IN FOCUS

PARSIPPANY, NJ, August 28, 2001 – The Hydraulic Institute (HI) has published a new American National Standard for “Centrifugal and Vertical Pumps for Allowable Nozzle Loads,” designated as ANSI/HI 9.6.2-2001. The Allowable Nozzle Load standard has been developed to assist pump users and systems designers in determining appropriate flange and nozzle loads. The standard will also be of particular value to anyone using pumps in chemical process applications such as those that conform to ANSI/ASME B73 standards.

Designed for use in locations where easy access to the soil pipe is not possible, Wilo Salmson has added three new products to its range of domestic sewage and water waste systems, the Wilo-Opti-Box KH, Wilo-Opti-Box TMP and Wilo-Opti-Box TMH.

The SQ range is particularly ideal for water supply for single family households – applications around the house, on farms and in green houses.

Two new wash-down pump systems have been added to the Masterflex® I/P® product line—the Stainless Steel/Chrome and the Bracket-Mounted Digital pumps.

The Taiwanese manufacturer HUNG PUMP introduces the new models BPS-200D Utility and Drainage Pumps as well as BPS-200S Sea Water Drainage Pumps.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps, Wanner Engineering Inc., introduces M-03 Series Industrial Pumps. These long lasting, versatile pumps feature the dependable, proven technology of Hydra-Cell pumps in a handy, compact design. They can be close-coupled to 5/8 NEMA or metric motors, or belt-driven, whichever best meets the unique needs of a given user.

CAT PUMPS is very pleased to announce the new 75 Frame and 150 Frame, “R” Series, large capacity, reciprocating pumps. Six new models are now available with flows up to 320 GPM and pressures up to 10,000 PSI. These pumps are ISO 9000 certified and meet API 674 standards for the oil and gas industry.

CAT PUMPS announces another new direct-drive Plunger Pump for the portable cleaning industry. The high quality materials and unique design of the 6DX Series Pumps offer superior reliability and long life at a new low price.

Micropump is pleased to announce the release of its range of OEM brushless DC drive solutions.

The design is based on Micropumps’s patented Integral Series drive that combines a pump, brushless DC drive technology and the controller into one single unit.

The 905 range of end suction process pumps is designed in accordance with ISO 5199 and BS EN 22858:1995. A modular system enables a wide range of options to be provided from stock. Computerised selection ensures fast, accurate selection and response.