In Lubbock, Texas, two local companies have formed a partnership aimed at enhancing pump testing capabilities through advanced remote monitoring technology. Simflo, a manufacturer specialising in industrial and agricultural pumps, has integrated SitePro Inc.'s automation technology within its newly established Engineered Products Facility. This strategic collaboration is designed to meet the escalating demands for improved water infrastructure services across the United States.
The Engineered Products Facility is notable for housing one of North America's largest vertical turbine test facilities. With expansive 80-foot-deep wells and an array of digital analysis capabilities, the facility enables customers to observe pump testing processes remotely from any location worldwide. This innovation marks a significant shift in the operational dynamics of pump testing, eliminating the need for physical presence during evaluations.
SitePro's patented software system plays a crucial role in this partnership, as it facilitates the monitoring of key pump performance metrics. These include flow rates, pressure levels, rotational speed, power factor, and torque, all accessible through advanced cameras and comprehensive digital dashboards. This technological integration showcases a major advancement in how pump testing can now be conducted, providing enhanced flexibility and efficiency for customer interactions.
Troy Pickering, CEO of Simflo, expressed the transformative impact of the partnership, stating, "Our partnership with SitePro and incorporating this technology at our new Engineered Products Facility is truly revolutionizing the way remote testing is conducted in the pump industry. We are not only offering an innovative solution that saves time and resources for our customers, but also paving the way for enriched water infrastructure upgrades nationwide and across the globe."
Emphasizing the importance of this technology in the broader context of infrastructure management, David Bateman, CEO of SitePro, remarked, "At SitePro, our technology and services enable responsible management of fluid-centric critical infrastructure, helping ensure pumps and other equipment have more uptime and reliability. This partnership exemplifies the core of our mission, and we're proud to have an impact on pumps that will be commissioned all over the globe."
The move to implement remote testing capabilities comes at a pivotal time as the United States faces pressing needs for water infrastructure upgrades. Jay Tando, Simflo's Chief Operating Officer, concluded that the collaboration is "reshaping remote testing in the pump industry with cutting-edge innovations that boost efficiency and support worldwide water infrastructure advancements."
With this partnership, both companies aim to set a precedent in pump testing methodology, potentially influencing future trends in automated technologies across the industry.
Source: Noah Wire Services