Sunair's Industrial Pump Repair: Nearly Half a Century of Excellence

For nearly half a century, Sunair Co. has provided clients with high-quality industrial pump equipment and repair services by factory-trained experts, for the best solutions.

Mechanic's hands holding valve plate and other pump parts

Published October 08, 2021   |   4 minute read

For nearly 50 years, Sunair Co. has been a premier provider of industrial pump equipment, products, repairs, and servicing throughout the northeastern United States.

“Sunair began as a small manufacturer’s representative organization and steadily grew over the years into a full-service stocking distributorship, with extensive service capabilities and complimentary product ranges,” explains Carl Ritger, Marketing Director at Sunair Co. “From a narrow focus, we’ve expanded into mechanical seals, lubricants and lubrication products, controls, and repair services.”

Founded in 1974 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Sunair is dedicated to helping customers identify the right equipment for their applications, distributing high-quality industrial pumps, gas compressors and reliability products, and providing timely and effective repair and maintenance services.

“We are proud of our hands-on approach to diagnosing failure modes and consulting about pump system-related issues,'' continues Ritger. “[Our] wide range of products allow us to recommend a range of options for keeping equipment well-serviced or upgrading it to better-suited alternative technologies that improve reliability.”

Delivering High-Quality Products & Services

With our robust inventory of Original Equipment Manufacturer spare and repair parts, Sunair Co. is the best option for industrial pump repair and servicing.

“We represent leading manufacturers of mechanical seals, lubricants, bearing isolators, desiccant breathers, et cetera, which when properly applied by our experts can vastly extend equipment life,” explains Ritger. “We service all types of pumps and seals, we also provide motor service. We also can consult about different pump technologies that could improve reliability of a pump service.”

Sunair is a Factory Authorized Service Center for all major product lines we distribute, and our expert team provides our customers with a wide selection of pumps and accessories, so we can help them choose the solution that suits them best. We also take a holistic approach to our installation and servicing, including pump system analysis, mechanical seal or sealless pump selection, troubleshooting, equipment lubrication analysis, and reliability training.

We service:

  • Centrifugal Pumps
  • Positive Displacement Pumps
  • Vacuum Pumps
  • Gas Compressors
  • Mechanical Seals
  • Gearboxes
  • Mixers
  • Aerators
  • Blowers
  • Grinders
  • Motors
  • Variable Frequency Drives
  • Soft Starters
  • Motor Load Monitors

We provide:

  • OEM Parts
  • Factory Authorized Service
  • Failure Analysis
  • System Analysis
  • Precision Balancing
  • Laser Alignment
  • Upgrade Recommendations
  • Gearbox Reliability Upgrades
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Fabrication
  • Field Service
  • Pick-Up & Delivery of All Serviced Equipment

Our expert team will repair, upgrade, and install for our clients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year—from start-up and reliability upgrades to preventive maintenance and breakdown services.

Highly Experienced & Certified Staff

Sunair’s team is comprised of an experienced staff of trained experts, including mechanical engineers, an industry veteran service manager, and factory trained and experienced service techs, with more than 125 years of combined industry experience.

“We are a company that has been in business for nearly 50 years and our team is composed of trained and highly experienced pump professionals,” says Ritger.

When clients choose Sunair for their pump equipment and repair services, they can expect “responsive and reliable service, a sense of urgency, expert advice, a hands-on approach, mechanical precision, insight into failure modes, and passion about recommending reliability upgrades,” he explains.

Our technicians are some of the most experienced pros in the region and we have two engineers on staff with PSAP (Pump Systems Assessment Professional) certifications. Using state-of-the-art systems analysis software, ultrasonic flow meter and other diagnostic tools, we can perform on-site flow measurement and systems analysis services to help you improve the energy efficiency and reliability of your pumping systems.

Regarding our pump repair services, we guarantee reliable, leak-tight performance and ship every repair with a 12-month warranty.

Why Sunair Is the Best Choice for Your Pump Equipment & Repair Services

Sunair is the trusted service center for the mid-Atlantic region for everything from installation to repair and replacement—providing our customers with best-in-class solutions for their everyday applications.

From installation with value-added services to reliability upgrades, to regular maintenance and breakdown service, we do it all. And with our factory trained and experienced technicians, well- equipped facilities, fully warranted service, and innovative products and pump technologies, you can rest assured that when you work with Sunair Co. you’re working with the best experts and equipment in the industry.

Our experienced team of specialists provide expert repairs, upgrades, installations and professional maintenance services for centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, vacuum pumps, and more to help keep your operations running smoothly.

For more information about our extensive list of products and services, or to get started, contact Sunair Co. today.

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