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2-stage , 35-meter-long SJS duplex stainless steel seawater lift pumps were delivered in record time .
Seawater lift pumps delivered in record time
In a recent offshore project , streamlined processes enabled the delivery time of duplex seawater lift and water injection pumps to be cut by almost 25 % compared to industry expectations , saving precious project time and securing important contracts for two manufacturing sites .
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In the competitive world of supplying equipment to offshore platforms , Sulzer succeeded in delivering a contract for seawater lift and water injection pumps in record time . Local support is always appreciated by engineering , procurement and construction ( EPC ) companies , and it was the key to Sulzer ’ s success in a recent project . In this case , a new production platform is destined to operate off the coast of Mexico , and the EPC was very keen to receive a fast response because it was in the process of creating the platform design .
Fast response The initial enquiry for four water injection pumps came to Sulzer ’ s sales team in Mexico . These pumps are often matched with corresponding seawater lift pumps , which in Sulzer ’ s case are produced in Spain . As part of the tender , its design and sales teams started to collect all the necessary technical details requested by the EPC . Sulzer ’ s SJS pump is an engineered design that is tailored to each application . In this case , Sulzer offered two 2-stage , 35-meter-long pumps manufactured in super duplex stainless steel . These pumps are designed for extended reliability in marine environments and they are frequently specified for seawater lift applications . Sergio Periz , Head of Tendering , Sulzer Pumps Spain , explains : “ Speed was essential to stay ahead in this race , and it required the seamless cooperation of the engineering design and sales teams . Thanks to the hard work of all involved , Sulzer was able to demonstrate that it could deliver the contract on time , ahead of a local manufacturer and the usual international competition . I ’ m pleased to say that all our key project milestones have been achieved .”
Local support Manufacturing of the SJS is located in Spain , where other vertical pumps in Sulzer ’ s portfolio are also produced . This location offers several benefits including the design and manufacturing expertise already in place as well as approved suppliers for ancillary parts , such as the drive motor , being local to the pump plant . Sergio continues : “ The EPC was keen for an expedited delivery on this project . Our experience and the proximity of our suppliers enabled us to cut the expected delivery time by almost 25 % to just 40 weeks . We were even able to organize for the pumps to be air-freighted to Mexico to save over three weeks in delivery time .” At the same time , Sulzer has also delivered four water injection pumps , which are used to pressurize the oil well and improve extraction efficiency . These have been manufactured locally at Sulzer ’ s facility in Mexico , which will also provide product support in the future . All of the pumps have been delivered on time and installed on the platform , ready for commissioning . As a result of Sulzer ’ s global network of design and manufacturing facilities , operators of offshore platforms can be assured of a fast response from initial inquiry to equipment delivery .
12 Stainless Steel World April 2025 www . stainless-steel-world . net