A fresh project kicks off with Slack & Parr delivering exact measurement systems to a large-scale carbon fibre plant rising in India. Equipment tailored for precision finds its way into advanced manufacturing through this assignment. The setup demands reliability, something the team focuses on without saying it outright. Into the Indian industrial landscape goes gear built to last, part of a bigger push in material innovation. Not every detail is shared, yet the role remains clear – supporting cutting-edge production from behind the scenes.
A total of 21 acrylic metering pumps are headed to the facility, helping produce PAN precursor fibres – essential for making carbon fibre. While not flashy, these components play a key role in the process. Delivery marks another step forward, quietly supporting what happens behind closed doors.
From the start, precision matters most – these pumps keep polymer moving steadily through every stage. On nineteen units, custom drive setups go beyond standard parts, using unique couplings, gears, and electric brakes built exactly for this task. Engineering here bends to fit needs, not the other way around.
One size fits part of the job, but these three – 1,000cc/rev, 1,500cc/rev, up to 2,000cc/rev – cover it all through different phases at the site. Because they shift easily between tasks, output stays steady inside the plant, feeding sectors like aerospace, then defence, also infrastructure nearby.
Surprise came easy when Neil Anderton spoke up. He leads hydraulics and pneumatics at Slack & Parr. Big news landed through his words about a bold new factory. This one makes carbon fibre, rare on the global stage. His team helps bring it to life. Their strength? Shaping acrylic fibres into useful forms. That skill has long served both textiles and advanced materials alike.
“Our experienced design and engineering teams have worked closely with our customer to develop and test a robust and comprehensive metering solution that helps to realise the aims of this next-generation facility.”
