mls1,
Thank you for the suggestion. However after perusing SKF's website, I could not find a pump that they manufacture to meet my requirements. Any other suggestions?
Johnny,
Thank you for your thoughts. I too believe that I am going to end up sticking with a 3-screw pump. Our main problem is the long lead time to obtain the IMO pumps. I can continue using a triple screw pump as long as I can get acquire them in a quick manner. I was looking into different...
1gibson,
I wish it was as easy as ordering spares. The line of business is quick turn around retrofit engineering. Therefore we never know when the next project could come in or how frequently we will have this type of project. As I'm sure you all know, nobody likes inventory.
Johnny,
There is not a problem with the current pumps. The reason why we are looking into other options is our current pumps take to long to obtain. It is purely a logistical problem. Therefore if I could find a pump with similar performance, I would have more options to consider when ordering...
Hey Guys,
I have been a long time lurker, however I finally have the need to start a thread. I have used Eng-tips a lot throughout college and I have just recently graduated college with a degree in ME. I have been working at my first "big boy job" for over four months now. I was recently asked...
