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Kirton Turbo Machinery

Our USA based principal has approximately a 120,000 square feet facility under roof and is located on a 19.4 acre site in the center of one of the Gulf Coast’s highest-density Petrochemical Complexes near Houston, Texas.

vacuum pump for Filter station duty

Systems vary from mill to mill and thus it is important to have a clear starting point and evaluate the system conditions, including pipe work, number of fittings, elevation changes and process requirements to ensure that your system operates at its best efficiency with reduced total cost of ownership.

K.M.E. Offer trusted solutions for Steam Turbine parts, repairs & refurbishment.

Kirton Mechanical Equipment are a trusted supplier of replacement parts, repairs and other solutions for Steam Turbines. Our technical team have sound experience in all makes and models, where we offer quality replacement parts with favourable delivery turnaround.

Snifter Valves

In researching failure of liquid ring vacuum pumps, operating on Vacuum Pan & Evaporator duties, Kirton Mechanical Equipment have established that at certain times the pumps operate at a very unfavourable duty point, often well within the cavitation zone. 

This is partly due to saturated vapour, at approx 55°C being carried over from the condenser & condensing out within the liquid ring, which is anywhere between 25°C (Winter) & 34°C (Summer) .

“Mascual” pump on all magma and massecuite applications

Our “Mescual” pumps are of local manufacture and are extremely robust. We recommend that all due consideration be given to the utilisation of the “Mascual” pump on all magma and massecuite duties as the pump, whilst a bit more expensive than opposition pumps, has a short payback period in terms of maintenance expense. Wear strips can be manufactured and replaced in the Mill Workshops as opposed to buying expensive spares for other makes of pumps.

Silver Weibull Centrifugals in South Africa

Kirton Mechanical Equipment is pleased to announce that KME has been appointed, by Silver Weibull Sweden, as the regional agent for South Africa.

Silver Weibull Centrifugals in South Africa

With the recent appointment of Kirton Mechanical Equipment as regional agents for Silver Weibull Sweden, we are pleased to announce our participation at this years SASTA Congress

"Vent to suction" design

The "vent to suction" feature facilitates the draining of massecuite / magma or seed, that finds its way into the lantern ring within the stuffing box, back to the suction port via 25mm drain pipes.

Wedge Wire – The Modern Alternative To Drain Covers

Wedge wire stainless steel grates have no equal in craftsmanship, strength, aesthetics, and function. Replace your existing outdated metal grid drain covers and run off trenches with a solution that provides an abundance of benefits.

KME Custom Manufacture Wedge Wire Screens

Kirton Mechanical Equipment manufactures a variety of screens using difference wire profiles and grades to suit the clients' specific needs.


Contact K.M.E. today to find out how we can bring down your maintenance expenses and increase equipment lifespan.


Contact Us

Postal Address

P.O. Box 1742
Umhlanga Rocks
4320
Durban - South Africa

Contact Us

Tel +27 (0)83 654 2844

SA - Head Office

45 Hilken Drive
Umhlanga Rocks
Kwa Zulu Natal
4051
Durban - South Africa

UK - Sales Office

April Cottage
Hill Head
Colton
England
Tel: 07875 844 743