Photo manual


PRESENTATION



This document includes step-by-step photos of the rope pump production process. A detailed description of the various steps in the pump production process and the corresponding diagrams precede each photographic sequence. Thus, the document offers a graphic explanation of the technique used in the rope pump production process.

In March 1996, the Governments of Nicaragua and Switzerland - through COSUDE - signed a new three-year bilateral cooperation agreement through which INAA-COSUDE programme activities are to continue for the period 1996-1998. Within the framework of this agreement, the transference of rope pump technology seeks to promote rope pump production at the regional and international levels. The Technology Transfer Division of the Rope Pump Company will be in charge of carrying out the aforementioned production activities. The Division receives technical consultancy services from the Dutch Ecumenic Development Cooperation Organization known as "Servicio Ultramar" ("Overseas Services") or DOG (for "Dienst Over de Grenzen").

This is an easy-to-understand document and is aimed at future producers, cooperation organizations working in the field of water and sanitation, and other persons interested in the rope pump technology.

It complements other documents produced or in production, which provide the basis for the transference of technology at the international level.

The Manual reflects the experience accumulated by the Rope Pump Company over the years, as well as its technical development.

The production process is presented in photographic sequence and includes the following steps:
  1. Piston production by plastic injection and rope pistoning
  2. Glazed ceramic and guide box production processes
  3. Metal-mechanic production of pulley wheel and wheel structure, as well as production of a variety of rope pump protection and security accessories
This Manual has been prepared by the Technology Transfer Division of the Rope Pump Company. It can be freely reproduced.
Los Cedros, Province of Managua, Nicaragua. 12 March 1997.
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