All kinds of valves being manufactured at KBL’s Kondhapuri plant (Picture: Vogel Business Media India)
Valve Design

How Sustainability Meets Functionality with Modern Valve Design

Following the new age concept of Gandhian engineering, which basically means “getting more from less for more”, Kirloskar Brothers, imbibe the concept of sustainability in every aspect of manufacturing. Here’s a look at their state-of-the-art Kondhapuri plant, situated near Pune that designs and develops products from less material, less cost, less time and less environmental pollution

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The Lego-principle: Modular engineering brings unprecendented flexibility and shorter construction times by using pre-assembled building blocks. (© wolcan -stock.adobe.com; Jeibmann Photographik; [M]GötzelHorn)
Modular Engineering

Small and Flexible Engineering: Modular Thinking Outside the Box

Modular engineering with future proof flexibility  — Unprecedented flexibility in engineering with safe installation in shorter timeframes. Modular engineering could bring a construction kit for 'plug and produce' process plants — and thus fits right into the portfolio of an engineering specialist that focuses on a functional turnkey approach. It nevertheless might require engineers to think outside the box...

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Edwards' XDS-C dry scroll vacuum pump (Picture: Business Wire)
Pumps

Pumps for Aggressive Media

Edwards has launched a special variant to its XDS range of dry scroll pumps, suitable for use in more aggressive applications. The new XDS-C dry scroll pumps are fitted with a Chemraz gas ballast non return valve pad and exhaust valve pad, and stainless steel exhaust flange.

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