New Thermal & Heating Equipment Products

Turning up the Heat for Insect Control

March 27, 2009 Three Rivers, Mich. - Armstrong International, a world leader in intelligent system solutions for steam, air and hot water utility applications, is turning up the heat on insect control in food processing facilities and other environments where methyl bromide has been used. The EPA phase out of methyl bromide (except for critical use exemptions) has prompted many processors to turn...

ABB Commissions Switchgear Rated at More Than 1 million Volts

Switchgear a key component of safe and reliable ultrahigh-voltage AC transmission Zurich, Switzerland, March 23, 2009- ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has commissioned a switchgear rated to handle more than one million volts (1,100kV), touching new heights in terms of global voltage levels. The ultrahigh-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) has a switching capability of...

DuCool Increases Cogeneration Efficiency by Using Heat for Cooling

(March 26, 2009) -- DuCool has introduced dehumidification and cooling solutions that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of cogeneration systems by utilizing their waste heat to provide cooling and dehumidification. DuCool's systems combine desiccant dehumidification with evaporative or geothermal cooling to upgrade co-generation systems to a tri-generation system. This approach...

Blanket Insulation reduces density, increases efficiency.

Superwool Plus, available in blanket and bulk formulations, makes it possible to reduce blanket density one full grade and still achieve acceptable results while also lessening weight of insulation package. Designed to conserve energy and respect environment, engineered solution has 1,200 to 1,832Ã-

A True Game-Changer For Walk-In Unit Frame Performance

This white paper outlines the eight reasons why the FUSIONFRAME system is the superior thermal envelope system. Download now to find out more.

Sealed Contactor switches from 12-750 Vdc and Vac.

Suited for solar power and power back-up systems, GIGAVAC GXNC14 is 350 A single pole single throw (SPST) normally closed unit that requires only 3 W of coil power at 24 Vdc to hold contacts open. It measures 4.52 x 2.26 x 2.25 in. and includes standard chassis level power connections. Rated for operation in -55 to +75Ã-

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Detect Switch offers operating life to 100,000 cycles.

Available in right and left actuation configurations, HDS series micro-miniature, side-actuated, surface mount detect switch features minimum total travel of 1.07 mm, and low actuation force of 30 g. Contact rating is 1 mA at 5 Vdc, with maximum initial contact resistance of 500 mW and minimum insulation resistance of 100 mW between adjacent contacts. RoHS compliant product has operating...

Power Switches, Injectors aid GbE/PoE camera integration.

Power Switches and Power Injectors accelerate and facilitate connection of standard GbE and PoE cameras to industrial networks. Available in 4- and 6-port models, Power Switches transfer power between GigE network components. Each port can automatically identify type of connected camera and deliver power only when requested. Power Injectors automatically deliver power through Cat6 cable for GigE...

Compact Furnace Series enables in-house heat-treating.

Available in 4 sizes with chambers from 9 x 12 x 14 in. to 12 x 14 x 24 in., Red Devil Dual Chamber Series conserves space by situating hardening chamber above drawing oven. Chambers hold 25 lb/ftÃ-² of hearth area and come with horizontal swing door, which has safety switch that automatically shuts off power when door opens. Upper hardening chamber is rated to 2,200Ã-

Honeywell Helps Pittsburgh Housing Authority Cut Utility Bills and Carbon Emissions

Right Mix of Technology Maximizes Environmental Benefits, Saves Housing Authority $3.2 Million in Annual Energy Costs MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 23 -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON) today announced a $25.1-million energy efficiency and conservation program for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). The program, which combines traditional facility retrofits with renewable geothermal technology, will...

Eliminate Expensive Repairs with the Hot-Shot Pipe Thawing Machine

The new Hot Shot Pipe Thawing Machine delivers an innovative and highly effective approach to thawing frozen pipes. Easy to use and versatile, it is loaded with robust features that further suit it to many challenging environments. To learn all about it, see our video.