Airmatic’s VSR Technology Group

Since 1944, Airmatic, Inc., has delivered a full range of machinery products and services to industrial, commercial, and government entities in the United States. A woman-owned business based in Malvern, PA, Airmatic, Inc., operates a Vibratory Stress Relief (VSR) Technology Group that serves the needs of manufacturers that require metal stabilizing services, including those that produce automotive tooling, power generation equipment, and hydro-turbines, among many others. 

The company’s VSR technology uses a non-thermal stress relief method that makes use of high force, firmly controlled mechanical vibrations in order to redistribute the various internal stresses that may exist in a variety of metal products, including forgings, welded structures, castings, and parts and components. 

The technology benefits manufacturers, as it can provide significant reductions in the dimensional instability experienced when machining metal, in addition to improving component fatigue life. Further, VSR technology allows for the minimization of distortion at all stages of the product's lifecycle, from component assembly and test loading, through to delivery and its use in the field.

Individuals interested in learning more about the VSR Technology can call the company at 800.332.9770 or send an email inquiry to infocenter@airmatic.com.

Airmatic, Inc., Hosts Foundations Seminar on Materials Control

Serving markets throughout the Northeastern States, Airmatic, Inc., is a well-established bulk solids-handling equipment distribution firm that emphasizes client-driven solutions. Airmatic, Inc.’s multi-division market approach enables it to provide maintenance services that enhance safety and productivity while solving persistent operational challenges. Airmatic, Inc., partners with Martin Engineering in offering leading-edge technologies at a cost-effective price. 

In July 2016, Airmatic, Inc., served as host of a Martin Foundations seminar at its Malvern, PA, headquarters. “The Practical Resource for Cleaner, Safer, More Productive Dust & Material Control” workshop brought focus to the latest developments in belt-conveyor operations and materials handling and was aimed at business owners and executives. 

The seminars build on the authoritative 576-page Martin Foundations book, which has gone through several editions and stands as an indispensable reference in improving belt conveyor performance. A focus of the book, which includes hundreds of tables, illustrations, and photos, is on improving fugitive material control. A PDF version of the book is available on the Airmatic website and is an excellent accompaniment to seminar events.

Individuals interested in learning more about the seminars hosted by Airmatic or about holding a Foundation Seminar at their facility can call the company at 800.332.9770 or send an email inquiry to infocenter@airmatic.com.

Airmatic Inc. Assists in Solving a Paper Plant Coal Dust Issue

 



Established in 1944, Airmatic Inc. is a Malvern, Pennsylvania, company with a well-established track record of supplying the American bulk materials handling industry with quality machinery and equipment. Airmatic Inc. also has undertaken a number of complex projects for clients ranging from power plants to pulp and paper operations.

In one high-profile assignment, Airmatic Inc. engaged with a plant that primarily produces paper and uses coal in generating energy for operations. A key issue experienced by the manufacturer involved turbulent air at the transfer point between the coal crusher and conveyor, with airborne dust being blown out at pressure and covering nearby areas.

Each day, powdery dust covered paper mill surfaces ranging from railings to the floor. The dust needed to be swept up and removed by wheelbarrow. In addition, maintenance issues with the conveyor were occurring, and the skirt experienced rapid wear.

Airmatic’s solution involved installing a variety of Martin Engineering conveyor products, including a belt support system and belt-tracking devices. In addition, advanced wearliners and self-adjusting skirting were set in place and a high-volume dust settling zone with curtains was established. The end result was an increase in efficiency, cleanliness, and worker morale at the plant.

Airmatic Thrives in a Historic Hub of Manufacturing

Since 1944, Airmatic, Inc. has served as a leading supplier of industrial materials to a wide-ranging network of customers. The female-headed company offers sales, installation, and maintenance of equipment such as belt conveyor components, air cannons, rotary electric vibrators, bin level sensors, and more. Based in the southeastern Pennsylvania community of Malvern, Airmatic, Inc. is situated in the midst of a historic manufacturing region.

Malvern is a borough located in Chester County, in the Greater Philadelphia area. While many Pennsylvania industrial plants have closed in recent years, bringing economic hardships to the region, e-commerce and similar industries are filling the gap, and some traditional manufacturers continue to succeed.

Greater Philadelphia has a long history as an industrial center, and is the site of numerous mills, factories, and production plants over generations. The coal and steel industries, supported by banking and entrepreneurial interests, experienced rapid development in the area over the course of the latter 19th century.

In the early years of the 1900s, the automotive and railroad industries had a strong presence in the area, sustaining employment for thousands of people involved in the manufacturing. In the nearby Delaware County area, shipbuilding and other defense-related industries flourished in the first half of the 20th century.

Philadelphia’s suburbs began to specialize in defined manufacturing segments when the United States was still young, with early foundry and ironworks companies contributing to the growth of the region in the days before the Civil War.