For over a decade, Imperial Systems, Inc. has built a reputation as a full-service dust collection and air pollution control equipment manufacturer and installation specialist. Imperial also excels at engineering systems for complex environments, and recently completed a custom system for a major fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) manufacturer. “This application for our new flagship model CM-40 CMAXX cartridge-type dust collector and Imperial High-Speed Abort Gate was both exciting and challenging for our team,” reports Jeremiah Wann, President and CEO, Imperial Systems.
Although many companies still don’t meet OSHA requirements, this producer committed to reducing the risk of fire proactively, and decided to work with Imperial on an “upgrade to a more stringent level of NFPA compliance”, according to the plant’s manufacturing engineer. “Our customer was intent on meeting all NFPA requirements, and the CMAXX system was deployed to service fiber glass cutting and CNC milling equipment within a non-centralized manufacturing facility,” Wann says.
Selecting the right technologies to fulfill these objectives was a key deliverable for the project. Imperial equipped the system with GreCon spark detection and extinguishment technology, an infrared system that detects sparks or fires, and uses atomized water nozzles to quench the hazard ‘on the move’ thus preventing fire development. “Although our risk was on the low end, we couldn’t ignore it, and we chose an Imperial system with the all the ‘bells & whistles’. This decision gives us tremendous confidence in protecting our facility and workforce,” the plant engineer comments.
In addition, Imperial had to design a balanced dust collection system capable of servicing a roughly L-shaped facility, and provide air flow to capture points within the system. “This required calculating the air velocity necessary to service all areas of our non-centralized plant, including a distantly located fabrication area,” the engineer says. “In one application, Imperial was required to overcome the challenge of conveying dust through a small diameter hose over a long distance, and their ability to supplement existing infrastructure was impressive – they saved us money,” he claims. “We’ve not only overcome previous deficiencies in our dust extraction, Imperial has also helped us improve our air quality, and that’s an unexpected operational bonus,” he concludes, adding “We’re very satisfied with the results.”
For more information, please call 800-918-3013, or visit www.isystemsweb.com
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry.
Monday, July 30, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Imperial Systems, Inc., Announces New Video Testimonial Release
Imperial Systems, Inc., a dust collection and air pollution control equiment manufacturer is ensuring growth for their business by incorporating video testimonials into their marketing plan. The second customer video testimonial was released on Monday.
The second video features Chad Kauffman of Creative Pultrusions, Inc speaking about his turnkey CMAXX dust collection system. Please visit www.isystemsweb.com to view the new video testimonial.
"Within the last few years whenever OSHA started enforcing the NFPA standards on combustible dust, we were forced to look at ourselves to determine where we fit in that picture. We had our dust tested and it was considered weakly explosive so we had to conform to those standards." - Chad Kauffman, Manufacturing Engineer at Creative Pultrusions
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry. www.isystemsweb.com. 800-918-3013
The second video features Chad Kauffman of Creative Pultrusions, Inc speaking about his turnkey CMAXX dust collection system. Please visit www.isystemsweb.com to view the new video testimonial.
"Within the last few years whenever OSHA started enforcing the NFPA standards on combustible dust, we were forced to look at ourselves to determine where we fit in that picture. We had our dust tested and it was considered weakly explosive so we had to conform to those standards." - Chad Kauffman, Manufacturing Engineer at Creative Pultrusions
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry. www.isystemsweb.com. 800-918-3013
Monday, June 25, 2012
Leveraging Technology & Teamwork: Liberty Tire Boosts Safety and Product Quality with Dust Collection System
By Meg Thornton
“Tire recycling – It’s just in the nature of our business
that rubber dust and airborne fiber will be a challenge,” states Mark
Patterson, Director of Safety and Training, Liberty Tire Recycling, Pittsburgh,
PA. “Our challenges are further
compounded by the regulatory environment for a ‘green’ industry devoted to
recycling a product that intrinsically has challenging characteristics,” he
continues.
At the start of this process, Mark says, “Liberty began looking
at safety issues in other industries about three years ago, and we saw the need
for substantial improvement in our own dust collection, and air pollution
control strategies.” He adds, “With
safety, we intend to be proactive.”
Identifying Targets & Teams
According to Mark, it took high-level commitment within the
company to launch the new dust collection initiative. “Once we focused on the health and safety
concerns related to air quality, and considered the pressure to improve fire
protection by eliminating combustible dust, the argument for new dust collection
systems became compelling for Liberty,” Mark reports.
This decision was also aligned with Liberty’s corporate
policy of continuously upgrading technology to ensure safety, and to enhance
the work environment for employees. As a
result, Mark says, more resources were made available, and “we embarked on a
lot of research and engineering assessments – it was a steep learning curve for
everybody involved.”
After reviewing criteria for a beta-site, the Liberty Tire crumb
rubber processing facility in Braddock, PA, (Pittsburgh area), was selected as
an ideal “incubator”, in Mark’s words, for engineering, designing, and
fine-tuning a rubber dust and fiber collection system that could potentially be
replicated within other Liberty operations.
The Braddock facility also provided the project with experienced
front-line team members: Mark Stewart, General Manager; Bill Sharkey,
Operations Manager; and James Maust, Technical Consultant. Mark explains that these individuals “would be
in the trenches from the due diligence stage through the phases of
implementation, and you have to have a great team to reach your system goals
with new technology.”
Liberty was also looking for a partnership with a design,
manufacturing, and installation service provider to supply a complete turnkey
system for rubber dust filtration and collection at the Braddock
operation. “For us to succeed this
system has to succeed,” Bill Sharkey says, adding the observation that “dust
collection is an ongoing project, it’s not a one-off, and as you reconfigure
technology, you need to expand dust collection system capabilities accordingly.”
Imperial Systems, Inc., Jackson Center, PA, a supplier with
previous Liberty Tire applications experience, was chosen for the project. Mark notes that Liberty and Imperial needed
to “ask the right questions, be detail-oriented, and to engineer a good
balanced system.”
The technical challenges of moving rubber dust include
accommodating the weight of this material and factoring-in additional suction
requirements. “You also need to
calculate airflow demands, and anticipate drop points in order to handle system
expansions,” Mark says. From his
perspective, Imperial “dedicated enough time to critical engineering – made
enough visits – and attacked the unique challenges presented by our materials
to make it a good team effort with a seamless start-up, and great results.”
A Turnaround with Unexpected Benefits
Prior to the system installation, Bill says, “Braddock was
challenged to produce first-quality product without having to re-run material
in order to meet Liberty’s own quality system expectations - a costly business
interruption.” Housekeeping was also a
struggle at the facility, Bill relates, and air quality within the work
environment was a constant issue.
“Everybody is affected, and it wasn’t helping morale,” Bill says.
After the new dust collection system came online in mid-2011,
“our material quality sky-rocketed – it was a drastic improvement – night &
day difference with virtually no rejects for fiber contamination,” Bill
says. Liberty has gained with this
project a fresh appreciation for the impact of high-quality dust collection,
and its ultimate impact on material quality.
“The work environment has improved for our employees, and the new system
ensured that we are NFPA-compliant for fire safety, one of our initial goals
for the project,” Bill adds.
Rewards from Lessons Learned
Liberty committed “lot’s of time and resources to Braddock,
and it’s still a work in progress,” concludes Mark Patterson, “but we have
proven to ourselves and to our customers that investing in better technology for
dust and fiber collection is a win-win-win proposition.” He notes that in order to reap the rewards of
dynamic change – productivity, quality, and safety, - “you have to really
understand your challenges, do the research, put more time into front-end
engineering, select the right partners, and be prepared for incremental
improvements. ‘Piece-mealed’ dust
collection solutions aren’t going to get the job done.”
Additional Liberty locations are being evaluated for dust
collection systems, and, as Mark suggests, “when your operation runs better,
produces cleaner product, creates a better presentation, maintains quality
control, and benefits productivity – it’s not hard to justify an investment in
this technology. Stay-tuned for more
clean-tech results from Liberty Tire Recycling.”
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Imperial Systems Innovates with Safety Spark Detection and Quench System for CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector
Imperial Systems Innovates with Safety Spark Detection and Quench System for CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector
Jackson Center, Pennsylvania - Imperial Systems, Inc., a full-service dust collection and air pollution control equipment manufacturer and installation specialist, is now offering GreCon spark detection and extinguishment technology with its CMAXX line of dust and fume cartridge collector systems. “We are definitely responding to a trend shift with this preventive safety technology,” states Jeremiah Wann, President and CEO. “Aggressive risk management initiatives are justifying investment in this safety technology for all industries that need to meet NFPA 654 guidelines,” he continues.
Capable of full integration into a CMAXX dust collection system, and located prior to the collector, the GreCon equipment is a high-tech inferred system. It will detect a spark or fire at any given location in a processing system after shredding or grinding machinery, for example- including conveyors, chutes, and ductwork. “When a spark is detected by the sensors, the system uses atomized water nozzles to quench these fire hazards ‘on the move’,” Wann says. The GreCon operates during material processing, and in most cases, achieves the safety benefits of effective detection and extinguishment without requiring costly and time-consuming system shut-down, clean-out, and re-start.
For challenging processing environments, utilizing the innovative GreCon safety technology is another added-value systems option with Imperial System’s low-profile CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collectors. The CMAXX is designed with patented PD Technology to maximize cleaning performance, and extend filter life for a wide range of applications. By eliminating the negative-pressure “dead zone” associated with standard pulse systems, the CMAXX delivers 100% total pulse distribution across the filter media. Energy-efficiency and superior cleaning power are achieved by deploying Goyn GoCo cone nozzles in proximity to filter media, and manifold-mounted pulse valves.
In response to customer demands, the CMAXX also features 10% more filter media, with 20% more area around the filters, than typical vertical cartridge collectors. This innovation enables more dust to drop into the hopper before attaching to the filters. The result is enhanced filter life, and lower operational costs. Optimizing the system, DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filters offer the advantages of advanced nanofiber technology, MERV15 filtration, reduced pulse cleaning, and longer filter life.
For more information, please call 800-918-3013, or visit www.isystemsweb.com.
About Imperial Systems, Inc
Dust Collection and air pollution control experts, Imperial designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs complete dust and fume collection, and air pollution control equipment for a wide range of industries.
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Jackson Center, Pennsylvania - Imperial Systems, Inc., a full-service dust collection and air pollution control equipment manufacturer and installation specialist, is now offering GreCon spark detection and extinguishment technology with its CMAXX line of dust and fume cartridge collector systems. “We are definitely responding to a trend shift with this preventive safety technology,” states Jeremiah Wann, President and CEO. “Aggressive risk management initiatives are justifying investment in this safety technology for all industries that need to meet NFPA 654 guidelines,” he continues.
Capable of full integration into a CMAXX dust collection system, and located prior to the collector, the GreCon equipment is a high-tech inferred system. It will detect a spark or fire at any given location in a processing system after shredding or grinding machinery, for example- including conveyors, chutes, and ductwork. “When a spark is detected by the sensors, the system uses atomized water nozzles to quench these fire hazards ‘on the move’,” Wann says. The GreCon operates during material processing, and in most cases, achieves the safety benefits of effective detection and extinguishment without requiring costly and time-consuming system shut-down, clean-out, and re-start.
For challenging processing environments, utilizing the innovative GreCon safety technology is another added-value systems option with Imperial System’s low-profile CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collectors. The CMAXX is designed with patented PD Technology to maximize cleaning performance, and extend filter life for a wide range of applications. By eliminating the negative-pressure “dead zone” associated with standard pulse systems, the CMAXX delivers 100% total pulse distribution across the filter media. Energy-efficiency and superior cleaning power are achieved by deploying Goyn GoCo cone nozzles in proximity to filter media, and manifold-mounted pulse valves.
In response to customer demands, the CMAXX also features 10% more filter media, with 20% more area around the filters, than typical vertical cartridge collectors. This innovation enables more dust to drop into the hopper before attaching to the filters. The result is enhanced filter life, and lower operational costs. Optimizing the system, DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filters offer the advantages of advanced nanofiber technology, MERV15 filtration, reduced pulse cleaning, and longer filter life.
For more information, please call 800-918-3013, or visit www.isystemsweb.com.
About Imperial Systems, Inc
Dust Collection and air pollution control experts, Imperial designs, engineers, fabricates, and installs complete dust and fume collection, and air pollution control equipment for a wide range of industries.
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Imperial Systems, Inc. Dust Collection System Design at a Tire Recycling Center Meets and Exceeds all NFPA Guidelines
The challenge was to present a dust collection system that met the tire recycling center’s needs, cleaned up the environment of the plant and complied with current NFPA standards.
Product: Turnkey Dust Collection System
Equipment:
15-572-10 BRF: 50,000 CFM
ISH-120 High Efficiency Cyclone
ALHD-16RD Heavy Duty Airlock
ALHD-20RD Heavy Duty Airlock
IBD42-10 Backdraft Damper
Duct and Fittings
Application: Rubber Recycling
Customer: Tire Recycling Facility
Solution: The decision to go with Imperial Systems was not based on price. The tire recycling center chose Imperial because Imperial was able to solve their existing dust collection issues where the competitors’ could not.
Charlie Miller, Sales Engineer for Imperial Systems, worked with Imperial‘s engineers to design a fail-proof dust collection system that met all of the customers’ needs. An Imperial Systems BRF, Imperial Systems High Efficiency Cyclone, Imperial Backdraft Damper, two Imperial HD Flexible Tip Airlocks, all duct work and the installation were specified.
The IMP field crew had to overcome some unique installation situations. The installation of the internal cyclone required a vast amount of skill as the whole area was confined. The IMP field crew demonstrated the knowledge that was necessary to overcome the complexity of the installation. The installation job was accomplished within their planned scheduled maintenance, saving the customer from possibilty of lost production revenue.
The Tire Recycling Facility is very pleased with the performance of their Imperial Systems, Inc. dust collection system. The new dust collection system has vastly improved the working conditions of the recycling plant and has greatly reduced the chances of a catastrophic disaster occuring.
“Imperial was really efficient. They were very responsive to our needs and resolved any issues quickly. The installation crew was excellent. They came in and got the job done in a reasonable time frame. We will continue using Imperial’s services in the future.” - Operations Manager
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is your dust collection & air pollution control expert; from designing and installing dust collection systems to manufacturing industry leading products, engineered for outstanding quality, safety and value. www.isystemsweb.com
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Media Contact:
Tricia Craig
Marketing
Imperial Systems, Inc.
724-662-2801
tcraig@isystemsweb.com
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Imperial Systems, Inc. Has Modified and Redesigned Features To Improve The Durability Of The CMAXX Dust And Fume Cartridge Collector
Imperial Systems, Inc. recently announced that modifications have been made to the CMAXX dust and fume cartridge collector for durability.
The CMAXX Cartridge Collector is designed with revolutionary PD Technology for maximum cleaning performance.
The CMAXX has 10% more filter media than other same sized vertical cartridge collectors. The internal are of the CMAXX offers 20% more area around the filters causing more dust to drop in the hopper before attaching to the filters.
The CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector is designed with revolutionary Patented PD Technology for maximum cleaning performance.
• Delivers 100% Total Pulse Distribution Across the Filter Media - Standard pulse systems leave the filter with a 30% dead zone from negative pressure
• High Quality Goyen GoCo Cone Nozzles Located Closer to the filter media - energy efficient
• Up to 40% More Cleaning Power - Up to Twice the Filter Life
The CMAXX is designed for DeltaMAXX filters. The DeltaMAXX high efficiency filters have the lowest operational costs and grant total pulse distribution. The DeltaMAXX offers up to 40% more cleaning power and twice the filter life.
CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector Advantages:
Space Saving - Low profile design, small footprint
Vertical Cartridge Design - Longer Filter Life
Best in Class - Internal velocities are 20% lower
Military Grade Door Latches - No Truck Trailer Hardware. Maintenance Free
15 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty - Worry Free
Graphite Industrial Enamel: Corrosive Resistant Paint; Inside & Outside - Less Maintenance
Energy Efficient, High-Performance Manifold Mounted Pulse Valves - Increased Cleaning Power
Tool-free, Heavy Duty Filter Door (No Confined Space Entry) - Less Service Time
Modular Design - No External Bolts on Dirty Air Plenum. Less Chance for Water and Air Leaks
Heavy Duty - 7 & 10 Gauge Construction; Nickel Plated Hardware
Air Pressure Gauge on Compressed Air Manifold
High Efficiency - Cleaner Plant Air
PD Technology - Up to Twice the Filter Life
Factory Assembled Air Header and Top Section - In Most Cases, Hopper and Legs Ship Disassembled.
No Internal Frame On Dirty Air Plenum - Fewer Internal Ledges for Material to Build Up On
The CMAXX has the best cleaning efficiency and the longest filter life in the industry. Like all Imperial Systems, Inc. products, the CMAXX line is tough and built to last.
For more information, please visit www.isystemsweb.com or call 800-918-3013 to speak to one of our experienced sales personnel.
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry.
The CMAXX Cartridge Collector is designed with revolutionary PD Technology for maximum cleaning performance.
The CMAXX has 10% more filter media than other same sized vertical cartridge collectors. The internal are of the CMAXX offers 20% more area around the filters causing more dust to drop in the hopper before attaching to the filters.
The CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector is designed with revolutionary Patented PD Technology for maximum cleaning performance.
• Delivers 100% Total Pulse Distribution Across the Filter Media - Standard pulse systems leave the filter with a 30% dead zone from negative pressure
• High Quality Goyen GoCo Cone Nozzles Located Closer to the filter media - energy efficient
• Up to 40% More Cleaning Power - Up to Twice the Filter Life
The CMAXX is designed for DeltaMAXX filters. The DeltaMAXX high efficiency filters have the lowest operational costs and grant total pulse distribution. The DeltaMAXX offers up to 40% more cleaning power and twice the filter life.
CMAXX Dust and Fume Cartridge Collector Advantages:
Space Saving - Low profile design, small footprint
Vertical Cartridge Design - Longer Filter Life
Best in Class - Internal velocities are 20% lower
Military Grade Door Latches - No Truck Trailer Hardware. Maintenance Free
15 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty - Worry Free
Graphite Industrial Enamel: Corrosive Resistant Paint; Inside & Outside - Less Maintenance
Energy Efficient, High-Performance Manifold Mounted Pulse Valves - Increased Cleaning Power
Tool-free, Heavy Duty Filter Door (No Confined Space Entry) - Less Service Time
Modular Design - No External Bolts on Dirty Air Plenum. Less Chance for Water and Air Leaks
Heavy Duty - 7 & 10 Gauge Construction; Nickel Plated Hardware
Air Pressure Gauge on Compressed Air Manifold
High Efficiency - Cleaner Plant Air
PD Technology - Up to Twice the Filter Life
Factory Assembled Air Header and Top Section - In Most Cases, Hopper and Legs Ship Disassembled.
No Internal Frame On Dirty Air Plenum - Fewer Internal Ledges for Material to Build Up On
The CMAXX has the best cleaning efficiency and the longest filter life in the industry. Like all Imperial Systems, Inc. products, the CMAXX line is tough and built to last.
For more information, please visit www.isystemsweb.com or call 800-918-3013 to speak to one of our experienced sales personnel.
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Introducing the New DeltaMAXX Upgrade Replacement Dust Collector Filter Line by Imperial Systems, Inc.
DeltaMAXX Advantages:
• Up to Twice the Filter Life
• Most Advanced NanoFiber Technology
• MERV 15 Filtration Efficiency - best in the industry
• Reduced Dust Collector Operational Costs
• Lower Operational Mass Emissions
• Less Pulse Cleaning
• Surface Loading
• Longest Filter Life
• Highest Quality Pleated Media
• 99.9% Efficiency .3 to .5 Micron
With 99%+ efficiency on .3 to .5 micron particulate, DeltaMAXX NanoFiber Filters provide Maximum filtration.
DeltaMAXX Upgrade Filters are manufactured for all makes and models of cartridge dust collectors. Regardless of the nature of your dust collection and air pollution control application, Imperial Systems, Inc. has the answer for all of your filtration needs.
DeltaMAXX Upgrade Replacement Bag Filters are also available for baghouses. For more information, please visit www.isystemsweb.com/deltamaxxcartridgefilters.html or call 800-918-3013 to speak to Sara Paoletta, Inside Sales Representative at Imperial Systems, Inc.
About Imperial Systems, Inc.
Imperial Systems, Inc. is the dust collection and air pollution control experts; from designing and installing systems to industry leading. We manufacture premium dust collection equipment that is designed and engineered to keep your employees and business safe. We specialize in offering custom design, fabrication and complete industrial dust collection systems and air pollution control equipment for nearly every industry.
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