Pfeiffer Vacuum introduces new magnetically coupled rotary vane pump Duo 11 ATEX (Pfeiffer Vacuum)
Rotary Vane Pumps

Internal and External Protection

Better safe then sorry: The Duo 11 Atex rotary vane pump by Pfeiffer Vacuum, which meets Atex directive 2014/34/EU, is a reliable workhorse for processes taking place in potentially explosive atmospheres or conveying explosive gases and vapors.

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Wim Ekkelkamp, Technical Manager, at Ofichem’s API-manufacturing facility and Remco Vree Egberts, right, R&D Manager and Project Leader have chosen the Almatec E-Series Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pump because of its Atex certification for handling dangerous materials. (Almatec)
Pumps in the Pharmceutical Industry

Up to the GMP–Challenge with AODD Pumps

How pumps help meeting the most stringent Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines — When you’re working at the highest standards, your process equipment should be up the task. Special care has to given to process euqipment like pumps, when handling hazardous materials in demanding API production environments. Manufacturers need a technology that is 100 % reliable, safe and efficient. A technology like AODD pumps …

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From left R. Murthy - VP & Business Head CSS and Corporate Quality Assurance, Jayant Sapre - ED,  Sanjay Kirloskar - Chairman & MD of KBL and H. S. Kohli – ED of Reliance Industrie (Picture: PROCESS Indian)
Pumps

KBL Opens new Authorised Pump Refurbishment Centre

Kirloskar Brothers (KBL) has opened its fourth Authorised Refurbishment Centre (ARC) at Surat, India. Chief Guest, H S Kohli, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, inaugurated the Authorised Refurbishment Cente in the presence of Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Jayant Sapre, Executive Director Kirloskar Brothers Limited and other guests from the industry

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ACHEMA 2015 - Trend Report: Water Management

The Industry Reduces its Thirst for Water

How well does industry manage water resources? The general tendency today is to take a holistic systems approach. More process water is being recirculated and industrial producers are recovering reusable substances and water treatment chemicals. Companies are also taking a new approach to effluent management. Partial flows are being diverted at an early stage, making treatment easier and less expensive. Technology is even available which can virtually eliminate effluent. Industrial water management will be one of three focal topics at ACHEMA 2015, the world's leading fair and exhibition for chemical and process industries.

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