Pumps, Valves & Compressed Air
Quantex launches its first commercial pump driver: Q-Drive-Alpha to-use system to run our pumps. This device will help to speed up the adoption of Quantex technology into our customer’s flow-control processes, both in food and beverage, industrial and biopharma applications.”
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uantex is excited to announce the official launch of its brand-new pump driver device, the Q-Drive-Alpha. Until now, Quantex has offered driver device equipment for evaluation purposes only, and these kits require separate tablet software to control, but the Q-Drive Alpha is an easy-to-use, CE marked, plug-and-play system, providing a stand-alone dispenser that can be used both for pump evaluation as well as for commercial use in production or laboratories. The Q-Drive-Alpha drives two of the Quantex pumps: the Microdosing QX2 pump and the Low Flow QX25-SD and QX25-HP pumps. With an integrated full-colour 7” touch screen, this plug and play driver is simple to programme (and re-programme), and, in a few intuitive taps, it is possible to run the pumps at a variety of speeds for different flow rates or set dose volumes, with reverse cycling and self-priming functions.
Jonathan Ford, Quantex’s Engineering Director adds, “The Q-Drive-Alpha design and development was realised very efficiently by the engineering team due to our long-standing expertise on the ideal motors, connection, and driver software for our pumps – and I’m proud that the finished result has a carefully considered and intuitive user interface to maximise the ease of use for our customers.” Features and benefits ■ Plug and play, easy-to-use ■ Integrated driver and screen for direct control ■ Able to run both Microdosing and Low Flow Pumps (SD and HP models) ■ Select and change your flow rate as desired ■ Reverse cycle & self-prime functions If you are interested in purchasing the Q-DriveAlpha or would like to learn more, download the full Q-Drive-Alpha brochure here and contact us: https://www.quantex-arc.com/contact. We will be very happy to answer your questions.
Phil Medcalf, Product Manager at Quantex explains, “We are thrilled to be launching the Q-Drive-Alpha since it meets a key requirement for our customers who need a simple and easy-
Functions
Description
Speed/Flow Rate
Select flow rate either as motor rps/rpm or ml/min
Dose Volume
Select dose volume either in ml/L or pump revolutions
Loops
Program multiple loops for duty cycle running
Loop Pause
Select pause time for multiple cycle running
Calibration
Modify dispense volume calibration factor
Reverse Motor Drive
End of dose reversing, pressure venting
Pump Selector
Choose between two product families
Prime Mode
Direct control of motor for self-priming at multiple speeds
Programmable Memory
Save 8 programs per pump
Thorite announces price cuts across key product ranges C
ompressed air and fluid power specialist, Thorite has announced price cuts across 50 of its core product ranges in a drive to help customers weather the economic downturn. Products including cylinders, tubing and couplings have been targeted for reductions and there are plans to expand the cost savings across other ranges. Optimised pricing is the latest in a series of initiatives the Bradford-based family firm has introduced to help customers save money and combat the effects of engineering skills and staff shortages. These include introducing bespoke service agreements offering fixed price and multiple payment options to meet individual needs and budgets. This year, Thorite also launched an Energy Saving Solutions Team to help customers reduce their energy costs.
Mark Yates, Sales Director of Thorite, said, “With price optimisation everybody wins.” “Our customers have welcomed the cost savings and we have already seen a marked increase in sales of our reduced products, which will help us to achieve our sustainable growth targets.” “We consider it a central part of our business to support customers working to reduce their outgoings and we’re proud that this strong customer focus approach earned us a shortlisting in the Institute of Customer Service’s prestigious UK Customer Satisfaction Awards.” Contact 0800 034 5850 enquiries@thorite.co.uk www.thorite.co.uk
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