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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 : mktg.wjs@gardnerdenver.com Website : www.waterjetting.com

Fast and accurate coating thickness gauges

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 ±3 μ m. 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.

fi The Sonacoat Easy coating thickness gauge

Sonatest Ltd – UK Fax : +44 1908 321 323

Email : sales@sonatest.com Website : www.sonatest.com

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