Q: What is a pressure switch? A: The purpose of a pressure switch in a combustion system is to keep the system from running or to shut the system down if pressure conditions are not within safe operating parameters. How Pressure Switches Work A pressure switch detects the presence of fluid pressure; in our case, Read More
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Elektrogas VMRNA Automatic Vent Valve
Categories: Elektrogas, Industrial Valves
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VMRNA from Elektrogas is a normally-open vent valve for industrial gas manifolds. This valve is suitable for discharging excess or leakage gas into relief lines, for venting to a safe location (or atmosphere). They function by means of a reverse solenoid valve. This means without power, the valve is open. An inner spring pushes on Read More
Installing a Sun Shade
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People have different preferences for their work space; some people like an air-conditioned office, others prefer sunshine and feeling the breeze. Several of our team members had started to work outdoors, but we only had one table with an umbrella, making it difficult for multiple people to work outside in the shade. So, we decided Read More
ESA RT Industrial Radiant Tube Burner
Categories: ESA, Industrial Burners
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The ESA RT series are radiant tube burners for gas. RT burners are used for indirect heating; they use heat radiation to provide heat transfer inside a furnace without flame impingement. This also eliminates contamination of the workspace by products of combustion. The radiant tube connects to the burner. They come in many shapes, but Read More
Automate 2022
Categories: Automation
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This week, members of our team attended Automate 2022 in Detroit, one of the largest automation trade shows in North America. The show is put on by the Association for Advancing Automation and features a multitude of exhibitors from around the world showcasing cutting-edge automation technology. As FANUC integrators, it was very exciting for our Read More
Elektrogas VMM Double Solenoid Valve
Categories: Elektrogas, Industrial Solenoid Valves, Industrial Valves, Uncategorized
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Elektrogas VMM solenoid valves are safety devices used to stop the flow of gas in a combustion system. The VMM features two separate solenoid valves in one unit. The first valve is fast opening; when powered, the valve rapidly opens against the strength of the gas flow. When de-energized, the valve closes, pushing on a Read More
FAQ: What is an Industrial Burner?
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Q: What is an industrial burner? A: We like to say an industrial burner is just a fancy way of mixing gas and air. This is the primary task of a nozzle-mix burner, because the fuel and air are kept separate right up until the point of combustion. Every manufacturer has a different design for Read More
How to Wire an Elektrogas Proof of Closure Device
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We’ve created a video demonstration to help users wire a DIN plug for an Elektrogas Proof of Closure device. The numbers in this blog correspond with the numbers in the video. 1. Once you’ve unscrewed the plug and removed it from the proof of closure device, step one is to remove the rubber gasket and Read More
Industrial Medium Velocity Burner for Gas EMB
Categories: ESA, Industrial Burners, Uncategorized
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ESA’s EMB series are metallic gas burners used for direct heating. EMBs allow excess air, stoichiometric, and excess gas regulation. Depending on size and use, EMBs can be used for natural gas and LPG combustion (in the standard version) and other types of gaseous combustion agents with different heating properties. (Special versions available upon request.) Read More
Visiting the Excellence Training Center at YSU
Categories: Automation
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This week, members of the Olsträd Engineering team visited the Excellence Training Center at YSU. We met with representatives from the university to discuss our mutual goals and interesting developments. We were also given a tour of the training center, which is full of state-of-the-art technology. As certified FANUC integrators, we were excited by their Read More
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