Franklin Electric’s Pioneer Pump brand has broadened its product portfolio with the launch of the Minetuff Electric Submersible Pumps – its first electric submersible product. The Minetuff Series includes pumps ranging from 8 to 140 horsepower that can be used in wells as deep as 245 feet. The series utilizes submersible pump and motor engineering technology from Franklin Electric, including…
Read MoreFranklin Electric has announced several product enhancements to its FPS Submersible Wastewater Pump portfolio, including new NC Series solids handling pump models. It also has released a design enhancement of its popular IGP Series Retrofit Kit for grinder pumps. The FPS NC Series of solids handling pumps is a versatile wastewater transfer solution. New 4NCH models have been added to…
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How premature motor failures for one of its Pennsylvania customers, causing downtime and raising even more questions, resulted in a solution from Franklin Electric: reliability through equipment optimization. Water management is a central issue at virtually every mine and facility, active or not, in nearly every corner of the globe. While others suffer from drought conditions, others are simultaneously contending…
Read MoreIndiana-based Franklin Electric has expanded its operational capabilities dedicated to producing its deep-set FVT Series vertical lineshaft turbines (VLST) to facilitate increased speed of product delivery to customers. Franklin Electric’s VLST line, which the company said is considered one of the most advanced in the industry, is a critical tool for moving water in mining, industrial, municipal and agricultural applications.…
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Franklin Electric brand Pioneer Pump has unveiled a new portable variable frequency drive for temporary applications, the EletricPAK VFD. The solution has been designed to withstand the demands of mobile dewatering applications, and engineered to deliver a more intuitive operation experience via a new touchscreen interface, SmartPrime. The VFD uses Franklin Electric’s proven experience with electronics as the foundation of…
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Fort Wayne, Ind.-based Franklin Electric recently marked the 10th anniversary of its global corporate headquarters.
Read MoreFranklin Electric has appointed Greg Levin to serve as its vice president and president for its Global Water division, replacing a retiring Donald Kenney.
Read MoreFranklin Electric Co. Inc. recently held its annual Commercial Summit, a gathering of team members from business units throughout the Americas. The event is an important start to the year, providing time for strategic planning and educational training. It also gives the company a chance to celebrate the previous year’s sales and service achievements across its water operations. The winners…
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New calculators can help operators more accurately determine how submersible pumping systems with permanent magnet technology improve efficiency and other sustainability factors. By Brandon Schumm and McLean Karr Being good stewards of the earth’s natural resources has always been important for the mining industry. Decades of progress have led many to recognize their role in responsibly providing critical resources for…
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