While there might be sometimes a case for getting dewatering pumps and associated gear outright, renting offers so many advantages that it should at all times be given close consideration. This is the view of Lee Vine, managing director of dewatering and dredge pump rental specialist IPR.
He says that IPR is seeing a strong shift in the direction of the rental mannequin. “We started up simply seven years ago and, since then, we’ve had to continuously add pumps to our fleet to satisfy ever rising demand from a spread of industries, most especially mining and construction,” he states.
“We now have greater than 200 pumps in our rental fleet, able to handle virtually any pumping activity. Our line-up includes submersible drainage and dewatering pumps, slurry and sludge pumps and diesel-driven pumps. We additionally supply dredging systems and hydro mining solutions.”
Vine believes that one of the prime advantages of renting is that it eliminates the necessity for upfront capital expenditure, which – relying on the kind of gear that’s required – can be appreciable. “Many companies – particularly if they’re start-ups or are experiencing tough trading conditions – simply can’t afford to make this type of financial dedication,” he says. “If that is the case, rental is the perfect resolution.”
He points out that purchasing doesn’t make business sense if the equipment required is just used on an intermittent foundation. “If you’re going to purchase pumps, for example, then you have to get the maximum utilisation out of them. If you solely have an occasional need for pumping, then I would strongly recommend renting. It is madness to purchase expensive tools and then depart it standing for lengthy intervals.”
Ownership also brings with it the issues of upkeep. “Pumps need to be maintained and this normally implies that individuals with the required competence have to be completely employed to undertake this task,” he says. “When you hire from IPR, we offer this service. Our expert and experienced technicians undertake all servicing and maintenance on site on a 24/7 foundation. We also, after all, make certain that machines are in tip-top condition before being sent out to customers.”
When it comes to pumping, there is no such factor as ‘one size suits all’ and Vine says that is one other compelling purpose to hire somewhat than purchase. “IPR can draw from its extremely big selection of pumps and different tools to provide options which are precisely tailored to the customer’s wants. By contrast, we regularly notice that companies that elect to buy their own equipment find yourself using pumps which are totally unsuited to the duty at hand. They are using them because that is all they have out there.”
By renting from IPR, customers additionally get the benefit of the most recent know-how. “Obviously, not every unit in our fleet will be the very latest mannequin however, typically, our stock consists of new or relatively new machines offering – amongst different issues – excellent fuel efficiency,” says Vine. Uncomplicated can relaxation assured that we are going to by no means provide out-of-date gear that’s now not fit for function.”
While rental is the backbone of IPR’s enterprise, the company also sells pumps and different gear. It is the solely real agent in southern Africa for the well-established Atlas Copco diesel-driven pump sets as properly as the Atlas Copco range of submersible pumps.
As Vine comments, “We’re certainly not saying that prospects should always hire. Under Guide , direct possession of assets similar to pumps could be one of the best path to follow. We recognise this, which is why we are geared to either lease or sell.”
IPR is based in fashionable premises in Jet Park, Johannesburg, where it has a well-equipped engineering workshop which allows it to offer totally customised pumping and dredging solutions to ISO 9001 standards.
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