Installation complete and successful in Perm, Russia In mid 2002 talks began with Pratt & Whitney about a pusher furnace for a joint venture foundry in Perm, Russia. This furnace was to support a new ALD vacuum casting unit, all part of a modernization program at Perm Engine Company. The sale was confirmed late that year and after gobs of red tape and paperwork the furnace began production in April 2003.(see our May 2003 Newsletter for the whole story). Well, more delays etc. and we finally shipped the furnace in November and with installation contractor delays, scheduled to start-up in early March, which was delayed to late March.

Tom Jantzen, Director of Engineering and General Manager of Pacific Kiln finally made the trip (28 hours) to Perm and upon arriving found that they weren't exactly ready to start-up. Tom was provided with an interpreter, since the only Russian he knew was Hello, Good-bye and bring me another beer. He found out that the contractor hadn't finished the gas line and that it would be several more days. Finally, after numerous delays and false starts, Tom fired the furnace. They were within 75ºF of operating temperature when the government shut down the test due to not having proper permits to operate with the new gas supply. Fortunately, Perm engineers and management felt they were close enough to test completion that they accepted the furnace and Tom completed the training of operating personnel.

After some paper work and a celebratory dinner with the engineers and the Managing Director (which, of course, included much Vodka), Tom returned to sunny California.

Although the weather was cold (it snowed several times and rarely got above freezing) and progress at the job-site was slow, Tom had a pleasurable trip. Perm is a growing industrial city (700 miles northeast of Moscow) with many start-up businesses and a great deal of new construction. However, it still maintains the uniqueness and exotic beauty of a Russian Provincial Capital.

 

 

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May 2004
Vol. 7 No 1

Pacific Kiln introduces new line of low cost slurry mixers

Pacific Kiln recently completed R&D plans for a new line of slurry mixing equipment that will prove easy on the budget while maintaining high quality results. These barrel and prop mixers round out a complete line of slurry mixing equipment that will meet any specification and budget. From our "Deluxe" stainless steel turntable models, to our popular "Economy" poly tank turntable mixers, we now offer an enticing selection of stationary prop type mixers.

These mixers have a polyethylene tank that sits in a heavy steel tube fabricated stand with a mixer mounting tower. The polyethylene tank is nearly indestructible and simple to remove for easy cleaning. The stand tower comes standard with a universal mounting plate that will accept any clamp-on prop mixer assembly. It is adjustable vertically for precise location to the tank bottom. The tanks are available in sizes ranging from 22", 28" and 30" diameters, and 45, 85 and 110 gallons of slurry. They are ideal for not only holding slurry for dipping but also as the primary mixing tank.

But that's just half of the story. We have matched two mixer assemblies to the above tanks that are without question the best value on the market. These variable speed mixer assemblies are designed to mount to the above mixer tower and provide complete adjustment of propeller speed, shaft angle and propeller depth.

The AC motor is controlled by a digitally adjusted variable frequency controller that easily attaches to the mixer stand tower. Holes and screws are provided. The motor mounting plate replaces the standard plate and is 6-way adjustable, vertically as well as shaft adjustments in all directions. This allows exact placement of the propeller for maximum mixing efficiency. The shaft and propeller are non-contaminating stainless steel. The system plugs into a standard 120VAC outlet, so you can be in operation in minutes.

These mixer systems are designed, tested and produced under the same exacting standards as all Pacific Kiln equipment and furnaces, so you are guaranteed long lasting, trouble free performance. Contact our exclusive North American representative, Ransom & Randolph for more information or a price quotation.

Recent Orders

North America:

Wyman-Gordon, San Leandro,CA -- Afterburner Retrofit Dameron Alloy, Mexico -- "Standard" Burnout Furnace Howmet, Whitehall -- Barrel Rain Sander Howmet, Whitehall -- Afterburner upgrade
Art Guild of Louisiana -- "Standard" FlashFire Dewax System Barrel Rain Sander, "Economy" Slurry Mixer Turbine Components of Mexico -- "Standard" Burnout Furnace Siemans Westinghouse -- "Standard" Burnout Furnace

Recent Installations

North America:

Barron Cast -- "New Generation" FlashFire Dewax System Buddy Furnace -- "Standard" FlashFire Dewax System Perm Engine Company, Perm, Russia -- "New Generation" Pusher Preheat Furnace
Lamothermic -- "New Generation" Burnout Furnace

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Pacific Kiln & Insulations Co. Inc.
14370 Veterans Way • Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Ph: (951) 697-4422 • Fax: (951) 697-4442