Oil & Gas

Solid Foundations

Reciprocating compressors are a very common application for epoxy grouts. Because of the reliability concerns, most manufacturers prefer a solid, reliable foundation under their equipment.  Performance of the foundation system is critical to the overall function of the equipment. Polymer grout systems provide the best solution to the long term performance of the equipment.

 
Escoweld API Grout API Baseplate Pump Grout MasterFlow 648 Chockfast Sulzer Pump Bill Spitzer & Assoc

Sturdy wood forms are prepared for Escoweld installation beneath pump base.

Escoweld API Grout API Baseplate Pump Grout MasterFlow 648 Chockfast Sulzer Pump

Escoweld pails & aggregate are conditioned to the correct temperature prior to installation.

Escoweld API Grout API Baseplate Pump Grout MasterFlow 648 Chockfast Sulzer Pump Pump vibration Rotating Equipment

Equipment base is covered in plastic to make for easy cleanup of Escoweld or Chockfast.

Escoweld API Grout API Baseplate Pump Grout MasterFlow 648 Chockfast Sulzer Pump Compressor Grout

Equipment grout is mixed in a mortar mixer for speed and thorough mixing.  It is best practice to use a mortar mixer for mixing Escoweld and Chockfast Red.

Pumps should be set on independent foundations that are sized correctly for the mass of the equipment.

Escoweld API Grout API Baseplate Pump Grout MasterFlow 648 Chockfast Sulzer Pump Compressor Foundation.

Typical finished appearance of Chockfast Red beneath a skid.