Rotating equipment support in South America strengthened
Expert repair and maintenance support for large rotating equipment is essential to minimize downtime and promote reliability. In South America, this vital service is delivered by Sulzer, which has extensive facilities and experienced engineers in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Venezuela. The service center in Buenos Aires has specialist skills in maintaining GE Frame 6B gas turbines as well as years of experience in the repair of steam turbines, compressors and pumps.
As the world’s leading independent maintenance provider, Sulzer continues to deliver a wide range of services to customers in South America. In Argentina, Sulzer offers comprehensive support for all rotating equipment in the power generation, petrochemical and oil and gas sectors. Specialist field service teams are available to provide expert technical support in conjunction with well-equipped service centers.
With over 20 years’ experience in delivering field services and service center repairs for turbines, the experts in Buenos Aires provide a turnkey solution that includes vanes, liners, injectors, transition pieces and others. In addition, there is a specialist facility that can apply thermal barrier coatings and anti-corrosion coatings for prolonged durability. Further design expertise and specialist equipment, such as the at-speed balancing facility, is available in Houston, Texas, where Sulzer has its largest service center.
Esteban Obiglio, Commercial Sales Manager adds: “Using its considerable facilities, Sulzer can provide routine maintenance, specialized repairs or emergency solutions for rotating machinery, irrespective of the original equipment manufacturer. In addition, expert engineers can deliver training on preventative maintenance techniques, on-site repairs and logistics management with every course can be tailored to suit the individual requirements of each customer. Improved knowledge makes for better efficiency and more productive personnel.”
Throughout Argentina, Sulzer has delivered a variety of maintenance and service projects, ranging from Phase 1 and Phase 2 rotor inspections, full power limitation trouble-shooting studies, pumps retrofits as well as specialized manpower teams for refinery or petrochemical outages.
Sulzer offers comprehensive maintenance contracts, ideal for power generation equipment as well as the oil and gas sector and the petrochemical industry that are supported by the company’s worldwide support network. By delivering expertise and precision engineering, Sulzer can extend the service life of critical pieces of equipment, reduce downtime and minimize operating costs.
About Sulzer:
Sulzer is the leading worldwide, independent service provider for the repair and maintenance of rotating machines including turbomachinery, pumps and electro-mechanical equipment. With a global network of over 180 technically advanced manufacturing and test facilities, Sulzer offers a collaborative advantage that delivers high-quality, cost-effective, customized and turnkey solutions, providing its customers with the peace of mind to focus on their core operations.
Sulzer Rotating Equipment Services, a division of Sulzer, can accommodate all brands of rotating equipment including turbines, compressors, generators, motors and pumps. With an enviable track record, dedicated teams of on-site engineers provide best-in-class solutions to ensure that the most effective service is delivered.
Sulzer is dedicated to providing superior service solutions to a range of industries including power generation, oil and gas, hydrocarbon and chemical processing, water and air separation. Every solution is customized to suit the business needs of each application – whenever or wherever that may be.
With a long history of providing engineering service support, Sulzer is headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland where it began in 1834. Today, with sales over US$ 3 billion and with approximately 14,000 employees, the Sulzer footprint spans across the globe. The core aim is to deliver a flexible and cost-effective service that optimizes customer operational efficiency and minimizes downtime.
For more information on Sulzer, visit www.sulzer.com
