Torqueflow Sydex News

February 2012

Something's Stirring

Torqueflow –Sydex is delighted to announce its newly formed association with Chemineer, the world renowned manufacturer of industrial Mixers and Agitators, to provide representation and sale support for both the South East of England and the entire Scottish region. Chemineer is the byword for superior mixing and agitator equipment throughout the Chemical, Biotechnology, Petrochemical, Water& Waste water, Pharmaceutical, and Food processing industries.

2012 will see them celebrate 60 years at the forefront of mixing equipment design and development where they have been and remain the most innovative and comprehensive source of this widely utilised technology.

With our background in fluid management and demanding performance criteria, Torqueflow –Sydex is ideally placed to support the continued growth of both companies with this new partnership. From both our Southampton base and with regionally located representatives our Chemineer trained staff, will be able to provide timely, knowledgeable responses to any of your sales enquiries.

Give us a call on 02380 007999 or email chemineer@torqueflow-sydex.com

January 2012

Pump up the Yoghurt

Torqueflow-Sydex has just shipped the first trolley mounted food grade pump to its customer in Israel.

The pump, a BHF035-1L food grade model, was mounted to a stainless steel trolley and will be used to enable greater flexibility in the production of Yoghurt & Cream cheese when changes or increases in the scheduled output have to be accommodated. The gentle, non shearing action offered by a progressing cavity pump is ideal for dairy products, or any substance, that is shear sensitive or that is transferred at regulated temperatures. Full compliance with international regulation and standards for food hygiene, inherent in the HF series pump design, along with the optional CIP ( Clean In Place ) port to ensure thorough & easy cleaning, were the criteria set by the customer to satisfy their own exacting hygiene standards.

Produced to order in just 5 weeks, this high quality stainless steel unit is destined to provide a highly polished performance that will lift yoghurt to a whole new level.

December 2011

Ring out the Old, Ring in the New

All directors & Staff of Torqueflow-Sydex offer their customers, suppliers and associates the Compliments of the Season and very Best Wishes for the coming New Year.

2011 proved a challenging but successful twelve months with new products introduced, new markets opened up, new affiliations formed and new subsidiaries created.

2012 holds the tantalising prospect of continuing and expanding these developments, however we are under no illusions; Customer focus, quality, performance & availability at a competitive cost must remain the cornerstone of our business ethos. Technical innovation, intelligent application and outstanding support will remain the key to achieving yet more growth and greater market share.

We hope too that your business ends 2011 on a positive footing and is optimistic about the future affording us the opportunity to work with you all again in 2012.

A Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year from all here at Torqueflow-Sydex

October 2011

Fast food at fair prices

The H range of Torgueflow-Sydex hygiene & food standard progressing cavity pumps combine all the benefits of the acclaimed K range performance with a remarkably low cost supplement to meet the most stringent food and hygiene requirements.

Using high grade 316 stainless steel throughout the HL & HF models build on the well proven design & high quality manufacturing practices synonymous with the Torqueflow-Sydex name. With particular attention to detail, e.g. Highly polished surfaces on food grade HF series, critical areas of hygiene and sanitation have been addressed to dramatically improve the effective cleaning and sterilisation processes. With the optional CIP ( CleanIn Place ) port, the integrity and cleanliness of the pump can be readily maintained both inside and out.

The inherently low shear characteristics of a progressing cavity pump, enables gentle and effective conveying of shear sensitive fluids even when containing soft solids and with capacity of up to 50m³/h, pressures to 24 bar, an extensive choice of food grade elastomers available, it is easy to see why the H range is a popular choice within thefood, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and chemical industries.

Not only can we offer the best high quality, advanced technical solution, at a very attractive price, but in most cases we can also deliver in less than 6 weeks..

September 2011

Back in Stock - The Franklin Miller SUPER SHREDDER

The Super Shredder inline disintegrator features a patented “spherical shredding” design that reduces a variety of tough sewage solids to fine bits enabling it to handle higher flow rates than any other inline grinder currently made.
The Super Shredder was specifically designed for high capacity, durability and ease of maintenance. The unit employs a dependable low speed, high torque mechanism that provides effective operation and long life in sewage and sludge pipeline applications and has provided remarkably dependable service in installations worldwide. The unique open spherical cutter design gives unobstructed flow and its cutting elements are constructed of hard-faced stainless steel with a surface hardness in excess of Rc60, providing 20 times the abrasion resistance of normal hardened steel. With just two, easily replaced, cutting elements, the Super Shredder has proven extremely reliable and unsurpassed for ease of maintenance. It also includes an S250 system that senses jam conditions and automatically reverses direction to clear any obstructions.
Models are available for pipe sizes from 4" (100 mm) through 24" (600 mm) handling up to 21,000 litres per minute.
Now available ex-stock or on short delivery, so contact us to learn more.

September 2011

TORQUEFLOW-ELIMINATOR - it's all in the name

Since its introduction some 4 years ago, the Torqueflow –Eliminator , macerator pump has enjoyed a dramatic rise in sales, increasing in both the range of applications and scope of operation in which it has been employed . Combining the myriad advantages of the progressing cavity pump with the shearing power of a Bi-Hammer macerator has created an industry leading product.

Maintaining effective flow through small bore pipes over longer distances or high lift is notoriously difficult when dealing with fluid with a high level of solids or suspended materials. By ensuring the input to the pump is reduced to small particles the risks of blockage, backflow premature wear and pump damage are all but eliminated. As flow is independent of pressure this provides an ideal solution to many difficult demanding applications with a single compact package.

August 2011

NEW EU RULES FOR PUMP MOTORS

As part of the EU Directive 2005/32/EC (Eco-design Requirements for Energy-using Products) the EU member states gave their support to the new rules for reducing the energy demand of industrial motors. From 16 June 2011 onward, motors must comply as a minimum with MEPS (Minimum Efficiency Performance Standards) energy efficiency class IE2(High Efficiency; formerly EFF1).

Torqueflow-Sydex are pleased to advise that all pump and motor combination supplied by them are in full compliance with these new regulations and are fully supportive of these energy efficient initiatives.

Further changes are proposed from January 2015 and Torqueflow-Sydex will ensure that we continue to offer products that meet or exceed any requirements of future legislation.

August 2011

TORQUEFLOW-SYDEX STRENGTHENS THE SUPPORT TEAM

Torqueflow-Sydex Limited is pleased to announce that Alan Rines has joined the company to provide addition technical & sales support for the business following a sustained period of growth. As Business Development Manager, Alan will be assisting in the sales support , customer relations and general management area's using his wide ranging experience of both mechanical engineering and customer services.

Recent successful projects for a number of Middle Eastern clients and an increasing level of enquiry for the acclaimed Torqueflow-Sydex pumps have prompted Managing Director, David Lee to make this appointment and to strengthen these area's in anticipation of the recent growth continuing, and to ensure that Torqueflow-Sydex maintains its acknowledged high quality of service going forward .

September 2010

TORQUEFLOW-SYDEX MOVES TO NEW PREMISES

Torqueflow-Sydex Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new industrial and office building in Horton Heath, Eastleigh, Hampshire. As part of our continuing success, we are now able to offer improved spare parts stockholding, and a pump refurbishment and service centre. Please see our contact us page for full details of the new address.

May 2010

TORQUEFLOW-SYDEX TEAMS UP WITH NASH AND SYNERGY!

We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Nash Mechanical Seal Services and Synergy Engineering in order to provide seal supply and repair services. This significant development means that we can now offer seal refurbishment and replacement services for all types of pumps including Toqrqueflow-Sydex progressing cavity pumps. For more information, please see our mechanical seals page.

Oct 2007

NEW - POLYURETHANE STATORS!

Progressing Cavity Pump Manufacturer Torqueflow-Sydex, introduces Polyurethane for tough abrasive applications
Traditional elastomers including Nitrile [NBR], Ethylene Propylene [EPDM] and Viton/Fluorocarbon [FKM] are all used successfully in today’s progressing cavity pumps. Selection of the correct elastomer is just one aspect of ensuring reliable service, and good performance. Nitrile is a good all round elastomer for various chemical and slurry applications, and tends to be the first choice for abrasive duties. Viton has excellent chemical resistance properties, but performance is reduced if the liquid contains abrasive particles.

When selecting a pump, fundamental consideration should always be given to rotational pump speed [rubbing velocity is the term used to describe oscillation - in the form of a sine wave - of the pump rotor with the stator], differential pressure and the number of pump stages [‘slip’ or ‘backflow’ over the seal line of contact points between rotor and stator increases with pressure and can cause wear]. The more the elastomeric stator can flex when sharp abrasive particles pass over it, the less wear occurs. The ability of the stator to flex is significantly enhanced with Polyurethane, and tests carried out have given some very positive results.

Torqueflow-Sydex are now able to offer this excellent elastomer in virtually all of its pump range, giving enhanced reliability, service life and most importantly of all reduced running costs for its customers.

Polyurethane was first developed in the late 1930s as a replacement for rubber. This new organic polymer was an ideal substitute for scarce materials, and spurred numerous applications. Polyurethane coatings were soon used for the impregnation of paper, high-gloss airplane finishes and chemical and corrosion resistant coatings to protect metal, wood and masonry.

Formulations, additives and processing techniques continued to be developed and improved, and now polyurethanes can be found virtually everywhere in everyday life. Polyurethane elastomers are incorporated in a multitude of diverse products such as thermoplastic polyurethane, cast elastomers and Reaction Injection Molded (RIM) products.

Torqueflow-Sydex announce agreement with Franklin Miller
Torqueflow-Sydex have signed an agreement to exclusively represent Franklin Miller Inc.’s range of solids handling equipment in UK and Ireland.

Franklin Miller grinders effectively reduce solids such as rags, plastics and wood that might otherwise damage valuable pumping equipment. The Taskmaster® is provided with cutter cartridge technology, unique to Franklin Miller, wherein 6 cutter disks and 6 spacer disks are replaced by one piece elements for far greater strength. Through using fewer components, the need for stack tightening is eliminated. As the teeth wear on other grinders the stack will gradually loosen and eventually fail, resulting in expensive repairs and down-time. This will not happen with the Taskmaster® cutter cartridge design. The Taskmaster® is available as an in-channel or in-line unit.

The Super Shredder® in-line disintegrator reduces tough solids entrained in pipeline systems. The unit combines world-class size reduction capabilities with a streamlined easy to maintain design that features only a few working elements. The Super Shredder® is ideal for applications requiring a heavy–duty, size reduction processor that can handle high flows with minimal head-loss. The unit utilises a low-speed, high-torque drive to chop, grind and shred solids into fine particles that can be easily processed by down-stream equipment. Its innovative open-centre spherical rotor design maintains a high percentage of open area, making this unit practically invisible to the flow. Size for size it can handle higher flows than other in-line grinder units.

The Spiralift® range includes the Spiralift® SC screenings conditioner that, grinds, washes, compacts and de-waters screenings with optimal washing capacity. The SC conditioning system can be placed in tight waste water treatment plant locations. The unit takes raw screenings from the screen and conditions them to minimise water, odour and organic material.

As the screenings drop into the SC hopper, they are washed by the upper spray nozzles and then ground by the Taskmaster® grinder. Next the Spiralift® wash-press intensively washes organics and flushes them back into the system. The remaining screening are then de-watered in the unit’s press zone. The processed screenings then pass through a discharge pipe, and are deposited into a bin, bag, hopper or conveyor all washed, ground and reduced in weight. The integration of the grinder and press technology combined with highly rugged construction make the Spiralift® SC unique and highly effective

The Spiralift® SL screening system is a fine auger screening system that grinds, washes, de-waters and conveyors non-organic material out of the liquid channel. The SL employs a shaftless auger screw and fine perforated screen that captures debris. By combining this ‘auger screen’ with the Tankmaster® Titan grinder, the system achieves its unique level of reliability and effectiveness.

First, the grinder reduces the solids to a small size and loosens up any trapped organics. A spray wash system then washes the organics off the solids and back into the flow where they can continue into the treatment works. This also significantly reduces the odour of the screenings. The perforated screen is wiped by the brushes around the perimeter of the auger. The brushes are highly durable and are critical to the reliability of the system. The homogeneously ground solids are effectively conveyed up the auger and can be easily disposed of, whilst free water flows back into the flow. As the unit operates at low rotational speed, it consumes very little power.

May 2007

Factory achieves ISO9001 TUV Quality Assurance:
We are pleased to announce that effective 15th May 2007, our factory in Lonigo is now certified by TUV to ISO9001:2000. Today’s customers demand their suppliers meet t he latest international standard for quality management and quality assurance systems..

ISO 9001:2000 includes the following main sections:

Quality Management System
Management Responsibility
Resource Management
Product Realisation
Measurement Analysis and Improvement

Sydex srl and Torqueflow-Sydex Limited are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services that constantly meet or exceed customer expectations. The company’s philosophy is that quality assurance commences with the design of the product, and ends only when the customer obtains acceptable product function, perceived value and service.

All personnel within the organisation will assume accountability for the quality within their area of responsibility, and recognises the company values of total quality management. Through the effective instigation and integration of the quality system the company will address all aspects of customer satisfaction and will ensure that through continuous improvement prevent nonconformity.

The benefits of implementing ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System include:

Policies and objectives set by 'top management'
Understanding customer's requirements with a view to achieving customer satisfaction
Improved internal and external communications
Greater understanding of the organization's processes
Understanding how statutory and regulatory requirements impact on the organization and your customers
Clear responsibilities and authorities agreed for all staff
Improved use of time and resources
Reduced wastage
Greater consistency and traceability of products and services
Improved morale and motivation

This further demonstrates our commitment to being fully customer focused in the way we operate, today and in the future, and is a cornerstone of our continuing success and growth.

June 2007

New Greenline Range of Agitators launched
Torqueflow-Sydex is dedicated to providing a full range of services to its customers. as a result we have now launched a new competitive range of agitators for the following applications:

Keeping solids in suspension
Dissolving
Sludge conditioning
Homogenization
Flash mixing of surface water
Floculation of waste water
Ph adjustment
Ddenitrification
Polyelectrolite
Lime of milk
Chemical make up, etc.

The vertical agitator series gives an answer to your needs for fluid mixing in civil or industrial processes for water treatment.

Jan 07

Torqueflow-Sydex Limited
Building on the continuing success of Sydex Pump, Torqueflow-Sydex Limited has been created to bring a much needed, and long overdue fresh dimension to the pump market.

We will do this by providing high-quality products, delivered on-time at competitive prices coupled with exceptional expertise.

We have over 20 years experience in the pump market, and our knowledge tells us that customers need and want to work in partnership with their suppliers. One of our strengths is our flexible approach, enabling us to adapt and change according to our customers’ needs, providing them with best practice solutions for their pumping application.

Keeping running costs low are today more important than ever. If pumps are selected or sized incorrectly the result will soon be expensive maintenance, unplanned down-time and even loss of production. Torqueflow-Sydex will work closely with you to optimise pump selections ensuring your plant’s optimum performance.

We have found that many people are unaware, that there are significant factors that can be incorporated into pump selection. Watch our news section over the coming months for helpful tips and technical papers.

We want to make a difference