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Pumps
Pedrollo has released the new Tritus series of submersible grinder pumps.
The pumps feature cataphoretic coating for cast iron components, double mechanical seals in built-in oil chamber, and a stainless steel handle.
The Tritus also comes equipped with a high-grade grinder in the suction inlet.
This grinder, made of AISI 440C high-tempered stainless steel, can finely grind both solid parts as…
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Hoses
A new version of Husky Corp.'s patent-pending magnetic fuelling breakaway device is now available. Husky supplies fuel nozzles, safe-t-breaks and accessories.
The MagBreak CK 1" for high flow rate applications separates at less than 225lbs pull force following an accidental fuel hose separation. MagBreak CK and the MagBreak 0.75" model restore fuel dispensing operations quickly by making it very…
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Pumps
Sulzer has signed a worldwide framework agreement with Veolia Environnement for three years.
The agreement makes Sulzer a preferred supplier across the entire Veolia operations for submersible and dry well pumps, mixers, and dedicated services.
Sulzer was awarded the preferred supplier status due to its range of premium efficiency products.
The product offering from Sulzer also includes process…
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Level Monitors
Emerson Process Management has launched its wireless Guided Wave Radar (GWR) transmitter for continuous level and interface monitoring.
The Rosemount® 3308 wireless GWR transmitter has been introduced to meet the need for accurate level monitoring in remote or difficult to reach locations where installing new cabling would be costly or impractical.
GWR transmitters are used for a broad range…
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Other
Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE), a manufacturer of elastomer seals, has expanded its range of sealing solutions for the oil and gas sectors.
The new range of spring seals include elastomer seals which are made from Perlast and Endura materials and incorporate a spring, making them suitable for applications encountering high pressures, high temperatures or aggressive media and…
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Pumps
A third round of grant funding aimed to help petrol stations buy ethanol blender pumps has begun in South Dakota, US.
The state has put up $500,000 (€389,500) and station owners can apply for up to $25,000 to install a pump for the first time, or up to $10,000 for any additional pumps.
Blender pumps allow customers to choose their ethanol blends at the pump at 10, 20, 30 or 85%. South Dakota…
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Pumps
KMT Waterjet Systems is set to launch a new series of high pressure pumps for waterjet cutting – the STREAMLINE SL-VI.
The new pump models are based on four frames in different sizes and provide a range of configuration possibilities.
The SL-VI series offers various pressure ranges, motorisations, and configuration features so that the pump can be tailored to the application it is needed…
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Pumps
Italy-based Brevini Fluid Power, a manufacturer of hydraulic components, has released two new series of axial piston pumps and motors.
It claims the pair are suitable for multiple applications including earth moving and construction equipment, material handling and lifting vehicles and concrete and mining applications.
The SH11 Series (fixed displacement) can reportedly be…
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Level Monitors
UK-headquartered West Control Solutions has engineered an application program for its latest PMA KS 98-1 industrial process controller.
The PMA KS 98-1 controller, used for batch mixing control of liquid, gas and solid ingredients, offers a range of features, including control of ratio, sums, selectable master setpoint and monitoring of valve operation.
Inline blending is used in a number of…
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Pumps
Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, has released a new range of pumps, available in 64 models, suitable for numerous applications and industries.
The SCP line of horizontal split case pumps range in sizes up to 500HP, heads up to 750 feet, flows up to 15,000 GPM and a temperature range of -8 to 120°C. The horizontally split…
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Pipelines
Future Pipe Industries Group (FPIG) has acquired 100% of fiberglass pipe manufacturing company Protecciones Plasticas SAU, which will carry on operating under the 'Protesa' trading name.
Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain Protesa has facilities in Zaragoza, Spain; Pune, India and Jorf Lasfar, Morocco.
Speaking about the acquisition, FPIG's chairman and CEO Fouad Makhzoumi said: 'This acquisition…
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Flowmeters
Brooks Instrument, a supplier of flow, pressure, vacuum and level solutions, has expanded its GF40/80 series portfolio of thermal mass flow controllers (MFCs) in order to encompass a wider range of applications.
The company's new GF81 MFC can be used for higher gas flow rates up to 300 slpm, making it suitable for high-flow applications in thin film, solar, analytical, biotech and fuel cell,…
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Pumps
Colfax Fluid Handling is to supply five Allweiler propeller pumps to a chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. The pumps are specially designed for use during the production of explosive materials.
The pumps will be installed at the Sadara chemical complex, which is currently under construction, where they will be used to feed chemical reactors. They have a capacity of 5,040m3/hr and a delivery head of…
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Pipelines
A new report by the US National Research Council believes diluted bitumen has no greater likelihood of accidental pipeline release than other crude oils.
The committee that wrote the report found that diluted bitumen has physical and chemical properties within the range of other crude oils and that no aspect of its transportation by pipeline would make it more likely than other crude oils to…
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Valves
US-based MRC Global has signed an agreement to acquire the operating assets of Flow Control Products (FCP), also known as Dan H. Brown.
Founded in Texas in 1981, FCP is a provider of pneumatic, electric and electro-hydraulic valve automation packages and related field support to the Permian Basin energy industry, including production facilities, pipelines, and plant operations.
It employs 25…
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Other
International company AGC Chemicals has added two new lines of fluoroelastomers that it says can benefit moulded and extruded components used in extreme conditions such as heat, steam and corrosive materials.
The Aflas 100 and 150 series are copolymers of tetrafluoroethylene and propylene, a combination AGC says uses unique properties not found in conventional fluoroelastomers.
It also claims the…
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Other
O-ring seals from DuPont Kalrez have been certified under Total GS EP PVV 142 – the industry standard for sealing products supplied for use with piping, valves and vessels.
The Kalrez 0090 perfluoroelastomer seals, available from sealing company Dichtomatik, provide resistance to rapid gas decompression (RGD), in addition to chemical resistance for use within harsh industrial environments. …
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Level Monitors
When selecting a float switch for a liquid level sensing application, a number of factors need to be considered, including float switch and gasket materials, physical arrangement, electrical ratings and cable type, says Simon Dear of Cynergy3 Components.
Many industrial processes require devices that are able to sense the level of liquid stored within various types of tank or chamber. The signals…
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