Cleaning Heat Exchanges Ensures Efficient Operations

Pueblo Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant Heat Exchanger (Photo credit: PEO,)

Heat exchangers are susceptible to fouling from cooling water or other liquid with a high content of dissolved solids. The dissolved solids precipitate at the heat exchange surface due to wall temperatures higher than the fluid temperatures. Low fluid velocities in the system allow the impurities to settle on the exchange surface.
The result is a significant decrease in the effectiveness of the heat transfer until the heat exchangers are cleaned.

Process Engineering & Equipment Company (PECO) partners with WCR Service to provide quick, reliable and cost-effective heat exchanger cleaning. A series of chemical washings, while non-abrasive, removes the fouling buildup and water deposits to like-new efficiency.

The cleaning process includes:

•    Pre-cleaning with a high-pressure water spray to remove loose scaling and fouling. A high-pressure steam clean may follow for severe fouling.
•    Power lasting for rigid scaling not dissolved in acidic or caustic solutions..
•    Liquid nitrogen for to remove certain types of hard scaling and gaskets glued with two component epoxy.
•    Chemical cleaning, the most common method of heat exchanger cleaning, provides the quickest possible turnaround. Different temperatures, agitation and concentrations assure maximum cleaning efficiency.

We test every plate with a dye penetration system to ensure no cracks or pinholes are present. Early detection of plate defects saves PECO customers’ costly down-time later.

Cleaning crews clean each gasket and prepare the plate grove just prior to bonding. Left-over glue in the groves can prevent the gaskets from adhering properly and significantly reduce the operation life.
Finally, oven curing of the adhesives with the gasket compressed n the plate grove ensures proper bonding.

PECO provides the cleaning service to ensure the long life of our customers’ heat exchangers through standard maintenance. If you’ are seeing a significant drop in your heat exchanger’s efficiency, contact your PECO sales representative to schedule your heat exchanger for this expert cleaning service.

Michigan Based Company Launches New Nutritional Supplement

A brand new nutritional supplement has just been released, and its amazing properties are sure to impress the health community. Made with fulvic acids of the highest quality, Pure Fulvic Minerals

power the body’s functions with a series of tiny electrical charges. This supplement helps keep the body healthy and active by providing the much-needed trace minerals that we all lack in our day-to-day diets.

Pure Fulvic Minerals is a supplement like none other. Some of the many benefits that this product offers include improved memory and brain function, better focus, increased energy and balanced hormones and electrolytes. Because it works as an antioxidant, Pure Fulvic Minerals can even remove harmful toxins and free radicals from the body. Those who consume this supplement also find that it also helps ward off sickness and infection by boosting their immune system. Plus, it helps the body absorb vitamins and minerals faster, allowing these powerful effects to set in almost immediately.

Experts have been encouraging individuals to take fulvic acid mineral supplements for years. However, Pure Fulvic Minerals is vastly different from its competitors. Not only are its effects more powerful and fast-acting, but it also is a more cost-effective way for individuals to get the minerals their body needs to stay healthy. Because only a few drops of this supplement are needed per day in order to maintain a healthy mineral balance, the product lasts much longer than other supplements. And unlike its competitors, Pure Fulvic Minerals won’t water down our product. In fact, our product’s mineral content is among the highest on the market, ensuring that every last drop is filled with energizing, immunity-boosting, brain-powering minerals.

Market Pipeline & Sigma Machine Provide Economic Stimulus for West Michigan

Stimulus this, stimulus that. We hear about another stimulus daily…and most don’t work. But Market Pipeline & Sigma Machine knows how to provide a real stimulus to the west Michigan economy.

Sigma Machine, in Parchment Michigan, (www.sigmamachine.net) provides precision stainless steel machining for Michigan manufacturers. Originally Sigma Machine provided machined parts for the microscope industry and has since branched into a variety of precision parts for several different vertical industries. Over the years the business has grown primarily through word of mouth and its strong relationships developed from years of quality work and service. Local industry has learned to rely on Sigma Machine for quality engineered products, fair pricing and quick delivery.

Jim VanWeelden, the owner of Sigma Machine wanted to expand his channels to market and improve awareness for their unique capabilities in Michigan.

Jim was referred to Market Pipeline by one of his business partners. Market Pipeline developed a basic web site highlighting Sigma’s unique capabilities and some the unique products that it manufactures. Market Pipeline used fundamental search engine optimization techniques to ensure Sigma’s unique benefits were highly visible to the search engines.

Since 1973 Sigma has been a successful, family owned, business. Now, because of the web and it’s amazing reach, Sigma will be increasing its sales by a factor of 5 and has recently purchased more CNC milling machines and is looking to expand their operations…and hire more skilled labor.

Now that is an economic stimulus package you can believe in!

Used Laser Printers Offer Cost-Cutting Solutions for Businesses

A laser printer offers some of the highest quality printed documents. In a business or warehouse setting, these printers are capable of creating crisp, colorful documents that are printed off in seconds. As one of the fastest printing and highest quality printing machines, laser printers are the type of printer used most often for successful businesses and office solutions.

In order to save money, many businesses are purchasing used laser printers to meet their office needs. Whether you need to print out invoices, return slips, memos, payroll or other company documents, a used laser printer is often just as effective as a new one. The greatest advantage for a business utilizing a used laser printer is the cost savings. Used laser printers may be only half the price of a new unit while functioning just as well. The purchase of used laser printers can be a huge cost cutting solution for a company. This is especially true when a business needs to buy multiple printers for use throughout their office space or warehouse facility. Buying used laser printers rather than new units can cost down on a business’s costs by hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

The key to finding great used laser printers is to go to a company which guarantees that any unit a business purchases will function properly, even when sold “as is.” There are several excellent companies which find and refurbish used laser printers for everyday use. Make sure any used laser printer that is purchased comes with a money-back guarantee so that if your printer fails within the first few weeks, you’ll be able to return it for the full amount you paid. Fortunately, most used units work very well and it’s not too hard to find a quality used laser printer to meet your business needs.

Direct Drive Valves

In the industrial world, valves have always performed the essential function of regulating the flow of gases and liquids. Solenoid valves, whether pneumatic or hydraulic, have been staples in many types of products in a variety of sectors. The automobile industry, for example, often uses pneumatic solenoids to control pistons. Often times the valve is part of a larger system where the solenoid is linked to secondary and/or main valves. Irrigation systems are one such instance where this occurs.

Within the classification of solenoid valves, there are many specific products that all have unique capabilities. Direct drive valves and direct drive on/off valves are two types which are typically used for fluid control in a variety of applications such as machine tooling, automation, automotive, and cutting. This product is different than other valves because the valve spool and the armature are coupled, which means the spool is driven from the force created by the armature. There are many advantages to this arrangement. First, there is no quiescent flow. This alone gives direct drive valves an upper hand over some of their counterparts. However, the smaller size of these devices is often a big selling point. Because they are not as large as other valves, they can fit into more places, giving them lots of versatility. The only real downside is that these products have less driving force, putting them at higher risk for contamination. However, companies often employ a fine mesh filter to cut down on the level of debris. Before selecting any valve it is crucial to assess the desired capabilities and consult with ISO standards.

Another desirable quality of these products is that they can be customized to suit your company’s unique requirements. For the direct drive on/off valves there are a number of options including 2-way, 3-way, 4-way, latching, sump-mount, cartridge-style, and pilot solenoids. Direct drives offer 2, 3, 4, and 5 way control as well as flow and pressure control. When purchasing either of these products it is important to first determine what capabilities you need in terms of flow, supply pressure, and operational temperature. Knowing your requirements in advance will always help the supplier work with you to develop a product that will exceed your expectations.

Quality Beds Made Here In the Midwest

ACME Bedding Company, located in downtown Kalamazoo, has been manufacturing quality mattresses and box springs for nearly 50 years. Their expertise in bedding extends from their factory to their showroom, where friendly sales staff can direct customers to the mattress that’s right for them. Because their manufacturing facility is literally next door to their showroom, ACME can offer factory-direct pricing unlike that of any other Southwest Michigan bedding retailer.

This family-owned and operated business places a great emphasis on customer satisfaction. Knowledgeable sales staff can answer any of your questions about mattresses and box springs and will make sure they find you a product within your price range. ACME carries bed sets in a variety of sizes, styles and firmness levels to suit all your bedding needs. Customers can even order a custom-fitted mattress for odd-sized bed frames, or special beds or hospitals, boats, cribs and RVs. At ACME, customers have the option to purchase mattresses and box springs separately, which is not an option at many bedding retail locations. Mattress from ACME last longer than the traditional mattress because they are designed to be used on either side, which helps the mattress to keep its original shape and comfort.

Specialty bedding is also available at ACME, such as rollaway and trundle mattresses. These beds are carefully crafted to ensure that your guests sleep comfortably during their visit. Electric beds are also available for hospitals or those with limited mobility. ACME even manufactures a line of latex foam beds which offer a luxurious sleeping experience.

In addition to all their bedding options, ACME also manufactures their own quality headboards and bed frames. A variety of styles and materials are available to suit each customer’s taste. Like their mattresses, bed frames and headboards may be ordered in standard or custom sizes.

As an established and respected local business in Southwest Michigan, ACME Bedding Company takes great pride in creating quality products using only the finest materials. Their goal is to ensure that every customer’s bedding needs are met using friendly service and affordable, factory-direct prices.

Michigan's Premier CNC Machining Job Shop

Specializing in computer numerical control (CNC) precision machining, Protomatic offers excellent in-house services for customers who need custom parts and systems. This manufacturing company boasts a huge facility that offers many capabilities that other CNC job shops may not have, including design and certification assistance. Their fast and efficient services have kept customers returning year after year.

Many customers choose Protomatic for their diverse range of capabilities in CNC precision machining. Their vast stock of equipment allows them to tackle any job, whether it is glass bead blasting, electronic assembly, surface grinding or sheet metal fabrication. All mediums can be used in this CNC job shop, including rubber, ceramics, plastic, steel, aluminum, super alloys and titanium. Their technical capabilities surpass those of their competitors, with 5-axis milling, 3-axis turning and micro blasting as just a few of their manufacturing options.

Because of their extensive team of in-house professionals, Protomatic is a “one-stop shop” where customers can go for any manufacturing project. Their computer-aided design (CAD) software allows engineers to quickly design a prototype for any customer. Protomatic can also help customers enhance or improve their existing designs in order to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Quotes can be provided in about 24 hours, even for new product development and short-run production projects; many other CNC job shops don’t even provide these services. With speedy prototype stampings, Protomatic can make sure you get your product in hand and in front of investors in no time.

Secondary operations like grinding, plating, welding, painting, lubrication and sandblasting are just a few of the other options available at Protomatic. They can also handle the program management of your job from start to finish, ensuring that only the most cost-efficient and high-quality materials are used and that any needed certifications are obtained. Customers have found that other CNC job shops fail to provide all these services under one roof. Only Protomatic can assist you in seeing your project through from start to finish, delivering what you need on time and to your exact specifications. Add in their dedication to creating cost-efficient products for their customers, and Protomatic is the one to beat for the best services in CNC precision machining.