The Pumps & Valves 2012 event, which was held on 18 and 19 April in Antwerp, Belgium, was a focal point for many industries and flow control experts in Belgium, Holland, and even Northern France.
This, the 15th edition, was an efficient way for visitors to get a complete overview of all the technologies and innovations in the field of industrial pumps, valves and seals, as well as associated equipment such as filters, mixers, stirrers, piping, etc.
Whilst most stand-holders obviously represented the pump and valve sectors, there was still plenty for the Stainless Steel World TV Team to report on, as you can see below.
NB: The next edition of Pumps & Valves Antwerp will be organised on 26 & 27 March 2014. If you cannot wait that long, then sister show Pumps & Valve Rotterdam will be held on 2 & 3 October 2013.
Services goes a long way at Sadel
Even during the economic crisis, many end user customers may rate service just as highly – or even higher – than price alone. That has certainly been the experience of Sadel’s Jan De Raedt, who recalls how prompt delivery times opened the doors to a major contract with a petrochemicals company. In that respect, an own transport fleet is proving a major benefit for Sadel, he adds.
Even during the economic crisis, many end user customers may rate service just as highly – or even higher – than price alone. That has certainly been the experience of Sadel’s Jan De Raedt, who recalls how prompt delivery times opened the doors to a major contract with a petrochemicals company. In that respect, an own transport fleet is proving a major benefit for Sadel, he adds.
Pumps & Valves going from strength to strength
Dieter Wilssens, Project Coordinator for easyFairs, talks about the latest Pumps & Valves show. Visitor numbers are up, thanks in part to the co-location with Maintenance 2012. Also, the excellent Belgian hospitality might just have played a role, too…
Dieter Wilssens, Project Coordinator for easyFairs, talks about the latest Pumps & Valves show. Visitor numbers are up, thanks in part to the co-location with Maintenance 2012. Also, the excellent Belgian hospitality might just have played a role, too…
Repairing pump and valve corrosion
It is surely every maintenance engineer’s nightmare …. equipment that seemed to be running perfectly starts to show signs of problems due to internal corrosion or erosion. Fortunately there is an answer, explains Jaap Oversier. His company can repair corroded metal internals with a range of long-lasting coatings.
It is surely every maintenance engineer’s nightmare …. equipment that seemed to be running perfectly starts to show signs of problems due to internal corrosion or erosion. Fortunately there is an answer, explains Jaap Oversier. His company can repair corroded metal internals with a range of long-lasting coatings.
Innovative Pipe Rack Jack makes pipe repair easier and faster
Paul Beelen explains how he came to invent the Pipe Rack Jack – a surprisingly simple yet effective tool for lifiting pipes to enable repair work to be carried out. The Jack has since been certified and is now available for commercial sale.
Paul Beelen explains how he came to invent the Pipe Rack Jack – a surprisingly simple yet effective tool for lifiting pipes to enable repair work to be carried out. The Jack has since been certified and is now available for commercial sale.
Don’t underestimate the importance of pump installation
Installing pumps is a job best left to the specialists, says Alexander de Jonge from J. de Jonge flowsystems. He explains why the various steps involved, including alignment with the connecting pipework and alignment with the motor, are so critical. He also recalls a job involving two stripper pumps which was definitely one for the photo album.
Installing pumps is a job best left to the specialists, says Alexander de Jonge from J. de Jonge flowsystems. He explains why the various steps involved, including alignment with the connecting pipework and alignment with the motor, are so critical. He also recalls a job involving two stripper pumps which was definitely one for the photo album.
The value of effective valve maintenance
Antwerp is well-known as a centre for industry, but as plants mature there is an increasing need for maintenance. Fabricom for example has seen its valve repair activities flourish during the past twenty years, says Division Manager Philippe Deneve. Over 7,000 valves were repaired in 2011, and night-time call-outs were not unknown.
Antwerp is well-known as a centre for industry, but as plants mature there is an increasing need for maintenance. Fabricom for example has seen its valve repair activities flourish during the past twenty years, says Division Manager Philippe Deneve. Over 7,000 valves were repaired in 2011, and night-time call-outs were not unknown.
Looking to be a global player with high alloys
The Pumps & Valves show was chosen by Chinese company Stone Valve as a platform to meet both valve distributors and buyers. This valve-maker is fully focussed on exports, and is determined to become a global player with its high-alloy products.
The Pumps & Valves show was chosen by Chinese company Stone Valve as a platform to meet both valve distributors and buyers. This valve-maker is fully focussed on exports, and is determined to become a global player with its high-alloy products.
