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inline fluid end contains horizontal, inline
suction and discharge valves and seats that
eliminate intersecting bores. These bores
can lead to premature fluid end failures at
pressures above 15,000psi.
The power end includes an extra-heavy
steel crankshaft, tapered roller bearings
and large cylindrical crossheads. A high-
capacity, gravity splash oil system provides
thorough lubrication. Double-lip baffle seals
and splash deflectors avert power end oil
contamination. It is equipped with sight
gauge and safety system to shutdown the
unit if power end oil undergoes excessive
fluctuations.
Options include oil drip plunger lube
systems, 15' and 25' suction and discharge
‘C’ pump hoses with foot valve. This in
addition to high-pressure pump discharge
hoses, tool boxes, pressure recorders, water
filter assemblies, centrifugal fill pumps,
offshore unit packages, and caged units.
Gardner Denver Water
Jetting Systems Inc – USA
Fax: +1 281 448 7500
Email:
Website:
Sonatest Ltd, UK, has launched Sonacoat,
a coating thickness gauge providing fast
and accurate measurements in an easy to
use format. The Sonacoat range consists
of two different models, Sonacoat Easy and
Sonacoat II, each with an F (ferrous) and
FN (ferrous and non-ferrous) version.
The Sonacoat Easy is used for quick and
easy testing, and is suitable for checking
the thickness of varnish, paint and chrome
on all metals. Its integrated transducer has
a measuring range of 3,500µm, with an
accuracy of ±3μm.
The Sonacoat II measures coatings
on steel and non-ferrous metals with
automatic substrate recognition, activating
the appropriate measuring mode. The easy
to operate menu structure includes a scan
mode for fast measurement response when
checking a large area.
The separate probe improves access to
parts and can measure accurately on
small diameter parts. Coating statistics and
measurements can be transferred via an
infrared interface to a PC. The measuring
range is 0-1500m/60 mils.
Sonacoat products can be used for many
applications where the thickness of the
coating is important, either for visual or
mechanical purposes, including paint
shops and electroplaters, automotive and
shipbuilding industries, and aerospace.
Sonatest Ltd – UK
Fax: +44 1908 321 323
Email:
Website:
Fast and accurate coating thickness gauges
fi The Sonacoat Easy coating thickness gauge