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COVER STORY Taking the company to the next level PIPES Flowrox Plasma Oxidizer first-of-a-kind on the planet 6

8 Big bearings boost offshore pipe laying 10 HDPE pipe in mining – a better approach 12 PUMPS High-quality hydraulics for hard wearing jetting and vacuum trucks 14 Create predictive maintenance through Flygt’s MAS 801 Pump Monitoring system Verder launches “ready to use” hose pumps with iDura range Grindex Maxi to Steelpoort platinum mine Danfoss efficiencies help South African farmers to free up energy and achieve production goals Energy efficiency is watchword in HVAC Atlas Copco’s new high head pump series holds it’s head high Keeping power station pumps up to speed 16 17 18

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Trash pumps ideal for dirty water with large solids Impeller balancing and inspection are imperative to the smooth operation of your pump VALVES HMA Flow & Industrial uses Val-Matic Surge Buster® check valves to reduce slam noise Selection criteria for water control valves 28

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Setting up your valves for success BEARINGS Unbeatable bearings Fit and forget these bearings for months or even years INDUSTRY NEWS Transcend and Xylem help empower people with disabilities through the REALISE Bootcamp BUYERS GUIDE

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