Chemical Technology November-December 2016

FOCUS ON PUMPS AND VALVES

Parker releases new air-driven liquid pump

Tough, safe, unrivaled GEMÜ industrial valves

Parker Autoclave Engineers, part of Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has released an innovative new air driven liquid pump, the AHL118. A high volume, double-ended, double acting high pressure pump, the AHL118 is designed for use in oil and gas, chemi- cal, industrial and research applications. The pump operates to a pressure range of 23 000 psi and at 25,5 litres per minute. The AHL118 is designed to be extremely robust, featuring a carbon-based prioritised coat- ing to the plunger, which is three times harder than Stellite. This makes the plunger unscratchable, extending the lifespan of the seals and reducing downtime, repairs and servicing, delivering major savings to the customer. All AHL118’s hydraulic parts are manufactured from stainless steel, making them very durable with extended Mean Time Between Maintenance (MTBM) and increasing safety. All AHL118’s pump hardware is manufactured from stainless steel, which is anodised to the bottom and top caps for superior corrosion resistance. Shawn P Landry, IPD Product Manager - Pumps/Systems for Parker Autoclave Engineers, said: “This air driven liquid pump offers unrivalled performance and reliability, bringing huge benefits to customers. When developing the product, we analysed what the issues were in the market and so de- signed a pump that would last significantly longer, lowering downtime and maximising efficiency.” Parker Autoclave Engineers has over 70 years’ experience in manufacturing air driven high pressure liquid pumps, valves and fittings for a wide range of markets. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, with a wide choice of sizes, flow capabilities, output pressures and additional features. The company’s products are used in a variety of different industries and applications, including hydrostatic/ burst/leak, chemical injection, valve/gauge/hose testing, bolt tensioning, hydraulic control systems, laboratory re- search and autofrettage systems.

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Designed to stand: • Corrosion • Abrasion • Scaling

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Northriding, Randburg Phone: (0)11 462 77 95 info@gemue.co.za www. gemu-group .com

For more information, go to www.parker.com, or its investor information website at www.phstock.com

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Chemical Technology • November/December 2016