Class going well.... Brazing ring demo was a big hit!
LucasMilhaupt supplied Sil Fos....
Testing 3 to find the best!
I was told that once frozen the BOSS 362 did not perform as well as the competition.
So, we decided to try it and see what happened. In my opinion, it was the complete opposite - The BOSS performed the best of our three sampled caulks.
We froze three different adhesives overnight, let them thaw out and then tried each sample all under the same conditions.
The BOSS 362 product performed way better in my opinion than the other two. Not only did it spread easy, but it also spread thicker and looked a brighter white. It was by far the best.
Safeflex expansion joints are molded and vulcanized in hydraulic presses. This high pressure process produces a smooth finished product with outstanding adhesion between the cover, reinforcement and tube.
Most of our competitors still use Natural Rubber impregnated Nylon tire cord between sulfur cured, EPDM covers and tubes. This construction becomes brittle with age at higher temperatures, so we changed from Nylon to Kevlar®, as Kevlar® has a higher modulus that minimizes swell and elongation, and outstanding temperature tolerance up to 250°F (121°C).
IN BRIEF, SAFEFLEX IS SAFE BECAUSE...
• All Safeflex Expansion Joints are factory tested to 150% of rated pressure before shipment.
• Kevlar® high temperature tolerance is outstanding.
• Peroxide cured EPDM covers and tubes with Kevlar reinforce ment are superior to sulfur cured EPDM, Natural Rubber, and Neoprene Nylon reinforced bodies at all temperatures.
• Kevlar® reinforcement wrapped around solid steel rings cannot pull through the flanges.
• Sealing pressure is higher using external stops as rotation points.
For More Information Click Here
Quitting a good job in a bad economy & starting a new business might not have been the best idea - But 2 1/2 years later, it’s looking like a pretty good idea.
Very few people helped or even offered to help us when we needed it most and that makes it feel like an even bigger accomplishment. And now that it’s going very well and we’re doing great, it’s easier to look back & say “WOW” as we see what has transpired. But those that did help, made the difference for us. Whether it was advice, giving us a meeting, recommending us to others or whatever time they took to offer help or support it made a difference.
One Great Example That Stands Out:
When we started the new company, without any prompting Jeffrey Gitomer - who I had worked closely with in the past - offered to make a video for us to promote our company. He didn’t ask for any input or anything in return, he just asked for a copy of our logo…… What he did for us was special and helped to launch us off the ground. I don’t know if it helped us get any business or pick up any new lines - but what I do know is it made us feel good and it made us feel like we did the right thing. And, at that time - our lowest point - we needed some confidence and encouragement and his video gave us that!
To the others that believed in us and took a chance on our company - we will forever be appreciative. We can’t thank them enough. They were awesome!
Because we know how important it was for us, we continue to help others even when it doesn’t benefit us. We think that what goes around comes around and we think even though it may not create sales it creates good business.
What things are you doing to help others? How are you making a difference?
BOSS® 125 Multi-Seal™ Building/Construction Sealant is a multipurpose, one part sealant, formulated with USP™ Technology. This unique sealant is free from solvents and isocyanates. It cures on exposure to atmospheric moisture to form a highly durable flexible sealant.
BOSS® 125 Multi-Seal® has been formulated to offer outstanding primerless adhesion to most common building materials including vinyl, aluminum, steel, concrete, wood and glass. It can be applied and tooled under most weather conditions. This sealant is paintable with most latex base paints.
The best line of fans just got better with the addition of the new BreezRadiance
BreezRadiance Ventilation Fans - RAD80L
- Built-in thermostat to regulate temperature
- Metal guard to prevent user contact with heating wire
- Noise level is 1.3 Sones
- Energy efficiency at 7.6 CFM/Watt
- (1) GU24 26-watt CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) included
- Annual exhaust fan energy cost for 24/7 operation is approximately $11.04 *
For more details CLICK HERE
Good sign for future....
I just finished presenting Goss Torches & the Lucas-Milhaupt brazing rings. Now the class is taking their brazing test then the brazing takes place. They need to pass test and complete six brazed copper joints to get their certification. Course put on at PCC and done through ORACCA.
Test in progress....
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HS Series Propellers
The best solution for low noise and high efficiency in residential and commercial air condensers and heat pumps.
Diameter Range: 20" – 30" (18" available soon)
Pitch Range: 10° – 45° (for most configurations)
Available Blade Quantities: 2, 3, 4 & 5
Available Rotations: CW & CCW
Available Blade Materials: Aluminum
Maximum Speed: 1,200 rpm
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Build Products Northwest Attends System Sensor Training.
System Sensor training included a complete product overview, round table discussions and much more. The training also included disassembling products and wiring up a duct smoke detector to a remote testing system.
For more about the System Sensor HVAC product line: CLICK HERE
Just got back from a great trip to Alaska to show products & see customers....
Armacell is a global innovator in foam
technologies and the world leader in the market for flexible technical
(mechanical) insulation materials.
Apart from ARMAFLEX, the most trusted brand in flexible, fiber-free mechanical insulation, Armacell produces thermoplastic insulation materials, covering systems, noise control products and special foams for a multitude of industrial and athletic applications and foam cores used as composite materials.
Insulation
Insulating pipe and duct work is one of the most effective ways to protect the value of an investment. Aside from restricting energy losses, insulation also prevents condensation and the associated risks of pipe corrosion and mold growth. The Armacell range of thermal insulation materials is specifically designed to meet the challanges posed by modern mechanical services.
Superior Moisture Control, Mold-Resistant, Available Black or White
• Closed-cell, nonwicking• GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®
• Microban® antimicrobial product protection
• The IAQ Insulation™
• Fiber-free
• 25/50 rated through 1" wall
• 25/50 rated through 2" wall available in AP Armaflex FS (see AP Armaflex FS submittal form
Had someone tell us yesterday we should re-post this video & I forgot how much I liked it.... When we started the company Jeffrey Gitomer who I had worked with in the past offered to do a video for us & this is the result.... WOW - it still makes me smile.
Here is what can happen.... if you don't use the rings....
We recently presented the Lucas-Milhaupt brazing rings at a Community College brazing course and they were a HUGE hit! The students found them a lot easier to use. Faster, easier & nice looking joints. They are so much faster you don’t have to worry about heating up the copper too long. Check out the photo above - this is what happens when you heat copper too long. There is a hole in the elbow about the size of a dime. It’s pretty safe to guess this joint wont be holding properly!
If you've ever had your furnace fail in the dead of winter—or your air
conditioner kick out on you in the sweltering heat of summer—you know
that indoor comfort does not come cheap. The cost to repair or replace
an old unit is steep, to be sure, so take the steps now to make sure
yours has a long happy life. First step? Make sure you change the air filter as often as necessary. FOR THE REST OF THE STORY CLICK HERE
The brand new video on Spectroline® fluorescent leak detection for AC&R systems.
View this video to find out why fluorescent leak detection is the most effective way to locate leaks in commercial and residential air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
For more information on Spectroline CLICK HERE
We were able to donate SilFos and present at a recent ORACCA Brazing certification course.
Brazing Certification Course at Portland Community College - Using Lucas-Milhaupt SilFos, Lucas-Milhaupt Brazing Rings and Goss Torches & Tips. The brazing rings and Goss torches & Tips were a huge hit with the class.
More Information on:
Goss: CLICK HERE
Lucas-Milhaupt: CLICK HERE
