Rapid response pump unit

Capable of pumping up to 130,000L/h, the new Rapid Response unit features a 35L capacity integral fuel tank that enables up to 24 hours’ continuous use. It is lightweight, can be towed by a van, and pushed into position, connected and switched on by a single operative within seconds. 

Fully automatic with a simple key ignition and swift release couplings for faster installation, the self-priming pump can be transported to site and set up without any specialist equipment, training or commissioning, ensuring localised flooding can be brought quickly under control.

Explains Sykes Pumps’ sales director, Chris Graham: “Transport legislation has been tightened to restrict the weights that can be towed by vans and non-tachographed vehicles, which can delay transportation of larger pumps to site.

“Those delays can be costly in terms of programme interruption, remediation, manpower and knock on effects. With the launch of the lightweight and compact Rapid Response unit, Sykes Pumps is resolving that issue, ensuring that an effective emergency solution can be deployed within minutes, without any additional transport or manpower requirements.

“Despite its compact size and lightweight assembly, our new Rapid Response Pump delivers impressive performance, with high flow rates, solids handling to 40mm and high discharge pressures for incidents where extensive hose lengths are required.”

Sykes Pumps has created a video to demonstrate how quickly and easily the Rapid Response units can be deployed; this is available to view on the company’s website: www.andrews-sykes.com.