Sulzer Pumps introduces their new five-star AHLSTARUP line of paper and pulp processing pumps. In the company's concept of reserve pumping, this range of energy and seal water savings has been reduced to a lower consistency range of 0 to 8%. This series of pumps is a new addition to the Sulzer reserve pumping concept (0-18% stock consistency). In 2004, a pumping concept with a semi-MCandMC pumping system with a conformance range of 6 to 18% was presented at PulPaper in Helsinki. The new AHLSTARUP impeller has powerful water features that deliver media efficiently and save up to 10% on energy consumption. The pump self-priming performance. Rugged design and smooth water passage reduce wear and tear, extending service life.