Rico Industrial Services Ltd

About Rico Industrial Services

Established in 1990 and based in the heart of the UK, RICO has provided innovative solutions for achieving maximum efficiency and reliability to your plant cooling systems.

Whether it is a large 40,000 tube condenser or small shell and tube heat exchanger, Rico has the experience, the knowledge and the right products to cope with differing conditions and sometimes unique challenges that each situation presents.

Rico has successfully completed service contracts in the power, petrochemical & process industries with many satisfied clients returning to us year after year. Rico also stocks a comprehensive range of tube cleaning equipment, tube plugs and environmentally friendly de-scaling solutions.

Professional. Dedicated. Friendly.

At RICO you will always find a professional, dedicated & friendly team offering an effective and quality solution.

Our Services

The ultimate tube cleaning solution for Condensers, Heat Exchangers, Coolers and more...

At RICO we offer a variety of different methods to clean Condenser & Heat Exchanger Tubes

We have many years of experience in removing all types of tube fouling. Whether it be soft algae deposits or hard baked on scale, we have the know-how and the equipment to remove it. Our range of tube cleaning solutions include the Mechanical Scraper System, High Pressure Water Jetting, the Air-Mate Pellet Launcher System, the Air Rotary Water Tube Cleaning Machine, and Rydlyme - the world's leading biodegradable descaler.

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In association with our partner GMA S.R.L (Italy)

We can offer specifically manufactured anti-corrosion coatings designed for the prevention and elimination of corrosion and erosion found in tube-sheets and in the tubes of heat exchangers and condensers.

GMA uses its own patented technology to produce and apply coatings for restoring and strengthening tube-sheets, water-boxes, tube inlets and the full length of the tube internals back to their original condition.

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On-line & off-line leak detection systems

Using foam to search for on-line leaks is a relatively simple but effective method to quickly find condenser tube leaks.

By using a specially formulated foaming agent and foam generating system the tube plates are covered completely with the foam, any tubes where the foam is sucked into the tube signifies that a leak is present. These leaking tubes are then verified using a variety of instrumentation and can then be plugged.

Off-line leak detection systems include either positive pressure testing of each tube or by creating a vacuum in each tube. Both methods involve inserting a testing gun / nozzle in either end of the tube to be tested and the gauge on the gun will indicate if the tube is leaking.

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Eddy Current Testing (ECT) is a technique that is extremely suitable for the inspection of non-ferritic tubes

ECT detects and quantifies both local defects such as pitting and the formation of cracks, and a general reduction in wall thickness. Internal and external defects can be detected and distinguished. The filling factor is essential for the sensitivity and reliability of the inspection, therefore prior internal tube cleaning is essential.

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Environmentally friendly descaling, Safe, Fast and Efficient

When water based scale is stopping your heating or cooling system from operating effectively, we can offer an on site, in-situ descaling service using Rydlyme Biodegradable Descaling liquid. It works quickly and efficiently to dissolve water scale, lime, mud and rust deposits

Suitable to be used on a whole range of equipment including closed circuit cooling systems, heat exchangers, condensers, chillers, evaporators, vacuum pumps, dryers, compressors, absorption units, cooling towers etc.

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With over 20 years' experience working with condensers and heat exchangers we can offer a comprehensive range of additional critical services

As part of our cleaning and leak detection packages we can carry out tube mapping services where we will identify the location of any tube plugs and check that the corresponding tubes are plugged at the opposite end. We will also identify damaged plugs and replace these with new. These simple measures can make the difference between continued running of your plant an coming out of service, incurring a loss of production whilst a leak search is carried out.

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Case Studies

At RICO we have serviced many different industries and customers' needs.

  • Grundon

    Incinerator Tube Cleaning

  • SITA Isle of Man

    Air Cooled Condenser Tube Bank Cleaning

  • Veolia Deptford

    Evaporator Condenser / Pipework & Cooling Towers Cleaning Usage Rydlyme Biodegradable Descaling Solution

  • Murco

    Sulphur Furnace / Burner Tube Cleaning

Our Locations

From 1995 we expanded our business to accommodate the needs of our customers and in 2003 RICO established a new headquarters located in Orlando, Florida, USA.

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G.M.A. S.R.L.

via Rosa Agazzi, 7
34079 Staranzano (GO)
Italy
Tel: 39 (0) 481711257
Fax: 39 (o) 481481735
www.gma-tech.com
info@gma-tech.com
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Specialised Overhaul Service P/L

15 Randall Court
Collaroy, NWS 2097
Australia
Tel: 0061 (0) 299814010
Fax: 0061 (0) 299822240
www.sostubecleaners.com
sos@bigpond.net.au
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RICO Services LLC

127 Fairbanks Ave, Unit 512
Winter Park,
Florida,
32789
USA
Tel: +1 407-791-4810
Fax: +1 407-791-4910
rico@ricoservices.com
www.ricoservices.com
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RICO Industrial Services Ltd

Units 3 & 4 Henry Edwards Industrial Estate
Boraston Lane
Tenbury Wells
WR15 8LE
UK
Tel: 44 (0)1584 811716
sales@ricoservices.co.uk
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Rico Services EU

Brnicko 1050
UNICOV 78391
Czech Republic
Tel: 42 (0) 723019489
www.ricoservices.eu
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