December 1, 2023
Many words and phrases could be used to describe Chicago’s Old Post Office: bygone communications hub, historical gem, 1920s architectural marvel, and, until a few years ago, drafty. Despite its designation as a Chicago City Landmark, the Old Post Office spent the years between 1996 and 2016 vacant and exposed to the city’s harsh elements….
June 16, 2023
Many familiar with vertical inline (VIL) pumps—such as the Armstrong 4300 Series pumps—and their numerous benefits wonder why base-mounted pumps are still being specified and installed considering their antiquity and being more costly to install. Side-by-Side Comparison If you’re still not sold on inline vs. base-mounted pumps, here is a comparison: Vertical Inline Pumps Base-Mounted…
June 14, 2023
Armstrong has released three new Design Envelope Permanent Magnet (DEPM) vertical inline (VIL) pumps with intelligent variable speed (IVS) control and horsepower capacity up to 50. The new Armstrong DEPM IVS pumps are ultra-lightweight, compact and reduce pumping energy consumption by 35-65% compared to conventional integrated pumps and pumps with standalone drives. These DEPM IVS…
June 12, 2023
Rising energy costs and sustainability governance are driving the development of new technologies to improve the performance of buildings. Armstrong has answered the challenge with unparalleled pumping efficiency and performance by combining Design Envelope (DE) vertical inline (VIL) pumps, motors and intelligent variable speed (IVS) controllers. How IVS Works In a chilled water system, a…
June 29, 2022
Maddock Industries recently sourced Armstrong Design Envelope 4300 Series pumps to Premier Mechanical, Inc. (PMI) as part of their fabricated mechanical room installed in the Platform 4611 Apartments for The John Buck Company and their partner McHugh Construction. Maddock hydronics consultants helped PMI identify the right pump for the job. Because Armstrong Design Envelope 4300…
May 31, 2022
Get your controls off the wall and onto your pumps Savvy engineers and mechanical contractors know there are numerous benefits from using intelligent Design Envelope pumps from Armstrong, including their utilization of intelligent variable speed controllers (IVS) mounted directly on the pump instead of on the wall. Here are the top three. Lower Installation Costs…
March 10, 2022
Learn Why Vertical Inline Is a Better Option than Base-Mounted, Centrifugal Pumps In years past, centrifugal pumps operated horizontally and were bolted to the floor. These base-mounted, pumps were a maintenance nightmare – requiring the removal of the motor to replace seals and perform other repairs. At 10 pounds per horsepower, motors in base-mounted pumps…
