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  When it comes to pumping solids in industries such as sewage treatment, mining or food there are numerous pump choices available to the process engineer because solids are relatively common in these sectors. However, when it comes to the chemical processing sector the options are more limited due to a range of additional factors, including the need for chemical resistance, ATEX, higher temperatures and the financial pressures. Malcolm Walker, marketing manager for AxFlow Ltd, reports.

• Offline filtration unit series  

  RMF SYSTEMS, a subsidiary of Des-Case Corporate, a global manufacturer of specialty filtration products that can improve equipment reliability and extend lubricant life, has extended its product portfolio with ATEX zone II certified Offline filtration unit series.

• Noise Dosimeter receives WELMEC approval 

  CASELLA has announced it has achieved Western European Legal Metrology Cooperation (WELMEC) approval on its dBadge2 noise dosimeter in Spain.

• Transmitters for monitoring in hazardous areas 

  Machine protection and condition monitoring specialist SENSONICS has announced it has added IECEx and UKEx intrinsically safe certification, alongside ATEX certification, for its range of Senturion X DNX803 series of transmitters. These upgraded shaft vibration and axial position transmitters are approved for installation and use in hazardous areas with potentially explosive atmospheres (gases) or dusts.

• Lifting equipment services 

  HOIST AND WINCH says it has come a long way in a short space of time. From humble beginnings in 2007, the company today offers a full spectrum of lifting equipment services to the UK and global marketplace. The Hoist and Winch portfolio now comprises product sales, installation, service, inspection, repair and hire, with a special emphasis on project work. With increasing demand, the reputation and corporate profile of this ISO9001-accredited business is rising fast.