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Keep Downtime to a Minimum with IBS

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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 don’t 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 RCF1200 Vacuum pump 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.

IBS Blowers for servicing and repairs of Side Channel Blowers throughout the UK

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A good worker never blames his tools. In addition, a good worker always knows how to pick the right tools to use. Choosing the correct equipment to support your business will go a long way towards keep your business up and running and lowering the risk of downtime. From the very moment that your vacuum pumps fails to operate correctly, your business starts losing money. Industrial Blower Services provides an extensive collection of Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers; industrial vacuums and Robuschi Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps high quality, at affordable prices, so that of all of the aspects of your business that you have to concern yourself with, failing equipment is not one of them.

Vacuum technology is synonymous with the Industrial, Utility, Manufacturing, and Municipal sectors of industry used for a number of varied and specified industrial applications. IBS’s industrial and engineering experts in vacuum technology and its respective applications, can advise you as to what specific type of equipment would work best for your company and which applications and processes would most benefit from the utilisation of this equipment.

Dedicated staff at IBS have years of experience in the manufacturing, chemical and other industries and so know from first-hand knowledge what works best in which environment. IBS experts can assist customers in making that critical decision of which equipment would be the most suitable for their needs to maximise operations, optimising costs and effectively resulting in a positive return on investment. IBS is renowned for stocking a large range of superior makes and models of vacuum pumps and blowers, chosen by well-known brands to be their sole-provider of certain products in the UK. IBS will also never sacrifice quality to save costs however will always be able to offer a suitable alternative for those who may be in need of assistance, where budget considerations can be made. Customers can revert to the engineers at IBS for advice from everything regarding maintenance and repairs, servicing, evacuation times, vacuum levels and volumes, to blower spares and ancillaries, to operational costs and environmental aspects.

Initially named the “water ring pump” the liquid ring vacuum pump is used for creating vacuum in moist gases and vapours. Typically utilised in the chemical industry, liquid ring vacuums, like many other vacuum systems, operate on the principle of positive displacement of liquid, channelling the liquid in a piston-like fashion to achieve displacement. Operating a relatively low temperatures liquid ring vacuum pumps are ideal for the condensation of vapours essentially allowing them to function, in part, as condensers, drastically reducing volume. Adaptable in that they are able to fit the medium which is being pumped, the liquid ring pump offers excellent benefits in that the lower operational temperatures, allows for the successful for the pumping of polymers which are especially temperature sensitive and prove to be far less problematic when involved in the pumping of the more volatile materials.

RVS Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

The RVS series comprises single stage block model machines. They are used in the fields of sterilisation, concentration, dying, impregnation, plastic extrusion, degassing and extraction of non-condensable gas from condensers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, pulp and paper, sugar and textile industries in addition to applications in power plants and hospitals.

RVS Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

The RVS series has the following key features.

  1. Vacuums up to 33 mbar A
  2. Suction capacity up to 4200 m3/hour
  3. Able to pump gasses and vapours
  4. No lubricant in contact with the pumped gasses
  5. Able to work in numerous applications with appropriate choice of construction materials and service fluid

RBS/AV Vacuum Boosters

The RBS/AV positive displacement machines are utilised as boosters to increase vacuum levels when used in series with a primary vacuum unit.

Typical fields of application include automotive, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, electronic and aerospace industries and power plants.

RBS/AV Vacuum Boosters

The RBS/AV series has the following key features.

  1. Vacuum levels of 0.01 to 20 mbar absolute
  2. Suction capacities from 300 to 8800 m3/hour
  3. Able to pump gasses and vapours

RB-DV Pre-inlet Vacuum Pumps

The RB-DV series includes tri-lobe positive displacement machines that have an atmospheric pre-injection device which reduces the heating of the gas and the power absorbed by the machine. This allows for vacuum levels up to 93% without the need for additional water injection or heat exchanger.

Typical areas of application include conveying and distribution of granulated materials in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, de-aeration plants and centralised packaging, handling and processing machines.

The RB-DV series has the following key features.

RB-DV Pre-inlet Vacuum Pumps

  • 93% vacuum on closed line, 90% continuous
  • 840 to 10,500 m3/hour nominal capacities
  • Able to pump gasses and vapours
  • No oil mist

Robuschi Green Box

Environmentally friendly

Greenbox Liquid Ring PackageAn example of Robuschi innovative tradition utilising a liquid ring vacuum unit in either oil or water versions which is:

  • Compact
  • Low noise
  • Able to reach 15 mbar vacuum
  • Ready for use
  • Minimum maintenance

 

Industrial Blower Services Limited UK

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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.

Quality IBS products

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Understanding your industry is what IBS does best. Understanding the special equipment that your company uses and knowing how important it is to the functioning of your day to day business is the business of the professionals at IBS. With so many industries to consider, you would be forgiven for thinking that there is no one out there who has the level of understanding that you do, of what is required to make your company a success in the your industry but with IBS as your preferred supplier, you will never be without the assistance of top shelf engineering products, equipment and services for the maintenance of your business.

All industries from the food and beverage industry, the vast chemical and pharmaceutical industry, and the like, demands accurate and consistent industrial mixing equipment for the smooth running of the business. With Industrial mixing equipment there is no room for error as any small inconsistency can ruin the quality of your products resulting in a large amount of wastage which can sink your business, especially when the products are expensive per capita or made in quickly and in large quantities. Entire batches can cost you dearly with loss of product or worse, loss of your customer to your competitor. IBS chooses only the best products for your business which is why there are always plentiful stocks of Mix srl for mixing systems or their components and Olocco company for rotary and diverter valves.

Mix - Filtrazione  Mix - Valvole

Never let cost of innovation stand in the way of your business’s success. Innovation during these swiftly changing times resulting from the 4th and indeed the swift on-set of the 5th industrial revolution requires that you keep your business up to date with the best equipment which helps you meet the needs of an innovating global market.

Sure it is recognised that over the years, very little has changed in the function of pumps and valves however the application has become more diverse which is why certain specialised products, which have been designed for low air speed airflow such as Gvf impianti can have a large and sustained impact on your business and that of the industry in which you operate. Dense conveying equipment used for low and high transfer rates of rough or abrasive materials where a dense phase convey produces the optimal result which is required for a large section of the pneumatic conveying industry. This is a low-speed, slow and steady-style system which is why it is vital that the margin for error is minimal. Many pneumatic conveying specialists will understand that the correct conveyance phase for highly abrasive materials is most desired in order to meet the handling of your material requirements.

No matter the speed of the product output for your business needs it is important to utilise the systems which will help you to achieve your business goals and partnering with IBS will guarantee this result. Quality and quantity can mean different outcomes in different environments and not one size will fit all, in the fast-paced engineering and industrial business. Choose clearly with IBS products and the quality of products and services they provide.

IBS spare blower parts keep your business going

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Many companies’s may be disinclined to manage a truly comprehensive inventory of spare-parts on-site and the reason for this is because it may be deemed as counter-productive to have shelves and shelves of spare-parts sitting around waiting to be used. Many see this as the same as having shelves and shelves of money, sitting around waiting to be used. Operating costs require the managers budget correctly and work smart to order just enough of what is required to keep production up and running, without having “dead-stock” waiting around for years on end. Practical and efficient management of the Company’s spare parts is the ultimate goal in production management, however, no one can over-emphasise the importance of having access to spare-parts, especially those parts which are essential to the functioning of the Company and the vital aspects of its production. When driving a car, we always make sure that we have a spare tyre in the back just in case one of the tyres gets a puncture. That way, we can simply change out the tyre and get ourselves to a place of safety where we can either repair the old tyre and replace it again, or buy a new one which will keep the car going from place to place. Keeps your business going from place to place by ensuring that you keep, or at least ensuring that you have access to spare parts, in case of emergency. The stock and supply of ancillaries parts and spare parts forms one of the essential aspects of the IBS successful operation.

Blowers Blower Packages Spares and Ancillaries

Customers of IBS always rest easy knowing that there is a large supply of blower spare parts available should they require them. Keeping a well-stocked parts department and organised inventory of spare parts is something which is always highly recommended. It makes sense to ensure that there is access to every essential component, such as blower spare parts and auxiliary components, for example, the blower bearing parts

In addition, when parts are required for used in production, it is vital to replace these as soon as possible. Doing so will ensure that you are never caught short in your material handling system which will result in less down-time due to equipment failure. Your business will continue to run smoothly as a result and your profits will certainly reflect accordingly, which is something which every business longs to report! Up-time in production means up-time in profits as well!

Note that IBS stocks all new, common blower spare parts for all major manufacturers guaranteeing you that the parts you receive have been manufactured according to the highest quality design specs demanded by the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) which we provide parts on behalf of. No cheap knock-offs can replace the quality and standard of the original parts supplied by the manufacturer. IBS also has large amounts of older stock which the OEM has terminated production of which means older blower sets, vacuum pumps and systems remain available. Spares for most types of blower sets, vacuum pumps, blower bearing parts and systems are available.

IBS the best of the best

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IBS, based in the UK, offers a vast array of products to our customers who are based both in the UK and in the US. All of our products which we support and provide have their own reputations for being the best in the best. Products from Atlas Copco, Dresser, Robuschi, Hick Hargreaves, SR Blowers and more are available for purchase, whether you are looking for new or reconditioned products. By aligning ourselves with the best that industry has to offer and in order to meet the critical standards set by the manufacturing industry, we align ourselves with the reputations of the products which we supply. Our products speak for themselves, however IBS guarantees that not only are the products of the highest standards but so too is our service offering. IBS believes that what sets us apart from others in our excellent level of technical and sales services. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service in order to support our already high quality products.

On Site Services

All of the products which we supply are extremely hardy and as a result, they are long-lasting. However even the most tried and tested products need to be services from time to time in order to maintain the integrity of the product. If a product has not been serviced and is used for high-intensity environments, products may be subject to failure or fault. IBS can assist with the repair, servicing and reconditioning of roots type blowers, vacuum pumps, Rotary seals, filters, sifters and diverter valves, Biogas compressors, portable vacuum units and road tanker equipment.

In some situations, we are required to come to site to assist with servicing of items such as the roots type blowers, the Biogas Compressors, sewage vacuum pumps as well as vacuum pumps. We provide our customers with access to the best process engineering services, perform site surveys, energy audits, Vacuum Conveying and engage in fault finding procedures to assist with ensuring on-going high functioning products on your site. IBS has a team of experienced engineers who are able to provide the best expertise for on-site services.  To facilitate the process of transporting and handling products, we have a fleet of up-to-date vehicles, including HIAB equipped flatbeds. And finally, our technical and sales staff are also available to provide telephonic support. Should you prefer to discuss aspects of a specific project with an engineer, we can arrange for this to be done on-site, in person or telephonically, according to customer needs.

Alternatively, answer a few questions in our Email Enquiry Form by clicking here (or the Contact Us tab) and we will direct your enquiry accordingly.

Our numerous new and reconditioned items are ready for immediate dispatch

Keep downtime to a minimum with IBS!

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HomeVacuum pumps – the un-sung hero of home and industry – both practical and versatile all in one well designed piece of equipment. When it comes to pumps, vacuum pumps are utilised widely and are well respected in industry and retail simply due to their simple, practical form and countless functional aspects. Sewerage vacuum pumps are found more commonly than one might think, in the home as well industry. You would be forgiven for not realising how many vacuum pumps are silently going about their business in your home. Versatile and convenient, they are the perfect partner to assist with a wide variety of errands. Well-known areas where a vacuum pump is used range from air conditioners, electrical appliances to your everyday usage of your sewage system.

RVS Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps RBS/AV Vacuum Boosters

A vacuum pump has the ability to pump solids, liquids and air out of one area and into another. Through its mechanical design it is able to displace the “object” away from where it is currently to where the operator would prefer, or require it to be, making the vacuum pump the most effective tool in a system based on transposition, such as any sewage system. The purpose of the sewage system is to remove the sewage waste from the point of origin and ensure that through a series of pipes and tanks, the waste is deposited in a central collection tank awaiting the point of discharge. Gravity and differential air pressure are no longer the heroes of the waste disposal system as they proves to be fatally flawed when faced with any incline, except when assisted by a force outside of itself. Which is where pumps take centre-stage. Since the invention of the vacuum pump and with their technological advances, engineering and construction industries have make use of vacuum pumps which have been seen to have the ability to apply their designs and used in previously untried areas. In the construction of a more modern sewage system the vacuum pump plays a significant role.

Through their design, partnered with technological advances, vacuum pumps have become less expensive and therefore less costly when than gravity dependant sewage systems. Pumps like Robuschi are so well constructed that they simply can last for a life time or longer, unless they are exposed to undue pressure on an on-going basis. Because they are simply near fail proof, there is far less impact on the environment which is especially relevant in these times, preserving residential, industrial and commercial locations and lowering maintenance costs. With radically reduced replacement and maintenance costs of your vacuum pump, combined with the astonishing various practical applications, contacting your local Robuschi Distributor, IBS, would undoubtedly be one of the best investments for your business needs.

BS hold the largest range of new, reconditioned and service exchange blowers

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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

Industrial Blower Services

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Our company has experienced many hours of downtime as our industrial equipment continually breaks down and trying to find a reputable company to repair the equipment after hours have proven difficult. IBS was highly recommended for Blower Servicing and equipment hire so we contacted them and have not looked back since.

IBS Blowers – Industrial Blower Services are based in the UK serving the Industrial, Utility, Manufacturing, and Municipal sectors within the following areas of application:-

  • Sewage treatment
  • Production – Chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, food, pulp, paper, electronics, and textile
  • Power plants
  • Packaging
  • Conveying
  • Printing
  • Medical
RVS Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump  

Service Exchange

IBS carry a large range of blowers that enable us to offer a speedy service exchange facility.

If you cannot afford the time for them to repair your blower, providing they have a suitable replacement in stock, they will forward a replacement blower immediately to minimise downtime. Upon receipt of your old machine, providing it is in serviceable condition, they will charge for the replacement at the service exchange value. If your blower is not serviceable, they will upgrade your purchase to reconditioned status.

Industrial Vacuum Services; impressively they have recently expanded and opened offices in America; for information about their global expansion view IBS Blowers UK and IBS Blowers USA.

Click here for more information on Vacuum Pump Servicing and repairs.

IBS is a Solberg Distributor in the UK and US and ship worldwide

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IBS offer a wide range of Industrial vacuum loaders.  Read about some useful information on the FVP 25 Portable Heavy Duty High Performance Industrial Vacuum Loader.

Able to collect a range of materials including fine particles through to aggregates up to 50 mm in size, the unit has a maximum loading rate of 3 tons per hour over 40 meters or further if utilised with a vacuum interceptor skip and fixed pipework system.

No obligation site surveys. Units available for trial purposes. Units can also be supplied on short or long term hire, contract hire or lease.

The FVP 25 has been designed for:

High performance

  • Excellent conveying rates
  • Utilises an energy saving electric motor on soft start (running on a 32A power
    supply) and a high quality tri-lobe positive displacement vacuum pump
  • Quiet operation
  • Excellent filtration

Build quality and reliability

  • Very robust – exceeds that of our competitors whilst remaining very cost effective
  • Low running and maintenance costs

Versatility

  • Unlike our competitors machines the FVP25 is suitable for wet and dry materials and sludges
  • Super flexible hose and a selection of vacuum tools are available

Adaptability

  • The FVP25 can be used to power a centralised vacuum system
    to feed material back into the process or for bagging purposes.

Portability

  • The unit has 1 cubic meter integral tipping skip

Productivity

  • The FVP25 can be supplied with an additional 1 cubic meter fork lift
    intercept sealed skip, bottom dump intercept hopper or filter hopper.
    Larger skips are also available

IBS have well experienced staff who are able to analyse problems, advise on the most cost-effective/efficient solution and how quickly that solution can be implemented. For site emergency situations during working hours, IBS aim to respond within 4 hours based on distances up to 100 mile radius from their nearest available engineer.

IBS offer a Reconditioned Blowers repair and reconditioning service for most blower makes and models including Aerzen, Dresser, Robuschi and Hick Hargreaves. IBS can also repair the SR range of blowers (formerly represented in the UK by Adams Ricardo).

  

Simply return your damaged machine for them and they will inspect. If required, they will attend site to remove the blower for you. Once inspected, IBS will provide a written quotation for repair complete with a report of the recorded faults.