GH series piston pumps - built for demanding pressure and vacuum and pressure requirements                                                      May 2005

The GH range of articulating piston compressors and vacuum pumps from Rietschle Thomas are ideal for many heavy duty applications, including ozone generation, cable pressurization, industrial cleaning equipment and beverage dispense. They are also used in compressed air systems for industrial, medical, dental, laboratory and water aeration applications.  continue

Rotary vane air pumps: compact, pulsation free, and now low noise                                                                                                           April 2005

Traditionally rotary vane air pumps are more compact and pulsation free in comparison to alternative technologies. Through innovative sound reduction techniques Rietschle Thomas can now add 'low noise' to this list of positive features.  continue

Higher performance and increased life at a reduced price                                                                                                                          March 2005

Rietschle Thomas offers higher performance and life at attractive prices with a revised version of the rotary vane liquid pump FLG 01. Thanks to new injection moulded production parts it is more competitively priced than its predecessor and also reaches a lifetime of more than 1,000 hours and a free flow of 1.3 l/min - this with dimensions of only 30mm diameter, 68mm length and a weight of 75g.  continue

Thomas Industries Inc. and Gardner Denver, Inc. enter into merger agreement                                                                                    March 2005

Louisville, Ky., March 9, 2005 - Thomas Industries Inc. (NYSE: TII) announced today that it has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Merger Agreement") with Gardner Denver, Inc. (NYSE: GDI). continue

'Originals' from Rietschle Thomas                                                                                                                                                                 February 2005

Underpinning its commitment to provide Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with the same quality of spares and service anywhere in the world, pump and compressor manufacturer Rietschle Thomas is introducing 'Rietschle Thomas Originals:' an initiative from its Worldwide Service operation, designed to protect end-user customers from poor quality counterfeit spare parts.  continue

New Horizon 2250 pressure / vacuum pump                                                                                                                                               February 2005

The new the Horizon model 2250 pressure/vacuum pump from Rietschle Thomas provides unprecedented levels of mobility and efficiency when used in portable oxygen concentrators.  continue

Acquisition heralds new low cost range of side channel blowers from Rietschle Thomas                                                             January 2005

Rietschle Thomas will incorporate the Ruey Chaang side channel blower range into its UK product portfolio, following the acquisition of certain assets of Ruey Chaang Electric Company Ltd by Thomas Industries Inc.  continue

Rolling diaphragm pump SAPHYR: Pulsation-free with high pressure and flow                                                                              December 2004

The first rolling diaphragm pump made by Rietschle Thomas Puchheim combines the advantages of rotary vane and diaphragm pumps: The SAPHYR series has a high free flow and is low on pulsation and vibration, as well as gas-tight with high end pressure. Furthermore, the compact model is very low on noise and competitively priced.  continue

Small and slim with high free flow - typical characteristics of the newest product from Rietschle Thomas Puchheim. The competitively priced oval diaphragm pump series 4002, with its 17 mm width, 30.3 mm height and approx. 52.6 mm length achieves a flow of 2.0 l/min, making it  the first choose for all handheld analytical devices.  continue

The 2770 series is a further development of the proven 2750, with improvements being made in pressure, continuous running and lifetime capabilities. The lifetime has been extended primarily through new extremely durable PTFE piston seals that can easily be replaced in the field by the customer.  continue

Rietschle Thomas has launched a new compact and versatile peristaltic pump - the SR10/30 with stepper motor. Designed for short time operation, the pump offers a wide control range and very smooth operation, particularly at low speeds. Nevertheless it is very competitively priced. continue

With the new model series 2119 pump specialist Rietschle Thomas has overcome the problem of valve corrosion in pumping gas media containing humidity: The two-staged diaphragm pump deals easily with humidity and small amounts of condensed water. It is designed for the application in steam autoclaves, vacuum ovens and vacuum mixers. continue