Armstrong Fluid Technology will launch its extended range of Design Envelope Permanent Magnet (DEPM) pumps, supporting Australia’s National Energy Performance Strategy.

Showcasing for the first time in Australia and the wider Asia Pacific region at ARBS 2024, Armstrong’s DEPM pumps, with motors up to 45kW, are engineered to deliver a 35 to 65% reduction in energy consumption, compared to conventional integrated pumps with induction motors. This translates into 50% embodied carbon reduction for end users.

“ARBS 2024 represents a milestone for us because it will be the first opportunity to showcase our extended range of DEPM pumps in the Asia Pacific region. I look forward to meeting local HVAC&R industry leaders, understanding their business needs and discussing this energy-saving solution,” Armstrong & RMI Pressure Systems director, sales and service Huw Dodds says.

“As Australia works to change commercial building energy efficiency under the country’s National Construction Code 2025 NCC 2025, innovative solutions such as Armstrong’s DEPM pumps will help builders, construction managers and facility managers work towards their sustainability goals.”

The introduction of the DEPM pumps to Australia is aligned with the National Energy Performance Strategy launched by the Australian Government in April 2024.

With flow measurement accuracy of +/- 5%, Design Envelope pumps provide better flow measurement accuracy than most flow meters and are available with parallel sensorless control for optimised pump loading and redundancy. Additionally, DEPM pumps use smaller motors and controls for a given duty profile, resulting in lower first costs and a 50% weight reduction.

At the event, Armstrong will also participate in the ARBS 2024 Mathsgaine. The objective of this new ARBS activity is to offer industry exposure to approximately 200 students from Sydney’s metropolitan schools. The Armstrong team will serve as facilitators who will guide the students in completing industry-related math tasks around the exhibition hall.