Royal IHC has built and delivered its 2000th dredge pump. Number 2000 will see its way to Jan De Nul Group's new trailing suction hopper dredger.
To celebrate this milestone, a select group of customers and partners was invited to the "Royal IHC Pump Experience" at its headquarters in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. With a number of interactive workshops and inspiring demonstrations, the guests were able to experience the development and production process of the state-of-the-art pumps. Following this tour, the 2000th pump was symbolically handed over to its new owner, Jan De Nul Group.
Continuous Development
Royal IHC’s CEO Dave Vander Heyde said: 'Reaching this impressive number is the result of continuous development from research, learning, acquiring feedback and applying this knowledge to new pump designs. IHC has maintained this approach over several decades. Jan De Nul Group has been a strong partner for years by continuously challenging us to further improve our equipment. It’s a pleasure to deliver this pump to them today.'
About Number 2000
The 2000th pump is one of two onboard double-walled dredge pumps for Jan De Nul Group’s new self-designed 18,000 m3 trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) that is currently being built. These pumps have been designed to deliver a total installed power of 7000 kW each, which enables them to discharge 33 bars of pressure when operated concurrently.
The pumps are equipped with IHC’s latest Curve technology. The Curve impeller, with its innovative shape and blade curvature, ensures that the pumps perform with excellent suction properties over the prolonged lifetime of the product.
