Author: Serkadis

The Lady Hawks got off to a great start for the 2010 season by sweeping visiting Morton College in a doubleheader, 14-2 and 21-3.

In the opening contest, Becky Koeune (1-0) picked up the win. Leading the way on offense were Alyssa Collins (3-4, 1 home run, 2 singles, 2 stolen bases and 5 RBIs), Katrina Grande ( 3-4, 1 double, 2 singles, 2 stolen bases and 3 RBIs), Julie Escareno (3-4, 3 singles and 1 RBI) and Sam Calandra (3-4, 3 singles and 2 RBIs).

The line score for game 1 (5 inning slaughter rule):

In the second game, Chelsea Mora (1-0) recorded the win. Leading the way on offense were Alyssa Collins (2-3, 1 home run, 1 single, 1 stolen base and 5 RBIs), Marie Ewald (2-2, 1 double, 1 single, 2 stolen bases and 2 RBIs), Katrina Grande (2-3, 2 singles, 2 stolen bases and 2 RBIs) and Chelsea Mora (2-2, 2 doubles and 2 RBIs).

The line score for game 2 (5 inning slaughter rule):

 The Lady Hawks are 2-0 and will be on the road during the upcoming Spring Break. The next game is Monday, March 22nd, at Hesston College in Hesston, Kansas.

Earlier this week, reader Jorvay sent over the news of how food giant Nestle had massively overreacted to an (admittedly disgusting) anti-Nestle video put together by Greenpeace and posted to YouTube. The thing was, this video was getting no attention. It had less than 1,000 views… but someone who should have known better at Nestle filed a bogus copyright claim to take down the video. There is no copyright issue in the video at all, so it was a bogus takedown. Even if there had been a legit reason for the takedown, doing so only drew much more attention to the issue, and the video quickly went back up on Vimeo, where it started getting even more views, a lot of which came because of the takedown.

Okay, bad enough, right? I was going to post that story, but before I had the chance, Nestle decided to make things worse.

Because of all this new attention, a bunch of anti-Nestle people went to Nestle’s Facebook group, and started posting messages that were certainly anti-Nestle. Now, there are lots of ways to respond to such things. The one thing you don’t want to do is respond the way Nestle’s “moderator” did. First, they threatened to delete comments from anyone using a modified Nestle’s logo, claiming that this infringed on trademarks (which is an interesting claim, but unlikely to hold up in court, where countless times the use of a logo in protest has been upheld). This resulted in some pointed responses from group members, such as “It’s not OK for people to use altered versions of your logos, but it’s OK for you to alter the face of Indonesian rainforests? Wow!”

Nestle then didn’t do itself any favors by having its moderator respond sarcastically (“Oh please…it’s like we’re censoring everything to allow only positive comments”) and then go with the foot stomping response as well (“it’s our page, we set the rules, it was ever thus.”)

Eventually, Nestle admitted that it was wrong and apologized, promising that the moderator would be a lot friendlier. However, by then the damage had been done. An issue that very, very few people would have noticed turned into a huge ordeal thanks to repeated mistakes in handling them. The company attempted to stifle speech with both bogus copyright and trademark claims, and then when called on it failed to realize that it was only making things worse.

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Mass Flow ONLINE B.V. presents a new vortex flowmeter, available via their internet store. GAS-VIEW is a compact, lightweight and cost-effective solution for monitoring the flow or consumption of gases. The mains or battery powered flow meter offers an easy-to-read LCD display and has integrated totaliser and alarm functions. Furthermore the instrument can be supplied with an analog output or with two alarm outputs, thereby operating as a flow switch. The instruments may be mounted in any position; the local readout unit can be rotated. The GAS-VIEW “lite” version has no local readout and only a pulse output. The flow meters can be supplied in full scale ranges from 17 l/min up to 850 l/min at max. 10 bar pressure rating.
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GAMM presents the new range of knurled cylindrical handle in black mat PVC model PV. Available in many different sizes, with or without hand gard. Moulded blind hole. For certain minimum quantities various colours upon request. For more technical information you can visit our web-site .

Pneumatic Products BAP desiccant dryer purifiers are designed to provide a continuous supply of clean, safe breathing air from your existing compressed air system.

Every purifier is a complete full-capacity purification system that performs effectively with lubricated or non-lubricated compressors.

Meets OSHA and CSA breathing air standards.
Protects workers from ambient and compressed air respiratory hazards.
Increases worker comfort and productivity.
Simple installation-air and electric only.
RS-232 monitoring of system operations and maintenance schedule.

STREAMTEK Corp. is widely recognized for our low cost Specialized Compressed Air Product Technology. We are seeking qualified distributors for “EXCLUSIVE” representation of our compressed air product line.
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Our company is this year present at the Hannover Exhibition which takes place from 19th to 23rd April 2010 in Hall 27 on the common pavilion J 14 of “Energy Switzerland”. We herewith invite you to visit our stand to appraise our new product development of an oilless piston compressor combined with a blower. This new product combines the advantages of a blower (compactness and easy regulation) with the advantages of our piston compressors (high energy efficiency and higher discharge pressures). In combination of both, we are offering you virtual technical and economic benefits for your customers. During the show we shall expose an oilless piston compressor with blower for the compression of biogas. In case you desire a free entrance ticket, please send an e-mail to: [email protected]

Balluff IO modules for Profibus and Profinet

Bus modules from Balluff combine sophisticated design with high functionality and durability. This becomes especially apparent in the new IO modules for Profibus and Profinet in IP 67 fully potted metal housings of nickel plated zinc die castings, all for the same price as conventional plastic types. Designed for the demands of harsh industrial environments, these distribution modules withstand dust, shock, vibration, lubricants or even corrosive fluids. They are the ideal choice for implementing decentralized automation concepts without the control cabinet and with IP 67 enclosure ratings.

Numerous useful details make using these modules a pleasure. Fea-tures include a flat, space-saving profile with rounded edges and generous space for labeling. And for time-saving fastening all you need are two mounting points, which stubbornly resist mechanical over-tightening. The Balluff input blocks offer dual input points for each connector. The inputs can then be doubled using V-splitters to support sensors with two outputs (signals and diagnostics). The user always has an overview, since each M12 port (I/O interface) is associated with two bright, highly visible LEDs for indicating the respective operating states and configurations. The Profibus address is set directly on the module using two BCD switches, and a software tool is sued to assign the address for the Profinet module.

Includes New Plunge Roughing, Additions to 5-axis and Advanced 3D Machining, Plus 64-bit Implementation

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® software for maximizing programming efficiency of CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that it will be demonstrating GibbsCAM 2010 during the WESTEC 2010 show at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California from March 23-25, 2010 in booth #2236. This new release includes multiple new features, additions, enhancements, and productivity tools.

“We have been working very hard to provide customers new functionality across the GibbsCAM product family,” says Bill Gibbs, founder and president of Gibbs and Associates. “We added many capabilities to make programming and machining easier and more efficient, especially with new features in 5-axis and solids machining. We also implemented 64-bit operation to enable faster processing of long programs and complex parts, added support for new tools and tool holders, extended functionality within various modules, and extended and updated interoperability with various CAD systems,” he adds. “All this is in addition to the recent integration of VoluMillTM and making GibbsCAM compatible with the Windows® 7 operating system.”

Key GibbsCAM 5-axis Enhancements

These include more spiral machining options, new gouge check projection options, a new lead in/lead out “flip” option, a new axial shift damp option for trimming applications, and support for countersink and keyway cutters. More specific additions are the following.

Geometry Creation – A Surface Tools plug-in has been added to create surfaces for repairing or improving machinability of surfaces from solids.

Adaptive Cuts – This new option enables regulating the distance between paths based upon the angle of the surface to be machined to provide a consistent surface finish, regardless of surface angle.

Impeller Roughing – Has been enhanced with functionality that covers more contingencies, especially useful when roughing near and around splitter blades.

Tool Retraction – A new option, Retract Through Tube Center, enables retracting cutting tools from angled pockets while avoiding walls, especially useful for machining cylinder head ports and similar geometry.

Key Enhancements to Solids Machining

New, More Capable Plunge Roughing – No longer a plug-in, it is a tile in the CAM palette, with the ability to calculate material removal strategies that accommodate carbide-inserted drills, which require special motion for no-drag retractions, while avoiding collision in tight or narrow areas.

Enhancements to Advanced 3D Machining – These include the addition of Hit Flats with specified tools for Pocketing, the ability to specify flatness tolerance in Flats Cut to ensure all desired “flat” areas are machined, locking high feed rate for Shortest Route and Minimal Vertical retract styles, addition of Trim to Ramp Advance as a Contour option for waterline cuts, specifying surface finish with step-over distance or scallop height parameters, and using Stock Bounding Box as an additional machining boundary.

Addition of Option for Stock – Facet bodies, generated from a previous machining process, or brought in through a data file, can now be used as initial stock in solid pocketing.

64-bit Implementation

A significant development, the 64-bit implementation allows taking advantage of the more powerful, multi-processor PCs equipped with 4GB or more of RAM. This provides tighter interoperability with 64-bit CAD systems that are co-resident with GibbsCAM on a PC. Also, 64-bit operation reduces computation time when processing extremely long programs or working with complex geometry. It will also enable users to take advantage of system enhancements when running under the Windows 7 operating system.

Even More Enhancements

GibbsCAM 2010 includes many more features, some for ease of use, and others to extend functionality, including enhancements to the user interface and for the Milling, MTM (multi-task machining) and Wire EDM modules, as well as new add-ins for data exchange to support Inventor 2010, SolidWorks 2010, and additional CAD file import and translation. Furthermore, the Macros menu was enhanced with changes for easy access, uninterrupted operation, and support for 5-axis and Advanced 3D processes and calls to plug-ins.

When it comes to checking your belt tension, Hutchinson recommends the cord vibration method. This precision method requires a tensiometer.
With Hutchinson’s Easytec tensiometer, you can verify your belt tension and thus optimise your transmission’s lifespan.
Easytec is an electronic frequency measurement instrument, comprising a sensor and a microprocessor.
It can provide measurements ranging from just a few Hertz to 800 Hz, on all types of belts and profiles.
Additionally, it is not susceptible to external, environmental vibrations.
With its broad measurement range, you can measure tension on the short strands of model H and J belts mounted on mini-compressors, conveyors and small electrical and DIY tools, …

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Powerful gear mechanism for adjustable armchairs

Gone are the days when furniture was simply viewed as a home furnishing, because some modern furniture is extremely technically sophisticated. We are seeing more and more functional furniture on the market, especially seating, such as armchairs or beds.

Ketterer has developed a space-saving, quiet, special gear mechanism expecially for electrically adjustable armchairs. This motor/gear unit allows the head and foot sections and the tilt of the seat itself to be adjusted in a continuously variable manner and independently of one another. A special safety mechanism prevents body parts being jammed during adjustment. If the frame encounters resistance when moving, it will stop immediately.
The drive unit is designed for a very high stopping torque. This motor/gear unit can be used wherever high levels of force are needed in conjunction with rotation angles and high stopping torques. See for yourself and contact us!

Nilfisk-Advance, one of the world¡¦s leading manufacturers of professional cleaning equipment, has introduced significantly upgraded versions of its BR 850 and BR 1050 series of ride-on scrubber/dryers.

The existing versions of these heavy-duty commercial and industrial units have established a reputation for reliability and performance since their introduction some five years ago. The new platform is intended to bring them in line with the company¡¦s latest developments regarding feature improvements. Amongst the upgraded features are; improved drive and rear wheel traction, an innovative new squeegee concept that offers faster and better water pick-up, a re-designed recovery tank inlet system, and a new more reliable foot pedal concept.

The existing product features are unchanged. These include a modular scrub deck system with four different scrub options, the EDS-ECO Dosage Solution (in the EDS versions) that offers precise detergent metering and water savings of up to 50%, the company¡¦s OneTouch„§ control for all functions that reduces risk of operator error, and the QuickChange„§ system for fast and easy access to serviceable parts. The units offer cost-effective and productive cleaning of large area floors at a rate of up to 5800 m2 per hour.

Typical end user applications for this range of scrubber/dryers include shopping malls, airports, hospitals, supermarkets, warehouses, manufacturing plants, and similar large-area cleaning applications.

In announcing the upgraded products, a company spokesperson commented: ¡§This new platform of products means that we are offering machines with known and proven reliability and performance, to which have been added further relevant user benefits. The improvements are in line with feed-back from our global customer base, meaning that we are now able to add even more value to our customers¡¦ businesses.¡¨

For additional information on the Nilfisk BR 850S/1050S, as well as on the full range of Nilfisk machines, contact: Nilfisk-Advance A/S, Sognevej 25, DK-2605 Broendby, Denmark. Tel: +45-43238100, or visit www.nilfisk.com

Newest of Fast Material Removal Features in GibbsCAM to Be Demonstrated…

Gibbs and Associates, developer of GibbsCAM® software for programming CNC machine tools and a Cimatron company, announced today that it will reveal and demonstrate the release version of its highly enhanced Plunge Rough feature in exhibit #2236, at the WESTEC 2010 Exposition, to be held in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, in Los Angeles, California, from March 23-25.

The new Plunge Rough feature, now one of many user-controlled custom processes within GibbsCAM 2010, accommodates the latest, inserted, plunge milling tools specially developed for this type of material removal, and allows users to specify machining patterns and multiple variables to control tools and motion for fast plunge roughing with optimal surface finish and tool longevity.

“Our Advanced 3D users will be quite surprised with the new feature,” said Bill Gibbs, founder and president of Gibbs and Associates. “The new Plunge Rough is fully integrated and has increased intelligence about stock condition, tracking where material has been removed, so it can detect safe pull-off direction and distance when it retracts the tool.”

GibbsCAM Advanced 3D users will see Plunge Rough as a custom process tile appearing in their Machining palette, with several new options and parameters, including the ability to:

• Specify plunge milling patterns as linear (with cutting direction at any angle), circular, contour, or as patterns between two specified guide curves

• Select part type as core or cavity

• Define pull-off motion and distance to eliminate surface marking and minimize tool wear

• Specify containment surfaces, containment geometry, and stock bodies to control areas to be machined

• Plunge rough contour patterns with containment, after faces to be machined, containment faces, and the start point of the contour are specified

“Early users of GibbsCAM Plunge Rough are reporting upward of eighty percent time savings over traditional rough milling processes on a regular basis,” added Mr. Gibbs. “That is truly exciting news, especially since these customers are also saying that the percentage of time saved varies directly with the amount of material removed.”

In addition to Plunge Rough, all the new features of GibbsCAM 2010 will be available for demonstration at WESTEC, including VoluMillTM, another fast material removal feature recently added to GibbsCAM.

The Series SVT Solenoid Valve Enclosure with Timer is a compact, reliable and economic package designed for small to medium filtration systems. It combines a timer board and solenoid valve enclosure into one package, eliminating the need for separate enclosures and wiring. The SVT is available with 2, 4 or 6 valves. For larger systems expansion modules can be daisy chained to the SVT for a maximum of 60 outputs. The universal power supply accepts 90-240 VAC at either 50 or 60 Hz for both domestic and international requirements. On-Demand Cleaning or Down Time Cleaning functions can be selected with a simple dip-switch. Time-On and Time-Off settings are selected using two potentiometers.

For on demand systems, a Dwyer® A3000 Photohelic® gage or Series 1950 pressure switch may be used with the SVT.

High-performance lift trucks are a vital ingredient in high-throughput material han-dling. But only by optimising your lift truck fleet’s uptime and minimising disruption can you achieve sustainable efficiency improvements. InfoLink 2.5, the latest itera-tion of Crown’s InfoLink fleet management tool system, enables managers to cap-ture and analyse the dynamic performance characteristics of their lift truck fleets in real time. At the press of a button, the system analyses the workloads and perform-ance of vehicles and drivers across multiple sites. User-friendly displays quickly alert managers to potentially disruptive factors in the logistics chain, helping them reduce downtime and cut costs.

While developing InfoLink, Crown worked closely with customers to identify the six key areas that influence efficient fleet management. These include compliance, impacts, equipment, operators, energy consumption and maintenance. InfoLink was designed from the ground up to handle all six key areas, and the individual modules are seamlessly inte-grated with one another. The resulting solution is capable of running automated processes that collate and analyse all relevant data in real time, with no errors and no manual inter-vention.

A cockpit for fleet managers
Fleet managers running InfoLink 2.5 can compare the actual performance of warehouse shifts or entire sites against performance targets. The relevant information is displayed in intuitive graphical format, and colour-coded status indicators make navigation simple and straightforward. Users can see immediately whether the core elements in real-time proc-esses are running optimally (green), require attention (yellow) or need immediate action (red). For example, if, in 30 days’ time, the number of licensed operators in a fleet is fore-cast to drop below a predefined level, the “compliance” status indicator can provide a warning in time to allow for further training. A single click generates an instantaneous analysis of the situation by equipment type or operator, so managers can take swift action to resolve the problem before it becomes critical.

When in-depth information is required, InfoLink can generate minutely detailed reports – by driver, lift truck and time period. Because reports can be customised using specific criteria, it is just as easy to generate a personal report for an individual driver as it is to produce a broad overview for senior management. This gives everybody in the logistical chain a clear idea of how actual performance compares to operational targets.

Take control of equipment failures and industrial accidents
Nothing jeopardises efficient processes as much as unplanned downtime, whether caused by accidents or equipment failure. InfoLink provides precise data on vehicle status every time a new operator logs on, via start-up inspection checklists. Items in need of attention are immediately flagged. If the condition is deemed unsafe the truck can be automatically locked out and an e-mail notification sent to the maintenance department for action. Dam-age and truck abuse are reduced through a proprietary technology which measures im-pacts while virtually eliminating false alarms. InfoLink’s preventative maintenance tracking utilises actual run time rather than calendar scheduling to ensure timely maintenance. The system even provides a forecast so you can predict the maintenance workload well ahead of demand. Downtime is reduced to the barest minimum.

But safe, well-maintained machinery is not the only factor that prevents unplanned down-time. Two other issues are often involved – unauthorised and unqualified operators. To avoid these issues, InfoLink tracks operator profiles, together with details of their individual certificates and training histories. The vehicles themselves are secured by access codes, so they cannot be operated without appropriate authorisation. This integrated approach has another advantage: operator skills can be matched to lift truck operating schedules. This means training requirements can be identified well in advance, avoiding bottlenecks and costly overtime.

InfoLink 2.5 is just one component of the Crown Insite™ productivity suite. The various Crown Insite modules cover all the factors that impact on the smooth, productive operation of your lift truck fleet. The system helps you determine which vehicles are best suited to specific tasks, enables you to control and diagnose the various systems, and analyses all production data and costs. Insite helps you manage your resources efficiently and eco-nomically – whether you are in charge of a few individual vehicles or a vast lift truck fleet spread across multiple sites. Each module can be used individually or as part of an inte-grated solution.

The Crown Insite™ productivity suite: an overview of the modules

• SureSpec™: works out which vehicle is most suitable for the proposed location and application.
• Access 123™: provides comprehensive system management and diagnostics, thereby guaranteeing optimum performance, fast fault location and maximum uptime.
• InfoLink®: the all-inclusive fleet management system that captures and analyses all your lift truck fleet’s dynamic performance characteristics and acts as a productivity tool for your entire fleet.
• FleetStats™: analyses all your operational data and operating costs over the entire lifetime of your lift trucks and manages them through a centralised reporting system.

Each module can be used individually or as part of an integrated solution.

At Embedded World in Nuremberg, Germany, Kontron introduces the Kontron KIC (Kontron Intelligent Computer) – a family of Box PCs with front and rear interfaces that, for the first time, can be integrated directly into the chassis of devices and machines. Thanks to its second set of interfaces, the IPC requires no additional cabling to the front of the housing and can therefore be faster and more easily integrated into machine designs for low installation costs. By reducing the need for cables, reliability increases and maintenance costs decrease significantly since the potential of failure from cables being disconnected over time is greatly reduced.

As small as a children’s shoebox (W x H x D / 200 mm x 85 mm x 200 mm), the highly performance-scalable Kontron KIC family fits perfectly in compact automation solutions in which the IPC, thanks to its smaller size and greater energy efficiency, moves out of the 19-inch rack and directly into the device or machine. The embedded computer system can be mounted horizontally, vertically on its side, as well as facing upwards and features a particularly service-friendly mounting similar to an ATX PSU. Alternatively, the IPC can be mounted on a top hat rail (not pictured here).

The long-term available embedded Box PCs can be flexibly equipped with a variety of in-house COM Express Computer-on-Modules to suit applications’ needs and also ensure high scalability and future security. The first member of the Kontron KIC family, which is optimized for graphics-intensive applications, features the Kontron ETXexpress-MC Computer-on-Module, with Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 at 2.2 GHz and up to 4 GB of DDR2 RAM. Further variants are planned with Intel Atom processors. For data storage, the new Box PC integrates up to 2 x 2.5″ hard disks or robust Solid State Drives (SSD) with RAID-0 or RAID-1 functionality.

Rugged IO-Modules for CC-Link

Just in time for SPS/IPC/DRIVES in Nuremberg sensor specialist and networking provider Balluff is introducing IO-modules for CC-Link. With this CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) certified solution, decentralized automation networks with IP 67 protection can be implemented for the first time using M12 connectors quickly and reliably without complex cabling or control cabinets. Designed for the demands of harsh industrial environments, these new modules with their rugged, fully potted metal housing made of die-cast zinc resist dust, vibration, lubricants and corrosive liquids.

With dimensions of just 224 millimeters long by 68 millimeters wide and 30.9 millimeters high, these highly compact modules not only save time, but also offer a variety of useful features. These include an especially flat profile with rounded edges and a good view of the side-located, large identification labels for the port arrangement. Two fastening points provide time-saving installation while stubbornly resisting mechanical over-tightening.

The user always has an overview, since the CC-Link modules feature two bright, highly visible LEDs for each M12 port (I/O interface) for indicating the respective operating states and configurations. A display with two select keys is used for conveniently setting the station addresses. A key symbol indicates when input mode and the entered values are locked out from the keypad or the controller. This prevents improper entries and protects machines and equipment from unauthorized access and misuse. In addition, two LEDs in the display field of the module can be freely programmed using the I/O register of a PLC, also assisting the user in tasks such as startup, error warning or preventive maintenance.

The initial introduction in Fall 2009 will include four different CC-Link block modules each available with various I/O combinations (16 in-puts, 8 outputs, a maximum of 16 freely programmable in- and outputs as well as 8 inputs and 8 outputs).

A new dimension in natural simulation

BINDER presents its new generation of MKx series climatic test chambers. Expanding the scope of natural environmental simulation, these novel climatic test chambers set new standards in research and development, quality assurance, and materials testing: They are totally reliable and incorporate the latest technical advances. In addition to their improved temperature dynamics of 5K/min. during heating and cooling, the main advantage of this redesigned series is its new humidification system, which can operate regardless of the available water quality. The system injects pressurized steam through a valve into the interior, where the steam rapidly distributes homogenously and superfine throughout the entire chamber. Since the water is used only once, the system operates under sterile conditions. Another important advantage: The system can operate regardless of the customer’s water quality. The humidification system can be operated either with distilled water or with the BINDER PURE AQUA SERVICE, a water purification system that can be installed in the water feed. The MKx transforms every water quality into programmable climates with 10 to 98 % relative humidity at temperatures of 10 to 95 °C. Without humidity, the temperature range is -40 to 180 °C.

APEM is pleased to announce the availability of our new BF Series Paddle Control.

The BF Series Paddle is the very latest generation in high precision contactless controls. It combines the features of a contactless single axis joystick and a switch in one control. Long trouble-free life is assured with the latest hall effect technology, providing a range of analogue, switched or custom output options. The all-new design with its innovative mechanism and ergonomic sty-
ling is specifically designed for robustness, strength and performance.

Key features :
• Single Axis
• Contactless – Hall Effect technology
-> No wear and High Reliability
• Combine analogical outputs and switch function
• Dual Output as standard
• Sprung to centre or Frictioned
• Up to 5 detents
• Effectively zero depth beneath the panel.
• Fully Sealed – IP67
• 5 Insert Colors are available

A range of power units producing from 15 to 270 l/min at pressures of up to 280 bar, using an exclusive concept developed by QUIRI Hydromécanique; the fully oil-immersed motor-pump unit.

This concept offers significant advantages over standard units (where motors and pumps are outside a reservoir) namely :

Low noise levels :
Noise reduced by more than 20dBa.

Compactness :
The absence of external pipe-work eliminates any risk of leaks occurring. In addition, power unit of this type can be readily used in combination, simply by coupling to form a pool.

Exceptional reliability :
They are guaranteed for 2 years or 15,000 hours of operation.