Article archive for Michael Smith Engineers Ltd
Tough pumps solve sand resin mix dispensing problem (01 March 2012)
Using conventional metering pumps to dispense controlled amounts of a special sand and resin mixture into moulds was proving to be a difficult challenge for a manufacturer of ceramic shower trays
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Sealless pumps help solve 'sticky' problems (21 September 2011)
Pumping resinous glue at high temperatures presents a sticky problem for certain types of pump, especially when there is an added complication of the glue containing particulates
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Self-priming, mag-drive pump range extended (12 January 2011)
The Finish Thompson SP series of magnetic drive, self-priming centrifugal pumps has been extended following the addition of two new models which results in a significantly increased performance envelope across the range
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Micropumps for OEM applications (18 August 2010)
Choosing a pump suited to various OEM and industrial high-precision liquids transfer applications is possible thanks to the range of external gear pumps from Micropump
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PFA lined gear pumps 'meet the challenge' (22 July 2009)
Liquiflo has developed its range of magnetically driven PFA lined gear pumps which, the company says, avoid the expense associated with pumps made from expensive alloys or exotic metals
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Sealless pumps 'meet pressures of centralised cleaning' (25 June 2009)
Controllability and reducing energy costs are important in pumping applications, as is the need for pumps to be able to run dry. An example is in centralised cleaning systems, such as high pressure cleaning systems in the food sector.
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