Grundfos SMART Digital Flow Intelligence

Grundfos SMART Digital Simplicity

The Intelligent Grundfos MAGNA3

Designed to meet the global market's increasing demands for efficiency, intelligence and sustainability, MAGNA3 sets new standards for pump technology. The most energy-efficient line of circulator pumps on the market, MAGNA3 boasts the lowest energy consumption, most flexible range, easiest installation and most innovative functionalities on the market. From its improved hydraulics and rotor system to a built-in differential pressure sensor, every detail of MAGNA3 is designed to boost efficiency. In fact, it reduces energy consumption by up to 85 percent when compared to a typical circulator. Alongside AUTOADAPT technology, which continuously adjusts operation to changes in demand, the pump includes FLOWADAPT control mode to reduce the need for pump throttling valves.

Grundfos GO

The Grundfos GO is a groundbreaking new app that provides intuitive wireless pump control and full access to Grundfos online tools. The GO is a combination of a mobile interface and a free app available in the App Store and Google Play. To manage pumps by remote control, installers must simply install the app and connect the Grundfos mobile interface to an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android smartphone. Users are then ready to copy profiles to new pumps, generate installation reports, request status data, adjust pump settings and receive alarms and warnings. The GO also provides a live data feed from the pumps directly onto the screen, including duty points, historical data, power consumption, pump speed and temperature.

Grundfos WaterPRO - 331SP

Grundfos WaterPRO - SmartFlo

LAKOS Headlines BlueTech Valley With Innovative Food Processing Filtration

LAKOS Separators and Filtration Solutions will be highlighted at the BlueTech Valley Conference this week, for being the leader in food processing filtration. The conference, which begins Wednesday, is focusing this year on how water efficient technologies will secure the future food supply, a goal in which filtration plays a key part.

LAKOS has been leading the way in food processing filtration for decades, protecting products and manufacturing equipment from the initial planting stages, all the way to the grocery store.

LAKOS products filter directly from the natural source, protecting pumps as water is drawn from wells, rivers, canals and more. LAKOS sand media filters and separators are used in irrigation systems worldwide, protecting drip emitters, spray nozzles and more in the agriculture industry. Once food is harvested, LAKOS separators play a key role in the washing and manufacturing processes. From a tomato washing plant in California to a potato chip factory in Ecuador, LAKOS separators are solving the world’s food processing problems through innovative filtration technology.

LAKOS will be answering questions at the BlueTech Valley Show (http://btvwaterconference.com)  Wednesday May 1 through Thursday May 2 at the Clovis Memorial Events Center in Clovis, CA. To learn more about LAKOS industrial products, visit: http://www.lakos.com/industrial-water-filtration.html.

New High Efficiency Filtration from LAKOS Sets New Standard and Saves Energy

LAKOS Filtration has introduced a new line of high efficiency HVAC filtration solutions which provide more filtration using less energy.

LAKOS Filtration has introduced a new line of high efficiency HVAC filtration solutions which provide more filtration using less energy. The all-new patented LAKOS eHTX Separator helps maintain downstream thermal efficiency of heat transfer surfaces. The eHTX Separator is the latest in technology from LAKOS, the leader in liquid-solid filtration for HVAC applications. These new eHTX Centrifugal Separators remove 98% of solids down to 44 micron (325 mesh) in a single pass, and 99% removal down to 25 micron (550 mesh) in a recirculating system. All claims are verified by independent, third party testing.

Engineering innovations in the new eHTX separators include refined Swirlex Slots™ geometries, improved vortex stabilization, and an enhanced Vortube™ - all patented features - that come together to create an industry leading, state-of-the-

art, separator.

The new eHTX separators are also included with LAKOS High Efficiency eTCX Tower Clean Systems, which help keep the cooling tower basin free of suspended solids that cause scale, corrosion, fouling and biological activity. Controlling these factors leads to lower maintenance, improved chemical effectiveness, longer cooling tower and downstream equipment life, and a significant decrease in long-term water and energy costs.

The new eTCX Tower Clean Systems include a NEMA Premium 1750RPM TEFC motor which provides superior efficiency, greater returns on investment, and meets most urban noise abatement levels.  It also offers multiple purging options, including fail-safe valve for zero maintenance or solids collection device for zero water loss, or both. The new eTCX is capable of removing solids from a wide range of common HVAC applications, including basin sweeping, side stream, and closed loop applications.

The accessories themselves are also part of the new product line up from LAKOS. A new Solids Recovery Vessel (SRV-833) features double capacity to allow for fewer bag change outs, while maintaining zero water loss capabilities. A newly redesigned tower basin sweeping HydroBooster™ (eHB) operates at 10psi, 50% less than the standard HydroBooster. The new Electric Fail-Safe Valve (EFS) eliminates manual purging and includes a battery backup.
For more information on these exciting and efficient eSolutions from LAKOS, visit http://www.lakos.com/e.html.

Robotic Blasting: Key Applications & Efficiencies

To compete in a hyper competitive global finishing market the use of robotics in air-blasting is quickly becoming the preferred method to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve product quality. Our experience has enabled Empire to design robotic blasting systems that meet the needs of today’s most demanding applications.

Key Applications:
Empire has custom engineered and built hundreds of automated grit-blasting and shot peening systems for precision components in the aerospace, automotive, medical and many other industries.

General industrial applications include:
•    Surface preparation for thermal spray and other advanced coatings
•    Shot Peening for SAE aerospace material specifications
•    Non-destructive cleaning of high value parts and controlled stripping and coating removal

The use of robotics in blasting also allows for the transfer of direct labor from fatiguing and potentially hazardous blasting tasks to other more important value added jobs. A single operator can run multiple robotic blast machines resulting in better department productivity. With a robotic blasting system in place, a machine can operate 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

Efficiency:
Empire’s robotic systems combine high operational performance with powerful accuracy, consistency and unprecedented levels of flexibility. Whether it’s manipulating the nozzle to replicate the human hand blasting a component with perfect precision or manipulating the part against a stationary blast stream.

Systems:
Robotics can be provided as part of a custom designed system or a pre-engineered solution. Empire’s pre-engineered robotic blast cells provide compact yet sophisticated solutions to meet your blast finishing needs.These designs are standard and field proven. Choosing an Empire robotic blast finishing system means less time spent in design and manufacturing resulting in the shortest time to production.

Empire can also provide custom designed solutions and will work as your partner to develop the machine concept that best meets your unique process requirement and take into consideration the uniquely harsh environment created by the blast process.

All systems are equipped with Empire’s highly efficient pressure blast and reclamation system.  Empire’s reclamation systems have an unmatched ability to separate fine, medium and coarse media from dust. Designed with the capability to fine tune to your unique set of blast requirements, Empire’s reclaimer will save on media costs while improving performance, processing speed and quality.
Whether your project is driven by improvements in productivity, costs, compliance, strict specifications or process validation requirements, Empire will partner with you to design and build blast systems that best meet your needs.

Robotic blasting offers:
–    Control & Repeatability
–    High Efficiencies
–    And uses Fewer Resources which Lower your costs

To learn more about robotic blasting we invite you to visit our demo lab, equipped with the most modern equipment in the industry and run by a staff with years of experience in evaluating the many ways to blast and peen almost any part.

Modified Finishing Cabinets for Specialized Applications

If your application is highly specialized, you can take advantage of the benefits of a Pro-Finish system. We can economically tailor a cabinet to meet your specific needs and reduce lead times over custom engineered purpose-built equipment. Empire Modified Pro-Finish® Cabinets are re-engineered to meet individual work piece and process requirements. The essence of the program is taking the great Empire base product and making it your Empire solution If you are confronted with a unique application or want to accelerate production rates through partial automation, Empire can meet your needs. Empire has created hundreds of modified cabinets to satisfy focused customer needs in a wide range of industries.

Common modifications include:

Work Envelope Expansion (vertical and Horizontal)

Modified Systems

Wide Hand-cabinet

Other options:

• Crane Slots
• Pass-through cabinets
• Entrance and exit vestibules
• Heavier weight cabinets
• Dual cabinet systems
• Power turntables
• Powered work carts
• Tilting work carts
• Powered Doors
• Multiple Glove Locations
• Roll Blast Systems
• Vibratory Screeners
• Larger Pressure Vessels
• Powered Lance
• Blast-gun Oscillation
• Programmable Controls
• Robot Integration

Many applications require specific equipment arrangements to ensure the correct finish result and keep production efficiency high. With Empire equipment you are able to choose from the product line’s standard designs, then add-on many features and enhancements to adapt to your application. Pro-Finish cabinets can be specified with either suction or pressure blast systems. A pressure system being the preferred choice for faster production and more precise control of media at both high and low operating pressures. In addition, they are available in seven sizes and loaded with standard features that reduce operating and maintenance costs.

With a modular design, plus an extensive range of factory options, lets you select a system that’s just right for your applications.

Advanced Automation: Pre-Engineered to Custom-Built Systems

Empire offers two distinct approaches to achieve the best finishing solution for each robotic application.  The first approach is a pre-engineered blasting system. These systems have two types of design layouts starting with two forms of pedestal-mounted robot machines and an inverted robot machine. Most applications fit these machines with the ability to process parts up to 2ft dia. x 2ft high. In each solution the robot is manipulating the blast nozzle.  Each design includes a dc motor-driven 7th axis that can be upgraded to a servo-driven axis which provides the operator with infinite flexibly and more precision.

A main advantage of the pre-engineered system is that engineering costs are removed since it is predesigned.  At the same time, a number of standard options are available that will cost less than custom-designed systems. Lastly, a pre-engineered system can be produced much faster that a custom-built solution.

Pre-engineered System

A custom-built system is used generally if a part is too large for a pre-engineered solution or if it is more desirable to manipulate the part instead of the nozzle.  The customer may have a specific material handling need that is out of the range of the pre-engineered system capabilities.

  Custom Design

To determine which approach is the best solution, Empire analyzes customer-supplied drawings and part dimensions, integration and support needs. The plant layout is reviewed and becomes part of the design criteria to ensure proper installation and efficient production.  Empire arranges a meeting with the customer if necessary then provides a proposal.

Once the equipment is produced, a factory acceptance test is conducted at Empire’s facility. The customer visits Empire to test the equipment and receive operational and maintenance training.  Once the test is complete and the equipment is approved, Empire’s service technicians can be provided to supervise the installation and startup as well as provide on-site training.

Modified Cabinets for Process Parts

For some applications, a part’s finishing specifications may be beyond the capabilities of a standard blasting cabinet. Empire is able to take the standard product line and modify the cabinets and technology to fit the application requirements. As an example, a customer may have a part that weighs 2,000lbs.; however the standard Pro Finish cabinet can only handle a 1,000lb capacity. Through Empire’s modified program, the upgraded design could include a raising the gloves and window in the cabinet to accommodate the customer’s largest part an in/out turntable or modified DC drive for part handling.

 Typically the process would begin with an RFP through an authorized Empire distributor. The proposal information is filled out by the customer and aided by the distributor to get an understanding of how they want to process the part and cabinet features such as a turntable, outside platform etc. We develop a quotation that would fit a certain range of adjustments to standard equipment. During quoting proposal drawings are sometimes developed for customer clarification.

This proposal is sent to the customer for review and feedback.  We will put together an approval drawing after the order is accepted. The process usually goes smoothly since I believe we are modifying the top cabinets in the industry and most companies are familiar them.

During the proposal stage we may get a sample part to review and possibly process. Processing would be performed by Empire’s Product Support Team in our demonstration lab. After the proposal stage is complete and an order is received an approval drawing is generated with all of the important details of the system shown.

After the approval drawing is finalized the order is released to Production and Fabrication.  From there the modified cabinet goes to paint then on to final assembly. After assembly is complete we perform pneumatic and electrical tests to ensure the system is working properly.

Final inspection is performed by:

• Assembly department
• Technical  service department
• Designer of the project
• Product manager of the Modified Cabinets division

With stringent inspection and quality checks the cabinet is ready for shipping and installation.

At this point the customer may come to Empire’s facility to inspect the system, or for a “runoff” to test the system. If the test is satisfactory, the cabinet is cleaned and prepared for shipment. The distributor then helps to setup the system upon arrival at the customer’s facility. Regional managers may also attend the setup and help with training if necessary.

A modified cabinet project will generally take approximately 8 to12 weeks from inquiry to installation.

Eliminate The Guesswork Out Of Cleaning And Peening

Welcome to the most sophisticated and comprehensive test facility for airblast peening and cleaning applications. Welcome to the Demo Center at Empire in Langhorne, PA (USA).

Whether you are an existing user of cleaning or peening equipment, or a novice to the process, the Empire Demo Center has tremendous potential with tips to increase your productivity and add to the profitability of your operation.

As an advanced manufacturing plant, you have other critical parts of your production process that demand your attention. Most often, this results in an unintentional neglect of processes such as blast cleaning and shot peening. Interestingly, this neglect could lead to higher operating costs and equipment wear than normal. Let’s take the instance when your customer has introduced a new product and would like to partner with you and develop the cleaning or shot peening specifications and procedure for this new component. Empire is here to help with its demo center in both instances. Here’s how:

• Review your existing application and equipment use with Empire by testing your production parts in one of over ten machine types on Demo Center.
• Demo results could prove that maybe you have been using higher blast pressure than required, perhaps a different media type or size could provide you better results. Both changes will reduce your operating costs.
• The Demo Center has equipment with varying and increasing degrees of automation. If your new production needs demand a slightly higher degree of automation, the Demo Center provides you the choice of equipment to test the same.
• Shot peening is a process that’s either misunderstood or completely new to a lot of end users. Visit the Demo Center. Our experts in this process will carry out peening tests on your part samples, to varying levels of impact energy (shot peening intensity), that you will be able to conduct fatigue tests on at your plant. Along the way, we will also help you develop your peening parameters and even help you conform to an established specification.

The Empire Demo Center has the entire range of airblast equipment available for tests, starting from the simplest manual handblast cabinet to sophisticated robotic cells for single part flow. All this equipment is available for your testing, most times without any charge.

We look forward to seeing you in our Demo Center and help you increase the profitability of your cleaning and peening operation!

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Ingersoll Rand - Centac C800

The new Centac C800 centrifugal compressor delivers the power of tomorrow today. Designed with total system integration in mind, see how over 100 years of expertise, integrated components and optimal design make the new Centac C800 the compressor of tomorrow.

Ingersoll Rand Ultra EL Rotary Lubricant

Ingersoll Rand Ultra EL (Extended Life) advanced synthetic rotary lubricant performs up to twice as long as other rotary lubricants, keeping your compressors running at peak performance, minimizing downtime and lowering lifecycle costs.

Ingersoll Rand Releases New Extended Life Rotary Compressor Lubricant

Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in air compressors, professional tools and lifting equipment, has launched an extended life rotary compressor lubricant, Ultra EL. This advanced synthetic rotary lubricant performs up to 16,000 hours — twice as long as other synthetic rotary lubricants — to increase uptime and reduce life-cycle costs.

Ingersoll Rand Ultra EL is a high-performance lubricant blend that provides advanced cooling technologies that allow air compressors to run cooler and more efficiently — even in high ambient temperature environments. Ultra EL also reduces wear and increases component longevity, increasing overall compressor performance.

Ultra EL is best suited for high-demand, multi-shift applications. When used in demanding environments, Ultra EL helps cut change-out frequency in half which maximizes uptime and lowers the facility's maintenance needs, disposal costs and environmental impact. Ultra EL also prevents critical compressor components from varnishing which further increases the longevity of the compressed air system. In addition to saving time and money, Ultra EL has a higher flash point (522° F) than most synthetic lubricants.

“Ultra EL lubricant is compatible with Ingersoll Rand Ultra Coolant and can be used in most brands of rotary screw compressors,” said Ryan Cook, aftermarket leader – North America, Ingersoll Rand. “This makes it easy and cost-effective for compressor owners to upgrade their lubricant and improve the performance of their existing air systems.”

Ultra EL is available in four standard sizes, including 1 liter, 5 liter, 15 liter and 208 liter drums, to meet various application needs. To learn more about the Ultra EL extended life rotary compressor lubricant from Ingersoll Rand, visit ingersollrandproducts.com/UltraEL.

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Plant Engineering Readers Vote Ingersoll Rand R-Series Compressor 2012 Product of the Year

Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is the winner of the prestigious 2012 Plant Engineering Product of the Year Award. The Ingersoll Rand R-Series Contact-Cooled Rotary Screw Air Compressor claimed the grand award by receiving the most overall votes from Plant Engineering readers. The Ingersoll Rand Heat of Compression (HOC) dryer also earned a gold award in the compressed air category.

“This year’s finalists stretch across all areas where a plant manager’s influence is felt and his knowledge is required,” said Bob Vavra, editor of Plant Engineering. “From motors and drives to maintenance and lighting, the things a plant manager must specify and purchase perform very different functions. They all have one common element: they must help him or her do the job better, smarter, safely and more efficiently. That has been the hallmark of the Plant Engineering Product of the Year program for the past 25 years.”

The Product of the Year award winners are determined by popular vote. Plant Engineering subscribers cast votes for 116 finalists from October to December 2012.

“Many industry leaders rely on Plant Engineering as a trustworthy third-party resource for product information, best practices and industry news. It is an honor to accept the Product of the Year Award from their loyal readers — many of whom are our customers,” said Tracy Guilford, marketing communications manager at Ingersoll Rand. “We’re pleased to know Ingersoll Rand products are helping them increase energy savings, productivity and sustainability.”

R-Series Air Compressors Increase Operating Efficiency

Ingersoll Rand continuously innovates to manufacture efficient, reliable compressed air solutions. The Ingersoll Rand R-Series Compressor features an integrated Total Air System (TAS) that combines the dryer and filtration systems into a single package. This eliminates air leaks in the piping between units and results in better flow efficiency. The R-Series product line includes a variable-speed drive (VSD) option to increase the efficiency of variable-demand applications. The VSD compressor is equipped with a hybrid permanent magnet motor — the highest-efficiency motor available from Ingersoll Rand — to increase energy savings.

The compressor features V-Shield™ technology, which ensures that the compressor’s piping system is composed of stainless steel pipes, metal-flex hoses and elastomeric face seals to prevent leaks. It is manufactured with a sequential cooling system for added operating efficiency. Independently mounted coolers reduce thermal stress, decrease discharge temperatures and lower the energy required to remove condensation in downstream air treatment. As a result, the compressor produces drier air more cost effectively.

The TAS, VSD and V-Shield technologies are coupled with a Web-enabled Xe-Series controller. The Xe-Series control system allows plant managers to remotely access vital compressor data via the Internet on any PC, tablet or Web-enabled smartphone. Plant managers can also program the Xe-Series controller to send automatic email notifications if trips or warnings occur to ensure quicker response times.

HOC Dryers Produce Clean, Dry Air More Cost Effectively

The gold award-winning Ingersoll Rand HOC dryer provides a greener approach to compressed air treatment. The HOC dryers recycle the heat naturally generated during the compression process to produce clean, dry air at a fraction of the cost of traditional desiccant dryers. This high-tech, low-energy solution is more cost effective to operate than desiccant dryers without compromising productivity and efficiency.

Ingersoll Rand received engraved Product of the Year awards at a dinner banquet held at the Hotel Sofitel Chicago Water Tower in Chicago on March 18. To learn more about the Ingersoll Rand R-Series air compressors and HOC dryers, visit ingersollrandproducts.com.

Ingersoll Rand Introduces New Energy-Saving Dryers for Small Compressed Air Systems

Ingersoll Rand, a world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments, is introducing a new line of energy-saving, refrigerated compressed air dryers. The Ingersoll Rand D-EC Energy-Saving Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers are available in eight models, ranging in capacities from 10 to 125 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM). The D-EC dryers are ideal for small commercial compressed air users such as machine shops, automotive repair and refinishing businesses and light manufacturing applications.

The D-EC cycling dryers incorporate a thermal mass that stores cold energy, providing enhanced operating efficiency over competitive non-cycling products in this range. The thermal mass cools the air flowing through the dryer, allowing the refrigeration system to turn off during periods of low demand without degrading air quality.

The new D-EC dryers offer many features that are not typically available on small capacity models. The patented, multi-layer heat exchanger combines the chiller, evaporator and pre-cooler/reheater to optimize the efficiency of the dryer and compressed air system. In addition, the precooler/reheater exchanger warms the air exiting the dryer, thereby eliminating the potential for ambient moisture to condense on the outer surface of the downstream piping.

 

A timer-based solenoid drain is installed on the D-EC dryers to automatically empty moisture from the dryer at regular intervals. Air temperatures affect the amount of moisture in a compressed air system; users can adjust the timer to empty more frequently during the summer when there is more humidity in the air.

The D-EC dryer is configured to minimize pressure drop, which maximizes the efficiency of the entire compressed air system. The dryer includes a digital controller that automatically adjusts the airflow and temperature to keep the system within the parameters defined by the plant manager. This ensures worry-free operation and extends the dryer’s usable product life.

“Most facilities have varying degrees of compressed air use where first shift, for example, may have higher demand than second and third shifts,” explained Christopher Ursillo, marketing manager – air treatment, Ingersoll Rand. “Non-cycling dryers run at full power continuously,

while Ingersoll Rand D-EC cycling dryers automatically adjust to the current compressed air volume. This enables operators to minimize energy consumption and operating costs.”

The energy-efficient D-EC dryer uses a minimal amount of refrigerant to cool the compressed air. This maximizes its environmental stability and helps facilities adhere to sustainable manufacturing practices. The compact design also minimizes the dryer’s footprint and installation and shipping costs.

For more information about the new D-EC Energy-Saving Refrigerated Compressed Air Dryers, visit ingersollrandproducts.com/air.

Ingersoll Rand Launches New, More Efficient Centac® C800 Centrifugal Compressor

Ingersoll Rand, a global leader in air compressors, tools, fluid management and material handling equipment, is launching the new Centac C800 centrifugal air compressor at the 42nd Turbomachinery Symposia, in Houston, October 1-3. The C800 is built on the latest generation, integrated and simplified centrifugal compressor platform, and is an extension of the Centac C1000 product line. Certified as ISO 8573-1Class 0, the C800 provides 100 percent clean, oil-free air, and is designed to minimize downtime and lower total cost of ownership.

The single largest contributor to life-cycle cost is loss of production. The Centac C800 is designed with features to maximize asset availability including tapered polygon attachments to create a precision fit and evenly distribute torque and a simplified oil piping system with an integrated oil filter to keep the system running at ideal conditions. The compressor’s integrated AGMA rated gears, flex pad hydrodynamic bearings and components work to reduce vibration and error-proof alignment, minimizing downtime and lowering operational costs.

The optimized components and systems in the Centac C800 reduce energy use by up to 6 percent at full load. The backward-leaning impellers are designed with leading edge software and computational fluid dynamics that maximize peak efficiency and provide greater turndown. Furthermore, inlet guide vanes (IGVs) are standard on the new C800 delivering up to 10 percent additional energy savings at partial load.

Maintenance is easier on the C800 air compressor with a one-piece removable inducer, in-place roddable coolers, bull gear inspection ports, and open cooler casing which offer increased access to critical components. The fully configured compressor package also affords efficient installation — no special foundation or grouting required. The single inlet and outlet connections for cooling water also reduce installation time and cost. These features were specifically designed to optimize and enable system efficiency and reliability.

The Web-enabled Xe-Series controller enhances productivity and enables plant and operations managers to remotely access and adjust the system from virtually anywhere. It presents real-time monitoring and trending of critical components, making it easy to predict maintenance needs and correct operating parameters from Web-enabled smartphones, tablets and personal computers.

“Lost production caused by unscheduled downtime is the largest contributor to a compressor’s life-cycle cost,” said George Mankos, global category leader, centrifugal technology, Ingersoll Rand. “Ingersoll Rand manufactured the C800 with fewer parts, integrated components — and easily accessible critical components — to increase the compressor’s reliability and efficiency.”