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High-Performance Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps from Premier Supplier IBS

Posted by on September 6, 2023 No comments

As a premier supplier to a diverse range of British companies across various industries, encompassing the construction, manufacturing, steel, transport equipment, oil and gas industries, Industrial Blower Systems (IBS) offers an array of products and services that support these crucial industries throughout the country. In an industry which historically encompasses around 30% to 40% of the UK’s GDP, IBS plays a pivotal role in contributing to the nation’s economic output.

With a comprehensive portfolio of stock, including repaired and refurbished products, IBS is a reliable source for industrial equipment for companies seeking quality products from a reputable company. IBS delivers tailored turnkey project solutions that align with your business requirements and project budgets. Their services encompass a wide range of aspects, including storage solutions, silos, mechanical, pneumatic and vacuum conveying systems, as well as process handling. Seasoned experts in process engineering can guide your business through every step, from initial assessments and reports to designing and executing contracts and one-time installations. The team also excels in electrical and mechanical plant servicing, refurbishment for existing facilities and the installation of new production plants.

The company offers tailored solutions for both temporary (hiring) and permanent (purchase) requirements. Many of the vacuums, pumps, blowers and compressors are serviced on-site or off-site, repaired and reconditioned for resale or reinstallation. In situations where off-site repairs necessitate a temporary replacement, IBS accommodates this interim period. In cases where a product is beyond full repair, salvaged parts such as valves, seals and bearings are incorporated into the inventory, ensuring a quick replacement for older technology. The equipment sourced from IBS includes Roots type or side channel and vacuum blowers, liquid ring vacuum pumps, industrial blowers, biogas compressors and an extensive range of spare parts and ancillaries. Companies can also acquire portable vacuum units, which can be delivered or collected from IBS’s depot.

IBS is your comprehensive service provider, offering quality products and services from the inception of your business and ensuring its smooth operation over time. Whether it’s planning the launch of your enterprise or sustaining its ongoing functions, IBS is ready with a complete package of solutions to meet your needs. Companies with surplus equipment are encouraged to contact IBS, as they readily make use of good-quality surplus industrial blowers, vacuums and usable spare parts.

Those seeking high-performance liquid ring vacuum pumps, side channel blowers and industrial vacuum units might also be interested in the option of renting fully portable vacuum units. Portable units are available for trial, short-term projects, long-term contracts, or lease arrangements.

IBS has garnered a reputation as the definitive destination for companies seeking a comprehensive inventory of top-tier brand-name products, available at a moment’s notice. Whether the objective is proactive maintenance, equipment upgrades, or rectifying machinery issues, IBS offers a suite of services and a product range tailored to meet your enterprise’s requisites. No emergency is beyond cost-effective resolution, thanks to IBS’s highly skilled engineers and dedicated vacuum technology professionals, who minimize unplanned downtime to facilitate continuous production.

IBS Units are Based in UK Locations for Fast Delivery

Posted by on May 1, 2023 No comments

Industrial Blower Services UK (IBS) is a top supplier of industrial equipment, including vacuum pumps, blowers and compressors. IBS has over 30 years of experience in business and are well-known for their high-quality industrial equipment and exceptional customer service. IBS offers a range of services, including fitting, maintenance and restoration of industrial products.

IBS extends a broad variety of industrial equipment for numerous industries, including vacuum pumps, blowers, compressors and more.

IBS stocks and provides an array of vacuum pumps, including rotary vane, side channel, claw and liquid ring vacuum pumps. These pumps are utilised in a range of industries, such as in the printing and packaging industry, the food and beverage industry, and the pharmaceutical industry.

As well as offering a wide array of vacuum pumps, IBS offers the hire heavy duty industrial vacuum, as well as Wet Industrial Vacuuming Hire and Dry Industrial Vacuuming Hire. Blowers for application in several diverse applications, including wastewater treatment, pneumatic conveying as well as general industrial processes are on offer. IBS offers both positive displacement and centrifugal blowers from rotary lobe blowers to side channel blowers and more.

Frequently our customers come to us with requests regarding a Service Exchange Blower Plan to help them ensure that they are being proactive with their businesses which is where the experience that IBS has in the industry allows us to provide solutions which are both practical and affordable. Our solutions sometimes include the use of Reconditioned Blowers or replacement blowers which can be excellent alternatives which assists in many of their business needs.

IBS offers a range of compressors, such as oil-free and oil-injected screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, and the like. Such compressors are valuable and important aspects of the food and beverage industries, the pharmaceutical industry and the automotive industry and in addition to all of the pumps and vacuums on offer, IBS stocks and provides ancillary and accessories which complement their main product lines, such as filters, silencers and separators, to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the equipment. With such a large range of industrial vacuums, including portable and stationary vacuum units, IBS offers solutions to the construction, woodworking and the food and beverage industry which contributes to the success of the business.

IBS has a team of experienced engineers and technicians to offer a range of services, including installation, maintenance, and repair of their equipment. In addition, the team produces Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs which are intended to cool hydraulic fluids found in items such as industrial machinery and mobile equipment. These come in a range of sizes and capacities to suit different requirements and are compact and designed for easy installation and maintenance, making them ideal for use in severe environments.

IBS is pleased to be chosen as preferred supplies Fruitland Vacuum pump Road Tanker equipment made by Fruitland Manufacturing, a company based in Canada and distributed by IBS (Industrial Blower Services) in the UK. This vacuum pump is designed for use in a variety of applications, such as in the oil and gas industry, septic tank cleaning, and industrial waste removal. Features of the Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs include an aluminium bar and plate heat exchanger, a high-efficiency fan, and a built-in temperature sensor. They also have a compact design and can be mounted in any orientation for ease of installation.

Some of the features of the Fruitland RCF1200 vacuum pump include a heavy-duty construction, an integrated air filter, and a compact design. It also has a low noise level and is designed for easy maintenance.

Sort complex industrial challenges

Posted by on December 3, 2022 No comments

Our mission at IBS is to “keep the clients operation moving via astute advice, efficient service and technical excellence”. The way in which we can consistently maintain our mission is through our everyday attention to the needs of those who turn to us for assistance and ensuring that we provide excellent customer service as well as excellent product knowledge and to back up our extensive product base.

Known primarily for our extensive range of vacuum pumps and side channel blowers systems which are used in a wide industrial sector for a range of purposes ranging within production and sewage treatment, to printing and medical industries, the list of products which we stock and can advise you on, doesn’t end there. With years of experience in the industry, IBS can provide almost any industrial product including the much sought-after single stage block model liquid ring vacuum pumps, suitable for gas and vapour compression. These vacuum pumps provide a range of features including no requirement for lubrication but rather are used continuously with a service liquid, typically water, although oil and other organic liquids can be used, to keep the pump working without excess heat generation which is produced as a result of the compression process. The service liquid is separated from the gas using a liquid separator and then can be recycled for the cooling process.

Frequently our customers come to us with requests for help pertaining to complex industrial challenges that they face within their businesses which is where the experience that IBS has in the industry allows us to provide solutions which are both practical and affordable. Our solutions sometimes include the use of a portable industrial vacuum units which is an excellent alternative which assists in many unusual jobs.

The portable vacuums are designed for high performance with excellent conveying rates and filtration. Utilising energy saving motors this equipment is robust as well as durable in a variety of applications. Products like the FVP25 can delivered to site by forklift with the option of an additional intercept sealed skip, bottom dump or filter hopper, with the option for additional skips to be provided.

Once a customer has requested their free vacuum loader health check, and established a requirement for a Portable vacuum pump, these can be hired on a short or long-term contracts. One such request presented to IBS included was to provide a solution to have the filter dust and small stones picked up. The job included provide a solution for which we provided the units which would accommodate easy movement so that the contents could be dumped easily. The unit was restricted to a certain weight due to the lifting equipment limitations and the solution had to be easy to operate for 24 / 7 use on-site. Our solution included 25hp FV P on a tipping skip with 30 metres of hose and a 32a supply requirement, with additional components such as the tipping skip, inch fluidiser, tool kit, hose, hose joiner and reducer. We are proud to confirm the successful application of the unit contributed to the site clean-up.

 

IBS surveys any industrial installation

Posted by on September 10, 2022 No comments

Industrial Blower Services is a UK-based company which specialises in the sale, hiring, repair, on-site maintenance and emergency call out for low pressure and vacuum machinery. For over 30 years IBS has provided a comprehensive service offering for pumps and vacuums as well as stocking, repairing and maintenance of parts and providing vacuum pump spares and ancillaries supplies for customers in industries ranging from industrial and manufacturing, to Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, beverage and food industries, Road tanker, Municipal and Commercial sectors of the market.

 IBS is like no other company in the UK because they are able to offer access to a vast range of stock as well as supply spare parts and ancillaries which forms a large part of the business and contributes to the growth and sustainability of the company and its clients. Those companies who rely on IBS do so knowing that the business is able to deliver professional industrial advice and are backed by the support which they have from the OEM manufactures who’s products they have been permitted to stock. IBS carries common blower parts, such as bearings and seals, which are on consignment stock, for all major manufacturers including Aerzen, Dresser (Holmes), Hick Hargreaves, Adams Ricardo/Wade and Robuschi as well as several other well-known and reputable brands. An additional benefit is that due to the size of stock held by IBS, companies can often locate parts and spares for older products which may no longer be available on the market, which means they can replace and repair parts, thereby extending the lifespan of their current industrial equipment.

Spares for most blower sets, vacuum pumps and systems can be found in-stock at IBS. Locate any intake filter element and assemblies, filter foams, non-return and pressure relief valves which are commonly replaced items kept in stock for direct despatch from IBS, in cases of emergency. Customers experiencing difficulties with filtration can rely on IBS to survey any installation and propose suitable pressure or vacuum filters to ensure that smooth operations continue with minimal downtime. In addition, companies can access Analogue gauges featuring various scales and case sizes which are available from IBS. Digital gauges can also be supplied.

IBS acquired a sheet metal fabrication company, PAG, in 2008 which is based in Hanwell, London. PAG specialises in Blower Fabrication such as close tolerance mild steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminium alloy and titanium work and can carry out small, medium or large order for batch work and bespoke once-offs or prototypes, all made to fit per order. Any work which IBS and PAG undertake, covers a range of products from automotive components, electrical enclosures, water and garden features, fittings and fixtures. Component finishing is also a service which is available.

Additional IBS Specialties includes Industrial Blower Repair, Vacuum Pump Sales, Blower Sales, Machine Rental and Hire, Vacuum Pump Repair, Service Spares, On site Servicing, Emergency Call Out, Maintenance, Technical Advice and Installation. IBS have a team of experienced engineers to provide onsite services plus technical and sales staff to provide telephone support.

 

Consider this when buying pumps and vacuums

Posted by on August 6, 2022 No comments

As with any equipment within an organisation in the manufacturing industry, it is vital to compare recognise that cost isn’t always the most important aspect of your purchase of an Industrial Vacuum. Often the procurement person may well source the most cost-effective equipment, without basic understanding of the product’s requirements in the workplace, over-looking the fact that cheaper can also equate to less productive in certain instances. It is always best to compare apples to apples, so to speak, in terms of spec of your items and be mindful that cost is not always the most important factor.

   Wittig Biogas CompressorIndustrial Vacuums are required for a variety of heavy-duty processing methods for various applications in manufacturing. While the technology behind the standard vacuum pump has not changed significantly since its inception, conversely the quality of the equipment has! An item imported from a cheap competitor across the world may well save you money on your budget’s bottom-line, but without consistency and efficacy to maintain it, the product will not be as productive for your business at the end of the day. You do need to find the right vacuum for your organisations manufacturing and production needs.

IBS offer a vast range of industrial vacuums, such as industrial Portable Vacuum units, Side Channel blowers and vacuum pumps. There is stock of a large range of vacuums and pumps which are consistently available to choose from. One of the most popular and durable rotary vane vacuum pumps stocked is the Fruitland RCF1200 vacuum pump for use in environmental and heavy-duty industrial applications, the performance of which can be measured in terms of its ultimate pressure rating in Torr, mBar, or Pascal, with pumping speed in CFM, or cubic meters per hour. Heavy Duty High Performance Industrial Vacuums have the capacity for amassing a large variation of materials and can load at a high-level and consistent rate per hour.  Their technical spec includes approximate air flow of 630 CFM, maximum vacuum of 28.5” hg, pressure to 35 PSI and operating speed of 1000.

IBS offers the built for performance Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs used for cooling hydraulic oil, usually in Hydraulic Power Packs but also on power washers, engines and anywhere there is boiling cooking oil which needs to be cooled. The ease of use and variety of the Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs makes them effective across many industrial sectors. They typically have low operating costs and are simple to maintain. Made from stainless steel, to withstand the harshest conditions, with easy-to-read restriction gauge and easy-to-access reservoir drain, their compact size allows for easy installation on vehicles. Their technical spec includes an oil flow rate of 55 to 100 litres per minute, fan speed of 2800 rpm, heat dissipation rate of 10 Kw for 40 degrees C temperature rise and oil tank capacity of 10 litres.

Never let the perceived cost of innovation block your business’s success. IBS strives to keep the client’s system or production line working smoothly and continuously assess advances in industrial blower technology and to which IBS tailors services so as to provide technical support for the newest as well as oldest machines.

In the event of a breakdown IBS have a large range of equipment for hire

Posted by on December 7, 2021 No comments

IBS Industrial Blower Services has an impressive range of blowers, vacuums and pumps available to manufacturers in the industrial and other sectors. As suppliers, IBS is well known for its products and related service options and is considered UK’s premium go-to when it comes to pumps, blowers and vacuums. The manufacturing environment is a competitive one so its imperative that businesses consider quality industrial equipment to support their on-going success.

There are 3 types of vacuum pumps of which the most popular is the positive displacement pump, with momentum transfer pumps and entrapments pumps being subsidiaries to the positive displacement pump. While momentum (also known as molecular) pumps use a intense jets of fluid or high paced rotating blades to remove gas molecules of out a chamber, alternatively entrapment vacuum pumps utilise lower temperatures to decrease a gas molecules size thereby trapping the gases into a absorbent or even solid state within a chamber. Positive displacement pumps make use of technology, which moves fluids or liquids through the pump chamber by increasing the cavity on the suction side of the vacuum and discharging the fluid as the cavity collapses. There are two types of positive displacement vacuum pumps, the first being reciprocating positive displacement pumps, the technology of which you will find commonly in piston pumps. And the second being the rotary positive displacement pump of which liquid ring pump and sliding vane rotary pump are common examples.

As robust as the vacuum pump can be, there will be occasions, which result in a call for hiring of an industrial vacuum pump. Some businesses prefer to hire their vacuum pumps for short periods where the need arises. Other businesses may be under-going maintenance and servicing and as such would require replacement vacuum pumps to avoid downtime of production. New businesses who are not yet sustainable enough to purchase large industrial equipment prefer not to make the initial purchase and revert to hiring the desired, requisite equipment.

In the event of a breakdown IBS have a large range of equipment for hire: liquid ring, rotary vane, side channel, Air Industrial Vacuuming Hire,  Portable air conveying system Hire available. When accidental damage occurs, all units are units based in UK locations for fast delivery to site.

Industrial Vacuum Loader Hire options include both wet and dry industrial vacuuming equipment hire as well as air Industrial Vacuuming and portable air conveying system hire. IBS Industrial Blower Services will also make repairs or service and recondition blowers, vacuums and pumps ensuring that you enjoy the full life-span of your industrial equipment.

Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs from IBS

Posted by on August 12, 2021 No comments

If you are a UK-based Haulier company, then you have already been faced with the exorbitant task of jumping legal hoops in order to ensure the safe passage of your product across land or sea. What you do not need in addition to this, is to lose time and energy looking for the very best rotary vane vacuum pump suppliers, to sustain your company’s long-distance requirements. Being a frequent flier haulier means enormous potential wear and tear on your equipment through inferior product, or bad road handling techniques, which you cannot afford to have let you down at any stage along the journey. With customer demands and logistical costs to juggle, IBS takes pride in being able to offer, as part of its impressive bouquet of equipment, products that IBS can guarantee that you do not have to spend valuable time and energy worrying about.

      

IBS is the UK’s sole distributor of Fuitland Vacuum pumps in Europe. A Canadian company with a long history of success which continues to grow from strength to strength, Fruitland equipment is well-known for requiring minimal maintenance as their products have been designed to deal with the harshest of liquid waste, using less oil than its competitors, and providing years of reliable service. IBS proudly partners with Fruitland vacuum pumps of all sizes, starting at the Fruitland RCF250 vacuum pump which is the smallest pump available, which is compact for circumstances where mounting space may be limited, through to the largest and most heavy duty of pumps, which is the Fruitland RCF1200 vacuum pump which is commonly found in use in the heavy duty and environmental applications.

Specifications are available on the IBS website and enquiries can be made by contacting and IBS product engineering expert. As an industry leader in the supply, reconditioning and maintenance of vacuums, pumps and blowers, IBS recognises the value of a hardworking, long wearing product and the impact that it can have on a business and choses products to match the ethos of IBS. Excellent workmanship, consistent production and formidable design is a minimal requirement for the standard of equipment that IBS relies on to enable our customers to safely bulk-haul dangerous and harsh products like oil, petroleum and gas. For customer convenience and versatility, IBS provides support to all vacuum truck specialists as well as their rental companies.

IBS offers the servicing, repair and reconditioning of road tanker equipment. Where a re-build is required, IBS ensures the use of genuine original parts. Road tanker equipment such as the Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs, vital in the distribution of hazardous liquids where cooling or heat exchange is required, are brand leaders, which IBS is able to supply. Technical specifications are also listed on the website but three important features which the Hydraulic cooler pack provides include: improved installation capability through compact sizing, ability to withstand harsh conditions due to use of stainless steel in construction and maintenance friendly features. Email your road tanker enquiry regarding repairs, servicing and reconditioning; spares and ancillaries or troubleshooting and an engineering expert will be in touch.

Servicing Industrial mixing equipment

Posted by on March 14, 2020 No comments

UK-based IBS Industrial Blower Services has grown from its inception in 1987 into one of the UK’s most comprehensive and expansive repair and service centres for roots type blowers and vacuum pumps, as well as being nominated as preferred supplier for many top selling industrial brands and products, including Mix srl, Olocco company and Gvf impianti. Companies throughout manufacturing and production industries for the including engineering, electrical, chemical and more, have been satisfied with the expert knowledge of the employees at IBS as well as the versatility of both products and services supplied by IBS. The company ethos is to ensure that the company’s clients are kept up and running as the result of the “astute advice, efficient service and technical excellence” which they receive from IBS.

IBS holds the belief that their own success is as a direct result of the structures which they have in place to sustain their clients’ needs, coupled with their commitment for uncompromising dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction, above all else. This, coupled with the efficiency and expertise that they bring to every single project regardless of its size or duration, is what keeps them ahead of the rest with a reputation to uphold their devotion to service excellence.

One size does not all, in the fast-paced and competitive engineering, manufacturing, chemical and similar industries which is why choosing the service provider who can deliver your specific industrial needs, regardless of turn-around time, can make all the difference. IBS has equipment ready for delivery or can accommodate the collection of industrial equipment, at any time. Dense conveying equipment, Industrial mixing equipment, Zepher blowers, Siemens blowers, and Robuschi blowers are some of the examples of specialised products which IBS can provide to your business in order to keep production on the go.

IBS services includes the repair and servicing, including reconditioning of blowers, pumps, seals, compressors, filters and road tanker equipment. Equipment is also available for hire for instances when your company’s equipment is undergoing planned maintenance or repair. For customer convenience, on-site services include equipment servicing, site surveys, fault finding, site and energy audits which are performed by a team of engineers and technical staff who can also assist with bespoke solutions specific to your company’s growth and development needs. Engineer visits can be arranged to suit your schedule and for emergency situations, engineers and staff readily available for your to contact directly during office hours within a turnaround time of 4 hours for company’s who are within a 100 mile radius of the nearest engineer. A fleet of flatbeds are on hand to facilitate the transport  and handling of equipment from locations around the country, ensuring an efficient turn-around time for your repair needs.

With by far the widest range of industrial equipment, of various makes and models combined with the quality of service on offer, its no wonder that IBS is has the reputation that it has for attending to the needs of their clients regardless of the large variety of services on offer. Contact the expert sales staff to find out more.

IBS are proud UK & US agents for Elmo Rietschle Blowers

Posted by on March 16, 2018 No comments

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Side Channel Blowers

IBS supply full service and maintenance for side channel blowers such as the Gardner Denver blower. They supply new and reconditioned as well as service. Bare shaft machines and blower sets are also available, as are a full range of spares for these blowers. IBS hold the largest range of new, reconditioned and service exchange Side channel blowers in stock ready for immediate dispatch. Most manufacturers specify an 8 to 16 week lead time for new blowers.

IBS have an experienced team of professionals we are confident of providing the most cost-efficient solution to blower problems and requirements. Flexibility allows them to supply and install any make and model of blower (including new product and obsolete product) for any form of contract including Framework Agreements, with delivery times and availability to suit the customer.

IBS are proud UK & US agents for:

  • Robuschi Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps
  • Blackmer Sliding Vane Vacuum Pumps
  • Elmo Rietschle blower
  • Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers
  • Zephyr
  • Howden Compressors
  • Sulzer
  • Hoffman