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Aug 06, 2023

RMI Pump Boosts Italian Steel Descale

The steel mill’s decision to invest in new descaling equipment aimed to improve the descaling process while minimizing environmental impact and operational expenses. RMI Pressure Systems, led by

The steel mill’s decision to invest in new descaling equipment aimed to improve the descaling process while minimizing environmental impact and operational expenses. RMI Pressure Systems, led by Kathryn Poke, General Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), designed a tailor-made solution based on its Trimax Series of reciprocating plunger pumps.

“Engineered to order like all our solutions, we designed the system to suit the project requirements,” said Poke. “With the Trimax pump at its heart, the specialized system for the mill included controls, nozzles, and headers to ensure reliable and efficient operation.”

The challenge for RMI was to provide a pump capable of delivering hydraulic power at multiple pressures, employing a variable speed drive and engineered nozzles. The result was a system capable of producing flow rates from 50 up to 670 litres per minute, at pressures of up to 1,000 bar.

“The technical design of descaling equipment is an exact science,” explained Poke. “This requires precision nozzle design and high hydraulic pressures calculated to deliver the best descaling results for a variety of steel variants, at minimum cost and maximum efficiency.”

The integration of a variable speed drive and engineered nozzles ensured that the system delivered controlled hydraulic pressure and precision impact while consuming less energy and water. The system underwent performance testing, confirming its robust design and manufacture, which would guarantee its reliability and uptime. The lower installation and maintenance costs resulted in a payback period of less than two years.

RMI’s Managing Director, Joe Keenan, emphasized the value of pump manufacturers expanding beyond individual products and venturing into the systems space to provide comprehensive solutions for customers.

“Customers are increasingly looking for solutions and not just products,” said Keenan. “This contract illustrates how RMI’s custom-design capability allows us to build fit-for-purpose solutions with our pumps as a central component.”

He further highlighted the trend towards Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) gaining specialized knowledge about how pumps are applied in specific applications, enabling them to offer other componentry, accessories, and technology. This consolidation allows customers to source more of their operational equipment from a single supplier, simplifying integration and maintenance processes.

RMI Pressure Systems, a global leader in high-pressure and high-volume fluid pumping stations, boasts over a century of experience in designing, manufacturing, and supporting this technology. With a product development and manufacturing hub in Manchester, England, RMI Pressure Systems has operations in the US, China, India, and Australia, serving markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The company’s commitment to research and development drives continuous innovation in its products and solutions.

For companies in the mining and heavy industry sectors seeking robust high-pressure pumping solutions, RMI Pressure Systems delivers pumps with exceptional uptime and life-long productivity. The company’s high-pressure pumping technology offers 95% energy efficiency and water savings, aligning with growing environmental sustainability concerns. As customers strive for lower resource consumption and reduced carbon emissions, RMI Pressure Systems remains dedicated to supporting profitability and sustainability within the industry.

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