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According to a case study, the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group’s (WMFTG) Bredel hose pumps was used by a leading provider to the environmental and industrial sectors to solve an increasing number of sewerage issues at their UK fuel stations.
The provider in question, environmental clean-up supplier Adler & Allan, noted underlying issues with tank capacity in UK fuel stations,…
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Manufacturers of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverisers, Maag, have secured a contract with China’s Hainan Huasheng New Material Technology Co Ltd. Maag produce their products in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, USA and China.
World Pumps reports that it will be supplying pumps, pelletizing systems and screen changers for its new polycarbonate-production…
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In a press release, leading pump manufacturer and supplier Börger detailed the success of its rotary lobe pump with an undisclosed international chemical and additives manufacturer. The pump was used in a liquid calcium operation, handling temperatures of 90-120°C.
According to Börger, the pump has reduced maintenance cost compared to its predecessor at the facility, as well as…
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The challenging conditions faced in the current oil and gas market have led to a greater focus on cost-effective, sustainable operations. Operators are faced with the extremely tough decision of whether to extend or end offshore production asset life. This has brought pre-decommissioning planning into emergence as a key challenge for the industry. Mitigating uncertainty, enabling decision making…
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Landia flowmakers – with a Lifetime Propeller Guarantee - have been supplied by Landia in North Aqaba – a city in the kingdom of Jordan that is experiencing rapid growth due to extensive construction of new hotels and resorts on its way to becoming an important tourist destination.
Situated in the far south west of the country, close to the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea, the expanding…
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Side Industrie has announced the launch of the DIP Booster, a pump the company describes as designed "to accelerate flow in a gravity line". The product is designed for use in water applications.
According to Side Industrie, the DIP Booster is made of ‘high quality’ stainless steel. “They are composed of a shared hydraulic body that fits the pipe size, allowing the gravity to…
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Extending its seal-less product range, Wanner International has lunched the Hydra-Cell G66, a new positive displacement multiple diaphragm pump capable of flowrates of up to 249 litres per minute, (65.7 USgpm) at pressures up to 48 bar (700 psi).
The pumps are available with a choice of pump head materials, including brass, 316L stainless steel, ductile iron and polypropylene making them suitable…
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Pump manufacturer KSB has developed a special impeller for its Movitec multistage high-pressure pumps.
According to an announcement from the company, the new impeller ‘significantly’ improves the suction characteristics (NPSH – net positive suction head - values) of the Movitec pumps.
Apparently the pump is well suited to applications with critical inlet conditions, such as…
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AxFlow has introduced the new MM Series of AODD pumps from Almatec. According to the company, the MM Series pumps have been designed specifically to meet the standards, regulations and operational requirements that govern the food and beverage industry.
The pumps are built from food-grade wetted materials and have been designed to provide easy cleaning. According to a company statement, the MM…
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German pump manufacturer KSB will release a new pump app in mid-July called KSB FlowManager.
According to the company, the new app can be used to operate and configure the PumpDrive 2 and PumpDrive 2 Eco variable speed systems. In addition, it can be used to adjust the fixed speed of MyFlow Drive ‘to the optimum operating point.’
The app will support both IOS and Android devices, and…
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A German energy supplier had initially used a geological horizon for gas storage, but then decided to extract crude oil from the same deposit. Therefore, a suitable extraction system had to be acquired for transporting the multi-phase mixture with a high gas content to the surface from 1,200m below.
Due to the extreme conditions, specific pump technology was required: centrifugal pumps with…
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The British Pump Manufacturer’s Association has appointed Gary Wilde as its new technical services officer.
Initially, Wilde’s role at the BPMA will be to ‘instigate and manage’ a number of special projects. Ultimately, the position will expand to encompass ‘the majority of technical functions within the organisation.’
Wilde has held a variety of roles at…
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The British Pump Manufacturers Association (BPMA) is set to publish its 2018/19 Annual Report, Directory and Buyers Guide.
According to a BPMA statement, the guide will be distributed free of charge to BPMA’s database of individuals, with copies also being sent to embassies and consulates around the world.
BPMA is a not for profit trade association representing the interests of UK and Irish…
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Rotork’s intelligent CKc range of modular electric actuators have been chosen as part of a major modernisation programme at a water treatment plant in Ireland.
Coffey Water awarded the contract to Rotork for its Killkit water treatment plant in County Monaghan.
According to a statement from Rotork, the CKc actuators were selected as they met the specifications of the application in a…
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Viking has launched a new addition to its Universal Seal Range of positive displacement internal gear pumps.
According to a statement, internal gear pumps such as those found in the Universal Seal Range are a popular choice for industrial applications such as general processing, chemicals, oil & gas, food & beverage, refining, plastics and resins.
The latest pump features a modified…
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Twin screw pump technology specialist ITT Bornemann has announced the launch of the SLW, which it describes a “hermetically-sealed” pump.
ITT Bornemann unveiled the product via a Facebook Live broadcast during the Achema exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany.
The SLW pump is designed to add to the company’s extensive portfolio of industrial pumps for customers in the chemical, oil…
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Grundfos has launched a new area of its Ecademy specifically aimed at professionals who work in the water and wastewater sectors.
The Ecademy is described by Grundfos as a learning tool for engineering professionals. It is a free online training platform designed to keep its users up-to-date on the latest developments within the pump industry. The platform already has topic sections for…
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ARO, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, will showcase a variety of pumping solutions, ranging from air operated double diaphragm pumps to piston pumps, and filters, regulators and lubricators, at the Achema show in Frankfurt, Germany. The event runs from 11th – 15th June.
The company will present its line of Exp Series pumps, which are ‘process and automation ready.’ ARO says that the…
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