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Eye for trouble: challenges and solutions when pumps tackle abrasive chemicals
Added: 21 Nov 2017
Difficult chemicals place particular demands on pumps and the systems that support their operation.…
Good pump engineers tend to have a touch of the detective
Added: 6 Nov 2017
The United Kingdom’s chemicals sector has positioned itself strongly within the European Union mark…
Viewpoint: spreading awareness of the EU rules on illegal boosters
Added: 25 Oct 2017
You have legal obligations to ensure that the booster sets which you place on the market comply wit…
Faced with an obsolete pump, AxFlow’s answer was to rebuild it
Added: 4 Oct 2017
When a Scotland-based manufacturer of electrical conductors was faced with a failing, obsolete pump…
Case study: Xylem brings pumping solutions to beermaker Brewdog
Added: 25 Jul 2017
Craft brewing requires a revolutionary approach to ensure consistency – which is why this Scots bre…
Viewpoint: hydraulic pump performance is not only down to certification
Added: 25 Jul 2017
Oilgear’s David Atkinson explains that hydraulic pump performance is not simply defined by basic ce…
Fit for the purpose: choosing the right valves for efficient flow
Added: 24 Jul 2017
Ensure you have the most effective valves and you minimise a proportion of the risk inherent in man…
Case study: peristaltic pumps win converts at Danish site
Added: 30 May 2017
A Scandinavian heat and power plant switched from coal to biomass and was converted to the benefits…
Case study: giving waste costs the chop
Added: 30 May 2017
Chopping unwanted material before removal has allowed one food manufacturer to boost hygiene and au…
Pumps for pharma: it’s a delicate balance
Added: 30 May 2017
A great deal of specialist knowledge comes into play when choosing pumps for challenging pharmaceut…
Case study: monitoring is the key to water flow
Added: 22 May 2017
Standalone monitoring ensures bearing faults don’t result in a loss of water supply.
Case study: shipshape revamp for Grimsby pumping station
Added: 22 May 2017
The flood defence pump station at Grimsby Docks has had an overhaul.
Show Preview: Pump Centre Conference & Exhibition
Added: 28 Mar 2017
The Pump Centre is back in Telford with a bumper number of highly topical technical sessions and ex…
Viewpoint: analysing a pump’s life cycle is a good investment
Added: 28 Mar 2017
Lifecycle costing can help to reveal the true cost of a pump, writes British Pump Manufacturers Ass…
Options open – choosing between sealed and sealless pumps
Added: 28 Mar 2017
Michelle Knott takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of sealed and sealless pumps and which …
Case study: lobe pumps keep the sun cream process in motion
Added: 21 Mar 2017
Hygienic lobe pumps help to smooth the sun cream process.
Case study: bespoke upgrade is perfect solution for energy firm
Added: 24 Jan 2017
Energy provider injects business with centrifugal pump upgrade.
Viewpoint: pick the right pumps to handle tricky liquids
Added: 24 Jan 2017
When faced with the task of pumping difficult fluids, it is important to understand the potential p…
Food & drink: monitoring the cost of faulty pumps
Added: 24 Jan 2017
Defective pumps can interrupt food production at considerable cost. Little wonder condition monitor…
Case study: pump technology helps biscuit firm weigh up a solution
Added: 12 Dec 2016
New pump technology makes the mixing and measuring of ingredients a speedy, precise process at a UK…
