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Industrial Blower Services is a UK-based company which specialises in the sale, hiring, repair, on-site maintenance and emergency call out for low pressure and vacuum machinery. For over 30 years IBS has provided a comprehensive service offering for pumps and vacuums as well as stocking, repairing and maintenance of parts and providing vacuum pump spares, Liquid ring Vacuum pumps and ancillaries supplies for customers in industries ranging from industrial and manufacturing, to Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas, beverage and food industries, with Road Tanker Equipment such as Fuitland Vacuum pumps.

IBS is like no other company in the UK because they can offer access to a vast range of stock as well as supply spare parts and ancillaries which forms a large part of the business and contributes to the growth and sustainability of the company and its clients. Those companies who rely on IBS do so knowing that the business is able to deliver professional industrial advice and are backed by the support which they have from the OEM manufactures whose products they have been permitted to stock. IBS carries common blower parts, such as bearings and seals, which are on consignment stock, for all major manufacturers including Aerzen, Dresser (Holmes), Hick Hargreaves, Adams Ricardo/Wade and Robuschi as well as several other well-known and reputable brands. An additional benefit is that due to the size of stock held by IBS, companies can often locate parts and spares for older products which may no longer be available on the market, which means they can replace and repair parts, thereby extending the lifespan of their current industrial equipment.

Spares for most blower sets, vacuum pumps and systems can be found in-stock at IBS. Locate any intake filter element and assemblies, filter foams, non-return and pressure relief valves which are commonly replaced items kept in stock for direct despatch from IBS, in cases of emergency. Customers experiencing difficulties with filtration can rely on IBS to survey any installation and propose suitable pressure or vacuum filters to ensure that smooth operations continue with minimal downtime. In addition, companies can access Analogue gauges featuring various scales and case sizes which are available from IBS. Digital gauges can also be supplied.

IBS acquired a sheet metal fabrication company, PAG, in 2008 which is based in Hanwell, London. PAG specialises in Side Channel Blowers and Blower Fabrication such as close tolerance mild steel, stainless steel, brass, copper, aluminium alloy and titanium work and can carry out small, medium or large order for batch work and bespoke once-offs or prototypes, all made to fit per order. Any work which IBS and PAG undertake, covers a range of products from automotive components, electrical enclosures, water and garden features, fittings and fixtures. Component finishing is also a service which is available.

Additional IBS Specialties includes Industrial Blower Repair, Vacuum Pump Sales, Blower Sales, Machine Rental and Hire, Vacuum Pump Repair, Portable Industrial Vacuum Units, On site Servicing, Emergency Call Out, Maintenance, Technical Advice and Installation. IBS have a team of experienced engineers to provide onsite services plus technical and sales staff to provide telephone support.

As with any equipment within an organisation in the manufacturing industry, it is vital to compare recognise that cost isn’t always the most important aspect of your purchase of an Industrial Vacuum. Often the procurement person may well source the most cost-effective equipment, without basic understanding of the product’s requirements in the workplace, over-looking the fact that cheaper can also equate to less productive in certain instances. It is always best to compare apples to apples, so to speak, in terms of spec of your items and be mindful that cost is not always the most important factor.

Industrial Vacuums are required for a variety of heavy-duty processing methods for various applications in manufacturing. While the technology behind the standard vacuum pump has not changed significantly since its inception, conversely the quality of the equipment has! An item imported from a cheap competitor across the world may well save you money on your budget’s bottom-line, but without consistency and efficacy to maintain it, the product will not be as productive for your business at the end of the day. You do need to find the right vacuum for your organisations manufacturing and production needs.

IBS offer a vast range of industrial vacuums, such as industrial Portable Vacuum units, Side Channel blowers and vacuum pumps. There is stock of a large range of vacuums and pumps which are consistently available to choose from. One of the most popular and durable rotary vane vacuum pumps stocked is the Fruitland RCF1200 vacuum pump for use in environmental and heavy-duty industrial applications, the performance of which can be measured in terms of its ultimate pressure rating in Torr, mBar, or Pascal, with pumping speed in CFM, or cubic meters per hour. Heavy Duty High Performance Industrial Vacuums have the capacity for amassing a large variation of materials and can load at a high-level and consistent rate per hour.  Their technical spec includes approximate air flow of 630 CFM, maximum vacuum of 28.5” hg, pressure to 35 PSI and operating speed of 1000.

IBS offers the built for performance Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs used for cooling hydraulic oil, usually in Hydraulic Power Packs but also on power washers, engines and anywhere there is boiling cooking oil which needs to be cooled. The ease of use and variety of the Hydrive Series Hydraulic Cooler Packs makes them effective across many industrial sectors. They typically have low operating costs and are simple to maintain. Made from stainless steel, to withstand the harshest conditions, with easy-to-read restriction gauge and easy-to-access reservoir drain, their compact size allows for easy installation on vehicles. Their technical spec includes an oil flow rate of 55 to 100 litres per minute, fan speed of 2800 rpm, heat dissipation rate of 10 Kw for 40 degrees C temperature rise and oil tank capacity of 10 litres.

Never let the perceived cost of innovation block your business’s success. IBS strives to keep the clients system or production line working smoothly and continuously assess advances in industrial blower technology and to which IBS tailors services so as to provide technical support for the newest as well as oldest machines.

Since the beginning of the First Industrial Revolution in the mid-18^th century Britain has been a global giant in the production and manufacturing industries and is also where the beginning of the blower industry began, with the use water and steam power to mechanise many functions, replacing man and animal power with displacement and energy power to grow facilitate the development an industrialised and urban society.

While Liquid ring Vacuum pumps, blowers and pumps may not have kept up with likes of information technology into the global industrial evolution, it is our belief that these so-called primitive technologies are as relevant as ever, across the UK.

The mechanics of these simple yet effective machineries serve to fulfil a significant number of activities associated with modern industry… So, we say, if it is not broke, don’t fix it! However, if you do find your blower, vacuum or pump IS in need of repair, you know exactly where to come! IBS is not only in the business of selling new units but are acutely interested in helping you maintain and repair your industrial equipment, so that you can keep on making good use of your displacement equipment well into the future.

Times can be tough and economic fluctuations impact on the business of business. Production requirements can slow down at certain times in the year and increase at other times, to meet demands of your clients. From time to time, the economy can bring a business to its knees. Therefore, if you find yourself down there, IBS has a solid solution to help you carry on carrying on.

Here are some alternative options you can chose to implement in your business:

Hiring – IBS as the largest stock of product for hire on a temporary or on-going basis. In the event that you are faced with an unexpected failing of your current equipment, there is a value-for-money alternative.

Repairs – IBS’s experienced engineers are able to trouble-shoot any problems that may arise with your units, resulting in a shutdown or breakages. We can come to you or you can drop your equipment off so that we can investigate and see what options we can offer in terms of repairs.

Reconditioning – Often times the products, themselves are of such high quality, you many do not expect to have to repair them. Sometimes, it is just a case of reconditioning of components to get them up and running again. IBS also stocks and supplies spare parts and ancillaries for nearly all types of blower sets, vacuum pumps and systems.

Servicing – Undoubtable one of the most important aspects of a functioning industrial business is planning and preventive maintenance. A large aspect of this includes regular servicing of your equipment which IBS can service most roots type blower makes and models right there on-site.

All of these interventions will save your money by increasing the lifespan of your equipment and reducing unexpected downtime and resultant loss of production. Partnering with IBS Industrial Blower Services gives you access to the expertise and experience of our engineering professional who are able to provide with relevant solutions for your production, within your specific pricing bracket.

Speak to us about keeping downtime to a minimum for all your Blower Spares and Ancillaries

A good worker never blames his tools. In addition, a good worker always knows how to pick the right tools to use. Choosing the correct equipment to support your business will go a long way towards keep your business up and running and lowering the risk of downtime. From the very moment that your vacuum pumps fails to operate correctly, your business starts losing money. Industrial Blower Services provides an extensive collection of blowers; industrial vacuums and liquid ring vacuum pumps of high quality, at affordable prices, so that of all of the aspects of your business that you have to concern yourself with, failing equipment is not one of them.

Vacuum technology is synonymous with the Industrial, Utility, Manufacturing, and Municipal sectors of industry used for a number of varied and specified industrial applications. IBS’s industrial and engineering experts in vacuum technology and its respective applications, can advise you as to what specific type of equipment would work best for your company and which applications and processes would most benefit from the utilisation of this equipment.

Dedicated staff at IBS have years of experience in the manufacturing, chemical and other industries and so know from first-hand knowledge what works best in which environment. IBS experts can assist customers in making that critical decision of which equipment would be the most suitable for their needs to maximise operations, optimising costs and effectively resulting in a positive return on investment. IBS is renowned for stocking a large range of superior makes and models of vacuum pumps and blowers, chosen by well-known brands to be their sole-provider of certain products in the UK. IBS will also never sacrifice quality to save costs however will always be able to offer a suitable alternative for those who may be in need of assistance, where budget considerations can be made. Customers can revert to the engineers at IBS for advice from everything regarding maintenance and repairs, servicing, evacuation times, vacuum levels and volumes, to blower spares and ancillaries, to operational costs and environmental aspects.

Initially named the “water ring pump” the liquid ring vacuum pump is used for creating vacuum in moist gases and vapours. Typically utilised in the chemical industry, liquid ring vacuums, like many other vacuum systems, operate on the principle of positive displacement of liquid, channelling the liquid in a piston-like fashion to achieve displacement. Operating a relatively low temperatures liquid ring vacuum pumps are ideal for the condensation of vapours essentially allowing them to function, in part, as condensers, drastically reducing volume. Adaptable in that they are able to fit the medium which is being pumped, the liquid ring pump offers excellent benefits in that the lower operational temperatures, allows for the successful for the pumping of polymers which are especially temperature sensitive and prove to be far less problematic when involved in the pumping of the more volatile materials.

IBS liquid ring vacuum pumps range include the following sizes:

– RVS 3÷16 /M directly coupled to the flange of an electric motor and the impeller is supported by the electric motor standard bearings;

– > RVS 17÷21 /SG are supported by a bearing support with two sealed bearings life lubricated with grease;

– RVS 23÷60 /CT bearing support with bearings grease lubricated.

One of the aspects of IBS’s business strategy that makes it stand out above the competition is the incredible range of high quality industrial blowers, pumps, vacuums and similar products that are available to meet the needs of any small, medium or large industrial business. IBS is considered by many as the only “go to” company which will be able to provide companies with a fully stocked supply of brand name products, available at short notice. Whether you are planning preventative maintenance, upgrading or simply in need of repairs to be made to your current machinery, IBS has the service and product list which will meet your business requirements. There is no emergency that cannot be attended to in an economical way but the highly trained engineers and dedicated  experts in vacuum technologies, applications and systems employed at IBS, ensuring as little unplanned downtime as physically possible so that your business can continue to meet its production needs.

The manufacturing, chemical and similar industries are always on when it comes to production which leaves extraordinarily little time for downtime. When it does come time for planned preventative maintenance within your company, IBS engineers can advise as to which industrial products and equipment are best suited to provide the most appropriate solution for any specific application you may have. This solution will inevitably include all of the main provisions and requirements for your business, including vacuum level and evacuation volume and speed, in line with the business operating costs. All of which comprises relevant aspects of environmental obligations and compliances. For example, your business may be in the marked for a side channel blowers or vacuum pump and would be able to choose from the extensive range, including Robuschi, Busch, Becker as just a few high quality brands which IBS will be able to provide. While IBS stocks, repairs and reconditioning all ranges and brands of vacuum pumps and blowers, the company is proud of the extensive variety of industrial products which are available.

Those in the market for high performance liquid ring vacuum pumps, side channel blowers and industrial vacuum units may also be interested in the option of hiring fully portable vacuum units, suitable for material gathering anywhere on site, in all industrial and commercial applications. IBS offer a wide range of Industrial vacuum loaders, portably by forklift, such as the FVP 25 heavy-duty, high-performance, industrial vacuum loader. Portable vacuums are equipped to amass a range of materials comprising all fine particles up to an aggregates 50 mm in size. This excellent industrial unit has a maximum loading rate of 3 tons per hour for a distance of 40 meters or even further when utilised with a vacuum interceptor skip and fixed pipework system. Units are available on hire for trial purposes and can be provided for short, or long-term projects and contracts as well as leased. Offering high performance, quality and reliability, versatility and productivity, the FVP25 can be supplied with an additional 1 cubic meter fork lift intercept, sealed skip, bottom dump intercept hopper or filter hopper.

Industries heavily rely on the condition of machinery and equipment to be maintained in order to sustain peak performance at all times. In the highly competitive manufacturing and production industry planned preventative maintenance forms one of the cornerstones for the efficient running of any factory or industrial environment. A scheduled maintenance routine of servicing will improve the longevity of the machines as opposed to running to breaking point and facing emergency repairs and unscheduled downtime. Blowers and Vacuums are no different and require maintenance at regular intervals especially prior to the production season’s high-demand period unless the business runs on high production all year round, in which instance it is productive to departmentalise the relevant equipment and stagger periods of maintenance.

Implementing a proactive servicing schedule promotes actively avoiding unnecessary wear and tear on blowers and pumps, accelerating the life span of the equipment, and resulting in enormous cost-savings down the line. Unintended interruptions to production resulting from breakages and faulty pumps and blowers may well be the additional cost that your business simply cannot afford. Additional expenses acquired through the repairing or replacing of your pumps is exacerbated by the reduction or stopping of production time or similar far-reaching knock-on effects

IBS supplies blowers, industrial vacuums, and vacuum pumps, amongst other industrial products and accessories and services, to the Industrial and manufacturing sectors around the country. Whether your business is in the market for new equipment or prefers reconditioned items, Vacuum Pumps and blowers from superior agents are available from stock for immediate dispatch to your site at any time. As a service promise to all clients, IBS always aims to meet expectations and provide solutions to any industrial equipment query or issue which might arise. Year of expertise equip IBS engineers to analyse any performance problems that your industrial equipment may be experiencing and can provide a quick and cost-effective solution to keep your production line workings smoothly.

Sometimes responding to emergencies is most effective through the Vacuum Pump Hire and Blower Hire department of the business which allows your business to carry on with production, with little or no downtime, while IBS repairs or services your current equipment. Industrial blowers and pumps for hire can be delivered directly to your production environment by IBS. Alternatively, on-site servicing can be scheduled to take place at the convenience of the client. On-site servicing on Roots Type Blower and Vacuum Pump can be scheduled at the same time as Site Surveys, Energy Audits, Fault Finding, and Site Visits.

Outstanding customer service is the guarantee that IBS offers all clients, regardless of size or location.  Products and services are always of the best quality and always provided with function in mind. Engage with the engineers at IBS to investigate and problem-solve industrial and production issues that your business may be experiencing as a result of inferior products and lack of service and maintenance. IBS guarantee efficiency irrespective of the project’s nature or size.

With nearly 30 years of experience in the industry, IBS (Industrial Blower Services) has grown significantly and forged their way to becoming the UK’s largest repair and service centre for roots type blowers. IBS has established 3 repairs and services centres conveniently placed around the UK. Specialising in Roots type blowers, IBS also proudly handles and repairs Industrial Vacuums, Vacuum Pumps, Biogas Compressor, Portable Vacuum, Pneumatic and Vacuum Conveying and Fabrication. The products and services of IBS are supplied mainly to the Industrial, Utility, Manufacturing, Road Tanker, Municipal and Commercial sectors in the UK as well as in the US. Along with these products and service, IBS boasts an experienced and knowledgeable staff compliment who are focused and determined to keep their “clients operation moving via astute advice, efficient service and technical excellence “.

While many of those in the manufacturing and other similar industries and sector, will know and understand the Roots type blowers and their applications, due to the specific nature of these products, not everyone may have been exposed to benefits of these blowers. Typically, blowers are used where a large amount of air needs to be moved across a relatively small pressure differential. Commonly, roots blowers are used in the industry for pneumatic conveying systems. The roots blowers are designed to deliver high volume of air through a pipe which is then enables it to displace solid products from one area to another. This type of positive displacement operates by the pumping of fluid with a pair of meshing lobes which one would liken to a set of stretched gears. The fluid, being trapped in pockets, then surrounds the lobes and is carried from the intake side of the exhaust.  Roots type blowers are highly effective and efficient resulting in a reliable solution at a low cost, guaranteed to satisfy any user.

In the event that your Becker blower, FPZ blower or any other blower, should require servicing or repairs however, you can reply on the expertise of IBS staff to assist you in the most cost-effective way as well as offering emergency services during working hours for company’s within a radius of 100 miles of our repair centres.

IBS total solutions for Process Engineering and Handling Projects including Storage, Silos, Mechanical, Pneumatic and Vacuum Conveying Systems from initial surveys and plant reports to complete turnkey projects including design, installation, contract management, manufacture and supply of equipment and electrical control installations including PLC and SCADA design and implementation with optional online support.

Products IBS offer include:

• Silos (mild steel clad, stainless steel or aluminium)
• Intermediate Storage Bins from mild or stainless steel
• Rotary Seals
• Activators and Screw Dischargers
• Screw Conveyors and Metering Conveyors
• Chain and Flight Conveyors
• Band Conveyors
• Belt and Bucket Elevators
• Metal Detectors and Magnets
• Blowers – distribution and land-based for conveying and fluidisation
• Heat Exchangers
• Tanker Fill Stations, Solid Acrylic Sight Glasses, Blowline Pipes, Bends, Couplings and U bolts
• Level Control and Monitoring
• Ring Main and Stop End Distribution Systems to mixers and service bins including diverters
• Sack Tipping and IBC points
• Minor Ingredients Addition both dry powder and liquids
• Weighing Systems – in-line and load-cell based
• Liquid additions to mixers including flow meters and pumps
• Infrastructure – Walkways, Access Platforms, Access Ladders and Staircases
• Complete LEV systems for mixing rooms, ingredients plants and sack tip points 

IBS is the sole European distributors for the Fruitland Vacuum pumps road tanker equipment 

Driven by Design Road Tanker Equipment

Designed to Tackle the Toughest Liquid Waste Applications Including Oil & Gas, Environmental, Industrial, Septic Grease and Any Waste Management.

Fruitland RCF 250 Vacuum Pump

Primarily used on trucks servicing light septic and portable toilet applications is the smallest of the rotary vane vacuum pumps.

Fruitland Manufacturing™ (Fruitland) was established in 1957 as Fruitland Tool and Manufacturing by Helmut Bader.  Helmut was a tool and die maker who’s entrepreneurial drive precipitated the formation of Fruitland to fill a need in the industrial community in Southern Ontario, Canada.  Through the years Fruitland became known for its exceptional work in helping various industries with innovative machining solutions and tool and die making.

IBS leaders in Industrial Blower Equipment, and what sets them apart from their competitors? Each member of this innovative team of people ensures they uphold their mission and collectively they ensure their clients have no unnecessary downtime. The cover all sectors across many industries and proud agents for many leading brands of Portable Industrial Vacuum Units and HV Turbo Blowers such as Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers.

Robuschi Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps

Blackmer Sliding Vane Vacuum Pumps

Elmo Rietschle

Siemens Turbomachinery HV Turbo Blowers

Zephyr

Howden Compressors

Sulzer

Hoffman

Site Visits and Support

IBS have a team of experienced engineers to provide on-site services and technical/sales staff available to provide telephone support.

They have a fleet of modern vehicles including HIAB equipped flatbeds for speedy transport, handling and on-site support.

Contact IBS if you would like a site visit or want to discuss a project with an engineer either in person or via telephone.

Industrial Blower Services offer a simple and effective portable air conveying system for cleaning, recycling, collecting waste and split product. IBS offer you comprehensive solutions including Robuschi Vacuum Pumps for vacuuming wet and dry spillage and dust using their extensive industrial vacuum loaders.

Heavy Duty High Performance Industrial Vacuum Loaders are able to collect a range of materials including fine particles through to aggregates up to 50 mm in size, the unit has a maximum loading rate of 3 tons per hour over 40 meters or further if utilised with a vacuum interceptor skip and fixed pipework system. No obligation site surveys.

IBS are proud IBS are proud UK & US agents for Elmo Rietschle and RVS Liquid Ring Vacuum Pumps many other established high-quality equipment.

IBS have liquid ring, rotary vane, side channel, claw and roots type vacuum pumps available to minimise our customer’s downtime in the event of:

• Emergency breakdown
• Planned repair/maintenance
• Short-term demand
• Testing of new systems
• Accidental damage