Blackmer

Smart energy

PUMPS Demands put on liquids storage terminals appear to be at cross-purposes: maximise throughput while minimising energy consumption. As utility costs rise, sliding vane pump technology is the preferred choice for energy efficient operation, as Tom Stone explains*

Pipes above ground

Risk before reward

PUMPS The Wenner family took something of a gamble in expanding their local supply business to encompass a regional LPG distribution terminal. But the success of the Wenner Gas Terminal has depended on contributions from specialist engineers and equipment suppliers, as Bill Holmes* explains

Wenner family at their LPG terminal

Upward mobility

TRANSLOADING Agricultural cooperative CHS is using a mobile transloader to help optimise its LPG supply chain. Bill Holmes* explains what went into the design and how Blackmer’s reciprocating gas compressor is a key piece of equipment

Blackmer CHS transloader on vehicle

Pump my ride

PUMPS Manufacturers are taking their technologies in attention-getting directions, and companies seeking to expand through acquisition are taking notice

Tanker Stolt Lausanne at Ludwigshafen Port

Upstream from the herd

PREVIEW The highlight of the storage terminal industry’s calendar, the annual ILTA trade show and conference in Houston is upon us once again. There will be plenty of people to meet and plenty of new kit to see

ILTA Conference

Kind of AdBlue

PUMPS Blackmer has adapted its sliding vane pumps, using stainless steel components to enable them to be used in AdBlue applications

Blackmer Sliding Vane Pump

Pump up the volume

PUMPS A truly versatile range of sliding-vane pumps for handling a range of products is available from Blackmer

Whether for pumping lightweight solvents or heavy viscous substances such as asphalt or bitumen, Blackmer has been busy developing specialised sliding vane pumps that can handle it.

Blackmer GX Series Pump

New Blackmer petroleum pumps

Compressor technology provider Blackmer has introduced its TXH35A Series sliding vane pumps, constructed with cast iron materials that the company says make them ideal for use on tank trucks

Turning time into money

PUMPS Operators are looking to their equipment suppliers to help them operate more efficiently and reduce downtime. Hervé de Chambure* explains how Blackmer’s STX pumps are helping optimise H&S Group’s delivery operations in the UK

H&S Group Road Tanker

Total terminal transfer

PUMPS Choosing the right pump technology can make a big difference to a terminal’s efficiency, profitability and safety in operations.

Blackmer Sliding Vane Pumps
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