PUMP GUIDE - Dredging Contractors

1 PUMP GUIDES ykes was established in Australia in 1967 by UK pump group Henry Sykes Plc. The company traded as Henry Sykes pumps Pty Ltd importing pumps and equipment from the UK until 1974 when local manufacture commenced in Gateshead, Newcastle pumps manufactured pumps to suit the specific requirements of the demanding Australian mining and construction 1977 Sykes became part of another UK group Hanson Plc. The company traded as Hanson Sykes pumps Pty Ltd in Australia. In 1987 Jon Collins joined the board in Australia after more than 18 years with Hanson Plc in the UK. In 1988 Jon Collins was appointed managing director of Hanson Sykes pumps Pty Ltd and the head office was moved from Chatswood in Sydney to the manufacturing plant in Gateshead, Newcastle.

2 Jon Collins acquired the organisation in 1992, thus ending its association with all other UK 1992 the ownership of the business changed when Jon Collins was part of an MBO thus ending the association with all UK companies, allowing the company to focus on its Australian operations. Shortly after, the company changed its name to Sykes pumps Australia Pty Ltd when manufacturing operations moved to Cardiff, Newcastle,In early 1997 Sykes sold its hire division to Coates Hire Ltd and focused on manufacturing and selling pumps worldwide. In 1998 Jon Collins became the sole owner of Sykes pumps Australia Pty 2003 the company changed its name to Sykes Group Pty Ltd, the purpose of this change was to reflect the company s global market focus as well as to show that The Group were more than just a pump Group was acquired by National Hire Group Ltd in 2010; parent company of Allight and shareholder of Coates Hire.

3 Following the acquisition, the combined group has a greater capacity to meet customer demand for sales and support of pumps , lighting towers and other equipment solutions. Andrew Aitken, Managing Director of National Hire said: This is a company transforming acquisition for National Hire s equipment sales and support business. Sykes Group provides scale, volume and distribution opportunities for National Hire that will help underpin future growth. Sykes Chairman Jon Collins added; Combining Sykes with National Hire is very exciting because the businesses operate in common markets and have similar core values.

4 Like Sykes, the Allight brand is very well respected, and being in the same family as Westrac and Coates Hire will enable Sykes to raise its profile and access resources to create even more growth opportunities for all stakeholders. Find out more at GroupOur HistoryIntroducing Henry the elephant The Original Pump In addition to the traditional triangle logo Sykes Group have a living logo which is used to further strengthen the company s identity and to provide subliminal character to our living logo more clearly profiles Sykes while reinforcing the values in the brand. The elephant symbolises reliability, robustness, strength, sturdiness, dependability, trustworthiness and was established in Australia in 1967 to service the growing Australian mining and construction industries.

5 The Sykes Group is now one of the largest auto prime pump manufacturers in the take great pride in offering our customers a total equipment solution to a variety of industries and a spectrum of provides an unmatched combination of application and product expertise to meet your equipment needs. We specialise in the design, manufacture and application of standard and custom built equipment for some of the most challenging applications in the world and we have held the pioneering edge in pump technology since 1967We offer one of the broadest selections of equipment technologies and product designs and are dedicated to helping our customers achieve the best performance, whatever the provides local service through a highly trained network of branches along with stocking distributors throughout the world.

6 The Sykes Group has been selling its range of products internationally for many years and continues to expand world-wide. Sykes is committed to delivering quality products and services to its customers by working closely with them, ensuring all their requirements are met. A dedicated problem solving team and the innovation of our research and development has positioned Sykes as a forerunner in the industry and a market leader in self-priming pumps providing engineering solutions for the harshest conditions. Industry LeaderThe Sykes Compressor Prime self-priming system utilises a jet of compressed air passed through a venturi-type nozzle to evacuate the pump casing and suction line for fast, positive and continuous priming, even under snore conditions.

7 The priming system has no moving parts, greatly reducing maintenance requirements. Priming SystemsA proven alternative to the compressor prime system is the Sykes Vacuum Prime self-priming steel 316 for best corrosion resistance. Two per cent chromium and CD4 MCu available as options. Impellers are open for best solids handling, and have back vanes and holes for pressure primeSimple design, easy to clean. Modular for easy parts replacement. The venturi system requires very little maintenance, and is easily serviced in the from spheroidal graphite cast iron. Spheroidal graphite iron provides superior strength compared to ductile and grey iron.

8 Spheroidal graphite molecules prevent cracking in the metal thereby adding to the overall strength of the platesReplacement front and rear wear plates made from 316 stainless steel. Chromium steel abrasive resistant and CD4 MCU corrosive and abrasive resistant steel are available options. Replaceable wear plates lower operation and substitution costs by allowing adjustment of the wear plates to maintain style check valve for deck discharge, or ball type for top discharge cooled compressors are used for lower running costs. This means a longer life and less maintenance on the compressor and venturi priming bath mechanical seals allow dry running for extended periods.

9 The oil bath dissipates the heat and lubricates the seal. Materials of construction include silicone carbide and tungsten carbide for the most effective head and friction coefficient. New seals allow for higher pressures, this means improved performance in flooded suction and series pumping. Seal elastomers include Buna N and from 431 stainless steel means no rust or pitting on the shaft for easier seal priming chamberGreatly reduces carry-over due to the stainless steel baffle deflector plates and pancake float. Ideal for wellpoint dewatering and long suction vacuum primeEnsures quick priming even in long suction type head gearMade from anti-corrosive centre positive latchesFor easy access during servicing and from spheroidal graphite cast iron.

10 Spheroidal graphite iron provides superior strength compared to ductile and grey steel 316 for best corrosion resistance, CD4 MCu, and cast iron available as options. Impellers are open for best solids handling, and have back vanes and holes for pressure platesReplacement front and rear wear plates made from 316 stainless steel. Chromium steel abrasive resistant and CD4 MCU corrosive and abrasive resistant steel are available options. Replaceable wear plates lower operation and substitution costs by allowing adjustment of the wear plates to maintain style check valve for deck discharge, or ball type for top discharge, reservoir and oil/air separatorAre fitted integral to the vacumax chamber.