Amcanu's biggest production unit leaves Burry Port HQ

There was plenty of excitement at Amcanu’s Burry Port headquarters as staff loaded up a ‘Series 14′ water pump enclosure for delivery.
A special crane had to be called in to lift the giant tailored sheet metal enclosure onto the delivery lorry.
The pump enclosure was one of an order of four from one of Amcanu’s key clients, the global pump manufacturer Godwin Pumps.
Amcanu managing director Owain Davies said the enclosures were destined for work in Norway.
“The Series 14 is the biggest enclosure that we produce and the four in this order are also special in that we have had to kit them out with special covers to allow them to function in the snowy conditions of Norway.
“We take pride in every enclosure we produce here in Burry Port, but there was a special buzz at our headquarters when we loaded the Series 14 up, simply because of its size.”
Mr Davies added: “The Godwin name is top of the tree when it comes to pumps and we are delighted to be associated with the firm.
“Where we come in is in providing tailored sheet metal enclosures for their pumping products.
“These are crucial in areas where you need sound insulation in any areas where there may be possible noise pollution.
“What we do is a lot more than just sticking an enclosure around a pump.
“You have to make sure the pump is properly ventilated, that it can still function properly as a pumping unit, that it is portable, that maintenance can be carried out easily.
“Crucially important to the design of the whole thing is that it does the job of dampening down the noise of the engine and pump.
“There are a whole host of factors to be taken into account when manufacturing an enclosure for an industrial pump. Also the units are in very different shapes and sizes, so it really does call for tailor-made engineering solutions. It’s very much a bespoke job. For example, you also have to factor in the environment were the enclosures and the pumps will finally be put to use.”
http://www.godwinpumps.com/
Series 14 water pump enclosure being loaded for delivery

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