Sundyne Corporation Announces 60 Years of HMD/Kontro Sealless Magnetic Drive Pump Manufacturing
ARVADA, Colo. March 6: Sundyne Corporation, a subsidiary of Hamilton Sunstrand, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), today launched a worldwide search for the oldest HMD/Kontro sealless magnetic drive pump still in active service to celebrate 60 years of sealless pump production and innovation.
The Sundyne HMD/Kontro family of pumps was originally founded as Hydraulic & Mechanical Developments in Eastbourne, England. HMD developed the sealless pump concept in post-World War II and sold the first pump to ICI, in 1947. In 1997 Sundyne Corporation purchased HMD/Kontro to provide reliable sealless technology to the world. "Our sealless magnetic drive pump technology is especially suited to handle arduous chemical processing applications that are hazardous, with high viscosity, high pressure, and extremely hot temperatures," said Colin Guppy, general manger of HMD/Kontro pumps.
With increasing EH&S (environmental, health & safety) concerns and regulations, sealless pumps are specified in place of traditional pumps because they are safe to use. A sealless magnetic drive pump will not leak, and so will not create a hazardous spill or ecological hazard. Sundyne HMD/Kontro sealless magnetic drive pumps significantly lower maintenance costs and extend product life.
Over the past 60 years Sundyne HMD/Kontro engineers have refined the sealless pump concept and harnessed magnet drive technology to produce a comprehensive range of standard pumps to match specialized chemical and hydrocarbon processing applications. "We continue to make significant investments to enhance the Sundyne sealless family of pumps including HMD/Kontro and Ansimag to increase reliability, performance and quality", stated Jeff Wiemelt, vice president and general manager of Sundyne Corporation.
If you have an HMD/Kontro by Sundyne sealless pump that you have been operating within your factory or facility for a long time please contact Robert Watling via email at rwatling@hmdpumps.com or telephone (011) 44 1323 452000.
About Sundyne Corp.
Headquartered in Arvada, Colo. Sundyne Corp. is a leading global manufacturer of engineered pumps and compressors serving process industries worldwide. HMD/Kontro is a division of Sundyne Corp. located in Eastbourne, UK. Sundyne Corp. is an industrial business of Hamilton Sundstrand, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. Additional information can be found at www.sundyne.com. Hamilton Sundstrand, based in Windsor Locks, Conn., is among the world's largest suppliers of technologically-advanced aerospace and industrial products. The company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. With 2005 revenues of $4.4 billion, Hamilton Sundstrand employs approximately 17,000 people worldwide and is headquartered in Windsor Locks, Conn. Among the world's largest suppliers of technologically advanced aerospace and industrial products, the company designs, manufactures and services aerospace systems and provides integrated system solutions for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft. It also is a major supplier for international space programs. United Technologies, based in Hartford, Conn., is a diversified company providing high technology products and services to the global aerospace and building industries.
