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The Lowara FCS series of cast iron in-line centrifugal pumps has been extended with the introduction of new outlet sizes up to 150 mm in the FCS4 design, with 4 pole motor.

Welch Vacuum has addressed the problems associated with oil-sealed rotary vane pumps in vacuum drying applications and high boiling point stripping with the launch of a new pump which can do both. The Gem pump matches the performance of oil-sealed rotary designs by offering vacuum levels to 0.1 mbar, whilst at the same time offering dry pump performance by being able to run continuously at or near atmospheric pressure with compromising reliability.

Following the customer’s demand for a smaller pump model CALPEDA have included in their NGX series the new model NGX 2 0.45 kW. The excellent self-priming capabilities of the pump allow to lift water from a depth of 9,5 metres in less than 2 minutes.

Flowserve announces its HWX family of API in-line process pumps consisting of 11 different types available with 81 basic hydraulics and in different designs.

The new heavy-duty LSR rubber lined slurry pump uses the most modern hydraulic design technology and holds its excellent original operating efficiency.

Due to the success of the MXP 0.55 – 0.75kW series, CALPEDA has decided to extend the range with 3 new models from 0.33 – 0.45kW. The horizontal multistage close coupled pumps are designed for water supply and domestic applications in house and garden.

McDonnell & Miller has introduced two new controllers to its Series 750B line of conductance actuated level controls for commercial and industrial use. The new products are the first multiple-function controllers in the Series 750B family, which provides reliable control of burner circuits, pumps, motor starters and electric valves for low water protection and pump control applications.

The UK based company Pursuit Dynamics has completed initial testing of a steam powered pumping system. The pump contains no moving parts, is virtually impossible to block and can handle solids up to the same diameter as the inlet pipe.

Ashland, Ohio – The new Hydromatic HP Sump Alarm is a battery operated controller that provides a dependable warning of high liquid level condition for any sump application.

Burgmann has launched the Unitex® cartridge seal that covers a wide operational spectrum in the medium pressure and stress range. Attractively priced, this cartridge seal is ideal for applications in the chemical and food industries, as well as the sewage, paint and lacquer sectors, for the handling of cold and hot water, beverages, weak lyes, and acids and suspensions.