The Netherlands. Distrimex Service & Pompen is a Dutch sales partner to BBA Pumps, a leading manufacturer of mobile pump systems. Distrimex has developed the Smart Handy for companies in the business of ground water management. The device is designed to allow reliable meter readings to be performed particularly on building sites with no mains power supply or hardwired internet access.
Water and pumps are inherently linked to the Netherlands. The country has a rich tradition in the fight against flooding and the construction of polders with their own pumping stations.
The pH value is an international scale, ranging from 0 to 14 which indicates the acidity of a liquid. This value is an important factor to consider when selecting the right pump. The acidity of the liquid determines the corrosion reaction of the material and therefore the service life of the pump.
When trying to work efficiently in quarries, water is always an unwelcome guest. Mobile pumps are vital for draining water from the quarry to expose gravel for excavation and to keep the operation going.
In the second part of the IFAT report impeller.net informs about innovations in the field “Pumps for Water and Chemicals”.
Water technology is playing a crucial role in an urban regeneration project to connect Rome and the Vatican City for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee. The historic project will extend the Lungotevere in Sassia underpass to enable the creation of a new pedestrianized zone that connects Castel Sant’Angelo with St. Peter’s Square. The extension will be completed as the City of Rome prepares to welcome 35 million visitors for the Jubilee – a special year of grace in the Catholic Church.
United Rentals Europe announced plans to further expand its product offerings. After adding a comprehensive fleet of power equipment, including standard and industrial diesel generators, the company is now adding electric submersible pumps and more types of diesel and electric centrifugal pumps to its product inventory.
Xylem is launching a new Smart Pump range equipped with built-in ultra-premium efficiency IE5 motors to achieve optimal performance in water supply and HVAC applications for commercial buildings. The IE5 motor delivers the highest level of performance, exceeding current IE3 legislative requirements.
Cat Pumps has introduced a new positive displacement triplex plunger pump to meet the demands of Very High Pressure (VHP) systems. Delivering pressures up to 690 bar (10,000psi), the compact Model 6810 is a 68-frame, block style 10K stainless steel plunger pump producing up to 38 litres/minute of consistent flow.
Flowserve Corp. named Richard J. Guiltinan vice president – controller and chief accounting officer. He had been serving as the company’s interim controller since March.
