Ingersoll Rand Expands ARO Pro Series Diaphragm Pump Portfolio

ThomasNet brings a news release of Ingersoll Rand. The company announced it has expanded its ARO Pro Series portfolio of diaphragm pumps by enhancing the 2- and 3-inch ported metallic pump models to include additional materials of construction.

Previously offered only in aluminum, the Pro Series now includes 2- and 3-inch ported pumps in cast iron and stainless steel. ARO now offers all three materials for all port sizes of its Pro Series portfolio, making them ideal for plant maintenance, OEM applications, primary and secondary production and bulk transfer. More information on industries and applications can be found online by visiting the Fluid Technologies Productivity Park.

Like their aluminum counterparts, the new models feature patented air valve technology that eliminates pump stalling by utilizing an "unbalanced" design. By creating an optimal pressure differential, air valves do not center, even under low air inlet pressures.

Unbalanced valves reduce production loss and downtime by providing better shift signals and delivering faster trip-over with more flow (172 gpm and 237 gpm, respectively for 2- and 3-inch models).

"Our Pro Series pumps continue to lead the way for industrial applications where robust pump construction and reliability is required," said Oakley Roberts, global marketing manager for Ingersoll Rand. "These new models enhance our Pro Series portfolio and provide our customers with greater flexibility for their applications."

Pro Series pumps also deliver gains in energy efficiency. With bolted construction and a variety of material options, these pumps feature leak-tight integrity and excellent chemical compatibility. O-rings and U-cups prevent air leakage by providing a positive seal as the air valve shifts. Air flow stops when the fluid flow stops.

ARO Pro Series diaphragm pumps are backed by a five-year warranty on materials and workmanship. For further details on ARO Pro Series diaphragm pumps, see your local distributor, call (800) 495-0276 or visit fluids.ingersollrand.com.

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Berlin Technologies

Air-Powered Vacuum Pumps Adjustable to Match Process Requirements

ThomasNet brings a press release of Avner Corporation on their FT Series Adjustable Flow Tubes.

A re-designed line of compressed air powered, adjustable flow tubes that are suited for applications such as cooling and drying, fume, chip and dust removal, paper feeding, part ejection, and tank purging is being introduced by Anver Corporation of Hudson, Massachusetts.

Anver FT Series Adjustable Flow Tubes feature a straight-thru bore to let material pass without clogging, for maintenance-free operation, and use a minimal amount of compressed air to produce a high vacuum- and exhaust flow. Providing a fully adjustable vacuum and flow rate, these air transfer tubes come in four sizes and can be precisely matched to process requirements.

Precision machined from aluminum, Anver FT Series Adjustable Flow Tubes require no O-Rings or gaskets, provide instant on/off, are explosion-proof, and designed to attach to standard 1", 1-1/2", and 2" hose.

Depending upon size, they consume only 3 to 9 SCFM of air, provide output flow from 18 to 145 SCFM, and can be supplied with a wide variety of tubing and fittings.

Anver FT Series Adjustable Flow Tubes are priced from $79.99 (list) ea., depending upon size and quantity. Literature and pricing are available upon request.

For more information check out Anver Corporation website: http://www.anver.com/

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Berlin Technologies

Heavy pumps are on flood standby in Humberside , UK

The BBC News reports that Specialist pumping equipment has been deployed by Humberside Fire and Rescue teams in an effort to cut the impact of any flooding across the area.

To read the whole story, please go to the BBC website at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/humber/7193459.stm.

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Berlin Technologies

Water district approves $25 million for Lake Okeechobee pumps

Andi Reid reports on the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com that South Florida water managers approved on Tuesday spending up to $25 million for pumps and other emergency measures to deal with Lake Okeechobee's historic drop and to prepare for when the water returns.

The goal according to the article is to keep lake water flowing to farmers that rely on it for irrigation during what is forecast to be a drier than normal winter and spring.

You can find the full article on the South Florida Sun-Sentinel website.

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Berlin Technologies

JTEK Announces Trochoid Pump Repair

ThomasNet brings a news release of JTEK Machinery:

JTEK Machinery is a USA service center for Nippon Oil Pump Trochoid Pumps. Since 1999 JTEK has worked closely with NOP in Japan for distribution of Nippon Oil Pump, but after many customers requests, JTEK is tooled up for the rebuild of the oil and coolant pumps made by Nippon Oil Pump.

With the ruggedness and long history of Nippon Oil Pump used within machine tools and other factory automation equipment, a typical rebuild is as simple as a complete seal kit and bearings. JTEK is in constant contact with NOP factory in Japan and can assist customers on even the hardest pump issues.A majority of the pumps that JTEK has presently been repairing are the Nippon Oil Pump HWM series (Coolant Pumps), as water plays havoc on bearings without proper maintenance.

If the pump inlet is properly filtered with a suction strainer, the pump life is in years, but unfortunately we see all too often that there is no filtration of fluid entering the pump. With the tight tolerance of the gerotor inside the trochoid pump, the unit seizes from oversized particles that the pump cannot pass through.

JTEK also has a very large stock in Houston, TX and if the customers' pump is beyond repair we can expedite a new one to keep the production machines on schedule with a minimum of down-time.

For more details on JTEK you are welcome to check their website: http://www.jtek.com/

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Berlin Technologies

New Self-Priming, Sealless Magnetically Driven Thermoplastic Pumps

Chemical Online brings a news release of Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp:

This new VANTON line of heavy duty self-priming, magnetically driven horizontal end suction centrifugal pumps is provided with all fluid contact structural components molded from solid homogeneous thermoplastics such as polypropylene (P) and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF).

Unlike metals, nonmetallic materials do not corrode. In addition to their chemical inertness, the thermoplastics also offer superior abrasion resistance. These are not plastic-lined metal pumps. Vanton self-priming PG/CGM magnetically driven pumps are constructed with thick-sectioned, solid thermoplastic components that provide a greater degree of performance reliability, reduce maintenance costs, extend pump life and minimize downtime.

These magnetically driven self-priming thermoplastic pumps are recommended for use at temperatures to 275÷F, for flows from 5 to 175gpm at heads to 175 feet. Their unique integrally molded thermoplastic priming chamber and check valve construction maintains the prime during fluid flow interruptions, as well as when the system is shut down for standard maintenance. The pumps offer the following additional advantages:

- Dual nonmetallic containment can assembly with fluoropolymer inner can assembly backed by a rigid nonmetallic composite outer can. This construction avoids troublesome eddy currents and enhances efficiency.
- Teflon sleeve assembly that completely isolates the large diameter stainless steel shaft from the fluid.
- High performance permanent rare earth magnets with power ratings to 45 hp.
- Dynamically balanced closed vane thermoplastic impellers with molded-in stainless steel inserts.
- Wide-open fluid passages that provide for fresh liquid cooling and lubricating of the bearings, and inner magnet assembly.
- Suction port designed to allow for rotation.

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Berlin Technologies

RM6 Mln For Repairs To Water Treatment Plants In Three Flood-hit States

Bermana.com reports from Malaysia that the National Water Service Commission (SPAN) has estimated RM6 million for repairs to the water treatment plants as well as water pumps and intake pumps damaged by the recent floods in Pahang, Kelantan and Johor.

Its executive director Lee Koon Yew said of the total, RM3.5 million would be for Pahang, RM2 million for Johor and RM500,000 for Kelantan. He said the estimates were based on the extent of the damage to the water pumps which were submerged in floodwaters, and the intake pumps which were covered by sand, as well as for drilling works.

"Another estimated RM12 million will be needed to repair and upgrade the equipment of the Water Supply Department (JBA) nationwide," he told reporters after surveying the water treatment plant in Kampung Lubuk Kawah here today.

Lee said to avoid further damage to water infrastructure in future, a thorough study would be carried out before implementing any of the projects.Meanwhile, the Pahang JBA has assured residents that the state's water supply would return to normal by next week.

Its director Datuk Ismail Mohd Nor said the department, with the assistance of the army, Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor (Syabas) and Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad, was working round the clock to ensure that the 200,000 residents affected by the floods would be able to get back their water supply.

He said among the water treatment plants affected by the floods were at Sungai Bera, Chenor, Simpang Jengka, Pekan Tajau in Maran and Lubuk Kawah here. However, he said the plants in Chenor, Simpang Jengka and Pekan Tajau were now operational and able to supply water to some 80,000 residents in Maran since two days ago.

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Berlin Technologies