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The universally compatible Gemü 536 globe valve has a robust design and is reliable in operation. This valve was developed with a long service life and low maintenance requirements in mind.

KSB has extended its range of high-efficiency glandless pumps and will present its new, large pump sizes of the Calio series at this year’s ISH trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. The portfolio now covers flow rates up to 50 m³/h at heads of up to 18 metres of water and will eventually accommodate flow rates of up to 70 m³/h. The pumps are driven by electronically commutated canned synchronous motors.

Transferring liquids from sumps and open tanks is often regarded as a challenging pumping application due to the presence of solids, the possibility of aeration or foaming occurring, or simply due to the aggressive nature of the liquids being pumped. The new range of Arbo sealless thermoplastic immersible centrifugal pumps are ideal for these situations where metal pumps could suffer from the effects of corrosion.

With its new FDA-conforming air-operated diaphragm pumps of type RFM/RFML, the German-based pump manufacturer Flux presents pumps that are tailored to the needs of the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry.

Badger Meter HP-60 ultra-high pressure control valves are ideal for offshore, oil and gas control applications with up-stream pressures of up to 60,000 psi. Available in the UK through Pump Engineering, the Type HP-60 control valve utilises a 17-4 PH body along with a solid Stellite inner valve assembly.

Atlas Copco Compressors has launched a new range of its GA 15-26 kW oil-injected screw compressors offering improved performance, reduced power consumption and lower noise levels. The redesigned range, which has been extended up to 26 kW, is built to be economical, reliable and efficient.

In line with the introduction on 1 January 2015 of phase 2 of the EU’s IE3 efficiency level legislation for electric motors in Europe, Watson-Marlow Pumps Group (WMPG) has upgraded its relevant product lines to reflect the changes. The good news for end users is that these high efficiency products offer the potential for significant savings in running costs.

Rovatti Pompe has recently presented the FNSF series of single stage centrifugal pumps for direct coupling to thermic engines with SAE flange and flywheel, with performance and technical features exceeding EN733 standard.

WEG has presented its CFW11W variable speed drive in Europe for the first time. The water-cooled drive offers up to 40% higher power in a more compact size than standard air-cooled inverters, enabling manufacturers across a wide range of industries to increase efficiency and optimise processes.

Providing a dependable, efficient and environmentally-friendly source of quality compressed air in a compact, towable unit are the important benefits of two new portable compressors introduced by HPC Kaeser.