At Kennedy Space Center, Reliable Keeps Pumps Running
At NASA Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, FL, NASA contractor Astrion relies on Reliable Equipment Sales for pumps, parts, and equipment expertise.
When a rocket blasts off from Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida, most people marvel at the feat of engineering and the explosive display as they look skyward and ponder our next voyage to Mars. Few are even remotely aware of the many pumps and storage tanks required to make these launches successful or even possible. Scores of pumps safely transfer propellants, fuels, oxidizers, fire suppression water, and a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals throughout the world’s busiest spaceport.
But even the highest quality, most trusted pumps need to be maintained to keep this aerospace operation running, and occasionally, even with diligent attention paid to preventative maintenance, motors, impellers, seals, and other pump parts can fail.
That’s when we shine. As a distributor of pumps for several Made in USA pump manufacturers and several specialty overseas manufacturers, we stock a wide range of chemical pumps and pump parts in a variety of sizes and styles. We ship them out same day, if needed, and if a particular pump size or style is not stocked then we can often deliver in a matter of days. Our expert staff is located in Connecticut and knows exactly how to select and size the proper pump and OEM replacement parts – fast access to a knowledgeable supplier included at no extra charge!
We also understand that when pumps need repair or replacement, it can be quite a challenge for anyone on-site to figure out the pump make and model, especially when we’re dealing with fluid handling equipment that may have been installed 10 or 20 years ago in tough, dirty, industrial environments. Any tags, labels, and model or part numbers that would’ve identified the pump may have disappeared or disintegrated years ago. But we can help here, too, especially when an air operated diaphragm pump (aodd) needs attention. We carry Wilden, Finish Thompson (FTI) and other aodd pumps and parts and can quickly identify your pump make and model from your photo and recommend the exact part or repair kit required.
“I like purchasing from Reliable Equipment Sales because I can get the pump parts I need and get my questions answered by competent people who know the hardware,” says Martin Schnetzer, facility engineer for NASA contractor Astrion, Huntsville, Alabama. “The pumps and parts we buy from Reliable keep our chemical tanks at Kennedy Space Center running.”
Keeping the pumps at your facility running and at peak efficiency is just as important to us as keeping the pumps running at the hub of the American aerospace industry. For guidance on pump sizing, specifying, maintenance, and repairs, call 203-740-1877.
