Category: Kirloskar dealer in Mumbai

The Intersection of IoT and Pump Monitoring: Kirlosmart Technology

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Pump monitoring has in the past required regular visits, checks and inspections by technicians. This has naturally involved lot of training and labour costs to begin with. Besides, the precision of diagnosing the faults and issues is quite limited. With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) technology however, pump monitoring has been transformed overnight. VEMC is one of the leading Kirloskar pump distributors based in Mumbai, and in this blog, we tell you how IoT-based Kirlosmart has revolutionised pump monitoring for users at home, office and in factories.

Special features of Kirlosmart

Some outstanding features of Kirlosmart have made it the product of choice for consumers across the board:

  • Real-time data visualisation: 

Kirlosmart comes with an online app and web portal that displays all the pump parameters such as head, voltage, vibration etc. on a user’s dashboard. All the data is received from the pump sensors in real-time and enables the owners to respond to exigencies quickly.

  • Predictive maintenance alerts: 

Kirlosmart acts as an early warning system of sorts. As soon as some parameters are not within the normal range, it raises a predictive maintenance alert. 

  • Remote control: 

With Kirlosmart in place, users no longer have to visit the pump site physically but can control their pumps remotely from the comfort of their home. This reduces the costs of repeatedly visiting the pump site including the labour and training costs.

  • Scalability: 

Kirlosmart is a new technology that has vast potential in pump monitoring and is highly scalable. This means easy monitoring even in bigger organisations.

  • Ease-of-use: 

Kirlosmart has a user-friendly UX/UI which is very navigable, interactive and intuitive. All the information is readily available in the form of graphs and tables. This means no dedicated labour is required to monitor the pump regularly and everything is available at the user’s fingertips.

How Kirlosmart has transformed monitoring

1. Improves pump performance: 

Kirlosmart relies on a constant stream of data flowing in from the pump sensors. The data is then analysed using the software’s data analysis algorithm which presents it in the form of tables and graphs on a user’s smartphone app or laptop. With accurate and timely information at their fingertips, they can take the right measures to improve their pump performance.

2. Predicts maintenance needs: 

As soon as any parameter appears to be out of range, say too much vibration, it is a signal that the pump needs maintenance.

3. Prevents downtime: 

With early fault detection and timely intervention, sudden breakdown of the pumps is prevented. This saves a lot of repair and replacement costs and also the business costs associated with the breakdown.

Kirlosmart is a great leap towards blending IoT technology with pump monitoring. For more information on how Kirlosmart can help you transform your pumping experience, feel free to call us on 022 43436655 or email us at marketing@vemc.co.in. We are one of the top-notch Kirloskar pump distributors based in Mumbai.

KBL Launches Advanced Version of KirloSmart – An IoT Based Remote Pump Monitoring System With New Features

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Pumping technology is transforming and keeping up with the changing times. With Internet of Things (IoT), you can monitor and control your pumps remotely without any physical or manual intervention. All you need is a suitable hardware and software solution that transmits real-time data to your devices and keeps you updated. VEMC is the leading Kirloskar pump dealer based in Mumbai, and in this blog we talk about its advanced version launched by KBL.

What is KirloSmart?

KirloSmart is a software and hardware system that transmits real-time data from your Kirloskar pump to KBLs web-portal and interactive mobile app. Both provide a dashboard through which a user can access all the relevant information about the pump such as flow, voltage, vibrations , etc. This enables the user to take corrective action on time and prevent untimely pump breakdown.

What’s new about the advanced version of KirloSmart?

The advanced KirloSmart has been equipped with a number of cutting-edge features which offer better control, maintenance and analysis. Let’s take a look at some of the most outstanding features that KBL has now built into KirloSmart.

  1. The new KirloSmart has a more interactive and user-friendly UI/UX which makes navigation easy and speedy. With its multi-screen option, it shows various parameters simultaneously along with diagrams and sensor data.
  2. It offers interactive support in troubleshooting by providing weekly reports of trends and recommendations. Customers also get access to pump installation and user manual.
  3. It is compatible with both 4G and 5G technologies and offers excellent wireless solutions. It is equipped with battery-run wireless sensors having ATEX/IECEX and PESO certifications. 
  4. It is much more reliable and compliant to safety norms, especially when it comes to customer data protection. 
  5. Users can use multiple units with a single SIM card. This feature has been included keeping in view the Indian weather conditions and challenging scenario of the rural areas having limited mobile connectivity.

KirloSmart offers real-world benefits

The advanced KirloSmart has streamlined business operations in a number of ways. 

  • With KirloSmart in place, you no longer have to physically employ a worker to carry out inspections or testing of the pumps. With remote monitoring, KirloSmart has simply revolutionised preventive maintenance. 
  • Given its ease-of-use, there is also no need to spend significant funds on training your employees to use KirloSmart. Everything is available with the click of a button on the app or web portal.
  • Sudden and untimely breakdowns of pumps can affect business operations significantly. With KirloSmart in place, this can be avoided as it transmits real-time data to users’ phones or web portals enabling them to preempt any sudden breakdown.

The advanced KirloSmart is a huge leap from the past version and puts customer convenience first. For more about this technology, feel free to get in touch with us by calling us on 022 43436655 or emailing us at marketing@vemc.co.in. VEMC is the top Kirloskar pump distributor based in Mumbai.

Importance of High-Quality Fire Panels

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As a business or home-owner, you would appreciate the importance of a fire panel in early detection of an outbreak. Undetected outbreaks can cause immense and irreversible loss of life and property, and a good fire panel can be crucial in preventing this. However, to ensure utmost reliability, you must only choose high-quality fire panels for the safety of your family, employees and property. 

VEMC is the leading Kirloskar fire pump dealer in Mumbai, and in this blog, we tell you why a high-quality fire panel is important.

Types of fire panels

  1. Conventional: These panels use basic technology to detect fire but are still considered quite effective for homes and businesses. They connect sensors and alarms using zone wiring. Sensors are linked in parallel with one or more circuits connected to them.
  1. Addressable: A step ahead of conventional fire panels, the addressable fire panels assign each device an individual address. This enables you to find the exact location of the outbreak in the building.
  2. Intelligent: These are also known as smart fire detection systems. They offer greater flexibility using customer programming of each application and are best suited for accurate and timely fire detection for advanced safety.

What makes a fire panel high-quality?

Fire-panels could be crucial in saving lives and you must only trust the highest quality of component parts. Monitors, flow switches and control valves must be high quality and in good working condition. Only resilient and durable material can withstand the degradation with the passage of time, and provide fool-proof safety during an outbreak. 

Quality can be assessed by certifications that the manufacturers have. The three main standard certifications for fire-panels are provided by LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board), UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and VdS (Schadenverhütung GmbH). When deciding to buy a fire panel, look for any of these standards.

Quality however cannot be expected to remain constant. Like all other equipment, fire panels also undergo deterioration with the passage of time, unless maintained regularly and properly. This requires thorough training of the maintenance staff to bring them up-to-date with the latest maintenance practices. Generally speaking, fire panels must be kept clean and visually inspected regularly. VEMC –– a trusted Kirloskar fire pump dealer in Mumbai, can offer more insights on the maintenance of your fire panels.

Evaluating a fire panel system

When buying a fire panel system for your house or factory, you must be mindful of a few factors. In fact, you must have a standard checklist handy to ensure proper evaluation of the fire panels. 

  • Has the fire panel been designed by a reliable company or a qualified professional?
  • Are the equipment and component parts reliable and do they meet quality standards?
  • Is the installation team qualified and experienced enough?
  • Is the fire panel cost effective in terms of the finances and effort required for maintenance in the long run?

For more information on fire panels, their installation and maintenance, feel free to get in touch with our experts by calling on 022 43436655 or emailing us at marketing@vemc.co.in. VEMC is a renowned Kirloskar fire pump dealer in Mumbai.

Steps Involved in the Mechanical Seal Test Process

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If you are a pump owner, you must be on top of all the processes and techniques of pump maintenance. One such crucial process is the mechanical seal testing. Mechanical seals control leakage of liquids in pumps and other rotating devices. The purpose of testing therefore is to analyse its effectiveness in preventing leakage at various speeds and sizes. VEMC is the leading Kirloskar dealer in Mumbai, and in this blog we tell you all you need to know about mechanical seal testing.

Testing process

  1. Preparation: 

Mechanical seals are tested in accordance with the API standard 682. This requires that all the seal types (A, B and C) be tested in all seal arrangements, single seal, pressure-less and pressurized dual seal. It specifies tests with diameters of 50 mm and 100 mm and speed of 3600 rpm. Further, each seal must be tested with four different media.

  1. Dynamic phase: 

The dynamic phase of the mechanical seal test is conducted at a constant pressure and temperature at the speed of 3600 rpm. The test has to be performed for more than 100 hours at base point conditions.

  1. Static phase: 

The static phase of mechanical seal testing takes place at constant pressure and temperature at 0 rpm for 4 hours.

  1. Cyclic phase: 

Tests are conducted at base point conditions at a speed of 3600 rpm till equillibrium is attained.

After this, the seal chamber pressure is dropped to 0 psi so as to vapourise the fluid. Base point pressure is then re-established.

Next, the seal chamber fluid temperature is dropped to 20 degrees C and then base temperature is re-established.

Finally, the fluid temperature in the seal chamber is raised to 80 degrees C, seal flush turned off for 1 minute and then the test is shut down (0 rpm) for 10 minutes.

Preventive measures to maintain the integrity of your mechanical seals

Leaking mechanical seals could be a source of serious housekeeping hazard, health concerns and business issues in your facility. To avoid repeated mechanical seal testing, it would be best to maintain it using some very simple but effective ways:

  1. Choose a mechanical seal based on your weather conditions. 
  2. The liquids being pumped are also vulnerable to changes in pressure, temperature etc. Although most liquids act as lubricants for your seals, nevertheless being aware of their nature helps you choose better.
  3. Be aware of the actual nature of leakage through a seal. This could be due to a shaft that has bent or bad bearings.
  4. Try to reduce pump vibrations as much as possible. Excessive vibration contributes to the cavitation of pump body and deterioration of component parts like seals.
  5. Finally, rather than running the pump dry, make sure you maintain proper lubrication.

For more on the maintenance and testing of your pumps’ mechanical seals, feel free to call VEMC on  022 43436655 or email us at marketing@vemc.co.in. We are the top-notch Kirloskar authorised dealer in Mumbai.