
Jan 12, 2016
Rotork acquires Roto Hammer, adds valve chainwheels to product range
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Jan 11, 2016
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The Kenics UltraTab static mixer is now available in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP), as well as steel and a variety of other alloys.
The UltraTab, designed for turbulent flow applications where a high degree of mixing is required in a compact space, is particularly suitable for water treatment and desalination plants where there are space restrictions as well as pressure... [Read More]
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Jan 11, 2016
Pumps
EnviroGear Pumps, a Dover company and an internal gear pumps manufacturer, has added the G Series sealed internal gear pumps to its product line.
EnviroGear G Series pumps (formerly known as Maag Industrial) utilise only two moving parts and operate equally well in both directions while providing a positive, non-pulsating flow.
The pumps’ design provides multiple... [Read More]
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Jan 11, 2016
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Global water technology company Xylem has been awarded a $1.3 million (€1.19m) contract to provide advanced treatment technology to the Saigon Water Corp.’s Tan Hiep Water Treatment Plant 2 in Vietnam.
Under the contract, Xylem will design, install, and commission an expansion of the existing treatment plant, located in the country’s capital Ho Chi Minh... [Read More]
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Jan 11, 2016
Pumps
The Hydraulic Institute, North America’s largest pump trade association, has announced the release of two final rules by the US Department of Energy (DOE).
The Energy Conservation Standard and the Test Procedure for Commercial and Industrial Pumps rulings are now publically available.
The compliance date for the Energy Conservation Standard will be 2020 and DOE estimates... [Read More]
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Jan 8, 2016
Pumps
Fluid handling equipment giant Dover Corporation has completed the acquisition of Tokheim Group's dispenser and systems businesses after announcing the agreement on September 2015.
According to Reuters, OPW, a business unit of Dover's fluids segment, acquired the two Tokheim departments (dispenser and systems) for around €425m (£316m).
With this deal OPW closes... [Read More]
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Jan 7, 2016
Pumps
Franklin Electric, an Indiana, US-based global provider of water and fuelling systems, has announced that it has donated 34 water transfer pumps to Fort Wayne City Utilities to help with future neighbourhood flooding.
"Given the high volumes of rain and flooding across not only much of the U.S., but also in our local community, Franklin Electric recognized the need to... [Read More]
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Jan 4, 2016
Pumps
Wastewater instrumentation manufacturer Verderflex has supplied its peristaltic pumps to Halifax-based water and wastewater firm Smart Storm.
Smart Storm will use Verderflex's R3DC OEM peristaltic pumps as part of the wastewater sampler systems it manufactures. In a statement, Verderflex said its product will help Smart Storm to measure the volume and toxicity of wastewater... [Read More]
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Dec 18, 2015
Pumps
US pump manufacturer Wastecorp Pumps has unveiled the first engine driven double disc pump, the Sludge Pro.
The Sludge Pro double disc pump is designed for wastewater, sludge, and sewage pumping for government and industry.
The pump is a style of low maintenance wastewater pump with fluid handling capabilities ranging from 10-500 gpm.
‘We are the first double disc... [Read More]
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Dec 17, 2015
Pumps
Blackmer, part of PSG, has added the NPH and XH Series sliding vane pump models to its NP and X Series product families.
The XH Series pumps, which are designed to handle a wide range of non-corrosive and non-abrasive industrial liquids and petroleum products, while the NPH Series pumps are well-suited for handling viscous or shear-sensitive fluids.
Both pumps feature... [Read More]
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Dec 17, 2015
Valves
Rotork has introduced a new model in its IQ range of non-intrusive intelligent electric actuators with an optimised combination of valve stem diameter acceptance and torque output.
The new IQ19 actuator facilitates economical automation of valves and penstocks typically found in the water and effluent treatment industries.
The actuator combines a stem acceptance of up... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2015
Pumps
Following the demand for a twin pump version for heating and air-conditioning systems, Frankenthal-based KSB Aktiengesellschaft now offers its Calio glandless pump type series also in twin design.
Twin pumps are often used where reliability requirements are high or space is limited.
During normal operation, one of the two pumps is on duty for 24 hours, after... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2015
Valves
Metso will supply hundreds of valves for Kotkamills’ mill in Kotka, Finland, where the current printing paper machine will be rebuilt to produce environmentally friendly consumer board grades.
The new production line will be commissioned in the second quarter of 2016.
‘Our requirements for the valves used in the machine conversion specifically target the reliability... [Read More]
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Dec 16, 2015
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Mouser has entered into a global distribution agreement with Kavlico Pressure Sensors, a precision pressure sensor specialist offering reliable solutions for harsh and demanding applications including transportation, industrial, medical, aerospace, and defence.
The available Kavlico Pressure Sensors product line includes board-mount and industrial pressure sensors.
The... [Read More]
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Dec 15, 2015
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Flowrox, a Finnish heavy-duty industrial valve and pump manufacturer, has launched its new Smart Series of products and the new Malibu platform.
Flowrox Smart products and services will be dedicated to increasing productivity with optimisation and online predictivity through automation and connectivity to help operators garner the full potential of their equipment.
The... [Read More]
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Dec 14, 2015
Flowmeters
Titan Enterprises showcases its Atrato ultrasonic flowmeters designed to handle low flows from laminar to turbulent.
The meters are largely immune to viscosity and are well-suiter for laboratory testing applications.
The Atrato ultrasonic flowmeters are true inline non-invasive flowmeters without the contorted flow path and disadvantages of alternative designs.
Available... [Read More]
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Dec 14, 2015
Pumps
Hydrotechnik (UK), based in Nottingham, has provided a bespoke test rig for a major UK pump manufacturer which has increased repeatable efficiency from 85% to over 94%.
Using the data gathered from the Hydrotechnik rig, the company’s engineers have been able to more accurately establish the efficiency of their pump sets.
The bespoke Hydrotechnik test rigs are... [Read More]