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Anhui Kaixuan Pumps Valve Manufacture Co., Ltd

13 yrs·4.5
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Stainless Steel Centrifugal Pump, Magnetic Centrifugal Pump, PTFE Centrifugal Pump, Slurry Pump, Chemical Pump, Centrifugal Chemical Pump, Slurry Centrifugalpump, Corrosin&Abrasion-Plate Pumps, Stainless Steel Pump, Canned Pump
Country/Region:
Anhui, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Anhui Kaixuan Pump&Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd is located in the West Industrial Park of Jing Country, Anhui Province. We are a manufacturer specializing in the R&D, design, production, and sales of chemical pumps, centrifugal pumps, and magnetic drive pumps. The company cover an area of 80, 000 meters square and employs 150 staff. All our technical and management personnel possess over 20 years of experience in pump R&D and production. Furthermore, we have a sales and after-sales service team of more than 20 people providing reliable product quality and after-sales support. We hold multiple introduced and independently developed patented technologies. Integrating "fluoroplastic alloy" molding, pump&valve manufacturing, and scientific research into production, we have an annual production capacity of 20, 000 units of various corrosion-resistant pump and valve products, with annual sales reaching 20 million USD. Our products are exported to North of America, Europe, Southes Asia. And Various other countries and regions,

Depamu (Hangzhou) Pumps Technology Co., Ltd.

24 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Pressure Safety Valve; Back Pressure Valve; Double Diaphragm Pump
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
ODM Service
Company Profile:
Depamu (Hangzhou) Pumps Technology Co., Ltd., located in National High-tech Development Zone, is a professional enterprise that manufactures metering pumps, high pressure reciprocating pumps, leakage-free chemical pumps and packaged chemical dosing devices.

Zhejiang Nanchi Pump Co., Ltd.

23 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory
Main Products:
Screw Pump, Progressing Cavity Pump, Stator, Rotor, Single Screw Pump, Hopper Pump, Metering Pump, Food Pump, Sanitary Pump, Vertical Pump
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Since its inception in 2003, Zhejiang Nanchi Pump Industry Co., Ltd. Has prioritized technological innovation as the cornerstone of its growth. Headquartered in Zhejiang, a hub of innovation, the company benefits from rich industrial resources and a talented workforce, fueling its sustainable development.

Tianjin Jinteng Experiment Equipment Co., Ltd

21 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Diaphragm Vacuum Pump, Manifolds Vacuum Filtration, Solvent Filtration Apparatus, Microbial Enumeration Tester, Syringe Filter, Membrane Filter
Country/Region:
Tianjin, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Tianjin Jinteng Experimental Equipment Co., Ltd is a reputable manufacturer based in Tianjin, China with over 30 years of industry experience. Our product portfolio covers six core lines:  Diaphragm Vacuum Pumps, Solvent Filtration Apparatus, Manifolds Vacuum Filtration, Microbial Enumeration Tester,  Syringe Filter and Membrane Filter.

Jiangsu Zhenxing Pump Industry Co., Ltd

Main Products:
Chemical and Industrial Pumps
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
ODM Service
Company Profile:
Jiangsu Zhenxing Pump Industry Co., Ltd. (formerly Linyang Zhenxing Industrial Pump Factory) is located in the beautiful Daitou Industrial Park of Linyang City, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces. It is a technology-based enterprise integrating R&D, design, production, sales and service of pumps and related products.

Jinan H-Level Industrial Facility Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Lab&Pilot Spray Dryer, Diaphragm Pumps, Rotary Airlock Valve, Catalyst Extruder, Rotary Calciner, Freeze Dryer
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Jinan H-level Industrial Facility Co., Ltd is located in the beautiful spring city-Jinan, specialized in industrial equipment and facilities, environmental protection consultancy and service with high level technology.

Deleema Pump Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

2 yrs
Main Products:
Pneumatic Diaphragm Pump, Aodd Pump, Membrane Pump
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
DELEEMA Pump Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.  specializes in the production, sales, and technical services of pump equipment and vacuum systems. Established on November 26, 2024, with its headquarters located in Shanghai, the company operates world-class lean manufacturing facilities dedicated to excellence and innovation, focusing on developing the industry's most reliable diaphragm pump technology. The company is fully equipped with facilities including R&D laboratories, testing equipment, a quality control department, a CAD design team, an injection molding center, and an online customer service department.

Dongguan Atach Pump Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Centrifugal Pump, Industrial Pump, Chemical Centrifugal Pump, Multistage Pump, Stainless Steel Pump, Circulation Pump, Double Suction Pump, Self Priming Pump, Pipeline Pump, Submersible Pump
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Dongguan Atach Pump Co., Ltd. is located in Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, which is a famous manufacturing city in mainland China. It was founded by Dongguan Industrial Pump General Factory with more than 40 years'industrial foundation, Indonesian partners and Taiwan partners. It is committed to providing customers with medium and high quality pumping and related solutions(Especially for high pressure pumps, high temperature pumps, high corrosion resistant pumps and other special customized pumps, we are in the forefront of water pump plants in mainland China. ).

Anhui Foryou Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd.

5 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump, Water Ring Vacuum Pump, Vacuum Pump System, Screw Vacuum Pump, Roots Vacuum Pump, Water Ring Vacuum Pump System, Liquid Vacuum Pump, Roots Pump, Dry Screw Vacuum Pump, Oil-Free Vacuum Pump
Country/Region:
Anhui, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Company Profile:
Anhui Foryou Vacuum Technology Co.,  Ltd., founded in Hangzhou,  China in January 2010 under the brand "Foryou Pump".  As a National High-tech Enterprise,  we have two production bases in Hefei,  Fuyang and Hangzhou,  covering 20, 000 square meters with over 150 employees.  Our company specializes in research, development, production, sales and service of vacuum pumps and complete vacuum equipment systems. It has developed over 40 independent intellectual property patents. With precision and advanced equipment,  we make water ring vacuum pumps,  roots vacuum pumps,  

Being Technology Co., Ltd.

23 yrs·5.0
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Oven, Incubator, Baby Incubator, Vacuum Oven, Biological Safety Cabinet, Cooling Incubator, CO2 Incubator, Orbital Shaker, Clean Bench, Vacuum Pump
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Being Technology, founded in 1997, is a high-tech enterprise mainly engaged in R&D, design, manufacture, sales and service of laboratory instruments and environmental test devices. Being has established a well-structured marketing channel network covering a large number of after-sales service branches in provinces and cities of the country, which products are sold in more than 60 countries and regions around the world. By the end of 2020, there were about 650, 000 Being devices in use worldwide. With over 23 years' experience engineering and manufacturing, along with the commitment to invest 15% of revenue in R&D yearly, BEING always provides advanced and high quality products. Being has emerged as an industry leader as it remains committed to the "Technology-oriented quality assurance, service-based product improvement" principle.

Shenzhen Taishengda Hardware Products Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Metal Parts, CNC Machine Part, Hardware, Stamping, Lighting Parts, Aluminum Parts, Iron Parts, Stainless Steel Parts, CNC Parts, Metal Stamping Molding Processing
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shenzhen Taishengda Hardware Products Co., Ltd. is located in Bao'an District, Shenzhen, a beautiful coastal city in Guangdong Province, China. The company was established in 2008 and has a factory area of approximately 3500 square meters.

Zhejiang Yonjou Technology Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Gear Pump, Diaphragm Pump, Screw Pump, Hot Oil Pump, Lobe Pump, Water Pump, Vacuum Pump, Dewatering Pump, Self Priming Pump, Chemical Pump
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Zhejiang YonJou Technology Co., Ltd. is a modern enterprise specializing in manufacturing, design, trading and servicing of pumps, valves and petroleum machinery equipment with more than 28 years manufacturing and export experience.

Anhui Hengnai Pump Industry Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Diaphragm Pump, Multistage Pump, Magnetic Pump, Centrifugal Pump, Metering Pump, Self-Priming Pump, Submerged Pump
Country/Region:
Anhui, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Anhui Hengnai Pump Industry Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating design, development and production. The company specializes in the production of QBY series pneumatic diaphragm pumps, DBY series electricdiaphragm pumps, IS series centrifugal water pumps, IH series chemical centrifugal pumps, IMC Series of magnetic pumps, self-priming pumps, pipeline pumps, IHF fluorine-lined centrifugal pumps, IMC-F fluorine-lined magnetic pumps and other customized pump products, serving chemical, vinyl-soil separation, pesticides, petroleum, electroplating, smelting, electronics, pickling industries, With better variety advantages, excellent quality advantages, and obvious price advantages, it has left a good reputation among thousands of users. Our company's purpose is "innovation leads the future, pragmatism promotes development", thebusiness service concept of "excellence, continuous innovation, sincerity, and customer care", sincerely cooperate withfriends from all over the world, and jointly develop a bright future!

Shanghai Haoyang Pump Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

21 yrs·4.8
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Diaphragm Pump, Air Powered Diaphragm Pump, Pneumatic Diaphragm Pump, Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump, Diaphragm Dosing Pump, Stainless Steel Pump, Stainless Steel Diaphragm Pump, Electric Double Diaphragm Pump, Aluminum Alloy Pump, Air Diaphragm Pump
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Haoyang Pump Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is located in Baoshan Industrial Park of Shanghai City, which is specialized in the integration of development, design, production, sales, trade and services of diaphragm pump.

Zhejiang Hsenp Fluid Equipment Co., Ltd.

7 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Metering pumps, Screw pumps, Dosing devices
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
HSENP specializes in manufacturing precision metering pumps and fluid handling equipment. With over a decade of expertise, we provide reliable dosing solutions for industries like pharmaceuticals, environmental protection, and chemicals. Our core product range includes mechanical & hydraulic diaphragm metering pumps, plunger pumps, and screw pumps. Committed to innovation and quality under ISO9001 standards, we deliver high-value performance to customers worldwide. Proven Scale & Reliability: With an annual output of 20, 000+ units, we deliver the capacity and consistency you can count on for mission-critical applications.

Weford Industrial Equipment (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd

Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
High-Pressure Reciprocating Diaphragm Pumps, High-Pressure Plunger Pump, Metering Pump, Dosing Device, Screw Pump, Pneumatic Diaphragm Pump, Rotor Pump
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Weford Industrial Equipment (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. is a modern high-tech production enterprise located in Huaian city, Jiangsu province. We are a large-scale diversified mechanical equipment manufacturing enterprise that integrates design and development, manufacturing and installation, sales and services. The company has over 20 branch offices in major cities across the country. Our main products includes high-pressure reciprocating diaphragm pumps, high-pressure reciprocating plunger pumps, metering pumps, dosing devices, screw pump, pneumatic diaphragm pump and cam rotor pumps. Annual production of over 4200 sets of various types of pump products, with an annual output value of 150 million yuan (RMB).

Shanghai Rudi Fluid Conveyor Co., Ltd.

20 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Diaphragm Pump, Membrane Pump, Pneumatic Pump, Air Operated Pump, Air Pump, Chemical Pump, Oil Pump, Air Pumps, Water Pump, Air Power Pump
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
RUDI pump (Shanghai Rudi Fluid Conveyor Co., Ltd. ) is a professional manufacturer of air operated diaphragm pump, with over 20-year manufacturing experience in this field. The company has two production bases, three branch offices, and approx. 120 employees in total, among which there are more than 30 engineers.

Wenzhou Defu Machinery Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Sewage Pump, Self Priming Pump, Air Diaphragm Pump, Fire Fighting Pump, Trailer Pump, Diesel Engine Pump, Screw Pump, Chemical Pump, Slurry Pump, Irrigation Pump
Country/Region:
Zhejiang, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
WENZHOU DEFU MACHINERY Co., Ltd was founded in 2012 dedicated to pump research & development, manufacturing and sales, with our main product line including centrifugal pumps, air operated diaphragm pumps, mixed flow pumps, rotary lobe pumps and other pump types.

Dongguan Vinsome Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Paper Pulp Pump, Chemical Pump, Industries Pump, Centrifugal Pump, Pump Spare Parts, Motor, Submersible Screw Centrifugal Pumps, Oil Cooling Screw Centrifugal Pumps, Horizontal Screw Centrifugal Pumps, Andritz
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Dongguan Vinsome Co., Ltd. is a professional provider of comprehensive fluid machinery solutions, established in 2007 and headquartered in Dongguan, China. Over nearly two decades of growth, the company has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for pumps, motors, sealing systems, couplings, gearboxes, and full-cycle engineering solutions, serving clients across Southeast Asia, Russia, and China.

Taizhou Kangqiao Electromechanical Equipment Co., Ltd.

26 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Pump, Centrifugal Pump, Chemical Centrifugal Pump, Centrifugal Water Pump, Vertical Centrifugal Pump, Centrifugal Slurry Pump
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Manufacturing and sales of pumps, valves, mechanical accessories, mechanical seals and their cooling auxiliary devices, couplings; Self operated and agent import and export business of various goods and technologies (excluding goods and technologies restricted or prohibited by the state). (Projects that require approval according to law can only be operated with the approval of relevant departments)

Dongguang Sansheng Machinery Co., Ltd.

17 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Printing Machine, Die Cutting Machine, Flute Corrugated Machine, Single Facer, Carton Glue Machine, Cardboard Machinery, Carton Box Making Machine, Box Forming Machine, Packaging Machine, Corrugated Machine
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
     Dongguang Sansheng Machinery Co., Ltd., it is a professional enterprise with considerable scale to produce paper products machinery, carton machinery and printing machinery. The company has the ability of product development and design and a perfect product quality assurance system, perfect technology, complete mechanical equipment, high degree of specialization, rich manufacturing experience, strong technical strength, advanced testing methods, and a complete management system. It is a rising star in the carton machinery industry in China. Some of the company's products are exported to Southeast Asia, West Asia, the Middle East, South America and other regions.

Shanghai Kuosi Electronic Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Dosing Pump, Diaphragm Pump, Water Quality Analyzer, Dosing System, Flow Meter, Liquid Mixer, Water Pump, Chemical Pump, Filter Press, Solenoid Valve
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Through the accumulation of years of industry, we hope that through our efforts to bring China's good water treatment products to the world, China's water treatment environment, relatively more comprehensive, more severe. Therefore, we are confident to provide better service and product prices. We supply metering pumps, water quality instruments, flow meters, water pumps, etc. Our professional ability in the water treatment industry will also provide better technical support to our partners.

Shijiazhuang Boda Industrial Pump Co., Ltd.

20 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Slurry Pumps, Sewage Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Froth Pump, Dredging Pumps, Water Pumps, Fgd Pumps, Slurry Pump Parts, Chemical Pumps, Split Case Pump
Country/Region:
Hebei, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shijiazhuang Boda Industrial Pump Co., Ltd is a corporation working for international pump market in P. R. C. It mainly operates pump & pump driven equipments, pump parts & resistance wearing castings, others hydraulic machinery, accessories etc. The products contain slurry pumps, API 610 petrol-oil & chemical pumps, waters pumps which have tens of series, more than one hundred varieties, thousands of models. They are widely used in mining, metallurgy, coal mining, electric power, petroleum, chemical, water supply and drainage industry and so on.

Shanghai Dubhe Environmental Protection &Technology Co., Ltd

7 yrs·5.0
·Trading Company
Main Products:
Biological Media Mbbr, Aeration Diffuser, Dissolved Air Fiotation, Rotary Drum Screen, Belt Filter Press
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shanghai Dubhe Environmental Protection & Technology Co., Ltd (DUBHE)1. Company OverviewDUBHE is a leading high-tech enterprise dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and distributing advanced wastewater treatment systems and environmental protection equipment. Since our inception, we have combined 20+ years of engineering expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver reliable solutions for industrial, municipal, and agricultural sectors worldwide.

JIANGYIN HETAI INDUSTRIES COMPANY LTD.

5.0
Main Products:
Air Operated Diaphragm Pump, Magnetic Pumps, Pump Parts, Pulsation Dampener, Pneumatic Components, Aodd Pump, Jet Aerator, Diaphragm Pump, Pneumatic Pump, Magnetic Driven Pump
Country/Region:
Jiangsu, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Air operated double diaphragm pumps and pump parts, Dampener, Pneumatic Components.

GIM Fluid Equipment (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Main Products:
Centrifugal Pumps, Fire Pumps, Oil Pumps, Gate Valves, Electric Control Valves, Butterfly Valves, Ball Valves, Safety Valves
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
GIM FLUID EQUIPMENT (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is an enterprise specializing in the design, manufacturing, and sales of high-efficiency and energy-saving water pumps, complete water supply and drainage equipment, fire water supply equipment, and automatic electric control equipment. We are committed to developing innovative, economical, energy-saving, and intelligent technical solutions to meet the world's most severe water resources challenges. The company's products mainly serve municipal, industrial, real estate construction and buildings, water treatment, fire protection, civil and other fields. In addition, GIMFLUID also provides excellent product solutions for utilities such as water, new energy, oil and natural gas.

Shanghai YL Pump Co., Ltd.

12 yrs·4.7
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Air diaphragm pump, Dewatering pump, Diesel engine pump, Self priming pump, Fire fighting pump, Centrifugal pump
Country/Region:
Shanghai, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Established in 2002, Shanghai YL Pump Co., Ltd is a professional manufacturer and exporter that is connected with the design, development and production of Diesel Engine Pump, Centrifugal Pump, Diaphragm Pump, Self Priming Pump and some others. In 2012, Wenzhou Defu Machinery Co., Ltd founded, responsible for importing and exporting pumps.

Shandong Kaien Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd.

5.0
Main Products:
Oil Free Vacuum Pump, Screw Vacuum Pump, Dry Vacuum Pump, Roots Vacuum Pump, Air-Cooled Vacuum Pump, Water-Cooled Vacuum Pump, Water Ring Pump, Water Ring Vacuum Pump, Roots Water Ring Pump Unit, Vacuum Pump
Country/Region:
Shandong, China
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Shandong kaien vacuum technology Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise integrating R & D, production and operation of vacuum equipment. The company has strong technical force, excellent equipment and considerate after-sales service. The product manufacturing process is managed in strict accordance with is09001 quality system. It mainly produces and sells screw vacuum pumps, roots pumps, claw vacuum pumps, runoff vacuum pumps, scroll pumps, water ring vacuum pumps, vacuum units and other vacuum systems.

Foshan Bofan Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd.

8 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Filtration equipment and accessories
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Company Profile:
Foshan Bofan Filtration Equipment Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer with 20 years of profound industry experience. In fact, we are part of a group company-XinBoQiao Group. The group has three subsidiaries: Bofan Filtration (specializing in filtration equipment), Foshan Qiaotu Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. (specializing in filling equipment), and Foshan Boqiao Equipment Co., Ltd. (specializing in the production of large tanks such as mixing tanks, storage tanks and reactors). We specialize in providing one-stop system solutions for reliable fluid filtration and precise filling. Committed to serving industrial customers worldwide with outstanding reliability and accuracy, we have become a long-term partner of many Fortune Global 500 companies.

Dongguan Transcend Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd.

19 yrs
·Manufacturer/Factory & Trading Company
Main Products:
Chemical filter, centrifugal pump, self-priming pump
Country/Region:
Guangdong, China
R&D Capacity:
OEM/ODM Service
Sample Service:
Sample Available
Company Profile:
Founded in 2003, Transcend has specializing in design, production and export of various chemical vertical pumps, acid/alkali-resistance magnetic pumps, horizontal pumps, and chemcial filter machine. The company has a R&D Department with abundant technical expertises and industry experiences. The professional team provides customers with excellent solutions and high-quality products, which provides a guarantee. Excellent internal management and thoughtful service escort customer satisfaction, and have won recognition and appreciation from customers and the industry for many years.