APV extends the DW range of rotary lobe pumps APV has added two new models toitsDWrangeofmtaryl& pumps- the DW 6 and the DW 7. Each pump consists of four sizes. increasing the total range from 16 to 24 sizes with flow rates of up to 37om3/hl available.

Designed for the careful handling of high-viscosity or delicate media the DW6 and DW7 pump is intended for use in large-scale hygienic applications within the dairy industry - for instance, pump ing whey and curd it. the pro- duction of cheese. It can also be used to pump juice and has application in the brewery industry. The pump is certified to meet EHEIX and 3A sani- tary standards and all seal mat- erials are in accordance with FDA standards.

It is possible to run the DW 6 and DW 7 pumps at up to 8OOrpm thanks to the improved hydraulics, offering end-users greater economy. APV claim that the combination of its site and speed means that the DW 66~7 range is one of the highest capacity positive

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version runs without pulsa- The DW 6&7 pump is an tions when handling viscous extension of the DW l-5 range products. Whereas, the mini- and shares many of the same mum pulsation design of the features, including an increa- bi-lobe unit makes it suitable sed inlet behind the rotors for high-pressure / high-flow resulting in a low NPSH applications. requirement, decreased noise at high speed, and minimum local

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Global website links diverse group FCx International has completed a new portal’ style web site providing a straightforward aven- ue to contacts, services and pmducts in all of its f&&al flow control network. FCx Inter- national companies are spread across three continents, I3 coun- tries and 80 locations, so it was vital that the new site - www. Ce-x.com - provided simple access to the m&lingual sites and direct contact to key peopk and services The individual company sites provide more detail about the

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Simplicity and usabiliry were the key drivers for the new site. users can navigate quickly bet- ween clearly marked sections covering investor relations. CM- parry news, krcati~ group com- panies, products and services, careers and contacts.

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FCx lntemational is a special- ist distributor of flow control products, providing technical solutions and added value services via a global network d dii- bution cents It employs more than l,lOOpeopleanddfersmore than 40,000 line items. The companywasbadlyinneedda unifying website, which is almost a necessity in today’s wired business market.

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Safety certification for mag drive pumps

The Ma&taxn series dV-Frame magnetic drive pumps from HMD/Kontro has been awarded the UL 1004 safety mark. Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL) is an independent, non- profit organisation that tests US products for safety requirements and it is they who have award- ed the pump certification in America. UL checked against more than 800 ‘Standards for Safety’ measurem ents and visited the manufacturing facility to ensure compliance.

The centr@al M&lax” series V-Frame range of pumps is designed for the chemical industry and features a sealkss desii for arduous duties and silicon carbii bearings to ensure longevity. Seco&ry containment capabil- ities, combined with the sealless design, reduce the risk d liquid releases into the environment.

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Sample-handling pump for labofatoh

The HTC 2x package from Presearch Limited is made up of one injection valve, three switching valves, two small iso- cratic pumps. a gradient pump, and enough measuring equip ment to be used effectively in sample handling capacities.

Thepackageisdesiiedforthe laboratory environment and is inmndedtospeedupresear&and development procedures thanks to its ability to perform analysis on one column d test tubes/vial samples, while pmparmganocher columnfortestingatthesame time. The PAL control s&ware, Cycle Composer, enables this dual function to operate, in conjunction with the valves employed on the overall package.

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