CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions™ Debuts Krombach MSBV Video Surrounding Product Launch

Cincinnati, OH (July 27, 2010) – CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions™, a leading provider of highly engineered products for fluid handling applications worldwide, today announced the online debut of its overview video for the Krombach Metal Seated Ball Valve (MSBV). Featuring a detailed parts and assembly animation, this video, which can be found on the company’s website (www.cranechempharma.com), highlights the essential design features that give Krombach’s MSBV its special leak-protection capabilities.   

“We are pleased to introduce this overview video which serves as an illustrative tool to visually explain the key features and benefits of the Krombach MSBV,” said Alexander Rosenbusch of CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions, Krombach in Germany.  “The parts and assembly animation included is a benefit in itself, as it thoroughly walks the viewer through the reasoning behind the interchangeable ball and seat design, the polygon stem-to-ball connection and the self cleaning system that make up the product and work together to minimize leakage potential and extend product life.”   

The Krombach MSBV overview video is a key element of the its recent launch in the Americas.  Designed for specialty chemical and mining applications, additional product options include a fire-safe design body gasket and removable hand lever.

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. CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions™ designs and manufactures a variety of high performance products including: sleeved plug valves, lined valves, process ball valves, high performance butterfly 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®, and XOMOX® offer our customers complete and innovative fluid handling solutions designed for the most demanding corrosive, erosive, and high purity applications within the chemical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.