NEW LITERATURE

Solids-handling pumps

Flowserve's Pump Division has published a new brochure that describes its line of MSX Solids-Handling, Submersible Pumps. The family of pumps is engineered to perform in such challenging services as pumping raw sewage to moving industrial wastewater and solids laden liquids. The non-clog pumps are available in Series 1 medium-capacity or Series 2/3 high-capacity designs. All pump series feature EPACT rated motors; Dynamically balanced shafts and rotors; spike-resistant windings and long-lasting seal and bearing designs.

Flowserve Corp.
Vandalia, OH
Tel: 800-728-7867
Web: www.flowserve.com

Valve products

Ames Co. has published a new condensed catalog which contains detailed information on its entire product line. Feature products include double check, double check detector, reduced pressure, reduced pressure detector and detector check valves. Also included is information on the company's vacuum breakers, strainers and other engineered products. Each product description includes features, materials, pressure and temperature information, dimensions, approvals, flows and options.

Ames Co.
North Andover, MA

Bulk bag unloaders

Metalfab has published a new brochure on its line of bulk bag unloaders for on-demand discharge of a wide variety of powers and other difficult to handle materials. The brochure provides a detailed overview on design, construction and operation of the company's Vibratory Bulk Bag Unloaders along with information on three available models including a basic support stand and back rack unit, fork lift unit with four adjustable position posts to hold the product bag straps, and a hoist rack unit with integrated motor and four stationary posts.

Metalfab Inc.
Vernon, NJ
Tel: 800-764-2999
Web: www.metalfabinc.com

Thermoplastic pumps

Vanton has released a technical paper on design developments associated with the use of thermoplastic pumps for handling process and waste treatment fluids. These include corrosive acids, caustics, halogens and other aggressive liquids as well as those fluids that cannot tolerate metallic contamination such as reagent grade chemicals, pharmaceuticals and ultrapure water. It also reports on horizontal pump constructions that extend seal life, reduce seal maintenance costs or eliminate the use of seals altogether.

Vanton Pump & Equipment Corp.
Hillside, NJ Web: www.vanton.com

Pump system parts

The Smith & Loveless After Market Division has published its summer Promotional Parts Catalog (04-06-0676), which highlights a variety of parts, retrofit kits and packages designed to upgrade existing equipment. The 12-page catalog includes write-ups on more than 25 of the company's parts, including product specifications, ordering data and pictures.

Smith & Loveless Inc.
Lenexa, KS
Tel: 913-888-2173
Web: www.smithandloveless.com

Storage tanks

Chem-Tainer Industries' new 24 page catalog features a selection of molded closed head bulk storage tanks, secondary containment basins, spill containment pallets, double wall tanks and many other items.

Chem-Tainer Industries
Babylon, NY
Tel: 631-661-8300
Web: www.chemtainer.com

Flow meters, probes

A six-page brochure describes the Model 600-9 inline flowmeters, the Model 62-9 flow probes, and flow switches manufactured by Thermal Instrument Co. The products are designed to measure flows of gases, liquids, slurries and homogeneous solids.

Thermal Instrument Co.
Trevose, PA
Tel: 215-355-8400
Web: www.thermalinstrument.com

Process pump

Moyno has released a new full-color brochure describing the Moyno PowerFlow high performance process pump for demanding applications. The pump is designed for the most viscous, abrasive or corrosive applications, including polymers, resins and chemical and industrial waste.

Moyno, Inc.
Springfield, OH
Tel: 877-486-6966
Web: www.moyno.com

Industrial pumps

The 100-page Hydra-Cell Industrial Pumps catalog, available from Wanner Engineering, provides product specifications, options, installation guidelines and design considerations, as well as application examples, selection guidelines and ordering instructions. The company's line of pressure regulating valves and pump accessories, including the new pump/motor baseplates and guards, oil cooler and filter system and oil level monitor mounting kit, are also featured.

Wanner Engineering Inc.
Minneapolis, MN
Tel: 612-332-5681
Web: www.hydra-cell.com