Happy New Year from Berlin Technologies

"Pump Technology Advancements: Meeting the Requirements of Modern Applications" FREE Webinar

From Pumps & Systems: The highly competitive nature of the pump industry requires constant technological improvements to both pump design and performance to meet the needs of today's modern applications. Pump design is tied to its intended use and the design criteria may include reduced noise level/power consumption, ability to fit into a restricted space, and/or improved efficiency and reliability.

This webinar will significantly help pump manufacturers and designers to address some of these important design considerations. Veteran pump industry expert Dr. David Japikse will help bring attendees up-to-date on methodologies for cost effective pump design to meet high performance over a wide operating range.

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"Pump Technology Advancements: Meeting the Requirements of Modern Applications" FREE Webinar

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Berlin Technologies

NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC Announces BAU/HOPKINS as their Municipal Partner in New England

From ThomasNet: NETZSCH, the world's largest manufacturer of Progressing Cavity Pumps and Rotary Lobe Pumps for the Municipal Market, is pleased to announce the signing of MISCO, INC., as their distributor in Colorado and Wyoming. MISCO, INC. will service the Municipal market in these states.

MISCO, INC., has extensive municipal sales experience and technical knowledge. MISCO, INC. is multi-line manufacturers representative specializing in providing reliable, proven, innovative and cost-effective solutions for municipal wastewater treatment and municipal water treatment facilities.

NETZSCH Pumps North America, LLC is proud to welcome MISCO, INC. and their experienced staff to provide the ultimate Municipal product knowledge and customer service to Colorado and Wyoming.

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Berlin Technologies

Colfax Expands SmartSense(TM) Intelligent Pump Technology

From ThomasNet: Colfax Corporation (NYSE: CFX), a global leader in fluid-handling solutions for critical applications, announced the expansion of its SmartSense(TM) intelligent pump monitoring line to include the new SmartSense Pulse. Measuring only 2.4 inches long, 1.6 inches wide and 1.3 inches deep, the Pulse easily fits near the bearing on a pump to gauge temperature and vibration. At-a-glance LEDs on the unit indicate pump performance and provide preventive maintenance alerts when needed.

"Colfax's SmartSense Pulse is designed to enable a level of monitoring that would otherwise require more staff and diagnostic equipment, which would be expensive and impractical," said Dan Yin, Ph.D., an electronics engineer with Colfax.

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Colfax Expands SmartSense(TM) Intelligent Pump Technology

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Berlin Technologies

Quinn Pumps expands in United States

From ablertalocalnews.com: Quinn’s Oilfield Supply Ltd. continues to extend its reach.

The Red Deer-based company, which operates as Quinn Pumps, announced on Monday that it has opened a new store in Cedar Bluff, Va.

A news release issued by the company said Cedar Bluff has 6,000 wells requiring servicing, with most of these within 100 km of the store. It added that the new outlet is also expected to service wells in West Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Founded in 1965, Quinn Pumps is the largest Canadian manufacturer and service provider of reciprocating rod pumps and progressing cavity pumps in the world.

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Quinn Pumps expands in United States

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Berlin Technologies

Q&A on purchasing vertical turbine pumps

From Pumps & Systems:

Q. When purchasing vertical turbine pumps, can the motors be purchased directly from a motor supplier?

A. Vertical pump motors are normally supplied with a registered (rabbet) fit mounting base conforming to industry standard dimensions and drilling. It is customary for the vertical pump manufacturer to supply the motor to ensure:

• Proper mating of the base flanges
• Proper coupling of the shaft extensions
• Specification of the axial thrust requirements
• Specification of the start-up torque requirements

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Hydraulic Institute Pump FAQs December 2010 Web-Exclusive

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Berlin Technologies

Creative Engineers Ships New Induction Pump for Liquid Metals

From ThomasNet: Creative Engineers, Inc. (CEI) announced today it is producing Induction Electromagnetic Pumps for use in large flow applications. Electromagnetic pumps are used in applications requiring the circulation or transfer of liquid metals. Such applications include sodium cooled nuclear reactors and liquid metal cooling systems used on furnaces.

In response to customer requests, CEI has begun building and selling the large Flat Linear Induction Pumps (FLIP) once supplied by MSAR. These pumps handle flows to several hundred gallons per minute with significant developed pressures. Power requirements are usually 480 VAC 3 phase.

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Creative Engineers Ships New Induction Pump for Liquid Metals

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Berlin Technologies

Vacuum Pumps are optimized for performance/footprint density

From ThomasNet: Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today expanded its iXA family of magnetically-levitated turbomolecular pumps with the introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and STP-iXA3306 pumps. Developed for solar, glass coating, semiconductor and LCD etch applications, the iXA2206/iXA3306 pumps deliver best-in-class performance superior to that offered by earlier iXA family pumps.

"The new STP-iXA2206/iXA3306 are fully-integrated vacuum pumps that are easy to install and offer a small footprint as an all-in-one solution for all application tools," said Masahide Tanaka, senior product manager, TMP Business Division, Edwards Japan, Ltd. "The integration of the onboard controller eliminates the need for control unit rack mounting and a connection cable between the pump and the control unit, saving installation time, space and cost. Its compact design and size compatibility with previous models simplifies upgrades from existing pumps."

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Edwards Expands iXA Vacuum Pump Family with the Introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and iXA3306

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Berlin Technologies

Edwards Expands iXA Vacuum Pump Family with the Introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and iXA3306

From Business Wire: Edwards, a leading global supplier of vacuum and abatement equipment and services, today expanded its iXA family of magnetically-levitated turbomolecular pumps with the introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and STP-iXA3306 pumps. Developed for solar, glass coating, semiconductor and LCD etch applications, the iXA2206/iXA3306 pumps deliver best-in-class performance superior to that offered by earlier iXA family pumps.

To read the full release please click on the link below:
Edwards Expands iXA Vacuum Pump Family with the Introduction of the STP-iXA2206 and iXA3306

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Berlin Technologies