Pumps are usually designed to meet specific needs and expectations such as de-watering, supplying oil and petrochemicals or irrigation. However, over a period of time, the requirements may change and pumps may be needed for new operations altogether. Besides, the old pumps may undergo wear and tear especially in the chemical industry where there is a high likelihood of corrosion. All this can leave the pumps ill-equipped for taking on new tasks. This is where retrofitting comes in as an easy and cost-effective alternative to meet performance and reliability expectations.
VEMC is a leading Kirloskar pump distributor in Mumbai and in this blog we talk about retrofitting of pumps.
What is pump retrofitting?
When pumps reach their wear and tear limit, retrofitting can give it a second life. It involves restoring an old pump by salvaging its component parts and if required fitting new ones to make it functional again. Retrofitting is highly economical and also has positive implications for the environment as it avoids unnecessary wastage of material. Retrofitting in other words offers a quick, efficient, cost effective and nature-positive overhaul for old pumps.
Cost effectiveness of pump retrofitting
Pump retrofitting can be immensely beneficial for companies looking to save not just on their Capex but also on Opex in the long run. Retrofitting also has implications for the environment and reduces your carbon footprint significantly. Here are some of the top benefits owners can expect from retrofitting their pumps.
- Avoiding Capex: The most outstanding benefit of retrofitting your pumps is that you get to avoid shelling out a huge sum at once. Buying a new pump can actually be quite expensive and make a dent in your finances. With retrofitting however, you get an opportunity to salvage your old pumps and prolonging their working life.
- Improved reliability and performance: Equipment and component parts in critical business areas need to be up and running at all times. Once you retrofit your old pumps, its reliability and performance improves significantly. This avoids unplanned downtime and the business costs associated with it.
- Lower operating costs: To reduce your operating costs, it is important that your equipment is operating at peak efficiency levels. Operating cost throughout a pump’s service life is many times more than the initial Capex. With improvements in hydraulic design, your retrofitted pump can offer better performance, higher efficiency and lower power consumption.
Retrofitting maximizes revenue generation
A retrofit is a cost-effective way to deal with high demand and throughput without the cost and time needed to install a new pump. A retrofit also has the additional benefit of maintaining existing piping and foundations, further minimizing costs and downtime, and boosting revenue significantly.
Retrofitting is a great way to breathe new life into your old pumps. For more information on retrofitting, 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 based in Mumbai.