Intelligent pump monitoring from Colfax Fluid Handling

Intelligent pump monitoring from Colfax Fluid Handling

(Radolfzell – 2/6/2015) Colfax Fluid Handling, a business segment of Colfax Corporation (NYSE: CFX) will demonstrate its commitment to Industry 4.0 by with an exhibit of its new intelligent platform for condition and operation monitoring at Hanover Fair. Known as IN-1000, it will be on display at „Pumpe DE PUMPplaza“ (Hall 15, Booth G43). The platform was developed specifically for Allweiler pumps that are used in operationally-critical and environmentally-sensitive applications. IN-1000 improves safety while reducing operating costs. The core of the system is a software program developed by Allweiler.

The new Smart Platform can be used in straightforward condition monitoring to complex monitoring activities. This includes operational monitoring of several pumps for simultaneous fulfillment of safety and operating-cost requirements. Examples include monitoring of pressure, temperature, leaks, and vibrations. The system may also be expanded with standard industrial sensors.

Operations are monitored continuously and with full automation. Logging of activities permits subsequent evaluation. If unusual operating conditions appear, they are announced immediately and shown on a graphics-capable color display. Ethernet connections provide for communications with the master control panel. Maintenance personnel, for example, can use the apps and the integrated web browser for remote access from any smartphone or Internet-connected computer. With this development, megatrend Industry 4.0 has arrived in the world of pumps, with Colfax/Allweiler implementing the Internet of Things for its products. Depending on configuration, the Smart Platform will automatically respond to pump-related events, such as by switching to another pump. Because of these capabilities, maintenance and repairs can be planned in advance, there are no unplanned production downtimes and maintenance intervals can be extended.

„The Smart Platform helps to reduce overall costs and is more economical than similar systems. When it comes to sensitive operating conditions, like those encountered with thermal oil pumps, the increased safety is at the forefront,“ says Gunter Connert, Sales Manager for Germany at Colfax Fluid Handling/Allweiler. The system can be used with all Allweiler pumps. Retrofitting is also possible.

Colfax Corporation – Colfax Corporation is a diversified global manufacturing and engineering company that provides gas- and fluid-handling and fabrication technology products and services to commercial and governmental customers around the world under the Howden, Colfax Fluid Handling and ESAB brands. Colfax believes that its brands are among the most highly recognized in each of the markets that it serves. Colfax is traded on the NYSE under the ticker „CFX.“ Additional information about Colfax is available at www.colfaxcorp.com.

Colfax Fluid Handling – Colfax Fluid Handling, a business of Colfax Corporation (NYSE: CFX), is a global leader in critical fluid-handling and transfer solutions for the commercial marine, defense, energy, industrial and reliability services markets. With a broad portfolio of technologies, products, systems and services and a deep base of application and engineering expertise, Colfax Fluid Handling specialists work with customers to focus on their toughest business challenges. As a result, Colfax Fluid Handling can develop and deliver the best customer solutions that provide the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and longevity with the lowest total cost of ownership. Colfax Fluid Handling encompasses the trusted product brands Allweiler, Clarus, COT-PURITECH, Houttuin, Imo, LSC, Rosscor, Sicelub, Total Lubrication Management, Tushaco, Warren and Zenith.

NOTICE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning Colfax“s plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements are based on Colfax“s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Colfax“s results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to factors detailed in Colfax“s reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as well as its Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption „Risk Factors“. In addition, these statements are based on a number of assumptions that are subject to change. This press release speaks only as of this date. Colfax disclaims any duty to update the information herein. The term „Colfax“ in reference to the activities described in this press release may mean one or more of Colfax“s global operating subsidiaries and/or their internal business divisions and does not necessarily indicate activities engaged in by Colfax Corporation.

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