By Boris Wassmer, CIRCOR, RTK Senior Manager, Engineering With no need for compressed air, early electric actuators could operate with less sound and less maintenance than the predominant pneumatic actuator. Of course, the standard pneumatic option offered its own apparent benefits – performance in extreme temperatures, for example, and an elegant simplicity. As a result, the flow control industry has stubbornly clung to pneumatic actuators, specifically in the American market, for decades. Now, the American… Read More
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Greenheck Introduces Two New HVLS Fan Models
Greenheck has added two new models to its line of high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans. Model DS-3, a three-blade HVLS fan for large commercial and industrial spaces, offers capacities up to 164,900 cfm and is available in 14 to 24 foot sizes. Model DC-5, a five-blade HVLS fan featuring a sleek, lightweight design to complement office spaces, restaurants and more, offers capacities up to 54,900 cfm and is available in 8 to 14 foot sizes. Greenheck… Read More
Uponor and Belkin Invest Additional $12 Million to Grow Joint-Venture Company, Phyn
Uponor and Belkin have decided to invest an additional USD $12 million, $6 million each, into their joint venture company, Phyn, in 2019. The new investment will be used for ongoing research and product development for smart water solutions as well as continuing efforts to grow in the North American and European markets. Phyn Plus “We launched Phyn Plus to the European markets this March, first in Finland, Sweden, France and Spain, and other European… Read More
Heresite Coatings Listed in AIA’s MasterSpec Construction Specification Resource
Heresite, a leader in the development of thin film corrosion resistant coatings, has been listed in green The American Institute of Architects (AIA) MasterSpec Construction Specification Resource. MasterSpec® is the industry-leading building and construction specification resource. Specifications are written by professional specifiers, architects, and engineers, rigorously reviewed by top specification experts, and updated regularly to keep pace with industry changes. Coatings for HVAC (Section 230546) is a recently updated addition to MasterSpec. The coatings section… Read More
