DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MAAG
Group, part of Dover (NYSE: DOV), today announced that
several key customers in Germany
and China are using the MAAG
Group's extrex6 TM pressure booster melt pump to produce
bonded nonwoven fabrics for face masks that protect against
COVID-19.
The low compression gearing of the new extrex6 pump
is unique to the market and allows transfer, pressure-boosting and
dosing applications at high pressure and with low shear stress.
When producing nonwovens, this results in a 10% higher specific
flow volume and 25% better wear resistance and sealing capability
of the drive shaft seal relative to other pump solutions. The
cooling surface of the seal is double that of conventional pump
designs, while the temperature rise through the pump is 40% less.
In addition, the pulsations at the melt pump discharge are
minimized. Combined, this leads to 12% more energy saved than
comparable melt pumps in the market.
"There is a big demand for high-quality filter material all over
the world, and we are ramping up production to ensure the first
MAAG® pump units are shipped within eight weeks after
receiving a customer inquiry. With this important contribution, we
are supporting the care of hospital staff who are exposed to
special dangers in the daily fight against COVID-19, with
appropriate personal protective equipment," said Ueli Thuerig,
President of MAAG Group.
The installation of the extrex6 allows fabric
specialists to meet high-quality demands while producing the
material cost-effectively. In addition, the gear pump makes the
processing of thermoplastic polymers more efficient. Other
advantages of the extrex6 include its virtually
maintenance-free design, reliability of the gear pump and high
accuracy.
In addition to the pressure booster melt pump, the MAAG Groups
extrex product portfolio offers high flexibility in terms of
compounding and extrusion application, pump materials and
accessories. All components are manufactured in-house.
About MAAG Group:
MAAG Group is a broadly diversified global solutions provider
with integrated and customizable systems in process technology for
the polymer, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food
industries. Its Pump & Filtration Systems, Pelletizing Systems,
Pulverizing Systems and Recycling Systems divisions consolidate the
many years of experience and in-depth know-how of the AUTOMATIK,
ETTLINGER, GALA, MAAG, REDUCTION and SCHEER product brands. MAAG
Group currently employs over 1,000 people at production sites in
Switzerland, Germany, Italy, the USA and China. Additional sales and service centers in
France, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, India, Thailand and Brazil ensure close attention to customers'
needs. For more information, please visit www.maag.com.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions
provider with annual revenue of approximately $7 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and
components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and
digital solutions, and support services through five operating
segments: Engineered Products, Fueling Solutions, Imaging &
Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Refrigeration
& Food Equipment. Dover combines global scale with operational
agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our
entrepreneurial approach for over 60 years, our team of
approximately 24,000 employees takes an ownership mindset,
collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.
Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available at
dovercorporation.com.
MAAG Group Contact:
Iris
Fischer
+41 44 278 83 49
iris.fischer@maag.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP,
Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate Development and Investor
Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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