Bush’s Proteins ™ is part of Australian family company group, A J Bush & Sons. The business has been operating since 1909 and operating in the rendering industry since 1950s in NSW and 1970s in QLD. They provide the essential service of “rendering” to the meat industry. Bush’s Proteins™ Bromelton collects organic animal material from butcher shops and abattoirs in and around the greater Brisbane metro area and nearby regional centres.
Rendering is the hygienic treatment of high moisture material from the meat industry that is not sold for human consumption.
From this material, Bush’s Proteins™ manufactures nutrient-rich protein meals and tallows/oils. Rendering contributes to the circular economy by diverting putrescible material from landfills into an organic recycling process.
“I have more than ten Gorman-Rupp T3s, and the T10 we got recently is doing a great job. They’re pretty much bullet proof pumps”.
The Option
The Bush’s Proteins team has always looked for equipment that offers them the best return on investment, in that the selected equipment should offer features and benefits commensurate or greater than the price they pay. For wastewater pumps, they choose Gorman-Rupp. According to Byron Boyers (Plant Engineering Manager at Bromelton), “I have more than ten Gorman-Rupp T3s, and the T10 we got recently is doing a great job. They’re pretty much bullet proof pumps”.
The Solution
Gorman-Rupp “Super T Series” self-priming wastewater pumps are mounted at ground level, above the wastewater pits. This makes them easily accessible for monitoring and maintenance. Their internal clearances can be adjusted in minutes, allowing operators to keep pumps at their peak efficiency for the life of the pump. They are also capable of pumping solid materials such as rags, ear tags, gloves and other debris that might block other pumps. Their large removable cover-plate also allow a single operator to remove any larger blockage in minutes, without disturbing piping, or having to employ lifting devices such as cranes.
Gorman-Rupp wastewater pumps can deliver flow rates from 5L/s through to 200L/s, with pressures to 90 metres. They can also be provided in materials of construction to cater for abrasive and/or corrosive wastewater streams.
More information about these pumps may be obtained form Hydro Innovations web site info@hydroinnovations.com.au