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Tsurumi is cutting costs to the benefit of its clientele. The market leader has begun equipping more and more of its wastewater construction pumps with level sensors, turning them into real cost and energy savers without compromising on performance.

A new range of AC Servo Drives which provide consistently simple and fast commissioning, maximum machine throughput and outstanding operational reliability has been introduced by motion control specialists Yaskawa. The compact Sigma-7 servos (200 V Series & 400 V Series) cover a wide power range from 50W up to 15kW in various formats with the largest motors offering a continuous torque of 95Nm and a peak 224Nm.

GE Water & Process Technologies launched OnBoard, a new service offering that is a customizable, total integrated water treatment solution and service plan for offshore oil and gas producers.

Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE:BHI) announced today the introduction of its Deepfrac deepwater multistage fracturing service, which can save operators hundreds of millions of dollars in offshore developments through unprecedented efficiency gains across the completion phase.

Kemira, a global chemicals company serving customers in water intensive industries, is launching a new high performance cationic flocculant, specifically engineered for sludge dewatering applications.

With the latest generation of its Simotics SD (Severe Duty) motors, Siemens is offering a digitalization package to address the future challenges facing the world of drive technology. The new design is based on a robust, compact gray cast iron low-voltage motor with high power density. Its future-oriented energy efficiency concept is designed to provide a competitive boost to customers and users.

Franklin Electric offers the new 9-inch STS Series Submersible Turbine Pump to further expand the breadth of the proven STS Series product family. The 9-inch STS Series Submersible Turbine Pump features a premium glass-lined bowl for maximum efficiency and abrasion resistance, along with the application flexibility provided by the dual discharge option for either a 6-inch or 8-inch drop pipe.

What to do if standing waters run out of oxygen? This is a question that is posed a lot in the warm summer months. The use of mobile skimmers and submersible aerators is a proven way of biologically reactivating water reservoirs. Pump manufacturers like Tsurumi even hire out these devices.

In early April 2017 the Frankenthal-based KSB Aktiengesellschaft launched a new type series of submersible borehole pumps.

Franklin Electric announces the official release of the new SubMonitor Connect electronic motor protector that provides the ultimate peace of mind through three-phase motor protection and enhanced troubleshooting proficiency.