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October 28, 2005
Cotton Still a Viable Crop in the West
California inventor invites Kern County cotton growers to compare conservation tillage with conventional methods.
Bakersfield, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2005 --- With all the talk about abandoning cotton acreage in the San Joaquin Valley, Al Ruozi, president of Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp., passionately disagrees. He states, “There is a way to stay in the game and that is by using conservation tillage. This system saves fuel, time, operations, and is good for the environment. The price of diesel fuel and other costs are at an all-time high, so cutting down on tillage trips is the best way to save money." Ruozi is offering free demonstrations to Kern County cotton growers so they can test this system on their own land and compare costs to conventional methods. He says they will be surprised at the results.
Ruozi invented a one-pass tillage machine that digs up cotton stalks by the roots, shreds them and returns the residue to the soil all in one field trip. This system allows growers to plant back in the same bed and eliminate many conventional tillage operations such as multiple diskings, ripping and plowing. It is ideal for planting cotton or vegetable crops following cotton. This controlled-traffic farming method establishes a growing area for crops, and traffic lanes for all tractors and implements, thereby eliminating soil compaction where plants grow.
Ruozi states, "We grow premium cotton here in California. Volumes of government research on conservation tillage systems prove that we can substantially reduce land preparation costs. It is essential that we change our ways of working the soil so that we will be able to compete on the world market.”
For additional information contact:
Marilyn Robolino
Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp.
P.O. Box 70296
Bakersfield, CA 93387
phone 661-322-6659
fax 661-322-7448
http://www.cottonshredderbedder.com
About Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp.
In business for over 57 years, Interstate Equipment & Mfg. Corp. is a family-owned research and development company dedicated to preserving farmland through conservation agriculture.
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New Machine Tool Coolant Filter Saves Major Automotive Company over $60,000 Annually, with Payback in Three Months -- A Real World Documented Case Study
In an effort to reduce operating costs, a major automotive company generated over $60,000 of annual savings, and a Return on Investment (ROI) in less than Three Months on their filter purchase.
(PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- The idea was to discard the OEM-equipped replaceable media filters with Ronningen-Petter® self-cleaning filters.
The process in question was a group of three machining centers that machine aluminum transmission parts. The fluid to be filtered--machine tool coolant--is designed to lubricate, cool, and flush contaminants away from the part and tool.
The fluid is collected under the machining operation where it is routed through a set of weirs to separate out the large particulate. A pump then sends the fluid to a housing containing three large 75-micron cartridge filters.
The filters needed to be replaced three times per week, generating a tremendous amount of annual costs to the automotive company. An in-house filtration audit highlighted the
• recurring high costs of the cartridges
• cost of disposal
• labor for change out
• machining down time
Other costs and inconveniences include tool life concerns, the inability to separate harmful chips from the fluid, all resulting in borderline product quality and safety concerns.
In their search for a solution for the costly and recurring problem, the customer selected a Ronningen-Petter Magnetically Coupled Filter (MCF), which features a permanent self-cleaning slotted filter media, which effectively removes the harmful aluminum chips and fines from the coolant.
The automotive company chose the Ronningen-Petter MCF filter for its spring-loaded cleaning disc design that continuously regenerates the open area of the filter media.
The engineers responsible for the machining centers requested tighter filtration, 50 micron, upon installation as a potential opportunity to increase tool life.
The new Ronningen-Petter MCF filter was installed seamlessly into the existing space of the removed cartridge filter.
The new Ronningen-Petter MCF permanent self-cleaning filtration equipment positively affected the machining centers with its ability to more efficiently manage the full coolant flow and chip loading.
The more efficient cleaning cycle and purge frequency were adjusted to meet the customer's needs.
Extending the cycle times greatly increased the life of the moving parts, and allowed for a greater concentration of chips to be discharged. The purge, or concentrated chip stream, was rerouted three weeks into the installation back to a large paper band filter for recycling purposes.
The quality of the filtrate under the Ronningen-Petter MCF filter was evaluated every shift for the first few weeks to ensure the quality of the machined parts.
Full evaluation of the economic impact of the MCF installation was completed following three months of continuous operation.
The final review determined that the "Ronningen-Petter MCF paid for itself within that three-month evaluation period."
by Ask Filter Man
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Convertech's Technological Advances Significantly Reduce Weight on Large and Wide Pneumatic Expanding Shafts
With increases in load weight and wide web lengths, shaft weight and strength becomes a significant concern. Easing the loading and unloading process and avoiding workplace injuries are important factors to consider when buying wide web lengths. Convertech's new lightweight shafts are perfectly suited to wide web lengths and can help prevent workplace injuries at the same time.
WHARTON, New Jersey (PRWEB) October 28, 2005 -- With increases in load weight and wide web lengths, shaft weight and strength becomes a significant concern. Easing the loading and unloading process and avoiding workplace injuries are important factors to consider when buying wide web lengths. Convertech's new lightweight shafts are perfectly suited to wide web lengths and can help prevent workplace injuries at the same time.
Designed from the ground up to be the lightest and most durable 3 inch diameter shaft, Convertech's new composite carbon fiber shaft is sheathed in aluminum to protect the carbon fiber and ensure maximum product life and durability. This high-modulus composite shaft is much stiffer than comparable 3 inch aluminum shafts and is well suited to heavier loads and longer lengths. With less deflection than an aluminum shaft, the new composite carbon fiber shaft is designed to accomodate wide web lengths and heavier loads in a 3 inch diameter shaft.
For heavier loads in a 6 inch diameter shaft, Convertech also offers a lightweight aluminum continuous lug shaft. Designed for any application Convertech's lightweight continuous lug shaft is available in face lengths up to 150 inches.
Fast delivery time doesn't mean low-quality. Each lightweight shaft is manufactured with the highest quality material and is custom engineered to your shaft specifications. With a streamlined production process and a simplified shaft design, Convertech can ensure its exceptionally fast delivery time.
You can find out more about Convertech's new lightweight shafts and fast delivery advantages at http://www.convertech.com
Interview Contact:
Larry Taitel
Telephone: 973-328-1850
http://www.convertech.com
Convertech Inc.
353 Richard Mine Road
Wharton, NJ 07885
+01-973-328-1850 voice
+01-973-328-7256 fax
www.convertech.com
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October 27, 2005
How does Backwash Efficiency Affect Your Catalyst Bed Protection Filtration System?
Filtration systems are generally regenerated through a backwash cleaning cycle. The primary factors effecting backwash efficiency are • Available pressure differential • Backwash flow • Filter media characteristics.
(PRWEB) October 27, 2005 -- Available Pressure Differential:
During backwashing, the backwash differential pressure (between the backwash source and drain) should ideally be three to five times greater than the differential pressure across the dirty media.
In a feedstock filter, the maximum dirty differential pressure should not exceed 15 PSID, meaning the backwash liquid should be delivered at 45 - 75 PSID to maximize the cleaning efficiency.
Backwash Flow:
A sufficient flow rate of backwash liquid will also be required to regenerate the filtering media. The required flow rate will be primarily dependent upon the type of media selected.
Sufficient backwash flow along with sufficient backwash pressure will lead to hydro-shock cleaning effect and completely regenerate the media to its clean differential pressure.
Filter Media Characteristics:
The final component of filter regeneration is the media characteristics. By their very design, slotted wedge wire and woven wire mesh allow particles to be captured on the surface of the media, providing optimum particle release and media regeneration.
Sintered metal is multi-layered and can offer higher per-cake efficiencies, but can be difficult to regenerate. This leads to shorter run times and increased downtime.
In summary, feedstock filtration is an important aspect in efficiently refinery operation.
Protecting catalyst beds from particulate contamination prevents bed plugging and increases catalyst life.
Several factors affect filtration system efficiency and should be carefully considered when selecting a feedstock filtration system.
by Ask Filter Man
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 05:45 AM | Comments (0)
How to Protect your Fixed-bed Reactors from Contamination
How liquid filtration systems protect fixed-bed reactors from contamination, leading to extended catalyst life and longer run lengths.
(PRWEB) October 26, 2005 -- In the petroleum refining industry, catalysts represent a significant cost, so refineries are chiefly concerned with extending a catalyst's life as long as possible.
The simplest way to do this is to protect the fixed-bed reactor from becoming contaminated with dirt, carbon deposits, and other organic materials.
These items can cause the bed to plug, resulting in decreased reaction efficiency, and potentially require the unit to be brought down early. Catalysts must then be regenerated or replaced.
In general, catalyst bed protection requires the filtration of all particles larger than 25 microns from the feedstock stream. Particles that are smaller than 25 microns will pass through the reactor bed without plugging the catalyst.
Three major factors must be taken into consideration when selecting a proper filtration system:
• Flux rate
• Filtration media
• Clean ability
Flux Rate:
The size of the filtration system is dependent on the flux rate, which is defined s the flow rate per unit of filtration area.
For example, 100 gpm of VGO flowing through a filtration system with 50 ft2 of filtering area represents a flux rate of 2 gpm/ft2. It can be seen from this flux rate formula that an increase in filtration area will lead to a lower flux rate, which will in turn result in a lower velocity of the fluid as it passes through the media.
Lower flow velocity across the filtering media allows the formation of a porous cake on the surface of the media. This leads to longer run times between backwash cycles and increases efficiency in particle removal.
This cake formation also has the added benefit of preventing particles from becoming embedded in the media, allowing for easy removal of particulate during the backwash cleaning cycle.
Filtration Media and Clean ability:
When selecting a feedstock filtration system, another important consideration is media type and its clean ability.
Possible media choices include slotted wedge wire, woven wire mesh, and multi-layered sintered metal. Each one carries its own advantages and disadvantages, but perhaps the most critical consideration when choosing a feedstock filtration system is the ability to completely regenerate the filtration media to its original clean state.
If the media is not sufficiently cleaned, the result is shorter run times and will eventually require the filter to be bypassed for manual cleaning or media replacement.
In summary, feedstock filtration is an important aspect in efficiently refinery operation. Protecting catalyst beds from particulate contamination prevents bed plugging and increases catalyst life. Several factors affect filtration system efficiency and should be carefully considered when selecting a feedstock filtration system.
by Ask Filter Man
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 05:44 AM | Comments (0)
October 26, 2005
Concrete Washout Systems Strikes Partnership with Stormwater Workshops™
Stormwater Workshops, LLC Selects Concrete Washout Systems as a Risk Management and Compliance BMP Partner for the Upcoming 26 City National Stormwater Summit Tour.
Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 26, 2005 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., (CWS), provider of Essential Risk Management Solutions™, announced today that Stormwater Workshops™, LLC has selected Concrete Washout Systems to partner with in their National Stormwater Summit workshops and provide critical risk management and compliance training related to concrete washout.
Stormwater Workshops™, LLC, is comprised of leading industry experts who have combined their experience to produce a National Stormwater Summit. This 26-city tour will incorporate the latest innovations in Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Best Available Technologies (BATs) for quality stormwater compliance. The National Stormwater Summit will combine an NPDES stormwater training program; an expert’s roundtable; a site tour and demonstration, including products manufactured by Profile Products LLC; the EPA perspective session; award-winning motivational speaker, Jeff Conley; and a comprehensive reference manual. For more, visit www.stormwatersummit.com .
National Stormwater Summit workshops will be sponsored in part by Concrete Washout Systems, Profile Products, SI Geosolutions, Paradigm Engineering, Great American Total Erosion Control and Pollution Solution along with resource partners; International Erosion Control Association (IECA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and Land Development Today.
“We have created strategic alliances across the industry to create the most comprehensive training summit for builders, developers, engineers and government officials,” said John Hall, founder of Stormwater Workshops™. “Concrete Washout Systems is a best-of-breed company that enhances the value proposition for each of our summit attendees; offering the building industry essential risk management solutions for concrete washout containment," added Mr. Hall.
“Stormwater Workshops™ will provide the building and stormwater industries with an unprecedented coalition of leaders; from service and product providers to regulatory and resource partners, equipping them with essential risk management solutions,” stated Mark Jenkins, President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. “Concrete Washout Systems is very excited to be part of this incredible opportunity and we look forward to providing our expertise to those within the building industry in order to improve their overall awareness and risk management,” added Mr. Jenkins.
The patent pending CWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight bin that controls, captures and contains concrete washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout concrete trucks, pumps and equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same concrete materials and wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges.
About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Concrete Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors, ready mix and pump operators and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.concretewashout.com
Contact:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
1-877-2-WASHOUT
Fax: (916) 689-0592
www.concretewashout.com
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October 25, 2005
Grand Opening of www.paintersnation.com Industrial Coatings and Supplies Online Store
Painters Nation, LLC online store provides paint and related products to retailers, contractors and end customers. We also provide coatings and sundries for distribution and direct sales to the petro-chemical, oilfield, fleet, equipment and tanking industries.
(PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- Painter's Nation, LLC is announcing the grand opening of it's online store. We are very pleased to be able to offer our products direct to the internet. For our grand opening special we are offering all products at a 10% discount to the public. Most of our products are already priced well below typical brick and mortar retail value, plus we have free shipping on most products with a $7.95 handling charge per order. Not only do we have a great selection of products, we can ship out gallons, 5 gallon buckets, or even 55 gallon drums of paint. We accept online payments as well as purchase orders in order to accomodate the smallest household to the largest corporation.
Painter's Nation, LLC is a manufacturer's representative of industrial coatings and custom designing formulas for the industrial and petrochemical industries. With a full line of coatings which include sealers, direct to metal paints, elastomeric roof coatings, fleet finishes, high heats, waterborne coatings, urethanes, primers, and epoxies, all formulated with exempt solvents to meet the Environmental Protection Agencies V.O.C. requirements. This allows us to meet all industry needs, including all MIL-P spec. paints and Federal Standard 595B colors.
We are a manufacturer's representative of Coastline Industrial Coatings, Inc., SealGuard USA, and National Paint Industries. Our product lines include coatings and paints such as primers, roof coatings, fleet finishes, urethanes, epoxies, high heat coatings, and waterborne coatings. Other products are also available including tools and specialty sealants such as anti-graffiti coatings.
As a manufacturer's representative we share the same goals and philosophies as our manufacturers. Therefore we both service and supply industrial coatings to the oilfield, petro-chemical, equipment and tanking industries. We also service the fleet industry, provide roof coatings, along with waterborne coatings, and a full line of architectural coatings including sealers and stains.
Our online store is available for anyone to browse, or ask specific questions about our products. We welcome interaction between our customers and hope to build long lasting relationships across the United States. Therefore, we have provided information about our products throughout our site. There is a special section for specifications and recommendations that we have compiled from our manufacturers to aid our customers.
Our specifications and recommendations section is a complete do it yourself guide to industrial coatings. We offer how to coat concrete, roofing, steel surfaces for severe and semi-severe chemical exposure. There are also full listings for Offshore and Onshore coating solution systems, including offshore sub-sea coatings. In addition we provide a troublshooting guide, a link to a great glossary of terms, and a chemical resistance guide. The chemical resistance guide is a great tool for users in the industry to check and verify which products and types of products are affected by certain chemicals. The guide gives a scale from "fair" to "excellent" and has categories such as "Abrasion", "Acids", "Alkalis", and "Solvents". Typically these types of questions are asked often in the industry and are never addressed up front. This proactive approach will give our customers the ability to make smarter business decisions prior to purchasing our products.
Specifications and Recommendations information can be found at:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Specifications_and_Recommendations.aspx
Chemical Resistance Guide:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Chemical_Resistance_Guide.aspx
More information about Painter's Nation, LLC:
http://www.paintersnation.com
Complete Guide to Painter's Nation, LLC:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Site_Map.aspx
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October 24, 2005
QSI Graphic Touch Screen Terminal Used for Conference Room Scheduling
QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a company-wide, conference room scheduling application using Qlarity™ to run on the QTERM-G75 touch screen terminal. This color, graphic touch screen terminal makes scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms and notifying attendees via email very simple.
Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) October 24, 2005 -- QSI Corporation, manufacturer of rugged operator interface and mobile data terminals, has created a company-wide, conference room scheduling application using Qlarity™ to run on the QTERM-G75 touch screen terminal. This color, graphic touch screen terminal makes scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms and notifying attendees via email very simple.
“As with many companies, scheduling meetings, alerting attendees and reserving the conference room can be a arduous job,” said Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing for QSI Corporation. “By creating a Qlarity scheduling application to run on our QTERM-G75, we have demonstrated how our products can easily be a practical solution to everyday office challenges.”
The QTERM-G75 terminal is mounted on the wall next to the conference room and is attached to the company network via the optional Ethernet port. Scheduling a meeting is done on the touch screen terminal or using a PC application called Virtual Qlarity™. Virtual Qlarity establishes a link between the PC and the QTERM-G75 so the user can see what is displayed on the terminal, as well as schedule and modify meetings. The terminal stores a list of meetings and initiates an email notifying attendees prior to the start of the meeting.
QSI’s QTERM-G75 is a rugged, Ethernet-enabled graphic terminal using a touch screen to interface with the user. This rugged terminal features a robust list of industrial-grade hardware features and options including a 640x480 lighted, TFT color graphic LCD display; 100Base-T Ethernet with TCP/IP support; touch screen with optional PS/2 keyboard connection; EIA-232, -422 or -485 serial interface; and 8 Mbytes Flash / 32 Mbytes RAM. The QTERM-G75 graphic terminal is ruggedized for use in harsh industrial environments and is NEMA-4 rated and CE certified.
The QTERM-G75 uses an object-based graphic terminal programming language called Qlarity™ (pronounced Clarity). Designing a simple control panel interface or a complete stand-alone application has never been easier. The ability to use pre-defined objects, edit existing objects or author your own objects, provides flexibility to the novice and expert alike. Qlarity Foundry™, a PC-based design tool, provides a Windows® environment for screen creation, application simulation, debugging and downloading to the QTERM-G75 terminal. To learn more about Qlarity, visit http://www.qlarity.com.
QSI Corporation has published a detailed case study on our conference room scheduling application. To read the case study, download related files and view screen shots, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/appnotes.html. To learn more about the QTERM-G75, visit http://www.qsicorp.com/qterm-g75.html. Graphic images of the QTERM-G75 can be downloaded from http://images.qsicorp.com.
About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation is a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI’s human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770, Fax 801-466-8792, Web www.qsicorp.com or www.qlarity.com.
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Mori Seiki Event Will Launch New Mill Turn Series Machine
Two-day Innovation Day event will focus on NT Series and success amidst global competition.
Irving, TX (PRWEB) October 22, 2005 -- Mori Seiki will host an Innovation Days event at its Chicago Technical Center on Nov. 3 - 4. Featuring the North American debut of the company's NT Series of groundbreaking mill turn machines, the event will include presentations dealing with a variety of aspects of both the new machines and how to succeed amidst global competition.
Among the broad variety of presentations and demonstrations taking place throughout the event, Dr. Masahiko Mori, president of Mori Seiki, will address attendees on both days, speaking on the state of the global marketplace. Editors from some of the nation's top manufacturing trade publications will be on hand, presenting information specific to a variety of industry segments, including automotive and medical.
In addition to members of Mori Seiki, two well-known and successful American manufacturers will be on hand to speak on specific challenges their companies have faced and overcome. On Nov. 3, the CEO of QPM Aerospace will speak on success within the aerospace industry. The vice president of McNeil Industries will speak on Nov. 4, addressing the company's experiences manufacturing high precision parts.
The revolutionary NT Series combines DCG™ technology and box-in-box construction design from the NH Series horizontal machining centers with the turret with a built-in milling motor found in the NL Series CNC lathes. The result is a marriage of standard-setting milling and turning in one machine, with no compromises in either process.
Mori Seiki produces extremely reliable machine tools and distributes worldwide. The U.S. headquarters is in Dallas with offices in Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Des Moines, Detroit, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and New Jersey. For more about Mori Seiki and the products in the Mori Seiki line, visit www.moriseiki.com or call (972) 929-8321.
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October 21, 2005
The Hidden Cost That's Not So Hidden Anymore
Due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--,the manner in which industries filter to either recycle or eliminate filtration waste will change significantly over the next five years. Importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
(PRWEB) October 21, 2005 -- Cost is a significant issue when it comes to the selection of an industrial filtration system.
Historically, the choice has been between higher operating costs vs a higher capital equipment investment. Or otherwise stated, it is between a short-term investment and a long-term investment.
In engineering design terms, the choice is between bag or cartridge filters vs self-cleaning filters.
However, due to the new environmental regulations--and the costs associated with waste disposal--this will change significantly over the next five years. Most importantly, this is in all industries, so be prepared...
For many applications, the use of disposable bags or cartridges is the filtration method of choice. Why? Because the elements are relatively inexpensive to buy, and thought of as convenient to use.
The biggest problem with short-term investment--otherwise known as bags or cartridge filters--is that they have to be disposed of. Depending on the laws and nature of the waste, the cost of the disposal can be exorbitant.
Bags and cartridges hidden costs:
Amount of product lost with the with the waste stream
Down-time for bag change out
Hazardous waste disposal charges
Additional safety equipment for employees
One of the advantages of a capital equipment investment (self-cleaning filters) is that the automation that can be set to clean on a pre-determined schedule, or clean on demand when necessary.
How they work:
Self-cleaning filters are controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants collects on the filter screens. The screens automatically clean themselves when the pressure reaches a predetermined level.
In addition, this can assist when the waste is isolated and then recycled for several more uses; or when the waste is sold to another company for their use.
Due to the nature of disposable bags and cartridges, recycle-ability is not an option.
The new self-cleaning filters on the market today can now filter from 1/4" down to 15 microns, and the costs have come down significantly.
While the move over to the other side can be intimidating, it is worth investigating. You might be pleasantly surprised...
by Ask Filter Man
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Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 01:02 AM | Comments (0)
October 20, 2005
TDCI Announces BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD®
TDCI announced BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD. BuyDesign for AutoCAD enables manufacturers to deliver an intelligent electronic product catalogue to architects and other designers for their use directly within the popular AutoCAD system. The catalogue can include configurable products as well as standard products.
(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- TDCI Inc, a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-size and large manufacturing organizations, today announced immediate availability of BuyDesign™ for AutoCAD®, a new component of the Sales BuyDesign sales and service solution within TDCI’s BuyDesign software suite. BuyDesign for AutoCAD enables manufacturers to deliver an intelligent electronic product catalogue to architects and other designers for their use directly within the popular AutoCAD system. The catalogue can include configurable products as well as standard products. The solution will help manufacturers increase sales by making it easier for designers to select and configure their products, and faster for dealers to create quotes and orders. BuyDesign for AutoCAD is intended for use by manufacturers of any product that might be specified at design time – for instance, building products such as windows and doors, cabinets, HVAC equipment, etc.
“BuyDesign for AutoCAD helps manufacturers extend their reach further out into the demand chain,” stated Dan DeMuth, TDCI President. “Our research shows that, in the construction industry for instance, when an architect specifies a particular brand of product, that brand is ultimately purchased up to 90% of the time. Therefore, making it easier to get their products ‘spec’d in’ is a tremendous competitive advantage for building product manufacturers.”
With BuyDesign for AutoCAD, manufacturers can offer designers an easily installed software application with an imbedded product catalogue that integrates seamlessly with their existing AutoCAD system. Catalog information can include guided selection tools, product options, configuration criteria, product images, any type of related documents, and links to additional information on the manufacturer’s web site. When the designer selects and configures a product, BuyDesign for AutoCAD automatically creates an intelligent design block that can be inserted directly into the AutoCAD drawing. Each block carries with it the product attributes captured during the configuration process. Product schedules can then be exported and sent electronically to the manufacturer’s sales channel (e.g. a dealer or distributor) to be imported into Sales BuyDesign for quotation and ordering. The designer can attach documents or drawings to the schedule to better communicate any special requirements.
As an example of how BuyDesign for AutoCAD will be used, a leading window and door manufacturer is already deploying it as an extension to their existing Sales BuyDesign implementation to create an integrated solution across the entire specification-to-delivery process.
About BuyDesign and TDCI
The BuyDesign™ Product Customization Management System (BuyDesign) from TDCI Inc. is a suite of software solutions developed to help manufacturers streamline the design, sales, and production of highly customized products. The suite’s Sales BuyDesign application helps manufacturers of such products become ‘easier to do business with’ by enabling them to provide dealers and distributors with 24x7 web-based and desktop access to: up-to-date product information, intuitive configuration capabilities, product visualization, quote generation, detail bid documents, real-time ordering, and automated generation of detail drawings and manufacturing instructions.
TDCI is a diversified enterprise software and consulting company serving both mid-market and large organizations. For more information, visit www.tdci.com/buydesign.
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October 19, 2005
IRON Solutions Announces Interface with Farm Country Trader®
IRON Solutions has released an interface between its Inventory Manager Software product and Farm Country Trader®,the Upper Midwest's leader in equipment sales publication.
Fenton, MO (PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- IRON Solutions, LLC (www.ironsolutions.com), a leading provider of equipment market intelligence, announced the release of an interface between its Inventory Manager Software product and Farm Country Trader® (www.farmcountrytrader.com), the Upper Midwest's leader in equipment sales publication.
IRON Solution’s (www.ironsolutions.com) interface with Farm Country Trader (www.farmcountrytrader.com) allows equipment dealers to update and manage their inventory through Inventory Manager, alleviating the need for double entry of that information to various equipment search engines and advertising platforms. Inventory Manager serves as a single point of entry for advertising used equipment on IRON Solution’s (www.ironsolutions.com) leading equipment search web site, IRON Search (www.ironsearch.com) as well as all the mainline manufacturers equipment search systems including (CNH - ELS, JD - Used Xpress & AGCO’s - Machine Locator).
“It has been a pleasure working with Rob Hage of Farm Country Trader (www.farmcountrytrader.com) to bring the interface of Inventory Manager and FCT to our central North American equipment dealers,” said Scott Derksen, IRON Solutions senior vice president oftTechnology & development. “This interface provides a single entry system, alleviating multiple entries and data duplication, thus reducing costs and increasing dealer sales and profits. We look forward to even more innovative methods to continue the growth and success of our dealer community.”
“We are ecstatic about this relationship,” stated Hage. “We have many customers in common with IRON Solutions, and this joint effort will allow us to give them what they have all been asking for. A single point of entry that serves many purposes in marketing is a breakthrough in this market.”
“Farm Country Trader has a unique go to market approach,” said Derksen. “This relationship adds value to our application by adding not only the Farm Country Trader properties, but also the various media affiliates – giving dealer inventory in the five-state area television and radio exposure as well.”
Dealers in the region will soon receive a visit from the Farm Country Trader representative to further outline the benefits of the relationship and how to use this marketing tool to their advantage.
About IRON Solutions
IRON Solutions (www.ironsolutions.com) is the leading provider of equipment market intelligence for used agricultural, industrial and outdoor power equipment. Their solutions include Official Guides to equipment values, IRON Search (www.ironsearch.com) , IRON Classifieds (www.ironclassifieds.com) , IRON Appraiser, Quote Pro Sales Suite for automating the sales department processes in equipment dealerships, and more. To learn more about IRON Solutions, their products or services, please visit the IRON Solutions website at http://www.ironsolutions.com.
About Farm Country Trader®.
Farm Country Trader® (www.farmcountrytrader.com) is headquartered in Inwood, IA and was founded in 1989 to serve the five states of Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. They offer paid subscription and newsstand services of a bi-weekly pictorial catalogue of regional equipment for sale by dealers and private individuals. In addition they provide a searchable website and syndication options to regional media affiliates for broader inventory exposure.
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How a Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly
Traffic Paint Manufacturer Became Environmentally Friendly by Simultaneously Reducing Waste and Increasing End-Product Quality.
(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- Centerline Industries calculated that--with labor and disposal--bag filters were costing the company about $50,000 USD a year. Centerline is the largest traffic paint manufacturer in the United States.
In an industry where the contract typically goes to the lowest bidder, keeping manufacturing costs down is the key to survival.
Centerline Industries replaced bag filters with Ronningen-Petter DCF self-cleaning filters in its three paint-manufacturing plants. By doing so, they instantaneously became environmentally friendly and dramatically reduced their waste. All the while increasing production rates at the sites.
SITUATION
Centerline Industries manufactures waterborne and solvent-based fast-drying paints in 300 different formulations. Since the 1970‘s, the company has used disposable bags to filter excess solids and other impurities from the paint prior to packaging and shipping. At about $3.00 USD per bag, the initial outlay for the fabric bags was low. Over the years, however, costs associated with using them had steadily climbed.
Centerline manufactures paint in up to 6,000-gallon (22,712 liters) batch runs, and was often changing bags two to thirty times per batch. Each time a bag required changing, production was stopped, and the bag was taken to a machine that squeezed the paint out so raw pigments trapped in the bag could be reused.
Due to spillover, however, up to two gallons (7.6 liters) of paint were lost every time a bag was changed. Occasionally, the bags ruptured, and cleaning up the mess slowed production and increased downtime. If a bag split while drums or tankers were being filled for shipment, Centerline had to rerun the contaminated batch.
Costs to dispose of the bags were also becoming problematic. The bags were treated as hazardous waste, and disposal cost was $200 USD a drum. Centerline was sending many drums a week to the hazardous waste landfill.
Mr. Robert Fischer, CEO, whose father and grandfather founded the company in 1945 said, ”with labor and disposal, bags cost us about $50,000 USD a year. We were well aware of the problem. We decided to be proactive and find a solution.” The company determined any new filtering system had to meet the following criteria:
1. Reduce the amount of waste created by the filtering process and reduce related disposal costs.
2. Increase throughput and speed production while reducing downtime.
3. Improve product quality by filtering more efficiently.
In addition, any filter system chosen would have to handle both the solvent-based paints and the harder to filter, slow running water-based paints. The water-based paints are 74 percent solids by weight, with a viscosity of 750 to 1000 cps, and comprise 70% of Centerline‘s business.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Centerline tested a Ronningen-Petter Self-cleaning DCF-400 filter in its St. Louis, Missouri plant. The DCF-400 was equipped with an automated system that cleaned the filter screen and purged automatically at timed intervals.
Fischer said, “We put the filter on the worst problems we had. We figured if it worked on the very, very rare bad situations, then it would work on normal ones.” After the initial testing, Centerline installed two larger DCF-800 units. These DCF-800 filters were equipped with Teflon seals to stand up to the solvent-based paints.
Soon after, Centerline installed five more DCF-800 units in the St. Louis plant, four DCF-800s in the Hannibal, Missouri plant, and three DCF-800s in the Ennis, Texas plant.
RESULTS
Reduce Waste Costs
Reduce Operator Labor
Reduce Product Loss
Increase Production
Improve Quality
After initial testing of the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter and before purchasing the additional units, Centerline Industries ran a cost justification analysis that determined the self-cleaning filter systems would provide a two-year payback.
The DCF filters were the most cost-effective units they had researched!
The DCF filters have eliminated operator labor and downtime associated with the constant changing of bag filters at Centerline. Product waste has been reduced considerably, and the three paint plants no longer experience the mess and cost of dealing with sudden bag ruptures.
Centerline’s production rates have greatly increased as a direct result. Best of all, Centerline is producing an even better product with the higher quality filtering the Ronningen-Petter DCF filters provide.
Centerline CEO Mr. Robert Fischer said, “They filter much finer than our regulations call for. They are a better filter.”
CONCLUSION
Centerline Industries challenged the Ronningen-Petter DCF filter with its toughest problems. Not only did the DCF exceed expectations for solving production problems, it proved to be the most cost effective solution available.
Centerline determined that their investment would reach payback in just two years.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Filter model: Ronningen-Petter DCF-800
Type of liquid: Water-based and solvent based road paint
Pressure: 90 PSI (6.2 bar), 2” pump
Temperature: Ambient
Viscosity: 750 to 1000 cps (750 to 1000 cPo)
Filtration required: 380 micron
Disc/purge control: Remotely located, dual electric timers
Elastomers: Teflon
by Ask Filter Man
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October 18, 2005
How to Protect Spray Nozzles in your Flue Gas Scrubbers while Minimizing Waste -- A Real World Case Study
How an Incinerator Systems manufacturer revised their sorbent filtration method to eliminate spray nozzle clogging, which resulted in less waste. This improved their product quality, and reduced their processing costs.
(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- SITUATION
One manufacturer of incinerator systems found that they had massive plugging and fouling of their spray nozzles, which mandated the need to throw away more disposable filter cartridges than necessary. Both issues compromised end-product quality, while inflating their process costs.
This unnecessary expense led them to analyze their process, which included a revision of their filtration methods of the process solution (sorbent) before delivering it to the next stage, which were the spray nozzles.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SPRAY NOZZLE PROTECTION
To prevent fly ash and sulfur dioxide from venting into the atmosphere, flue gas scrubbers uniformly spray a sorbent into the dirty, hot flue gas. These sorbents, however, often contain oversized particles that can plug spray nozzle orifices. When this happens, the spray becomes uneven, and fly ash and sulfur dioxide can escape from the scrubber.
The key to spray nozzle protection is to filter the liquid before sending it to the spray nozzle. This eliminates the excess and oversize particles, which ultimately plugs the nozzle orifices. Once plugged, the spray becomes uneven, and the output quality becomes compromised. All at an additional and unnecessary expense to the bottom line.
The pro-active approach to this problem is to protect the spray nozzles, which is to filter the solution before it reaches this stage of the process. While there are many different filtration options, the most cost effective is to use self-cleaning filters. This is why the incinerator systems manufacturer contacted Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies) to analyze their filtration methods in hopes of protecting their expensive spray nozzles while lowering their process costs.
A SELF-CLEANING SOLUTION
Ronningen-Petter determined that the solution to this problem is twofold. To begin, many manufacturing facilities are throwing out more cartridges than necessary with disposable media. That's because disposable media are typically changed on a time cycle (e.g., once a shift, once a day, or once a week), regardless of whether the media needs replacement. To effectively filter when needed -- and not when convenient -- it is important to use automation when at all possible.
With the use of automation, the filters can be cleaned at precisely the right time, rather than when it's convenient. That's because the cleaning is controlled by the pressure differential between inlet and outlet headers as contaminants build up on the filter screen. When the pressure reaches a predetermined level, the screens are cleaned automatically -- only as needed, and when needed.
The second problem was their use of processing liquids (sorbent) with unwanted and prior supposedly 'filtered' particles in it, which resulted in fouling and clogging of the spray nozzles. The consequence of this dynamic was uneven spray and fly ash/sulfur dioxide escaping from the scrubber.
Once identified, the incinerator systems manufacturer eliminated this problem by using Ronningen-Petter (automated) self-cleaning filters. This meant less waste in the process. It also limited the unwanted particles in the process stream, which eliminated the spray nozzle clogging. Therefore, the process line did not have to be stopped to clean the nozzles.
RESULTS
The incinerator systems manufacturer is extremely pleased with the reliable operation of the filters, the elimination of spray nozzle plugging and fouling, as well as the fact that there are no spent cartridges to dispose.
by Ask Filter Man
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Story of a Time Traveler
The story of John Titor, purported military time traveler from 2036, who predicted civil war in America beginning in 2004-2005 and global nuclear war in 2015. What sets him apart from conventional hoaxers is that he offered a complete theory of how his time travel device functions along with photographs and technical drawings, and some serious scientists believe the device might work.
(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- Someone using the assumed name of John Titor and claiming to be a soldier on a mission from 2036 presented a considerable amount of information on the Web beginning around November 2000 about his mission and time travel machine, his perspective on our society, how our society is going wrong, and how society as we know it will end in a very short but massive global nuclear war in 2015.
He's gone now, back to 2036 he said he was going in his last posting on March 24, 2001, and the threads he left across the Web in his five months with us have been slowly evaporating since then. As time passes and interest in Titor's story grows, new "Titor" material and imposters emerge, and self-styled debunkers may go so far as to claim the story's already been proven a hoax (although so far there's never been any such actual proof offered).
There are some good reasons to not believe everything you read, and good reasons to keep your mind open about Mr. Titor's story are more and more often appearing in the daily news. Russia is sabre-rattling again in response to perceived American aggressions; tens of thousands of nuclear weapons still stand ready to launch on warning; police powers, illegal detentions, and concentration camps are growing like a cancer on the American Constitution. Even the mad cow disease epidemic he predicted has already begun rearing its ugly head in America as well as around the world. Mr. Titor's words sound more prophetic every day.
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October 17, 2005
Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly -- A Real World Documented Case Study
Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a Real World Documented Case Study.
(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
SITUATION
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.
SUGGESTED FILTRATION METHOD
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.
With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.
Cleanable media offer an effective method of eliminating waste at the source and significant monetary savings, too. Just how significant? You can begin to get an idea by following this example. It assumes the application requires a typical 12-cartridge filter using 10-inch cartridges.
First, we know that a 55-gallon drum can hold 180 cartridges if carefully filled. Assuming you replace these cartridges daily (which would not be unusual), you will fill one drum every 15 days – or about 20 drums per year.
The cost for disposing of non-hazardous waste is already $400–$800 per drum. Moreover, the cost for disposing of hazardous waste is fast approaching $1,000 a drum. When you multiply this cost by the number of filters at your plant, you can begin to see the savings.
Consider this, too: If, in anticipation of changing regulations, you are treating all your non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste to avoid future fines and clean-up costs, it is easy to see how the reduced waste volume made possible by cleanable media can begin paying immediate dividends.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.
by Ask Filter Man
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If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp
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October 16, 2005
Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.
(PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- SITUATION: An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Based on these criteria, the engine components manufacturer installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
How does this filter work?
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.
In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.
by Ask Filter Man
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October 14, 2005
Cooling Tower Loop Cuts Waste and Disposal Costs with Environmentally Friendly Filter --- A Real World Documented Case Study
How a cooling tower loop cut its waste and disposal costs by using an environmentally friendly filtration process-- A Real World documented case study.
(PRWEB) October 18, 2005 -- A manufacturer of plastic personal grooming products was recycling mold-cooling water through a cooling tower. Unfortunately, the cooling water was picking up airborne particulate in the process, which caused frequent blowdowns, required maintenance, and created downtime on the molding machines.
Traditionally, engineers have opted for disposable media filters because of their lower initial cost. While initial cost may be lower for small batch operations, the same is not necessarily true for continuous operations. That is because you would need a completely redundant filtration system, including piping, valves, supports, and service connections – not an insignificant expense by any means – to maintain production.
To remove this particulate, the company installed the Ronningen-Petter AFR backwashing filter from RPA Process Technologies.
With this type of filter system, the media is cleaned and regenerated while the unit remains on-line. This means a simple single-piping arrangement, minimal valving, and fewer connections – for a lower total system cost and reduced waste.
Since then, they’ve eliminated this costly downtime and reduced their waste. What’s more, controlling suspended solids by filtration rather than blowdown substantially reduces water use. Moreover, because the filter cleans itself only when necessary, treatment chemicals and waste disposal costs are minimized.
by Ask Filter Man
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October 13, 2005
Georgia Department of Labor Hosts Annual Conference
Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 13, 2005 – Georgia Department of Labor will be hosting its 2005 Georgia Safety, Health & Environmental Conference October 19-21, 2005 in Savannah, GA. Project Safe Georgia is a coalition of businesses, government and academic professionals volunteering to address the safety, health, environmental and workers’ comp needs for all Georgia businesses.
Georgia Tech Research Institute, a leader in Occupational Safety and Health Training, will be one of the main sponsors of this event. GTRI will be at the event promoting their 2006 Occupational Safety and Health Courses, along with providing attendees with the current Course Catalog and taking on-site registrations for future courses. Experienced faculty of GTRI will be hosting the booth and will be available to answer questions about our training programs and research facilities. For more information about the upcoming conference, please go to www.projectsafegeorgia.org.
Georgia Tech Research Institute is extremely proud of the 2,700 individuals we trained in 2004. GTRI is focused on providing quality training with the best possible selection of course topics at the level you need for professional development. Register for all Safety and Health courses at Georgia Tech by going www.oshacourses.org.
About Georgia Tech Research Institute
Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit applied research arm of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA. Our approximately 1,200 employees perform or support more than $100 million in research yearly for more than 200 clients in industry and government. To learn more about GTRI, visit http://www.gtri.gatech.edu.
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Food Processing Plant Saves Water While Protecting Their Ion Exchange Unit -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.
(PRWEB) October 13, 2005 -- How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter saved a food processing plant water while protecting their ion exchange unit.
SITUATION:
A food processor was removing contaminants from gelatin liquor with pressure leaf filters that were pre-coated with diatomaceous earth (DE). The DE, however, would periodically break off, travel downstream, and plug the ion exchange unit. This resulted in two-days of downtime to allow employees to manually clean the column.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION:
Based on these criteria, the food-processing plan installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
In addition, automating the filter later helped the company minimize waste by saving water. How? Operators in the past had been cleaning the filter too often and for too long a period. However, a Ronningen-Petter automation package began telling the filter precisely when cleaning was needed, and how long each cleaning cycle should be.
RESULTS:
After installing a manual self-cleaning filter, the column never plugged again -- this meant the filter paid for itself within eight months.
-- by Ask Filter Man
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October 11, 2005
Webcom, Inc. Selected by Cray, Inc. to Automate the Quotation and Proposal Generation Process
Solution to provide a competitive advantage in leveraging market opportunities.
Milwaukee, Wis. (PRWEB) October 11, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc., a leader in simplified quote-to-order enablement for the selling of complex products and services, is pleased to announce that Cray, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY) has selected the Webcom WebSource CPQ solution to simplify its sales quoting process. As the global leader in supercomputers, purpose-built for high-performance computing (HPC), Cray Inc. provides innovative computing platforms that enable scientists and engineers in academia, government, and industry to meet both existing and future computational challenges. As high-performance computing needs have evolved, so have Cray's systems. The same real-world performance that defines Cray’s leadership in high-end supercomputing is also available in smaller systems that meet the expanding market for performance and value.
“The volume of proposals and business has increased, putting a strain on engineering resources for supporting sales people and sales channels,” said Adam Lorant, Cray vice president of product marketing.” WebSource CPQ will allow our salespeople and sales channels to accurately configure, price and quote our XD1 product without requiring engineering support services, raising productivity across all affected departments,” added Lorant.
WebSource CPQ is designed to help drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Requiring nothing more than a web browser, WebSource CPQ will allow Cray salespeople and channel partners to easily and skillfully configure, price, quote and propose solutions, significantly reducing the quotation and proposal turnaround time.
“Cray will leverage the integration of WebSource CPQ to salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) to maximize the value driven by their customer relationship management initiatives,” said Rick Olson, president of Webcom Solutions, the Webcom, Inc. channel partner responsible for Cray. “Cray’s initiatives in this area dovetail perfectly with recent research by various industry analyst firms showing strong growth in customer-facing application spend,” added Olson.
“We are pleased to announce Cray as a customer,” said Aleks Ivanovic, Webcom CEO. “WebSource CPQ will allow Cray’s salespeople and sales channels to be self sufficient in the configuration to proposal process, resulting in high quality proposals and quotations, as WebSource CPQ will dynamically generate a quotation and proposal based upon a specific configuration,” added Ivanovic.
About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom’s products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).
About Cray, Inc.
As the global leader in HPC, Cray provides innovative supercomputing systems that enable scientists and engineers in government, industry and academia to meet both existing and future computational challenges. Building on years of experience in designing, developing, marketing and servicing the world's most advanced supercomputers, Cray offers a comprehensive portfolio of HPC systems that deliver unrivaled sustained performance on a wide range of applications. Go to www.cray.com for more information.
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October 10, 2005
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Design News announces the Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Live October 11-12, 2005. The event is sponsored by National Instruments, International Rectifier, Aerotech, Galil Motion Control, Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division and Banner Engineering.
NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) October 10, 2005 -- Design News, the leading publication covering the latest tools, components, and materials used in mechanical and electromechanical design of a broad range of products, announces the Ground-Breaking Online Motion Control and Automation Conference 2005, Live October 11-12, 2005. The event is organized by Design News and sponsored by National Instruments, International Rectifier, Aerotech, Galil Motion Control, Parker Hannifin Electromechanical Automation Division and Banner Engineering.
The online conference offers a compelling multi-session conference program with leading industry experts. Visitors are able to attend straight from the comfort of their home or office. Topics to be covered:
- Amplifiers & Drives
- Controllers
- Feedback Devices
- Automation
- Mechanical components
- Motors
The Online Motion Control and Automation Conference is an online educational event designed for engineers who want to learn about new motion control and automation strategies, from the engineers who are using them. The conference agenda will deliver content-rich sessions and case studies addressing the relevant topics. Presenters include Dr. Eric Baumgartner, NASA JPL senior engineer that will be lecturing about: "The Mars Exploration Rover Instrument Positioning System."
This free online event comprised of multiple webcasts. Leading industry experts and solution providers offer attendees a unique opportunity to participate straight from the comfort of their home or office.
Webcast topics include:
- Tuning Servo Systems - Classical and Advanced Methods
- Optimal Component Selection for High-Performance Motion Control
- Where Are You on the Evolutionary Scale of Motion Control?
- How to Slash Design Time with Simulation Tools
- Demystifying Vision Sensing
- Addressing More Efficient Motors
More information about the event and free registration:
http://www.designnews.com/e2emotion
About the sponsors:
Aerotech
Aerotech has designed and manufactured the highest performance motion control and positioning systems for our customers in industry, government, science and research institutions around the world.
Banner Engineering
Banner offers complete and integrated line of sensing and machine safety products, from Photoelectric Sensors to Machine Safety Products, Vision Sensors, and Precision Measurement and Inspection Products.
Galil Motion Control
Galil Motion Control, Inc. specializes in providing microprocessor-based motion controllers for the purpose of controlling motors with utmost precision.
International Rectifier (IR)
International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management products. Its products include analog integrated circuits and advanced circuit devices, power systems, and power components.
National Instruments
National Instruments (Nasdaq:NATI) is a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation. Leveraging PCs and commercial technologies, virtual instrumentation increases productivity and lowers costs for test, control and design applications through easy-to-integrate software, such as NI LabVIEW, and modular measurement and control hardware for PXI, PCI, USB and Ethernet.
Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin (NYSE: PH) is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets.
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October 07, 2005
How a Company Switched from City Water to Well Water and Saved $25,000 Yearly
Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
(PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Company switches from city water to well water, and saves $25,000 yearly with Ronningen-Petter Self-Cleaning Filters -- a real world documented case study.
Situation
In a cost-cutting effort, a knife manufacturer switched from city water to well water for cooling their molding machines. One of their concerns, however, was that the well water be filtered to a level as clean as or cleaner than the city water -- otherwise, waste would be generated in the form of off-spec product.
Suggested Filtration Method
Eliminate waste at the source by use cleanable filter media. Why? No cartridges or bags to landfill or incinerate.
With cleanable filter media, you only have to deal with the unwanted solids. In addition, you may not have to contend with them either.
Cleanable media offer an effective method of eliminating waste at the source and significant monetary savings, too. Just how significant? You can begin to get an idea by following this example. It assumes the application requires a typical 12-cartridge filter using 10-inch cartridges.
First, we know that a 55-gallon drum can hold 180 cartridges if carefully filled. Assuming you replace these cartridges daily (which would not be unusual), you will fill one drum every 15 days – or about 20 drums per year.
The cost for disposing of non-hazardous waste is already $400–$800 per drum. Moreover, the cost for disposing of hazardous waste is fast approaching $1,000 a drum. When you multiply this cost by the number of filters at your plant, you can begin to see the savings.
Consider this, too: If, in anticipation of changing regulations, you are treating all your non-hazardous waste as hazardous waste to avoid future fines and clean-up costs, it is easy to see how the reduced waste volume made possible by cleanable media can begin paying immediate dividends.
Ronningen-Petter Solution
The Ronningen-Petter stainless steel AFR self-cleaning filter met the company’s objective for water clarity, and enabled them to save $25,000 annually in city water costs. In addition, by using a self-cleaning filter instead of a cartridge filter, they avoided the high cost of land filling cartridges.
by Ask Filter Man
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please contact us at http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp
www.RPAprocess.com
Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 03:15 AM | Comments (0)
October 06, 2005
Noble & Associates Consulting Inc Announces New “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs)
Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces it's new “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs).
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc, a provider of information technology needs assessments and of business and functional support for E-Business software implementations and upgrades worldwide, announces it's new “Analyst on a Budget Service” (ABs).
ABs will provide the analytical assistance businesses need on a part time basis, rather than requiring a commitment to full-time hiring. Through the new service, Noble & Associates Consulting’s clients will have access to seasoned IT professionals with domestic and global experience in a variety of industries.
Noble & Associates saw signals that their customers and prospects sometimes delayed or postponed decisions regarding e-Business and ERP support because they didn't have the budget dollars to support a full-time commitment. Noble felt that by offering their professionals for 20 or more hours a month to discuss their customers' priorities and review their customers' already implemented software and surrounding needs, they could fill that gap.
"Our customers can attain peak performance and maintain competitiveness using ABs. We’re pleased to provide a vehicle which enables companies with limited IT resources to keep up with technological innovations. We believe this service will be especially useful for firms in the $10 million to $100 million range." said Sandra Noble, President of Noble & Associates Consulting. "In cases where there are operational and process concerns unrelated to the IT realm, our partnership network of professionals can help you resolve operational, business process and merger and acquisition issues, as well." she added. ABs begins with an initial assessment to craft an analysis workout plan for the months to come.
About Noble & Associates Consulting, Inc
Noble & Associates Consulting offers cost effective, enterprise-wide (ERP) e-Business software solutions delivered by experienced professionals with industry, business and application knowledge and expertise. They also specialize in IT needs assessments, RFP creation and unbiased software selection assistance. For additional information, visit http://www.NobleAdvantage.com.
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Engine Components Manufacturer Recycles Expensive Quench Polymer -- A Real World Documented Case Study
How the Ronningen-Petter self-cleaning filter reduced an engine component manufacturer's product rework and scrap, while permitting a better reuse of their expensive quench polymer. All this while significantly cutting their labor costs.
(PRWEB) October 6, 2005 -- SITUATION
An engine components manufacturer using an in-line strainer to clean quench polymer had a problem. As rust and scale collected in the strainer, the flow of quench polymer was being reduced. As a result, the product was not being completely quenched and had to be reworked or scrapped, which added to their waste.
RONNINGEN-PETTER SOLUTION
Based on these criteria, the engine components manufacturer installed a Ronningen-Petter (RPA Process Technologies), self-cleaning filter to completely remove rust and scale, while allowing the quench polymer to flow freely.
How does this filter work?
With the DCF self-cleaning filter, process water enters the top inlet and passes through the screen. The screen holds any particles over 50-microns while cleaned water leaves through the bottom outlet. A cleaning disc moves up and down the filter screen, removing debris. With the aid of the downward fluid flow and the disc movement, the debris is deposited in a holding chamber at the bottom of the filter housing and regularly purged through a valve at the bottom of the chamber.
RESULTS
As a result, rework and scrap were drastically reduced, and the quench polymer recycle rate was significantly increased.
In addition, labor costs and downtime were significantly reduced due to the ease with which a filter can be cleaned compared to breaking the piping and cleaning an in-line strainer.
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.
If you would like to discuss this filtration, solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
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October 05, 2005
Water Solubility and Low-Temperature Heat-Transfer-Fluid Performance
Paratherm Corporation to present new research at Chem Show Educational Conference in New York City November 2, 2005.
(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 4, 2005 -- Sean Stoner, Research and Product Development Manager at Paratherm Corporation, recently undertook to explore how the difference in water solubility of two chemically similar heat transfer fluids directly affects coil freeze-ups at fluid temperatures down to -90°C.
Low-temperature heat transfer fluids are used in the chemical processing industries, typically at temperatures down to -50°C, for reactor temperature-control loops, condenser cooling, and freeze drying.
Further lowering that temperature capability, to -70°, -80°, or even -90°C, can theoretically provide fine- and specialty-chemical producers with more options to increase yields, reduce cycle times and/or increase throughput.
But a number of factors come into play at these low temperatures, factors that can sometimes prevent the application of these theoretical advantages. It can be difficult to completely eliminate and prevent water ingress in these closed-loop cooling circuits. While very small amounts typically pose no problem, above certain threshold quantities dissolved water freezes onto the coil surface forming an ice layer that can significantly reduce cooling efficiency and capacity.
Mr. Stoner will present this work at the Chem Show Educational Conference at the Jacob Javits center in New York City, New York on Wednesday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m., as part of the Keep Your Plant Safe, Compliant and Efficient conference track.
Paratherm Corporation's product line has grown to seven heat transfer fluids and two high-performance system-cleaner liquids, but the service mission of Paratherm Engineers and Staff has remained the same; to use their thorough knowledge and experience with thermal systems and heat transfer fluids, their relationships with heater and equipment manufacturers, and their focused attention on the needs of customers, to deliver smoothly operating systems and applications, and maximum production, to processors that choose Paratherm. Paratherm will exhibit at the Chem Show at Javits Center in New York City November 1-3, 2005, in booth 934.
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October 03, 2005
Compare Gas Prices, Find Cheap Gas through MapGasPrices.com, a Newly Launched Web Site
MapGasPrices.com allows consumers to map gas stations in their area, compare prices and find cheap gas. The site collects gas price data from numerous sources, including Oil Price and Information Services, OPIS. By finding the cheapest gas prices around and patronizing those stations, consumers can send a firm message to gas station owners and oil executives around the nation: 'We are watching, so don't gouge U.S. consumers.'
Orem, UT (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) October 3 -- Looking for cheap gas? Sick of being gouged at the pump? Then go to MapGasPrices.com.
MapGasPrices.com is a new Web site that allows consumers to map gas stations in their area, compare prices, and find the cheapest prices around. By using this interactive Web site before filling up at the pump, consumers can make sure that they are getting the best deal.
The site collects gas price data from numerous sources, including Oil Price and Information Services, OPIS. It also allows customers the ability to contribute up-to-date information by adding the latest prices and new locations of gas stations. This makes MapGasPrices.com the biggest and most interactive source for gas prices on the web -- and sends a firm message to gas station owners and oil executives that enough is enough.
The goal of MapGasPrices.com is to keep gas stations honest by giving consumers a place where they can compare prices and find cheap gas by finding the station with the cheapest price.
“We are all very happy that prices have not yet risen 40 cents or more per gallon as was heavily speculated after Rita hit,” said Mark Olsen, spokesperson for Orbizon Inc., creators of MapGasPrices.com. “Is it possible that the prices have not raised much because the consumer is already being gouged? In the aftermath of Rita is the gas industry more cautious about raising the prices too soon? MapGasPrices.com gives consumers the ability to watch the gas prices at stations in their own area or across the country and send a message - 'Don't gouge us!'”
Already people are sending that message by using the site. Regarding MapGasPrices.com, Ann Mackinnon of Minneapolis said, “I shared the site with the office and they all love it—I'm hero for a day!”
MapGasPrices.com is receiving praise because it is easy to use, interactive, fun, and informative. Most importantly, it ensures that consumers aren't gouged at the pump.
“We are suffering from gas pains and this tool lets oil companies, refineries, and gasoline retailers know someone is watching and directing traffic to the best deals in town,” said Olsen. "Send a message to the oil industry by using MapGasPrices.com and making sure you are getting the best deal."
About Orbizon:
Orbizon is a web development company based in Orem, Utah. Orbizon is also the creator of Orbizon Inc.. Its newest site, MapGasPrices.com, allows consumers to find cheap gas and patronize the gas station in their region with the cheapest price.
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Cooling Tower Loop Cuts Waste and Disposal Costs with Environmentally Friendly Filter --- A Real World Documented Case Study
How a cooling tower loop cut its waste and disposal costs by using an environmentally friendly filtration process-- A Real World documented case study.
(PRWEB) October 3, 2005 -- A manufacturer of plastic personal grooming products was recycling mold-cooling water through a cooling tower. Unfortunately, the cooling water was picking up airborne particulate in the process, which caused frequent blowdowns, required maintenance, and created downtime on the molding machines.
Traditionally, engineers have opted for disposable media filters because of their lower initial cost. While initial cost may be lower for small batch operations, the same is not necessarily true for continuous operations. That is because you would need a completely redundant filtration system, including piping, valves, supports, and service connections – not an insignificant expense by any means – to maintain production.
To remove this particulate, the company installed the Ronningen-Petter AFR backwashing filter from RPA Process Technologies.
With this type of filter system, the media is cleaned and regenerated while the unit remains on-line. This means a simple single-piping arrangement, minimal valving, and fewer connections – for a lower total system cost and reduced waste.
Since then, they’ve eliminated this costly downtime and reduced their waste. What’s more, controlling suspended solids by filtration rather than blowdown substantially reduces water use. Moreover, because the filter cleans itself only when necessary, treatment chemicals and waste disposal costs are minimized.
For questions about industrial filtration, please visit the Ask Filter Man forum at http://www.rpaprocess.com/Ask-Filter-Man-Blog.asp.
If you would like to discuss this filtration solution with one of RPA Process Technologies highly-trained Applications Specialists, please visit http://www.rpaprocess.com/ContactUs/Contact-Us.asp.
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Unity Builders for Christ, Inc. Grand Opening
We, U.B.C. Inc., will be moving to a new location in the month of October of 2005. This will allow us more room to help our clients who are Veterans and others to find jobs in our community.
(PRWEB) October 1, 2005 -- Unity Builders for Christ, Inc. will be moving to a new location in the month of October 2005. This will allow us more room to help our clients who are Veterans and others to find jobs in our community.
Our "Caring & Sharing Project' will consist of two divisions. The first division will be the 'Veterans Recycling Center' where we will be accepting donated unwanted vehicles such as trucks, cars, buses, vans, etc. The second division will be 'Vets Tools Rental' Plaza. At the 'Vets Tools Rental' Plaza we will be renting out tools & equipment to individuals & contractors in our community.
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Lights Go Out for Kissimmee's Historic Power Plant
The original section of the Roy E. Hansel Generating Station was decommissioned on Sept. 30 after 104 years of continuous service.
Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) October 2, 2005 -- The eight diesel generators that served generations of Kissimmee residents fell silent Sept. 30 after an official decommissioning ceremony hosted by Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA).
Built on the northwestern shore of Lake Tohopekaliga in 1901, the Roy E. Hansel Generating Station produced electricity continuously for 104 years.
"Today is this plant's last in commissioned service," KUA president and general manager Jim Welsh said at the ceremony. "For 104 years she has performed with remarkable distinction."
At just after 12:00 noon an electrical switch was pulled which powered down the generators -- forever. The decommissioning honors went to Welsh, KUA chairman Nancy Gemskie and two daughters of Roy Hansel in whom the plant is named.
"This plant has built an extraordinary record of achievement because it possessed one exceptional asset: generations of operators who were willing to do what it took to keep the lights on in Kissimmee," said Welsh. "And for that, they deserve our profound thanks."
The KUA board of directors authorized the decommissioning of the units in February because they were no longer economical to operate. The historic building and adjacent property will be returned to the city of Kissimmee for future development.
A separate 50-megawatt (MW) combined cycle plant and related facilities will continue to operate at the southern end of the Hansel site until its scheduled retirement date in 2013.
Founded in 1901, KUA (www.kua.com) is Florida's sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 170,000 residents in five Central Florida counties.
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