09 Jul 2024

70+ Years of Sealless Magnetic Drive Pump Innovation

HMD Kontro is a manufacturer of sealless pumps suitable for use in many industrial processes. Headquartered in Eastbourne, East Sussex where over 100 people are employed in the manufacturing plant and in the offices, the company was the first to develop the concept of zero leakage magnetic drive pumps and supplied their first pump in 1947. Thousands of HMD Kontro pumps have been installed worldwide including in the most hostile of environments, with many pumps still operating decades after installation.

HMD Kontro is a manufacturer of sealless pumps suitable for use in many industrial processes. Headquartered in Eastbourne, East Sussex where over 100 people are employed in the manufacturing plant and in the offices, the company was the first to develop the concept of zero leakage magnetic drive pumps and supplied their first pump in 1947. Thousands of HMD Kontro pumps have been installed worldwide including in the most hostile of environments, with many pumps still operating decades after installation.

 

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Sealless pumps are the ultimate solution

An extensive range of products is offered to cover pumping requirements across multiple industries. Magnetic drive pumps are the ultimate solution to the complexities of seal systems on traditional sealed pumps, eliminating recurring mechanical seal issues, and aiding environmental and health and safety concerns.

 

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Award winning and groundbreaking developments

Always striving to be an innovator in design and technological advances, the company’s long history has included many award winning and groundbreaking developments. Recent advances include the ZeroLoss® containment shell which reduces energy consumption; VapourView® gas in liquid detector to prevent dry running, Secondary Control and Containment options as well as vertical pumps to reduce the footprint in applications where space is limited.  

 

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Think Sealless – Getting the message across

The company recently launched its new website, and with it the Think Sealless campaign.  This is its way of communicating and convincing the process industry about the many benefits of magnetic drive sealless pumps over traditional sealed pumps.

Please visit www.hmdkontro.com for further information.

  • WHAT is a sealless pump?
  • WHY should you choose a sealless pump?
  • WHO is a sealless pump made for?
  • HOW to look after a sealless pump
  • NOW is the time to enquire!

 

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No risk of seal failure and no leaks or emissions

It really doesn’t make sense to buy a pump that leaks. It is time to consider the cost savings and safety benefits associated with a sealless pump compared with a more traditional type of pump. It’s surprising how often a sealless pump is the solution and how making this step change could benefit many industrial processes.

With no seals, there are no seal support systems to maintain, no risk of seal failure and no leaks or emissions.

 

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Getting pumps to the market in the fastest times possible

Pumps from HMD Kontro meet the latest international standards and regulations including ASME/ISO/API, which govern the chemical and petrochemical industries. HMD continues its commitment to excellence to deliver what the industry needs including new bearing technology and use of composites. A key driver is getting the product to market faster via a modular design and configured kits of parts which allow maximum flexibility in specification and interchangeability to minimise stockholding and delivery in shorter lead times. Harnessing new approaches and materials has led to improved energy efficiency of 15-20%.

 

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World leading pump manufacturer in Eastbourne

 Today HMD Kontro is part of the Sundyne group, recently acquired by Warburg Pincus and is recognised as the leading manufacturer of sealless magnetic drive pumps on the planet.

 

For further information about HMD Kontro sealless magnetic drive pumps, please visit the website, telephone +44 1323 452000 or email [email protected]