension of our most popular units, the P2002N and P3002N but with improved robustness and reliability. A key enhancement is the passive cooling system enabling slurping operation, allowing the pumps to operate even in low water levels as the water cools the motor while passing through.

Delivering reliable dewatering solutions: A case study with a construction company

Posted Date 19/04/2024

At Sykes Pumps, we take pride in providing top-quality pumping solutions to our customers across various industries. Recently, we had the privilege of working with a construction company on a dewatering project in Howden.

The challenge

The customer required a reliable and efficient dewatering solution to clear standing water from their site and redirect it to the main drain off-site. This was crucial to ensure a safe and productive working environment for their team.

Our solution

To meet the company’s needs, we supplied two Super Wispaset 100 pumps, complete with two 1000-liter external fuel tanks. Our experienced team conducted a thorough pre-delivery inspection at our Doncaster depot, ensuring the pumps were in optimal condition before deployment. On the day of installation, our expert technician was on-site to position the pumps strategically and connect the fuel lines from the external tanks to the pumps. This seamless installation process ensured that the dewatering operation could commence without delay.

Sykes Pumps to the rescue: a pipe dream come true

Posted Date 11/04/2024

When a major sewer line burst in Phear Park, Exmouth, the situation called for an immediate, large-scale response. The client required a substantial quantity of 12-inch pipework to be delivered and installed as quickly as possible to facilitate the critical overpumping operation.

At Sykes Pumps, we’re known for our expertise in providing efficient and reliable equipment for emergency situations. And because of this, we sprang into action without delay. Within the same day, our team organised the delivery of the required 500 meters of 12-inch pipework, shuttling it to the site using both the client’s and our own vehicles. This swift mobilisation was essential in ensuring the client could commence the overpumping process without delay.