Mechanical pumps, like any other equipment, are prone to damage and depreciation. This often leads to performance-related issues, drop in efficiency and even failure. These problems can compel an owner to take a decision as to whether to replace or refurbish the pump.
VEMC is the leading Kirloskar pump distributor based in Mumbai and in this blog, we tell you why refurbishing your mechanical pump is a great alternative to replacement.
What is pump refurbishment
Refurbishment of a pump involves diagnosing a problem, designing a fix and delivering the right solution to eliminate the issue. This enables you to use the same pump for an extended period of time after proper repairs.
Why refurbish rather than replace
Refurbishment of pumps offers many benefits that replacement doesn’t:
- Cost savings: Often, minor issues with any of the components can cause a breakdown. Components like these can be easily repaired to restore the pump. This makes refurbishing the pump much more cost-effective as compared to replacement.
- Extended lifespan: Pumps are expensive pieces of equipment and owners always want to get maximum service from them. By refurbishing the pump, you can prolong its lifespan significantly ensuring more returns on investment.
- Improved efficiency: Refurbishing pumps addresses leaks, reduced flow and unexpected noise and helps restore their performance to peak levels. This helps improve efficiency and productivity, reduces energy costs and avoids downtime.
Process of refurbishing pumps
- Refurbishment is done with complete overhaul of the pump, and after analyzing all the parts (bearings, gears, seals etc.), and the ones worn out are replaced with fresh ones.
- In case they’re not available commercially, these components are redesigned and re-manufactured.
- The pump is then re-assembled and final test done to check performance and efficiency. Clearly, refurbishing the pump requires a thorough know-how on the part of technicians and VEMC –– a top-notch Kirloskar pump distributor offers you just that!
Factors to consider for refurbishing/replacement
- Cost: For starters, the cost consideration should guide you as to whether the pump could be repaired or must be replaced. Investing in a new pump is always going to be costly, but at times, refurbishing a pump that is beyond restoration can also be heavy on your pockets, besides not giving satisfactory performance in the long run.
- Age of your pump: older pumps may be more susceptible to breakdown or have outdated technology. As such, finding spare parts for these pumps can be quite challenging. In such situations, it would be more practical to replace the pump with a new one.
- Expertise: Refurbishing a pump requires experience, expertise and know-how. Only when your maintenance team or a consultant technician have these, should you consider refurbishing the pump.
Besides having a business impact, refurbishing your pumps instead of replacing them also has significant environmental implications, by avoiding unnecessary wastage of material, overproduction and emissions. If you need more advice on refurbishing your pumps, feel free to get in touch with VEMC by calling us on 022 43436655 or emailing us at marketing@vemc.co.in. We are the leading Kirloskar water pump dealer in Mumbai.