CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions® Launches Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor

Cwmbran, United Kingdom (December 4, 2012) – CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions® is pleased to announce the launch of its new Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor.

The distinctive design of this new sensor benefits users with its:

1. Enhance Reliability and Accuracy with Saunders® I-VUE solid state continuous sensing technology that provides precise position readings for the entire valve range from 0.25” to 4.00” (DN8 to DN100).

2. Simplify Installation by utilizing automated valve calibration without opening the IP67 rated polycarbonate sensor enclosure, reducing set up times to 3 minutes or less.

3. Lower Maintenance Costs by applying factory or user defined device settings to monitor valve cycle count and end point tolerance limits, preventing false alarms and unnecessary diaphragm replacement.

“We have dedicated considerable resources and research into designing the Saunders® I-VUE Smart Valve Sensor,” said Andrew Powell, Vice President / General Manager, CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions, Saunders. “Thus, we are excited to have the opportunity to launch it as a part of our comprehensive range of CRANE innovations at Interphex this year.”

About Crane
Crane Co. is a diversified global manufacturer of engineered industrial products traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR). One of its segments, CRANE Fluid Handling, provides highly engineered products for fluid handling applications worldwide. It is made up of several focused fluid handling businesses, including:

CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions® designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: sleeved plug valves, lined valves, high performance butterfly valves, bellows sealed globe valves, aseptic and industrial diaphragm valves, actuation, lined pipe, fittings and hoses, and air operated diaphragm and peristaltic pumps. Our trusted brands DEPA®, ELRO®, KROMBACH®, RESISTOFLEX®, REVO®, SAUNDERS®, WTA®, and XOMOX® offer our customers complete and innovative fluid handling solutions designed for the most demanding, corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications within mining, chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. www.cranechempharma.com