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EagleBurgmann is launching a new generation of dry running shaft seals for agitators onto the market. In addition to the known benefits of this type of mechanical seal (there is no seal supply system, for example), the new SeccoMix1 is also silent running and has been prototype tested for use in ATEX category 1 (zone 0). These shaft seals are used in mixers, agitators, dryers and filter strainers.

The market meanwhile fully accepts the considerable advantages of the Hyghspin screw spindle pumps relating to application flexibility and economic efficiency. For the handling of non-flowable products Jung Process Systems executed the feed screws of their pumps series with extruder parts which feed the product from underneath of the hopper.

Australian Pump Industry launched its new range of dry prime dewatering pumps at the huge 2014 CivEnex show. The dry prime pumps represent a breakthrough into a new dimension for the Australian designer and manufacturer.

Atlas Copco Portable Energy today announced a significant expansion of its dewatering pump solutions with the introduction of a new range of diesel-driven portable pumps.

Following the successful launch of the revolutionary Qdos 30 peristaltic metering pump, Watson-Marlow Pumps Group is now introducing the larger Qdos 60 model. This versatile new pump is designed to save costs in chemical metering applications thanks to its inherent higher accuracy metering.

WEG has extensively updated its portfolio of standard industrial motors with the W40, W50 and W60 series. Thanks to the optimised design, the new compact three-phase induction motors deliver reliable high performance even under adverse conditions.

The benefits of using sealless, magnetic-drive pumps as opposed to conventionally sealed pumps for transferring hazardous and reactive fluids are well documented, and the Viking Universal Mag Drive Series of Internal Gear Pumps, is a good example of this type of pump. Available from Michael Smith Engineers the proven and reliable Universal Mag Drive series comprises nine sizes of pump providing flows up to 114m³/hr at pressures up to 14 Bar.

Xylem (NYSE: XYL)has announced that its Godwin Field Smart Technology is now available outside the US for the first time. The company confirmed that the technology is now available to customers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific and the first demonstration will be in Europe during the Hillhead 2014 trade show at Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, UK.

Global demand for gold and silver remains as high as ever. Precious metals are not only sought after by investors, but are indispensable materials in modern industry. However, mining these resources places machines under extreme stress and can increase the already high price of the raw material even further.

Self-priming Centrifugal pump (CTS) is the second new product released this year by Swedish manufacturer. Few moths before a new active pulsation dampener was introduced to the market. CTS is an open impeller self-priming centrifugal pump, manufactured from AISI 316L stainless steel.