Recently, members of our team attended the AFS Cast Expo 2022 show in Columbus, Ohio. Cast Expo is the largest metal casting and industry trade show in North America. Numerous casters, furnace manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and technology support / solutions providers set up exhibits. The show was at the Columbus Convention center in downtown Columbus. Read More
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Elektrogas Safety Shut-off Valve FAQs pt. 2
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Elektrogas solenoid valves are some of the most popular items we carry. We often get questions about their electrical components, enclosure ratings, etc. Here are some of the most commonly occurring questions in a handy FAQ. Voltage Q: I have standardized on 24V for the systems I sell. That means I need valves with main Read More
Reducing Mail
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We get a lot of unnecessary mail at our offices in Kent; stacks of sales circulars, periodicals, fliers, etc just make their way into the recycle bin. And while we support recycling, it’s a better solution to preemptively reduce waste than to let it pile up. We’ve had many employees throughout the years, and often Read More
ESTRO Flame Control Device
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The ESA ESTRO is a microprocessor operated flame control device that controls gas and oil fired burners for continuous operation. This device safely controls one or two stage burners (pilot and main), combustion air, and is able to detect the flame signal via ionization sensors (electrodes) or UV radiation (UV-scan), continuously performing a periodic check Read More
Elektrogas Safety Shut-off Valve FAQs
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Elektrogas safety shut-off valves (SSOVs) are some of the most popular items we carry, and customers often have many questions about them. We thought it would be helpful to create a list of commonly asked questions about these valves. Approvals Q: Are the VMR, VML, and VMM valve models “worldwide” valves? A: Elektrogas SSOVs are Read More
EMB-SIK-DA Industrial High-Velocity Burner for Gas
Categories: ESA, Industrial Burners
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ESA’s EMB-SIK-DA are gas burners for direct heating. The shape of the silicon carbide flame tube produces a tightflame. This allows high heat penetration and better temperature uniformity inside the combustion chamber dueto the high speed of the products of combustion. The DA burner has a secondary air inlet and the excess air capacity of Read More
Our Future is Electric
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Recently, the wife of our company’s owner purchased a Polestar 2 electric vehicle. The owners already have a hybrid, and see this as a logical next step. We’re excited about the addition; not only is the Polestar 2 a sleek ride, it has a number of energy-efficient and environmentally sound features. All Electric The Polestar Read More
Elektrogas Proof of Closure FAQs
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One item customers regularly ask about is the Elektrogas proof of closure (POC) device. We thought it would be beneficial to put together a list of some of the most commonly asked questions from customers. Q: Another manufacturer’s literature states that their POC device has a lifespan of 200K cycles. Does Elektrogas have the same Read More
Employee Spotlight: Gene Bendien
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We recently had a chance to speak with one of our experienced sales team members, Gene Bendien. He spoke to us about his career, experiences, and gave some advice for aspiring combustion engineers. “I’m actually not an engineer, I don’t have an engineering degree. However, I’ve been working with combustion systems since 1972. I’ve been Read More
Industrial Low-NOx Burner for Gas EMB-SIK-NxT
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ESA’s EMB-SIK-NxT series are low-NOx gas burners for direct heating. The shape of the silicon carbide flame tube produces an intense flame that allows high heat penetration. There’s also better temperature uniformity inside the combustion chamber, due to the high velocity of the combustion products. This series applies the latest in technical expertise to ensure Read More
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