PACK EXPO Coverage: Electric Pumps For Vacuum Conveyors, Booth #7658

New variants of the VS series of vacuum conveyors featuring electric pump options will be showcased at PACK EXPO.

Oct 8th, 2012

New variants of the VS series of vacuum conveyors featuring electric pump options will be showcased at PACK EXPO. These new options mount a purpose-designed Electric Switch Box Assembly (EPV) directly on the receiver. Because the EPV includes a non-return valve and vacuum relief valve as standard, the unit can be coupled to any electrically-driven vacuum pump assembly, providing greater flexibility for end users.

Volkmann, Booth #7658, www.volkmannUSA.com

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