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Australian Pump Industries has released a new range of submersible pumps by Tsurumi Pumps, designed to handle corrosive liquids.
The new TM Series pumps are intended for a range of duties from aquaculture to chemical spill containment, particularly where corrosion is an issue.
The stator housing is titanium whilst the pump casing, stand and motor cap components are manufactured from FRP resin…
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From butter and ice cream to yogurt, dairy products are a staple at many tables and the global demand is on a steady rise.
Dairy products are variable in consistency and viscosity, and thus effective pumping equipment is needed to transport them during the production process, and rigorous processing standards are in place to ensure the quality of the produced goods.
One of the most popular…
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Valves
Heavy investments in the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the oil and gas industry are fuelling the demand for industrial valves and actuators in China, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Analysis of the Chinese Industrial Valves and Actuators Market.
In 2013, the oil and gas industry was the largest end user for industrial valves and actuators, accounting for…
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Pumps
Following the release of its Dura 45 hose pump, Verderflex has expanded the line with the Verderflex Dura 55, designed to deliver over 20% more flow.
The addition of the Verderflex Dura 55 expands the Dura range's flow rates from <1 l/hr to 15.3 m³/hr at pressures up to 16 bar.
Designed to meet growing market demands for a pump that can reduce life cycle costs, maximise plant uptime and…
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Valves
ASCO Numatics has introduced its Numatics 501 Series directional control valve. The general purpose automation valve is designed for directional control and piloting applications requiring compact size, high flow capability, and energy savings.
The pressure shut-off option permits users to replace individual valves without stopping their production process – reducing line downtime and…
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Valves
Bestobell Marine has recently secured its first order to supply its brand new range of cryogenic high pressure globe valves to DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering) in South Korea.
The new valves have been developed over the past two years, in conjunction with DSME, to meet the exacting standards required for the valves in the new fuel gas systems, which includes withstanding…
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Pumps
Ingersoll Rand has introduced the ARO Station, a new customized pumping station housing an ARO pump and piping in a durable housing in order to reduce leaks and fumes during chemical transfer between containers.
The ARO Station is placed independently in a truck and is supposed to help operators comply with changing environmental regulations while enhancing operator safety.
The ARO Station can…
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Valves
HAM-LET, a global manufacturer of instrumentation valves and fittings for industrial and high purity fluid and gas delivery systems, has introduced an upgraded H-99 Severe Service Needle Valve series and a 20% lower torque Oxygen clean Double Ferrule Compression Fittings.
HAM-LET H-99 Severe Service Needle Valves can accommodate for high pressure demands, have high temperature endurance and are…
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Valves
Nordson EFD, a precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, has introduced the xQR41 Series MicroDot needle valve.
The valve features a 60% smaller form factor than standard valves, an exchangeable modular design for greater customisation and process control, and a Quick Release (QR) clasp that allows easy removal of the fluid body to replace wetted parts.
The xQR41 valve's profile of 66 mm…
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Pumps
Alfa Laval – a specialist in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – has won an order to supply Framo pumping systems to Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. The order, booked in the Marine & Offshore Pumping Systems segment, has a value of approximately SEK 240 million (€26.1 million) and delivery is scheduled for 2015.
The order is comprised of…
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Flowmeters
Titan Enterprises, based in Sherborne, UK, has reported a doubling of the number of flowmeters sold to export markets during its last financial year.
During that year, Titan saw record production of over 45,000 flowmeters shipped to 34 countries worldwide. Notable growth was seen in sales of the company's innovative Atrato ultrasonic flow meter as well as its Oval Gear (OG) and 1000 Series…
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Valves
GEMÜ has expanded its range of control valves with the innovative Type GEMÜ 566 globe valve.
The stainless steel globe valve has a valve body in which the control mechanism is already integrated. In addition to a pneumatic actuator, there is also a manually operated version and a motorized version.
By integrating the control mechanism into the valve body, it is possible to subsequently…
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Valves
CHEP Pallecon Solutions recently launched new MaxiValve Liners in the Asia Pacific region to complement its existing suite of intermediate bulk container (IBC) rental solutions. The new liner range is pre-fit with the MaxiValve, a disposable ball valve, capable of reducing container discharge time by up to 33%.
The 1000l liner bags are food contact, Kosher, and Parve-approved, and designed for…
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Pumps
Pumps specialist Michael Smith Engineers is supplying Flotech Performance Systems with Viking's SG range of external gear pumps for use in the company's additive and dye injection skids for petroleum and chemical applications.
These skids vary in scope from injection hardware skids through to full turnkey systems designed to meet individual customer requirements and can incorporate features such…
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Other
Smith Flow Control's TorkDrive is a unique device which prevents manual valves from being damaged due to excessive torque application during valve operation. It can be customised to suit most manufacturer's handwheel operated valves (ball, gear, gate, globe, etc.) where valves require a torque monitoring of over 80Nm.
The device is set to a predetermined maximum torque and if, during the…
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Other
For companies hauling bulk fluids, it's difficult to ensure drivers are following safety and compliance protocol in the field. It's also tough to know whether tank capacities are being fully utilised.
An integration is now available between the Pedigree Technologies OneView mobile resource management platform and the Titan Logix Corp. TD80 liquid-level gauging system. When used alongside the TD80…
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Other
Koch Membrane Systems (KMS) a developer and manufacturer of membranes and membrane filtration systems, has been selected to provide PURON MBR modules for the upgrade of a wastewater treatment plant at a refinery in Russia.
The system is designed for an average flow of 24,000m3 per day (6.3M GPD), with peaks of up to 28,800 m³/d (7.6M GPD). Start-up is scheduled for 2015.
The existing…
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Other
Flowserve Corporation, a global flow control products and services provider, has introduced a new SIHI KPHX liquid ring compressor.
Capable of pressures up to 12 bar, the KPHX also features low noise levels and reduced vibration running, according to the company.
The bearings and mechanical seals are located outside the pump, which should enable the pump to operate with higher…
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