Pumps and Valves

Recently, a mid-west pump manufacturing company was in need of a linear actuator system to move equipment through their assembly process.

For pump and compressor engineers looking for a handy guide to selecting elastomer o-rings and seals, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) has published ‘High Performance Sealing Solutions for Pumps and Compressors’.

Eaton Corporation today announced availability of a new series of compact piston-type open circuit pumps incorporating the latest technology for moderate flow, high-pressure applications. The new 620 Series is rated at 280 bar and 2,200 rpm with a displacement of 98 cc (6.0 in3)/revolution, making it an ideal choice for a variety of mobile and stationary applications including wheel loaders, motor graders, concrete equipment, salt and sand spreaders, vacuum trucks, telehandlers, refuse trucks, rail maintenance, forestry equipment, and drill rigs. Planned future models in the 620 Series will include displacements of 65 cc (4.0 in3), 74 cc (4.5 in3), and 120 cc (7.3 in3) per revolution.

Parker Hannifin, has launched a global modular air preparation system specifically designed for specification, supply and use anywhere in the world. Developed to improve performance and productivity in a broad range of pneumatics applications across the globe, the Global Air Preparation System provides high flow performance from a compact and easy to maintain unit.

Jet Edge Spyder Abrasivejet Radius and Circle Cutting System Designed for Use in Potentially Hazardous Environments

Larox Flowsys has introduced a new valve to supplement its pinch valve and knife gate valve families. Larox Rotary Disc Valve is unique due to its rotating disc that is designed specifically for heavy scaling, abrasive and corrosive slurries.

Mayr’s range of ROBA-contitorque permanent magnet hysteresis clutch / brake units has been expanded with the introduction of the new size 5 unit increasing the slip torque range to 0,1 to 12Nm.

Larox Flowsys. Larox Flowsys has launched a new series of pumps to supplement its hose pump family. Larox Flowsys is well-known also for its heavy duty pinch and knife gate valves.

Atlas Copco has announced that its established professional range of WEDA submersible pumps and accessories will now be offered through the Portable Air Division to complement its portfolio of compressors and generators. Designed for the mining, quarrying, construction, rental and defence industry sectors, WEDA pumps are acclaimed for performance, reliability and ease of use within the most demanding applications.

No-nonsense Chopper Pumps made by Landia have eliminated a time-consuming and costly clogging problem at OK Snacks, where fats and pieces of pig skin used in the manufacture of Pork Scratchings were causing standard equipment to break down.