MANUFACTURING AND ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES
SPP Pumps distinguishes its product split between pre-engineered standard products and fully customised equipment engineered and packaged to order. The extensive manufacturing and testing capabilities re ect this wide and diverse product range. To ensure e cient use of production resources, an MRPII manufacturing planning system is utilised. Assembly areas are segregated into the main product groups: standard pumps, industrial re pumps, contractors pumps and engineered products. The machine shop is planned in cell layout with individual cells specialising in types, or ranges of components. CNC machines are linked by a DNC system allowing programming to be carried out on the machine or oine. A water wash spray booth is available for a variety of paint nishes to be applied. Additionally, special chemical coatings can be applied to pump internal surfaces for corrosion/ erosion protection, or for enhanced performance. Products then go through a nal inspection and examination: nameplates, notices, guards and manuals will be added, before a nal quality check prior to the equipment being despatched. Technicians and assembly sta can move between areas to maintain exibility. Lean manufacturing principles also ensure that SPP Pumps are always focused on continuous improvement to support their ‘Right First Time’ philosophy. Customers are always welcome to visit the facility, either during manufacturing or when equipment is on test. TEST FACILITY Testing, including witness testing, of all SPP Pumps’ range of pumps is performed at SPP Pumps’ own extensive in-house test facility. The main test area has a 1.4 million litre test tank with a depth of 6 metres. It can test at pressures up to 50 bar, ows up to 2000 l/s and powers up to 800kW at 6.6kV, 400kW at 415V and 400kW at 60Hz. Generators can be used for higher powers or voltages.
ENGINEERING CAPABILITIES SPP Pumps has a highly quali ed, experienced and
dedicated engineering design team based at the Coleford manufacturing site. Each professional engineer has extensive experience in all aspects of pump design, hydraulics, rotating machinery, electrical systems and package design. Using the latest CAD and engineering software, SPP Pumps’ engineers have the capability and innovation to design completely new products or adapt existing products to suit customer requirements. SPP Pumps’ extensive test facilities are available to rigorously prove any new designs.
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES Assembly Area: 2150m2 Test Area: 1100m2 Machine Area: 2300m2 Stores Area: 2800m2 Covered
(not including open storage)
Service Area: O ce Area:
1100m2 1800m2
Total Area: Cranage:
23,205m2
Electric overhead cranes
Lifting Capacity:
20 Tonnes
Height Under Hook:
6.9m
Door Size:
5m wide x 5m high
Test Facilities:
1.4 million litre test tank 6m deep Pressures up to 50 bar Flows up to 2000 l/s Powers up to 800kW at 6.6kV
400kW at 415V 400kW at 60Hz
Welding Facilities:
Oxy/Acetylene, MIG and TIG Coded welders are subcontracted
Sub-Contractors:
Fabricators Heat treatment
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