Menomonee Falls, WI, USA - June 11, 2014 - Enerpac has announced that its XC-Series cordless pump has received a Silver Award in Plant Engineering's 2013 Product of the Year competition. A key publication in the manufacturing industry for more than 60 years, Plant Engineering's annual competition recognizes new and innovative products recently released in the manufacturing industries. Qualified Plant Engineering print and digital subscribers reviewed and voted on the finalists.

Offering the capabilities of an electric or pneumatic powered pump with the convenient portability of a hand pump, Enerpac's XC-Series provide a portable, cost-effective solution for remote locations with superior speed, power and longevity. To ensure optimal performance in demanding applications, the XC-Series cordless pumps are constructed of lightweight materials, equipped with a powerful, one-half horsepower motor and feature 28 V, Lithium-Ion battery technology.

"We are honoured to receive the Silver Award for our XC-Series cordless pump," said Parthiv Amin, Global Marketing & Engineering Leader, Enerpac. "This award acknowledges the pump as a durable, versatile solution that helps our customers do their jobs smarter, safer, more efficiently and more productively."

Additional key features of the XC-Series cordless pump include: bladder reservoir eliminates venting, prevents contamination and offers leak-free operation in any position; ergonomic design for ease-of-use and portability; versatile performance with low-pressure setting (125 cubic inches per minute oil flow) and full pressure setting (15 cubic inches per minute oil flow), up to 10,000 psi; cordless hydraulic pump technology removes tripping hazards found in traditional powered pumps; and overload protection circuitry safeguards pump and operator from excessive amp draw or increased temperatures.

Enerpac's XC-Series is ideal for diverse industries, including mining, construction, industrial and power generation.