May 2020

The VuAqua family is a budget range of mechanical water meters from BELL FLOW SYSTEMS, available in sizes: 1/2” - 20”, with pulse output options. Suitable for a variety of potable water metering applications including secondary domestic billing, light industrial use and bulk water measurement. The company says this entire range is WRAS approved for compliance with UK drinking water regulations and MID (Measuring instruments directive 2004/22/EC) approved for compliance with EU regulations related to accurate measurement and billing. Single-jet water meters are mainly used as a secondary meter in residential and small industrial applications or for inclusion in beverage machines and similar applications. Their simple design makes it a product with a competitive price and highly reliable performance. Multi-jet water meters are similar in design to Single-jet meters, but offer improved performance, higher tolerance to debris to and more robust construction. Commonly used between 1/2” to 2” sizes for domestic, residential and small light industrial users, multi-jet water meters generally include an internal strainer element that can protect the jet ports from getting clogged. Woltmann Helix bulk water meters are generally available from 2” to 20” sizes with various pulse output options. Suitable for water distribution and industrial applications these models are a straight through design capable of measuring large volumes of water. Bell Flow Systems says it holds large UK stocks of all models and sizes. t | 01280 817304 e | mail@bellflowsystems.co.uk WANNER has announced it is expanding its range of high horsepower pumps with the introduction of two new High Pressure variants of its Hydra-Cell T200 multi-diaphragm, packing free, seal-less API674 pump. The Hydra-Cell T200P has a flow capacity of 280 l/m and a maximum discharge pressure of 276 bar, while the Hydra-Cell TP200Q has a maximum pressure rating of 310 bar and a maximum flow capacity of 246 l/m. As with all Hydra-Cell pumps, these two new models feature a seal-less, packing free API674 design that eliminates leaks, hazards and the expense associated with seals and packing maintenance; lowering the cost of ownership and giving an extensively longer service life than other API674 competitive pumping technologies. w | www.hydra-cell.co.uk New higher pressure pumps Utility water meter range 38 | Plant & Works Engineering www.pwemag.co.uk May 2020 Industry Update THORITE says most industrial customers have experience of the standard service agreement; generally a one-size-fits-all answer to customer care, which is good in certain circumstances, but fails in several ways where there are some elements – and therefore cost – that some customers have very little use for. With this in mind, Thorite says it has introduced a completely new concept to after-sales customer care, resulting in a comprehensive aftermarket solutions package that gives customers more added value and a more focussed service. Thorite is recognised industry-wide for expertise in pneumatics, fluid power, hydraulics, compressors, and vacuum equipment, distributing the world’s market-leading brands through a UK-based network of 11 sales & service centres. t | 0800 0341 041 w | www.thorite.co.uk Aftermarket solutions package HELLBERG SAFETY specialist PPE products include highly advanced hearing protection products, face protection and communication solutions for personal wellbeing on site. The company says its SAFE face protection range offers visor solutions to suit a variety of different internal and external work environments. With a standard product design across all the products, the visors and carriers can be combined with hearing protectors and safety helmets for more complete solutions, or be used as individual visor solutions. The company says these stylish products give multiple options that all fit perfectly together, choose one of its ready-made combinations, or select your own combination of carrier, visor and hearing protector. t | 01484 854788 e | sales@hultaforsgroup.co.uk w | www.hellbergsafety.com SAFE face protection To suit every individual application, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies says it can offer bespoke flange seals that meet the highest standards in hygiene. Developed for customer-specific sealing grooves in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, the customised flange seals are available via authorised distributor DICHTOMATIK, the exclusive provider for Freudenberg’s food and beverage related products in the UK.For each customer requirement, Freudenberg says its experts can set about developing a completely new design of flange seal. Factors such as prevailing pressures and temperatures, the product and cleaning media, as well as the dimensions and process-related variance of the sealing groove, have a role to play. Importantly, the company’s tailor-made solutions enable hygienic sealing, flush with the product – the flange seal neither protrudes into the product area, nor does it rebound. Of particular note, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies can offer a proven design for special housings in the process industry. Thanks to unique FEM analyses, the company says its design provides optimised hygienic sealing that surpasses conventional flange seals. This high-performance seal also provides an easily cleanable solution in non-rotationally symmetric systems and standard housings. The material variants deployed, such as EPDM or HNBR, show high resistance to CIP/SIP (cleaning-in-place/sterilisation-in-place) media and meet the requirements of the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration). t | 01332 524422 e | fst-food-beverage@dichtomatik.co.uk w | foodandbeverage.fst.com/products-en/static-seals Customised flange seals