Electric motor speeds

In the United States most of our AC electrical power is generated at 60 Hertz (cycles per second). 60 cycles per second is equal to 3600 cycles per minute.

This is a very constant reliable index.  Synchronous motors can be designed to run at multiples of this delivered frequency. Clock motors for example, are generally designed to run at one revolution per cycle which equals 3600 RPM.

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Analyzing Your Thermal Fluid

Kept in good condition, your heat transfer fluid will provide excellent performance for an extended period of time. However, if the fluid is contaminated, oxidized or thermally degraded (overheated), not only will fluid life be shortened, but your system could be damaged. Poor performance from your system and fluid can have a major impact on production quality and quantity.

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Gurtler Industries, Inc. Acquires AuroraChem East

Gurtler Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of AuroraChem East, the textile care division of CHT R. Beitlich Corp.  AuroraChem East is a manufacturer and supplier of specialty laundry chemicals and services based in Charlotte, North Carolina. This acquisition follows the recent acquisition of its sister company, AuroraChem West based in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Most importantly, the entire AuroraChem East staff, sales, service and management team is joining Gurtler. 

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Ecolab Ranked 26th Greenest Company in America

ST. PAUL, Minn., Oct 21, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Ecolab Inc. announced today that it ranked 26th on Newsweek’s Greenest Companies in America. Ecolab moved up significantly from its rank on the 500-company list last year. This is the second year the magazine has conducted its sustainability assessment.

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Global Shortage of Textiles

We are presently witnessing an unprecedented global crisis with regard to availability and pricing of fabrics that could greatly impact the uniform business. The purpose of this paper is to provide you some historical background, bring you up to date and help you to understand what the future might look like.

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Alliance laundry systems launches training program

Program designed to help service technicians stay up-to-date on the latest laundry technologies & services.

RIPON, Wis. — Oct. 12, 2010 – Alliance Laundry Systems announced today that it has launched a new and improved industry-leading training program as part of its continued commitment to Alliances Customer One initiative. Alliance Laundry Systems University (ALSU) focuses on the continuous development and education of Alliance’s employees and authorized customers with an emphasis on certification for service technicians.

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Entrepreneurs fine tune a laundry

Eric Ouellette and Stany Bergeron had never been in the laundry business until 2006. Both had reached the top in their respective careers in Toronto, and were looking for a new business challenge that would allow them to return to Quebec with their two young sons. After a search that started on the internet and ended with personal visits, they decided to make an offer for Les Buanderies Dextraze, a laundry plant that processed hotel and long-term care work in Granby, Que. 

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100% steamless laundry plant re-dedication

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/7/2010 

Haverhill, MA 10/7/2010–   American Laundry Systems Announces the re-dedication/plant opening for West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services.

West Michigan Shared Hospital Laundry Services recently re-dedicated/opened what is slated to be “the most technologically advanced Healthcare laundry plant in North America!”  It’s the first of its kind, completely 100% STEAMLESS!

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Lavatec, Inc. Bankruptcy News

October 7, 2010  

To our Customers, Clients, Vendors and Friends:

We at LAVATEC, Inc. in Naugatuck, CT would like to bring you up to date about recent events.

As you are aware we filed for bankruptcy protection, under Chapter 11 in July 2009.  During this period from July 2009 until today we have been operating normally with a full staff of service, parts, sales and manufacturing personnel. 

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VA Butler lauds Balfurd healthcare linen services

TIPTON, Pa. – The Veterans Administration Butler Healthcare Center originally chose Balfurd Healthcare Linen Services based on affordability, quality and customer service, according to John Brewer, CHESP, VA Butler environmental program manager.

Balfurd’s recent accreditation by the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council confirms that the linen service assists the VA Butler Healthcare Center in meeting federal standards for sanitation and disease control, he says.

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