Armstrong Fluid Technology unveils new line of outdoor pumps
CONSTRUCTION NEWS
Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Design Envelope pumps that boast permanent magnet motors are now available NEMA 4X/IP66 rated, for outdoor installation.
A leading manufacturer of intelligent flow equipment including pumps, valves, heat exchangers and control solutions, Armstrong said the new model has key features such as advanced performance mapping technology and load-limiting logic.
The Design Envelope pumps will also help clients reduce energy consumption by as much as 30% compared to pumps supplied with a loose variable speed drive.
Together with new more efficient pump hydraulics, the new 1 to 10hp pumps can save an additional 20% compared to competing integrated products with induction motors, said the statement.
Other features of the new Design Envelope outdoor pumps include:
• Cover to protect touchscreen user interface from dirt and sunlight
• Overhead weather shield protects motor fan from ice seizures
• Factory-tested Nema 4X rated controls are TL approved
• Available Parallel Sensorless control provides additional energy
savings through best-efficiency staging
• Available Pump Manager service provides pump performance
tracking along with alerts, alarms and data storage
"The conventional approach to rooftop and outdoor pumps is to install VFDs in a central, outdoor-rated control panel, separate from the pumps. This adds unnecessary costs and requires a larger footprint," noted Zeljko Terzic, the Global Offering Manager, Pumps.
"Our new Design Envelope pumps feature integrated controls for a reduced footprint and substantially reduced installation costs," he added.-TradeArabia News Service
