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#Tips Tuesday – Raw Material Market Changes Early 2022

Michael Maurisak — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:32:15 +0000

Material has been the subject of many conversations over the past year, but increasingly-so lately due to Nickel based worries. This week’s tip is simply a real-life example of these price and lead time increases. In January, we were requested to provide pricing for a system that has over 10,000 lbs of Stainless Steel 304/304L Material (Approximately 33k USD COST).

The customer chose not to proceed at that time with the order due to price constraints, but has now chosen to re-evaluate. Material pricing on that same request is now 10% higher at 36k USD COST with additional lead time and a shorter quotation validity window.

TIP: Pricing is higher than it was last year, let alone weeks ago. However, if you need something sooner, rather than later….don’t wait. Look at what you can order now to secure the material wherever possible.

#manufacturing #industrial #steel #supplychain

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#tips Tuesday – Value Stream Mapping

Michael Maurisak — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 22:35:10 +0000

The purpose of a value stream map is to view the entirety of a process flow from start to finish and create a plan to optimize efforts in getting the company to its desired outcomes. By illustrating the current state, a value stream map allows you to know where there are current gaps.

Value Stream Mapping will allow you to find your deficiencies and/or waste and create a better, more efficient and profitable company!

We, AET, Would like to thank IMEC Illinois, Jim Floyd, Margo Barr-Kosier and Parick Peplowski for teaching us how to Kaizen our company for greater future results!

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#tips Tuesday – Why Choose a VFD over a Soft Starter for your AC Motor?

Michael Maurisak — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 23:24:36 +0000

When designing a control panel with a motor, we are often faced with the decision of using a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) or a Soft Starter. AET would recommend making the initial investment and choose the VFD. Although soft starters are smaller and in some cases a VFD can cost two to three times more up front, an efficient VFD can provide energy savings of up to 50 percent, thereby producing significant savings over the life of the equipment.

Additional Benefits to offset the initial investment:

Speed control
Consistent acceleration/deceleration time
Robust functionality
Diagnostic information
Equipment protection
Prolonged motor life

#electrical #mechanical

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#tips Tuesday – Advantages of Round Tube VS/OR Pipe

Michael Maurisak — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:56:32 +0000

Today’s Tip Tuesday takes a look at some advantages of either going with Tube or Pipe as the main process line type for your system. There are more differences than shown in the image, but we tried to highlight the major contrasts.
Feel free to reach our for further discussion, or to get a quote for #engineering or #manufacturing of your system.

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ASME Pressure Vessels: Tips to Consider prior to Purchasing

Michael Maurisak — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 18:58:45 +0000

Pressure Vessels are containers that are designed to hold materials, Gas & Liquids at a pressure that is substantially higher than the ambient pressure. Due to these environments, care must be taken in the design to ensure proper fabrication and usage of the pressure vessel. AET has been designing and fabricating ASME Pressure Vessels for decades. Below we will lay out the process in which we go through to help our customers with the best possible design.

Design – The Most Crucial and Critical step of the process! All steps after are derived from what we learn in the initial collaboration with the customer. We, AET, must take the customers’ requirements; Design Pressure, Maximum/Minimum Design Temperature, Factor in the ASME standards, and that will lead us into the next critical step, Material Selection.
Material Selection – Based upon the customer requirements that we discussed in the Design Phase, will lead us to what Materials can/should be used. Based upon what material is used, price can determine the route the customer goes. Those materials can be, Carbon & low alloy steels, Aluminum, Stainless steel; 300 series, high temp, Inconel & Hastelloy, duplex SS, & nickel alloys.
Industry Standards – When doing Research for pressure vessels, you need to make sure that the company you are looking into complies to recognized industry standards. U, R, & UM Stamps, ASME Section VIII and CRN for Canadian customers.
Pressure Tests – Testing pressure vessels by manufactures will confirm capacities and performance. Tests conducted include Hydro-test, He Leak test, Radiography, and NDE – PT, MT, UT.
Lifting & Mounting of Vessel – One overlooked aspect, is that of how the Vessel will be lifted and/or mounted once in service. We, AET, take consideration of this during the design phase whether it be Saddles or legs for final placement or predetermined anchoring points to lift properly.

AET, Ability Engineering Technology, Inc. is a Leading manufacturer of pressure vessels. We take pride in offering you a vessel that meets or exceeds industry standards and your custom requirements. For your next project reach us at 708-331-0025 or sales@abilityengineering.com

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