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Smith & Loveless highlights its innovative PISTA PRO-PAK. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the company’s PISTA Grit Chamber systems with top-mounted grit pump configurations, the PRO-PAK combines superior grit removal technology with a pre-engineered, protective housing enclosure for unparalleled efficiency and durability in extreme environmental conditions.

CIRCOR International highlights its new BB PEP Series pumps, engineered for high-precision performance in polymer extrusion applications. With a focus on consistent, accurate performance, the BB PEP Series addresses critical demands such as uniformity, durability, and ease of maintenance in the chemical, industrial and life sciences industries.

Chlorine gas plays a key role in the disinfection of drinking and industrial water. However, handling the chemical can pose considerable health risks – from irritation of the eyes to fatal pulmonary oedema. To further improve occupational safety during use, Lutz-Jesco has developed the VakuStop – a vacuum regulator for dosing systems that is equipped with an emergency stop function to prevent uncontrolled chlorine gas leaks directly at the chlorine gas tank in the event of an emergency.

Amarinth has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world’s first IECEx compliant manufacturer of mechanically sealed pumps. This certification applies to the company’s standard range of API 610 and ISO 5199 products, underlining Amarinth’s commitment to innovation and industry leadership.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights a wide range of pumps ideal for seed treatment applications. For low-pressure feed pump applications, Watson-Marlow offers Qdos chemical metering pumps, as well as its cased peristaltic pumps.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a specialist in sealing technology, announces the launch of the innovative Stefa high-pressure radial shaft seal portfolio designed to deliver unmatched performance across a wide variety of demanding applications. Stefa high-pressure radial shaft seals (HPRSS) are optimized to improve sealing performance for various speed, chemical compatibility and pressure challenges. They also feature innovative engineered designs that compensate for shaft misalignment, ensuring reliable sealing under extreme conditions.

Parker Hannifin is introducing the enhanced version of proportional cartridge throttle valve series, TFP, along with its DFplus generation IV pilot valve. The new pilot valve further reduces the step response times by up to 30%, making the TFP the fastest valve in its class.

Leybold’s new DURADRY is a dry screw vacuum pump designed for medium-harsh industrial production processes where high temperatures, high oxygen contents and corrosive conditions prevail. Its features make it the perfect solution for applications like crystal pulling, plasma cleaning, heat treatment, coating and battery production.

The goals of protecting water resources and safeguarding health have inspired Caprari and Calpeda to undertake a major new initiative to tackle a major pressing issue, or rather per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are believed worldwide to be emerging ecosystem contaminants with significant environmental impacts.

NETZSCH Pumps USA highlights the availability of a wide range of complex fluid handling solutions for poultry applications, including progressing cavity, rotary lobe, multi- screw, and peristaltic pumps. Perfect for conveying meat trimmings, moving waste and discarded meat, and for use inside x-ray inspection piping systems, NETZSCH pumps are also ideal for sauces and chemical metering, blood pumping, transferring new or used cooking oils, and conveying dead on arrival (DOA) birds, water/waste sludge, and organs.