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| Corporation, Sulzer Innotec |
| Sulzer Innotec Receives NADCAP Accreditation (06/12/2004, Technical News) |
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Sulzer Innotec is the first company in the German-speaking part of Switzerland to receive the accreditation of the National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) for nondestructive testing of aviation components. NADCAP is supported by well-known aircraft and engine manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, General Electric, and Rolls-Royce with the goal of improving the quality of supplied parts. The NADCAP audits are globally accepted. In addition to the already accredited X-ray inspection, Sulzer Innotec will add magnetic particle examination and dye-penetrant testing to its portfolio of testing methods this year.
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| Corporation, Sulzer Pumps |
| Largest Related Set of Orders in Sulzer Pumps History (17/01/2005, Technical News) |
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Sulzer Pumps is currently manufacturing 113 boiler feed pump cartridges in its Leeds (UK) facility. The cartridges, which were ordered during 2003, are destined for installation in power stations currently under construction in China. They are being supplied as part of a joint venture with a Chinese pump manufacturer who is providing the pressure retaining barrel casings. This project represents the largest related set of orders for boiler feed pumps in Sulzer Pumps history.
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| Corporation, Sulzer Chemtech |
| Confidence in Sulzer Chemtech’s Crystallization Process (31/01/2005, Technical News) |
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Sulzer Chemtech has recently garnered a series of successes for its crystallization process in the purification of acrylic acid. The majority of high-purity acrylic acid, used in the production of hydrophilic polymers, is currently being produced worldwide using Sulzer Chemtech’s process. Last July, Sulzer Chemtech received a large order from a Japanese company for the supply of crystallizers and accessories to its plant in Belgium. The company chose Sulzer’s technology because it avoids emissions and because of Sulzer’s good reputation. The competitive solution was developed within a remarkably short space of time and enthusiastically received.
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| Corporation, Sulzer Metco |
| Sulzer Euroflamm Bonds Carbon Friction Material in New Torque Converters (15/02/2005, Technical News) |
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Sulzer Euroflamm US, a Sulzer Metco company, was awarded an order from a US torque converter manufacturer for bonding carbon friction material onto torque converter clutch (TCC) plates for new transmission programs for two major OEMs. These transmissions go into SUVs and passenger car applications. A TCC improves fuel economy for automatic and continuous variable transmissions. The high-performance, carbon-lined TCC helps to improve vehicle drivability. Specially formulated carbon friction material enables shudder-free performance in a slipping mode. Sulzer Euroflamm US is currently bonding prototype parts for supplier and OEM testing. It is preparing for high-volume production, which is scheduled to begin in late 2005.
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| Corporation, Sulzer Pumps |
| New Energy and Fiber Saving Stock Pumping Concept for Semi-MC™ Range (18/04/2005, Technical News) |
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Sulzer Pumps, the leading manufacturer of pumping and mixing solutions for the pulp and paper industry, has developed a range of pumping systems using new Fluider technology for pumping paper stock in the Semi-MC™ (intermediate consistency, 6–10%) range.This new technology saves both energy and fiber quality, allowing pulp and paper mills to improve product quality while reducing operating costs. The main advantages of the new systems are improved efficiency, reduced power consumption, and reduced installation costs. Energy savings of up to 50% can be achieved compared to traditional methods.
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