Weir Minerals Netherlands - Centifugal Pumps

In 1871 Mr E H Begemann started a little foundry and machining shop in the Netherlands. Soon the company began concentrating on heavy machinery such as steam engines, steam boilers and centrifugal pumps. As early as 1890 the company started manufacturing and marketing the centrifugal pump under the brand name Begemann.

Weir Minerals are specialists in delivering and supporting slurry equipment solutions including pumps, hydrocyclones, valves and wear-resistant linings for global mining and mineral processing, the power sector and general industry. The strength of our products lies in the superiority of our hydraulic designs, and wear and corrosion resistant materials.

BEGEMANN CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

Today Weir's Begemann centrifugal pumps are reputable and proven centrifugal pumps to be applied in the oil, gas, petrochemical, chemical and industrial industries. The Begemann product range is developed and manufactured by Weir Minerals Netherlands.

The product line consists of a wide range of horizontal, vertical and vertical in-line pump types, designed in compliance with the API 610 latest edition and specific customer requirements. The Weir Begemann brand has been supplying pumps to the API and petrochemical industries for over 40 years.

At Weir, we continually adjust our Begemann centrifugal pumps to adapt to the demands of the worldwide market. We are therefore able to offer a broad package of quality products and a wide range of applications for:

• Offshore platforms and FPSO vessels
• Petrochemical and refinery processes
• High-temperature hydrocarbon transfer and feed
• Fuel transfer
• Jetty loading and unloading
• Booster pumps
• Skid-mounted assemblies
• Tank farms
• High-temperature process pumps for refinery and petrochemical processes
• Lube oil pumps

VERTICAL IN-LINE CLOSE-COUPLED PUMP

The Weir Begemann BS range comprises single entry, vertical in-line, close-coupled pumps, compliant with the latest API 610 edition and designed to BS4082 class R. The compact vertical in-line design reduces the need for a heavy fabricated baseplate, reducing installation costs and saving space on site.

SINGLE-STAGE, HEAVY-DUTY PROCESS PUMPS

The Begemann PA range consists of single-stage, heavy-duty process pumps for petroleum and gas industry services. Pumps are designed to comply with API 610-9th edition (ISO 13709).

All these heavy-duty process pumps have a back pull-out facility that allows the complete rotating assembly to be removed without the suction or discharge pipe-work. Their heavy-duty rigid and compact design, which is unique to the Begemann PA range, results into lower vibration levels, lower maintenance, longer MTBF and longer seal-life.

CLOSE-COUPLED AND OVERHUNG PUMP DESIGN

Shell PI, now called 'SPEC', has been the basis of design of both our vertical in-line, close-coupled pump (OH5) and centreline mounted, single-stage overhung pumps (OH2). PI vendors can offer pre-engineered solutions, selected from their range of standard fit-for-purpose / proven products.

PI agreements are also in place for the full range of API 682 seals and sealing systems. The typical cost ownership of pumps and seals which are procured in accordance with the PI, is expected to be 35% lower than those procured in the traditional way.

LEAN PUMP PRODUCTION SYSTEM

Weir utilises the well-proven 'lean production system'. This single-flow, lean manufacturing process with dedicated production units means less wastage and greater efficiency, enabling us to provide the highest-standard pumps and components.

Weir's Begemann pumps are designed to make maintenance straight-forward, minimise operation costs and increase product lifespan. The OH5 range is developed with the latest 3D computer-aided design technology. This design application is integrated with our manufacturing operation as well as supplier and customer systems.

Advanced technology enables us to speed up product configuration, reduce the number of parts and optimise performance. A thorough analysis of the market requirements has resulted in more effective pumps, which are easier to maintain, and have a lower whole life cost and an increased lifespan.