For Immediate Release

Contact Information:

Rich Occhipinti
978-282-5259
mailto:Rich.Occhipinti@xyleminc.com

Flojet

666 E. Dyer Road,
Santa Ana, CA 92705 USA
Tel: 1 714 557 4700
Fax: 1 714 628 8478

Bingley Road, Hoddesdon,
Hertforshire IN11 OBU,
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1992 450 145
Fax: +44 (0) 1992 467 132

New Flojet Series PulpJet Air Operated Diaphragm Pump -
Ideal for Commercial Smoothie Dispensing Applications

Santa Ana, CA (May 12, 2010) – Xylem (www.flojet.com), a leading manufacturer of small motors and air-operated pumps for beverage and industrial applications, has just introduced its new Flojet Series PulpJet Air Operated Diaphragm Pump designed for dispensing juice and smoothie mixes that contain pulp and particles. “The pump's uniquely designed, central opening check valve allows soft solids and stringy particles to pass through without the risk of clogging, but is still capable of high back pressures,” said Peter Wright, Strategic Product Manager at Xylem, “and the performance and service life of this pump far exceeds all other similar pumps on the market.”

The Flojet Series PulpJet Air Operated Diaphragm Pump is capable of passing particles of at least 1/8” (3mm). The pump’s smooth flow path is great for liquids containing pulp that would otherwise get caught on moving parts or become emulsified into the finished product. Therefore, it is ideal for dispensing smoothie mixes (mango, strawberry, and banana), slushies, condiments, as well as acidic condiments such as pizza sauce.

The PulpJet pump is very compact, only 5.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide, and can handle pressures up to 80 PSI. A built-in auto shutoff, specifically tuned to highly viscous liquids, automatically turns the pump off when the bag is empty and restarts when a full bag is connected. The Flojet Series PulpJet Air Operated Diaphragm Pump is part of the G Series line of Flojet Beverage Air Operated pumps that are recognized for ultimate performance and service life.

Xylem - Flojet

Flojet (www.flojet.com) is a leading manufacturer of small motors, diaphragm pumps, searchlights, valves and value added systems, used for RV, Industrial, and Beverage applications. Headquartered in Santa Ana, California, Flojet products are sold worldwide through sales representatives and authorized distributors. Flojet is part of Xylem.

Xylem

Xylem (Xyleminc.com) is a leading global water technology provider, enabling customers to transport, treat, test and efficiently use water in public utility, residential and commercial building services, industrial and agricultural settings.  The company does business in more than 150 countries through a number of market-leading product brands, and its people bring broad applications expertise with a strong focus on finding local solutions to the world’s most challenging water and wastewater problems.   Launched in 2011 from the spinoff of the water-related businesses of ITT Corporation, Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2010 annual revenues of $3.2 billion and 12,000 employees worldwide.