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Drive Systems expands Poona Couplings range of rubber in compression couplings Drive Systems is pleased to announce its appointment as distributor for Australia and New Zealand for Poona Couplings. This includes the expansion of its Poona Coupling product range stocked in Australia to include the RB and PM series ranges suitable for diesel-driven drives and […]

Mechanical seal maintenance options to successfully reduce maintenance costs The pump industry relies on expertise from a large and varied range of specialists, from experts in particular pump types to those with an intimate understanding of pump reliability; and from researchers who delve into the particulars of pump curves to experts in pump efficiency. To

Caprari launches PumpPro Academy In an effort to increase and standardise the knowledge of its product and serviceability, Caprari has started up PumpPro Academy, an innovative, online training program developed for both internal staff and the distribution and service network. Caprari PumpPro Academy represents a digital leap in professional training in the world of solutions

$50 million Tasmanian agriculture election promise The Tasmanian Government has announced plans to grow Tasmania’s agriculture industry with a $50 million investment in the sector if re-elected. This will support rural and regional communities by creating jobs and propelling the sector towards the state’s target of annual farmgate value of $10 billion by 2050. As

Solutions for HVAC: in-line and close-coupled SAER pumps Always looking for innovative solutions to offer a complete service in terms of water management, SAER presents the L series of in-line pumps and an expanded range of models available in the IR series. The new offerings are designed and engineered according to the SAER’s mission to

Next phase for NSW pumped hydro study The preliminary phase of AGL and Idemitsu’s feasibility study for the proposed 250MW Bells Mountain pumped hydro project at Muswellbrook, NSW, is almost complete.   The preliminary engineering study began in 2019 to determine whether the project is technically feasible, provide cost estimates for both construction and operation, and

What is the difference between a hose pump and a tube pump? The term peristaltic pump is applied to various ranges known as hose or tube pumps. They are self-priming rotary positive displacement pumps, and consist of three major parts: hose or tubing, housing and rotor. The post What is the difference between a hose

$20 million to flow for Southern Downs drought resilience The Queensland Government is investing $20 million in a new drought resilience package for the Southern Downs region, which will include works for the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline, water treatment and pump upgrades. Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, said while recent rain had provided much needed relief

Reliable under pressure In fossil and nuclear energy generation, as well as in modern solar power plants, the steam circuit pumps are the core of the system, especially the boiler feed pumps. These power plant pumps must be protected against (severe) damage caused by vibrations, cavitation on the suction side, and partial evaporation of the

Mechanical seals vs gland packing: which should you choose? While they are often forgotten, pump sealing is one of the most important aspects of pump management to ensure optimal operation and a long service life. Choosing the right sealing option for your application requires consideration of what type of pump you have, what kind of