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The Uniglide-e range is the latest generation of axially split, double entry pumps from Celeros Flow Technology. Developed in response to customer priorities using modern 3D and FEA analysis techniques, Uniglide-e pumps offer significant advances in the areas of energy saving, reliability and ease of maintenance.

WIKA has supplemented its portfolio of shut-off valves with the model HPNV high-pressure needle valve.

With the HiPace 2800 IT Pfeiffer Vacuum presents a turbopump especially dedicated for ion implantation applications.

Food and beverage plants can now maximise production line profitability with FaBLine, a new food-grade flexible hose from Aflex, part of the Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG). Developed to meet the latest hygiene standards, the patented PTFE-lined hose with standard 316 stainless steel braid ensures efficient product transfer and handling while simultaneously offering longer life than rubber hose alternatives.

Valves for the process industry must meet particularly high demands in terms of hygienic design, industry-specific approvals and resistance to CIP/SIP media. This also applies to the seals. In cooperation with French customer Definox Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new series of high-performance seals for butterfly valves.

A new development in trash pump technology is being offered to the market by Australian Pump Industries. The pumps, part of the company’s Aussie GMP product range, offer solids handling capability, combined with high pressure performance.

SPX FLOW has announced the release of new metal and X-ray detectable seats for its Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB) range of single seat valves. When combined with metal or X-ray detectable o-rings, the new seats are designed to add further security to critical dairy, food and beverage, and personal care processes.

With the new oil-free DSS scroll vacuum pump, Atlas Copco is expanding its range of dry industrial pumps. The robust, low-wear pump is particularly suitable for vacuum generation in the rough vacuum range.

Sulzer has extended the range of the 10K Muffin Monster series grinder with the approved use of a 4 kW motor. The 4 kW motor allows to process thicker sludges and heavier solids in lower flow environments without damage to the integrity of the grinder, protecting pumps and other critical equipment from costly clogs and damage from these tough solids.

The requirements for fully automated filling lines are diverse, but the following applies in all cases: Only an economical system is beneficial. High cycle rates and the required output rate with constantly precise dosing results must be met.