PECM Issue 30 2018 | Page 67

Fluid Handling SPX Flow Inc. appoints AxFlow UK to distribute APV components Aquaflow Aquaflow, a division of T-T Pumps Ltd, introduces their range of new liquid tur- bine flow meters. Acuflux is designed with reliability, dura- bility and practicality in mind to incorporate the required features of a flow meter with manufacturing expertise to produce a flow meter that op- erates efficiently in demanding media conditions. The Acuflux’s durability is demonstrated in its diverse temperate range, allowing a flow of liquid from -40°C to +85°C and a 40 bar maximum working pressure. Not only is the Acuflux reliable in terms of its robust design of corrosion resistant stainless steel, it is also reliable in terms of its data capture with the readings guaranteed to achieve accura- cy within one per cent. If you wish to know more about the Acuflux or any more of Aquaflow’s range please visit www.aquaflowvalves.com or call 01630 647111. AxFlow UK Limited has announced its appointment by SPX Flow Inc., (NYSE: FLOW) as its primary distribution partner for APV brand process components and parts in the UK food and beverage market. The agreement includes APV pumps, valves, homogenisers, mixers and sanitary heat exchangers. This is a major step forward for both companies and follows the long term successful partnership between SPX Flow and AxFlow representing the Waukesha Cherry-Burrell (WCB) brand in the UK. Announcing the agreement, AxFlow UK Limited Managing Director Tony Peters said: “Our reputation as a successful distributor with great customer service, strong technical knowhow, extensive stockholding capacities at our European Distribution Centre and comprehensive after market support service capabilities in the UK makes distributing SPX FLOW’s APV brand components a natural fit.” Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX FLOW have recognised the success that AxFlow has achieved with the WCB brand in the UK and see them well placed to partner and replicate this success with the APV brand. www.axflow.com SMART DOSING PUMP (SDP). A progressive cavity pump with integrated controls for optimum dosing performance SEEPEX’s SDP has an intelligent inverter drive programmed locally via an HMI or centrally via a fi eldbus interface. The SDP can be controlled by analogue or digital I/Os either locally or remotely by a PLC. The fl ow rate is controlled entirely from the pump drive which adapts to variations in operating conditions ensuring accurate repeatable dosing of thin to highly viscous products. BENEFITS  Easy implementation of complex dosing in continuous and batch modes  Minimal pulsation and high accuracy  Easy integration into higher-level controls and automation systems  Temperature /pressure sensors protect the pump  Conveying capacity: up to 2,000 l/h  Pressure: up to 48 bar SEEPEX UK Ltd. [email protected] www.seepex.com Issue 30 PECM 67