Filter presses
A new brochure from USFilter Dewatering Systems shows why recessed chamber filter presses represent the best technology to obtain maximum dry solids. The company's J-Press sidebar filter press has been used with success in dewatering both alum and lime sludges. The company offers a comprehensive range of filter press sizes using both polypropylene or rubber coated reinforced steel plates. Complete laboratory or pilot testing on-site is available.
USFilter Dewatering Systems
Holland, MI
Tel: 800-245-3006
Web: www.usfilterdsg.com
Rental pumps
Godwin Pumps offers a Big Jobs, Big Results brochure featuring nearly 20 color pages of large pump rental projects for municipalities, industry, contractors, and mines. Projects depicted in the brochure represent planned as well as emergency work and include applications such as sewer bypass, dewatering, flood control, and water supply. Job sites range from New York City to Phoenix, AZ, to Puerto Rico. Godwin Pumps is manufacturer of the automatic self-priming Dri-Prime® pump, as well as Godwin Sub-Prime® electric and Heidra® hydraulic submersible pumps, wellpoint dewatering systems, and related accessories and equipment.
Godwin Pumps
Bridgeport, NJ
Tel: 856-467-3636
Web: www.godwinpumps.com
Products catalog
Accent Control Systems offers a 78-page catalog featuring a variety of products for the water and wastewater treatment professional. Products include chemical feed systems; water quality test instruments; process control instrumentation; flow meters; level measurement and control; thermoplastic valves; and temperature and pressure transmitters. Among other equipment, the catalog features chemical metering pumps from Liquid Metronics Inc.
Accent Control systems
Norristown, PA
Tel: 888-265-5632
Web: www.accent-control.com
Check valves
Val-Matic has created and released a new brochure on the Surgebuster® Check Valve, a member of the Swing-Flex® family. The brochure includes information on its 250 lb. cold working pressure rating, disc position indicator, ductile iron construction and patented Disc Accelerator® technology. The check valve is excellent in a number of applications including: high head, multiple pump, and surge tank installations. It features a non-clog design with only two moving parts. Sizes include 2'' – 36'' with flanged end connections.
Val-Matic® Valve and Manufacturing Corp.
Elmhurst, IL
Tel: 630-993-4023
Web: www.valmatic.com
Air compressor guide
Kaeser Compressors has published a guide to understanding and measuring the cost of generating compressed air. The guide explains the various factors that affect efficiency in the compressed air system, and outlines steps to dramatically increase the efficiency of existing systems. The guide demonstrates that in 125 hp applications, the annual cost of electrical power to drive compressors can be twice the cost of the compressor unit.
Kaeser Compressors Inc.
Fredericksburg, VA
Tel: 800-777-7873
Web: www.kaeser.com
Automation products
Phoenix Contact, a manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection and interface equipment, has redesigned its website. The site provides detailed technical information, including part numbers, data sheets and downloadable CAD drawings. An enhanced search capability makes it easier to find equipment. Visitors to the site will also find comprehensive contact information for the company.
Phoenix Contact Inc.
Harrisburg, PA
Tel: 800-322-3225
Web: www.phoenixcon.com
Check valves
Apco has published a brochure entitled "Which Check Valve Should I use?" The brochure discusses the six basic types of check valves commonly used in the water industry: swing check, silent check, foot check, slant disc check, flap check and control disc check valves. It discusses the valves' operation and provides tips on the selection and application of the various types of valves.
Apco Valve & Primer Corp.
Schaumburg, IL
Tel: 800-323-6969
Web: www.apcovalves.com
Membrane system
A new 6-page brochure from Aqua-Aerobic Systems describes the AquaMB Process™, a multiple barrier membrane system that integrates biological treatment with dual barrier filtration consisting of cloth media and external membrane separation. The brochure describes the system's features, applications, and advantages compared to traditional multi-unit processes and other membrane systems. It also includes a full-color illustration of the process and an explanation of its operation.
Aqua-Aerobic Systems Inc.
Rockford, IL
Tel: 815-654-2501
Web: www.aqua-aerobic.com
