Why a Functioning Pump is Critical for Your Industrial Processes

• Overheating and Damage: In many brazing applications, the pump is responsible for circulating cooling fluids to prevent critical components from overheating. A failing pump can lead to excessive temperatures, causing damage to the brazing unit itself, the workpieces and even posing safety risks.
• Inconsistent Brazing Quality: If the pump is responsible for delivering flux or maintaining a specific atmosphere, any inconsistency in its operation will directly affect the quality of the braze joint. This can result in weak, porous, or incomplete joints, leading to costly rework or scrap.
• Downtime and Production Loss: Perhaps the most immediate and impactful consequence of a pump failure is unexpected downtime. When a critical piece of equipment like a brazing unit is out of commission, production grinds to a halt, leading to missed deadlines, increased labour costs and financial losses.
• Safety Hazards: Depending on the materials and processes involved, a malfunctioning pump could even create hazardous conditions, especially if it affects ventilation or the controlled release of gases.

A Case Study in Dura Pumps’ Responsiveness:

The importance of a reliable pump and a reliable pump supplier was recently highlighted by one of our customers. After receiving a supply-only pump for their brazing unit, it unfortunately developed a fault. In an industry where deadlines are tight and efficiency is key, this presented an urgent challenge. Dura Pump responded immediately, recognising the urgency and swiftly fixed the faulty pump. This demonstrates the benefit of buying a supply only pump from a partner who also understands technically how to fix things if they go wrong.

Our customer commented:

‘We have dealt with Dura Pump for several years and they are always helpful and professional. On this occasion, they were quick to respond and addressed our challenge in a positive manner. They had originally sourced a supply only pump for our brazing unit which subsequently acquired a fault. The matter was urgent, and Dura Pump responded accordingly to fix the fault.’

Richard King
Engineering Services Manager
KROHNE Limited

If you are interested in sourcing a supply only pump, please contact us with your requirements. We work with all the major reputable suppliers and will be able to recommend, service and repair the best pump for your requirements.