AEC Portable Chillers Are Always Protected
Every piece of cooling equipment, large or small,
stationary or mobile, indoors or outdoors, needs preventive
maintenance. Dirt, grease and other debris continually coat
and insulate condensing units, electrical systems, motors and other
components located in the path of the air intake. The
placement of equipment and their air intake locations pose unique
challenges in hostile environments such as: restaurants, laundries,
garage/loading docks and manufacturing/industrial processing
areas. Airflow obstructions of any kind are a costly
expense. Even if foreign objects are not visible, the
buildup of airborne dirt will impact the equipment's ability to
work efficiently, and require repeated maintenance and
cleaning. Dirty equipment means efficiency decreases, heat
build-ups, higher discharge pressure and increased amp draw.
Forced to run for longer cycle times, at reduced capacity, the
equipment eventually breaks down, life expectancy decreases and
power costs escalate.
One believer in using a proactive approach to maintaining top performance levels from their equipment is AEC, Inc. An industry leader in the manufacture of auxiliary equipment, they provide a broad line of portable and central chillers, cooling towers, plant-wide chilled-water systems, and fluid temperature control units. AEC has been installing equipment protection screens, designed and manufactured by Permatron Corporation, in their chiller units since 1994. AEC's PS Series 5 to 15 hp Portable Chillers, have an operating leaving water temperature range of 30°F to 65°F (-1°C to 18°C). Featuring hermetic scroll compressor technology for reduced energy consumption and improved system reliability, these units rely on two side-positioned air intake areas and one or two top loading exhaust fans, depending on the model. Each air intake, NEMA-rated ODP fan motor on the air-cooled portable chiller utilizes a protection screen developed with three-dimensional polypropylene media, encased in a steel frame.
A unique application for AEC's PSA5, 460/3/60 portable chiller was an installation in Mexico for a fluorescent lighting manufacturer. Installed in conjunction with an AEC temperature control unit, it is used to maintain a constant temperature in a large, outside storage tank of varnish used in their process.
The unit's high-efficiency scroll compressor and
close tolerance temperature control (±1°F) maintains precise
process set points within an operating range of 30° to -65°F,
requiring maximum air intake efficiencies. Placement within
an active industrial facility means that along with the necessary
re-circulating air needed to maintain the chiller's efficiencies,
the equipment's air intake fans will draw in contaminating dirt and
dust particles. This unit's screen, featuring Permatron's unique
Accumulator Chamber® construction, contains two ¼" filtration
panels held securely within an outer steel frame. This
exclusive design resists particulate buildup on the surface to
maintain adequate airflow. Low resistance to airflow allows for
maximum equipment efficiencies, reduced pressure increases and heat
build-up. The PS Chillers were designed to simplify service
and maintenance. Placed on the outside of the chiller for
easy access and removal, the equipment protection screens can be
washed and reused indefinitely.
As a designer and manufacturer of this type of equipment, AEC handles installation, service, and ongoing technical support. To maintain their long-term customer relationships they partner with manufacturers like Permatron Corporation who help keep their equipment simple to install, operate and maintain.
In a tight economy, the need to differentiate products from the competition is a top priority. Precision engineering, top quality parts and manufacturing are all key elements to the success of a product. Well-maintained equipment costs less to operate, ensures optimal life expectancy, minimizes sensitive equipment breakdowns/down time, and maintains energy efficiencies. Ensuring that the equipment delivers consistent high-level performance alleviates the need for unnecessary service calls and warranty claims. Top equipment performance and outstanding buyer protection are the reason your equipment will be the number one choice.
Permatron Corporation, designers and manufacturers of air filtration products since 1957, has developed various styles of permanent/washable Equipment Protection Screens. Made of woven synthetic fabric media, which draws in and traps airborne particulates, the screen is enhanced by airflow. No electrical connections or system modifications are needed. Engineered with either a specific application in mind or various cut-to-fit applications, the Equipment Protection Screen can be affixed by a unique, patent pending, magnetic or hook/loop attachment. The screen, when framed in steel, can also slide easily into a channeled holding frame. Built with durability in mind, the Equipment Protection Screen will stand up to hostile environments including corrosive areas, UV exposure and fluctuating weather conditions. Customized protection needs are available using wire cloth, perforated metal, netting, woven and non-woven media, odor/fume adsorbing media, flexible or steel edged screens.