We’re excited to announce our all-new accessories for the C911-P combustion pressure switch are in stock and available now! What’s new? The electrical connection for the C911-P is M18x1.5. This might be an unusual size for some of you, so we are now stocking a cable gland that may be purchased separately if needed (pictured Read More
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Meet the New Automation Systems Manager
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Mechatronics engineer Jenna Glasure was recently promoted to the role of Automation Systems Manager. Jenna started with Olsträd Engineering as an intern, and has thrived in her time with us, growing as a leader. We’re excited to see what she achieves! We had the opportunity to ask her some questions about this new role and Read More
How to: Attach S Actuators to VF Valves
Categories: Elektrogas, How To, Industrial Valves
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It’s easy to mate an Elektrogas S actuator with a VF butterfly valve. Here’s how it’s done: Identifying the Parts To begin, let’s gather and identify the necessary parts. S actuators ship with the parts shown above. 1) The solenoid actuator 2) A connection ring3) Two screws4) A cork gasket Butterfly valve VF ships alone. Read More
Custom Control Panels
Categories: Control Panels
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Olsträd Engineering offers high quality custom panels for combustion and process control. We have long experience with relay logic, PLC-based solutions utilizing advanced HMI, and automation. Each panel is designed according to your needs, taking into account like spares and the best technology available. Our control panels are cost-effective, simple to operate, and easy to Read More
FAQ: What is a Package Burner?
Categories: ESA, Industrial Burners
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A package burner is an industrial burner with its own dedicated blower. The standard scope of supply includes everything you need to safely run the burner: blower, air valve, air pressure switches, gas manifold (with filter, pressure reducing regulator, safety shut-off valves, gas pressure switches, etc.), ignition transformer, and flame safety. You are responsible for Read More
FAQ: What’s an Air Valve?
Categories: Butterfly Valves, Elektrogas, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Industrial Valves
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The term “air valve” can refer to several distinct pieces of equipment. Combustion requires heat, fuel, and oxygen, and we usually see oxygen provided as a component of ambient air (the air we breathe). The type and quantity of air valves on a system is determined by the application and the control scheme. We might Read More
C911-P Pressure Switches
Categories: Pressure Switches
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Say hello to our new automatic reset pressure switch! The C911-P is FM Approved for use with gas and air in industrial combustion systems. They’re designed to detect rising, falling, and differential pressure. Best of all, they’re in stock and available to ship fast from Kent, OH. What does a pressure switch do? A pressure Read More
FAQ: What Does an Actuator Do?
Categories: Butterfly Valves, Elektrogas, FAQs
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What does an actuator do? An actuator drives a valve, causing it to move toward the open or closed positions. Actuators are present in all automatic valves, and can take the form of a motor (servo, pneumatic, hydraulic, etc), a solenoid, or something else. With a manual valve, your hand is the actuator. Actuators operate Read More
FAQ: What are Low NOx Burners?
Categories: FAQs, Industrial Burners
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What is NOx? Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), is a common byproduct of combustion processes. Whenever fuel (natural gas, propane gas, methane, coke oven gas, biogas, etc) is burned at high heat, NOx is produced. It is present in emissions from cars, trucks, boats, planes, and construction equipment, as well as industrial equipment like power plants, kilns, Read More
Rotating a DIN Plug
Categories: Elektrogas
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If you’ve never worked with plug-and-socket electrical connections, you might have a lot of questions the first time you see one. What’s the torque spec. for tightening the plug? How important is the gasket? How do I reorient the direction of the plug? Our latest video tackles the last question. Reorienting the socket is very Read More
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