MechChem Africa January 2017

⎪ Hydraulic and pneumatic systems ⎪

Specialist submersible and vacuum pump supplier, Integrated Pump Technology, has recently acquired the exclusive agency and distribution rights for ELGi Equipments Ltd, India’s largest manufacturer of air compressors and associated equipment. Graham Russell, CEO of Boksburg- based, Integrated Pump Technology (right) introduces the range. Simple, rugged and easily serviced compressor brand

B ased in Coimbatore, ELGi was founded in 1960 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India. ELGi’s offering includes a complete range of compressed air solutions from oil-lubricated and oil-free rotary screw and reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, diesel-drivenhighpressure and portable compressors as well as refrigerated air dryers, filters and other downstream ac- cessories. Highly vertically integrated, ELGi has taken the step to in-source all key manufac- turing processes and, in linewith this, has just commissioned its own foundry and opened a new state-of-the-art production facility in Coimbatore. This extensive offering is supported by a rapidly expanding global footprint that now spans 73 countries, 20 offices and over 300 distributors. Manufacturing facilities are located in India, China, France and Italy. This world-class product, global reach and local service underpins ELGi’s mission to offer customers “total compressed air manage- ment solutions”, says Graham Russell, CEO of Boksburg-based, Integrated Pump Technology. HavingbeenpresentinSouthAfrica as well as sub-Saharan markets since 1992, ELGI is already a firmly established brand with hundreds of compressors in daily service providing customers with reliable air in applications that range from specialised diesel-driven water, post and blast hole drill rigs,throughtoindustrialplantrequirements. Key markets for ELGi include mining, explo- ration, construction, railways and general industry. Market-proven over almost 25 years in Africa’s harsh operating environment, ELGi compressors are renowned for their simple operating system, rugged construction, local serviceability and lowtotal cost of ownership. “Apart from stocking popular models, Integrated Pump Technology will provide a full range of spare parts for both current and oldermodels. Trained service technicians are available to undertake start-up commission- ing aswell as scheduled services according to OEM standards, always using genuine spare

parts in order to meet the ELGi brand promise of ensur- ing the highest levels of uptime,” says Bert Stewart, the newly appointed gen- eral manager for Integrated Pumps Technology’s com- pressed air division. Within its 1 200 m 2 fa- cility, the local company has the internal capabil- ity and experience to un- dertake service, overhauls and repairs to the air-end of almost any make of compressor. Russell points out the

business fit of ELGi within IntegratedPumpTechnology, from having synergies ranging from common customer bases, to the obvious benefits of being in a posi- tion to offer customers both compressed air as well as vacuum solutions. “We are very excited to be building on the solid reputation and strong market position of ELGi,” con- cludes Russell. q

The ELGi EG 75 kW energy-efficient electric screw compressor is manufactured in compliance with CE, ASME, UL and other international quality standards. These new generation compressors significantly reduce operating costs and provide cost savings with fast return on investment.

The newly released ELGi PG 1500S Combo 400 twin stage diesel compressor, which can deliver 42.5 m 3 /min (1 500 cfm) at 28 bar. This compressor meets the critical requirements of high- speed, reliable performance and economy in drilling operations, ensuring faster drilling with higher productivity at lower drilling costs.

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