Pump Industry News

AESSEAL GAINS INDUSTRIAL CYBERSECURITY CERTIFICATION

AESSEAL HAS ACHIEVED certification for Information Security Management System (ISMS) ISO 27001, one of the most widely recognised international standards for industrial supply chain security. This certification demonstrates the company’s ability to ensure the secure management of the information, business processes, information systems and facilities that support its products and services.

Commenting on the announcement, Stuart Welsh, IT director at AESSEAL, said: “As a business which is committed to evidencing best practice, continuous improvement and outstanding customer service, achieving ISO 27001 certification is an important accomplishment. It sends a clear message to our customers that we take ensuring the security of their data extremely seriously. We are extremely grateful for the professionalism of our colleagues who helped us to complete the external audit successfully despite the challenges we faced with operating remotely.”

EXTENDED GUARANTEE SCHEME

GRUNDFOS HAS LAUNCHED A NEW extended guarantee scheme which offers a five-year manufacturer’s guarantee, at no extra charge, on its ranges of intelligent MAGNA3, TPE3, NBE and NKE pump models purchased after 1st May 2020. This guarantee provides added security – directly from commissioning. To take full advantage, purchasers simply need to register the pump, which can be done at the point of commissioning, and complete and submit a GRUNDFOS GO report’. The guarantee can then be accessed via a simple on-line registration process.

The pump product line-up included in the scheme will be under constant review. Visit www.grundfos.co.uk/ggg to learn more and to access the most upto-date information on the products covered by the guarantee.

GUIDE TO EC NO 640/2009 REQUIREMENTS

A VISUAL GUIDE HAS BEEN created by WEG to explain the impending stricter requirements for motor ecodesign, which have been approved by the European Commission (EC).

Previously, the requirements for electric motors only applied to 3-phase motors ranging from 0.75 kW to 375 kW. It specified IE3 class efficiency as the minimum requirement with IE2 class allowed when used with a variable speed drive. Electric motors outside of this power range were excluded from the regulation, with exemptions for hazardous area motors amongst others.

This is set to change from July 2021. The updated regulation will require that all new 2-, 4-, 6- and 8-pole electric motors in the 0.75 to 1000 kW power range meet the IE3 classification, regardless of whether or not they are combined with a VSD. The ruling will also apply to electric motors for hazardous environments. Additionally, VSDs will be held to energy efficiency standards and expected to meet their own IE2 classification.

“We realise that the coming regulation changes have left people with a number of questions and that is why we have released a new guide – to help explain the changes and provide some clarity,” said Marek Lukaszczyk, European and Middle East marketing manager at WEG.

One reason for the stricter EC No 640/2009 regulation is that is has become increasingly hard to regulate IE2 motors combined with VSDs. Some users choose not to use a VSD at all. “We understand the confusion from motor users, particularly surrounding the classification of VSDs,” continued Marek. “Interestingly, the IE2 rating of a VSD isn’t equivalent to an IE2 rating of an electric motor – they are measured differently.”

WEG’s guide is designed to highlight the benefits that are available if businesses adhere to the updated EC No 640/2009 standard. For more information on the stricter ecodesign regulations for motors, download WEG’s guide.

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ANGLIAN WATER SIGNS A NEW FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR SMART ACTUATORS

ROTORK HAS BEEN AWARDED A new framework agreement for the supply of its products and services to Anglian Water which manages over 112,000 km of water and sewer pipes to supply and transport water and wastewater to and from 1,257 water and water recycling treatment works. The agreement will see Rotork providing Anglian Water with intelligent electric IQ actuators and modular electric CK actuators.

This agreement brings with it the prospect of potentially hundreds of applications for Rotork’s products, encompassing the flow of effluent, clean water, steam and chemicals. Meanwhile, Rotork Site Services will also be working closely with Anglian Water to provide preventative maintenance advice, product testing, repairs and upgrades, helping to ensure reliable and efficient operation at their sites.

GLOBAL PUMP REPORT PUBLISHED

FORECASTING AND QUANTITATIVE analysis specialist, Oxford Economics, has released the latest edition of its annual report, the Global Pump Market Outlook.

Available free of charge to BPMA members, this 100-page analytic report is aimed at professionals looking to understand the economic and sectoral forces that are shaping the pump market and its outlook. It is an invaluable tool for professionals looking to benchmark company performance, identify new business opportunities and understand the key risks facing the sector looking ahead.

Commissioned by Europump, the report includes forecasts and analysis of 71 countries including a macro – economic overview of each country. A total of 16 end use sectors are covered, including agriculture, basic metals, chemicals, construction, food & beverages, mechanical engineering, mining, oil & gas, pulp & paper, pharmaceuticals and utilities. In addition to the sectors, five pump types are analysed, including centrifugal pumps, rotary pumps, pump parts, reciprocating pumps and other pump varieties.

The report is underpinned by Oxford Economics’ proven integrated suite of global macroeconomic and sector models – as well as its staff of more than 200 economists – to ensure a coherent and consistent view of the pump outlook at a global, regional and national level.

CALL FOR WATER PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN CRISIS RESPONSE REGISTER

A NEW CENTRALLY HELD REGISTER of water professionals, who are able to contribute to disaster efforts, has been launched by the Water Action Platform.

Initially The Crisis Response Register was set up as a response to the explosion in the port of Beirut, Lebanon on 4 August. Now it is intended that it is a permanent record.

Dr Piers Clark, chairman of Isle Utilities, which hosts the Water Action Platform, said: “My thoughts turned to the water and sanitation challenges that this accident has created in a country which already had unsatisfactory infrastructure. Ensuring that there is no cholera outbreak and protecting them from Covid-19 are going to be particular challenges.

“We are launching the Crisis Response Register for water professionals who feel they may have something they could contribute. Whether you work within a water utility directly, or are part of the supply chain – contractor, consultant, tech company – your input, and perhaps that of your organisation, could make a difference. There are many highly capable and wellequipped organisations and charities who are working hard to address the immediate needs,” continued Piers. “What we are creating here is a register of water professionals who can be called up to support these organisations.”

Industry professionals wishing to join the Crisis Response Register can watch Dr Clark’s personal appeal and register at:

bit.ly/WAPCRR20