Flowserve Opens Compressor Gas Seal Repair and Test Laboratory in Macaé, Brazil
Monday, Jul 05, 2010
Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, today announced it has opened an important test laboratory for compressor seals in Macaé, Brazil.The facility features the company’s first dry gas seal testing capability in Latin America, expediting repair time for customers in the region. Part of a state-of-the-art Quick Response Center (QRC) that opened in 2009, the new test laboratory is designed to support compressor seal customers in a variety of industries including oil and gas, petrochemical and chemical.
"Flowserve continues to make significant investments in personnel, cutting-edge equipment and expanded facilities in Latin America," said Tom Ferguson, President, Flowserve Flow Solutions Group. "With this new facility, we provide a full range of services in Brazil, ultimately helping our customers improve the reliability of their equipment and reduce costs."
"We set an ambitious goal in building this laboratory to provide support to our local customers in Brazil and throughout the region," said Fabian Mamia, vice president and general manager, Latin America, Flowserve Flow Solutions Group. "Flowserve has established a leadership position in dry gas seal services for the Latin America market and we intend to gain our customers’ confidence by providing outstanding customer service."
Facility Specifics- More than 1,980 m2 (6,500 ft2)
- Dynamic test area allows customers to observe tests and seal repairs in real time via three LCD screens
- Full lifecycle equipment management capabilities, including Flowserve LifeCycle Advantage™ programs to reduce the total cost of ownership and improve operating efficiency
- Overhang design test capability in Latin America for dry gas seals; test bench can reach speeds up to 23,000 revolutions per minute and pressures up to 250 bar (3626 psi); high-pressure air compressor can reach pressures up to 500 bar (7252 psi)
The Macaé QRC is part of the company’s growing footprint of aftermarket service centers located near key customers around the world, offering a wide range of service and support to help customers maximize the effectiveness of their operations. The QRC network offers personal service, expertise and responsiveness to keep customers’ equipment operating at peak performance.
About FlowserveFlowserve Corp. is one of the world's leading providers of fluid motion and control products and services. Operating in more than 55 countries, the company produces engineered and industrial pumps, seals and valves, as well as a range of related flow management services. More information about Flowserve can be obtained by visiting the company's Web site at www.flowserve.com.
Source: Flowserve
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