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PUMPS_proof 23/08/2016 15:19 Page 5 PUMPS levels of 2-10 and with abrasive particles in a typically demanding dewatering situation. The stainless steel hydraulic wet end has proven itself over the years as an option that could be added to the standard cast iron Mega pump. Now the stainless steel Mega is completed by even offering the stator housing in stainless steel. “When we’re out in the field and visiting customers that for many years make do with less than perfect coated solutions, we anticipate that the new Mega Inox will solve a lot of their headache applications,” says Peter Uvemo, Regional Manager Grindex. The most popular BBA Pumps products from the dry self-priming BA series are now also available in stainless steel 316. These pumps are ideal for mining applications which demand high performance materials. The stainless steel casting parts are typically available from stock for the most popular BA models. This allows the stainless steel pumps to be quickly assembled with a diesel or electric motor in a sound attenuated canopy or in an open frame. The stainless steel 316 range consists of BA80H (maximum 200 m3/h), BA100K (solids handling up to 190 m3/h), BA150E (solids handling pump up to 490 m3/h) and BA180E (720 m3/h). KETO has globally released its K-W Series stainless steel submersible pumps. It says that these “borehole pumps feature the same design, materials, manufacturing and assembly processes, testing standards and output as the dominant brand at a saving of up to 40% to the end user.” KETO Pump Technology Services has been successfully supplying K-W Series stainless steel submersible bore pumps to BHP Billiton’s Western Australian iron ore operations since 2013. Packaged with Wellmaster Flexible Hose, its range of mobile dewatering equipment, off-site Remote monitoring Xylem’s Godwin Primeguard Controller with Field Smart Technology enables a pump to be stopped, started and monitored via live satellite link to ensure optimum efficiency. Dave Boucher, Product Manager for Xylem’s Dewatering business explains: “With our Field Smart Technology, customers can monitor the operation of a pump that is located anywhere in the world. It