Troubleshooting
- Suction lift too great
- Inlet of suction pipe insufficiently submerged
- Suction inlet or strainer blocked
- Excessive amount of air or gas in liquid
- Viscosity and / or S.G. of liquid being pumped too high
- Suction line not air tight
- Suction hose collapsed
- Non return valve ball not seating
- Mechanical seal / Packing drawing air into pump
- Pump’s priming system blocked or badly worn
- Separation tank cover blocked
- Pump’s priming hose leaking air
- Incorrect engine speed
- Discharge head too high
- Suction lift too great
- Suction inlet or strainer blocked
- Suction line not air tight
- Suction hose collapsed
- Mechanical seal drawing air into pump
- Obstruction in pump casing / impeller
- Impeller excessively worn
- Delivery hose punctured or blocked
- Pump not primed
- Air pockets in suction line
- Inlet of suction pipe insufficiently submerged
- Excessive amount of air or gas in liquid
- Speed too low
- Excessive amount of air or gas in liquid
- Incorrect direction of rotation
- Viscosity and / or S.G. of liquid being pumped too high
- Impeller Damaged
- Impeller out of balance
- Suction lift too great
- Insufficient water at suction inlet
- Suction inlet or strainer blocked
- Suction hose collapsed
- Excessive air leak in suction line
- Mechanical seal / Packing drawing air into pump
- Obstruction in pump casing / impeller
- Delivery hose punctured or blocked
- Obstruction in pump casing / impeller
- Impeller out of balance
- Shaft bent
- Shaft running of centre because of worn bearings or misalignment
- Misalignment
- Bearings worn
- Excessive thrust caused by mechanical failure inside pump
- Lack of bearing lubrication
- Incorrect assembly of stacked bearings, i.e. angular contact ball bearings fitted front-to-front instead of back-to-back
- Dirt in bearings
- Rusting of bearings from water in housing
- Engine speed too high
- Obstruction in pump casing / impeller Impeller damaged
- Cavitation due to excessive suction lift
- Suction or discharge re-circulation of fluid within the pump
- Impeller out of balance
- Shaft bent
- Shaft running of centre because of worn bearings or misalignment
- Misalignment
- Bearings worn
- Pump not primed
- Pump or suction pipe not completely filled with water Inlet of suction pipe insufficiently submerged
- Excessive thrust caused by mechanical failure inside pump
- Lack of bearing lubrication
- Incorrect assembly of stacked bearings, i.e. angular contact ball bearings fitted front-to-front instead of back-to-back
- Dirt in bearings
- Rusting of bearings from water in housing
- Mechanical seal damaged or worn
- Engine speed too high
- Obstruction between impeller and wear plates
- Viscosity and / or SG of liquid being pumped too high
- Incorrect direction of rotation
- Misalignment
- Shaft bent
The Industries we Serve
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WHY Sykes Group?
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DIRECT COMMUNICATION
Our in-house engineers and tech experts will work with you to create bespoke solutions for your project.
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PREMIUM SPECIFICATIONS
Our pumps are designed to handle the most challenging and demanding environments. Using our in-house engineering team, we can custom-design pump packages to match any specification.
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS
We design and manufacture pump packages that delivers optimal efficiency and minimal downtime. Even operating in harsh conditions, our products provide a safe and cost-effective solution.
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EQUIPMENT RANGE
We provide a wide range of pumps to handle all types of water-based issues. Whether above or below ground, Sykes Group can offer a solution.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AND AFTERMARKET
If you need advice on a particular part, our parts and customer service technicians are always available to offer qualified, professional advice.
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STOCK AND MANUFACTURING
As the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), we keep plenty of stock on hand and can provide quick access to the parts you need.