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As the shipping industry transitions to cleaner fuels, ammonia as marine fuel is gaining momentum. Alfa Laval is at the forefront of enabling this shift. Through research, product development, and strategic partnerships, the company is building the expertise and solutions needed for a safe and efficient transition to alternative fuels.

Valve specialist GEMÜ is expanding its product range in the sector of single-use pinch valves with the compact, motorized GEMÜ Q51 pinch valve.

Marine pump specialist Svanehøj is expanding its product portfolio for the emerging green ammonia market. This week at SMM in Hamburg, Germany, the company launches the world’s first high-pressure centrifugal pump for ammonia fuel applications.

Regulations for hydrostatic pressure testing have taken a significant step forward with the release of Water UK’s Water Industry Standard for hydrostatic pressure testing of PE pipes, a move that will ensure the safety and reliability of the process, says Tony Kitchen, technical director at AHS Pipeline Innovation.

Critical for Flow Chemistry and HPLC applications, the Hydra-Cell pumps deliver an extremely low pulse flow, without the need for pulsation dampeners in most applications, and with a predictable and controllable flow rate for a consistent process.

In September 2024, the KSB Group will be launching a new generation of submersible motor pumps on the market. The pumps of the type series called AmaRex Pro are driven by high-efficiency motors of the IE5 class.

Taking care of the constantly increasing requirements regarding environmental protection, URACA developed a concept that allows the pumping of critical media under high pressure without the pumped media escaping to the environment.

The classic glass beer bottle offers numerous advantages for producers and consumers compared to other types of containers. In addition to a fresh taste and protection from external contaminants, the bottle design communicates the brand image and contributes to the enjoyment of the beverage. With this in mind, it’s no coincidence that in Germany alone, there are currently several billion glass bottles from various breweries in circulation.

The Pump & Motor Division Europe of Parker Hannifin has announced the launch of its new T7G Series of hydraulic pumps for trucks. New, stronger housings combined with Parker’s latest pump variable speed drive technology make this family of single and double hydraulic vane pumps perfect for installation in any type of truck using the ISO 7653 mounting standard.

GEMÜ BB02, B22, B42 and B52 ball valves have been deemed “suitable for use with oxygen” following a comprehensive examination by the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM). This marks a valuable addition to the existing range of products, which already includes globe and diaphragm valves as well as butterfly valves for oxygen.