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Siemens has completed its spectrum of Simotics FD low-voltage motors. The new motors, covering the output range from 200 to 1,600 kilowatts and with shaft heights ranging between 315 and 450 millimeters, are optimized for converter operation and are particularly energy efficient, especially in the partial load range.

Waterjet systems manufacturer Jet Edge, Inc. introduces its new iP60-30 60,000 psi (4100 bar), 30hp (22 kw) hydraulic waterjet intensifier pump.

The Maulbronn pump specialist Flux-Geräte Gmbh presents a bearing flange with integrated impulse generator for its eccentric worm-drive pumps. This allows indirect volume measurement to be taken without contact with the material, e.g. for use in the pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics sectors.

Complying with the latest edition of API 610 standards, the CUP-BB3 pump is an axially split, multi-stage, double volute heavy-duty pump designed for high pressure and high speed service. The pump is designed for exceptional reliability in arduous applications, easy maintenance and long service intervals.

Weir Minerals Floway Pumps introduces the new Floway VTSP – vertical turbine slurry pump – addressing the industry demand for a longer lasting, abrasives solids handling vertical turbine pump. Following several years of design innovation, research and testing, the VTSP has been demonstrated to last four times longer in solids handling services when compared and tested with the Floway vertical turbine pump bearing assembly.

Anyone involved in the building of test benches for drives places extremely high requirements on the components incorporated therein: This is hardly surprising given that so much depends on their reliability, durability and efficiency. This is why Reich Kupplungen takes particular pride in the further development of a proven claw coupling into a strong high speed product for gearbox test benches.

Xylem will feature its latest system solutions for commercial and residential building services applications at the ISH exhibition, including the newly launched e-series, a range of highly efficient in-line and end-suction pumps that exceed the strict 2015 European Ecodesign directive requirements.

The Finish Thompson UltraChem Series of ETFE lined centrifugal pumps has recently been extended with two new models which increase the maximum flow rates up to 160 m3 /hr and maximum differential heads to 67 metres. Engineered for extreme reliability UltraChem magnetic drive, sealless pumps are ideal for pumping hazardous, hard-to-handle chemicals in chemical processing, water treatment and other similar challenging applications.

Detecting leaks and checking the integrity of water pipes is now simple and quick following the launch of a new portable hydrostatic tester from Australian Pump Industries. The 100 bar (1400 psi) electric machine, called the Aussie BB100HTP, is compact, cost effective and set to become standard maintenance kit in processing plants, beverage factories and water works.

Grundfos has launched an extended range of high-efficiency medium-sized SP submersible groundwater pumps. Many of the improvements that can be seen on the new 4″ SP pump range are taken from the range of large SP pumps for professional end-users.