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One operator found out the hard way - only NASH Certified Service™ provides the quality and reliability of the original OEM manufacturer. A customer brought in a NASH 2BE1 liquid ring vacuum pump that had locked up. When one of the industry's most reliable pumps fails, users know something is wrong. Their comprehensive disassembly and inspection of the unit revealed what they suspected - the root cause of the pump failure was improper repair work and assembly by an unauthorized repair cen...
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has been responding to requests for aid from Ukraine since the conflict broke out. They joined firefighters from across the UK when they answered a call for help, sending a convoy of fire engines and other equipment over 2,000 miles across Europe to help those in need. Since then, they've continued to support in any way they can - even helping displaced families find homes. Matthew Hayes, Crew Manager at Killingbeck Station, has even been prov...
The first Nuclear Power Plant completed in the United States in 20 years goes live at TVA Watts Bar, and using NASH two stage condenser exhausters. The NASH vacuum pumps assure maximum power availability by efficiently removing air inleakage from the condenser. The condenser produces the vacuum but any air inleakage blankets the tubes and degrades the condenser performance and efficiency. The NASH pumps are able to remove the unwanted air and discharge it to atmosphere. Maximum power availabi...
GearGrid’s Gear Cart is durable and designed to exact needs. With its locking casters being able to hold 950 pounds, users will be able to store and dry an abundant amount of athletic gear and equipment. This innovative storage system has the capacity to store up to 60 helmets. The center divider allows for stainless steel hang bars and flat shelves to effectively store and dry the gear. Features The lockers are extremely customizable allowing users to choose from GearGrid&rs...
GearGrid is about being able to store athletic gear safely, which is why these lockers can be secured with locks. In addition to keeping the gear safe, these lockers are designed to make the gear long-lasting. The open grid pattern allows for proper airflow, allowing damp athletic gear to dry faster and ultimately reducing odor build-up. The Wall Mount GridIron Locker has the solution. Custom and color options These lockers offer an abundance of customization. There are many areas...
Nash is pleased to announce the NASH 2BM5 liquid ring vacuum pump & compressor. With this model Nash has extended the NASH 2BM series of magnetically driven and hermetically sealed pumps and compressors to reach capacities from 35 to 877 cfm (60 to 1490 m3/h). Through a magnetic drive with static o-ring seals the NASH 2BM Series achieves non-contact torque transmission, which allows for the hermetic seal. This key feature eliminates leaks while reducing maintenance. Additional liquid lub...
2 NASH Pumps installed in 1928 are still in service at the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. A few years ago Nash embarked on a mission to find the ‘oldest running NASH pump’. They received entries from around the globe with pumps that were 40, 50 and even 70 years old. At the end they declared the winner - and they had not one, but two oldest running NASH Pumps at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans. Horizontal drainage pumps The Sewerage and Water Board, the water/d...
As with every Nash innovation, the upgraded 2BE1-7 started as a solution to a real-world customer challenge. When a chemical customer required more efficient performance for chemical processing with higher discharge pressures, Nash R&D went to work. Nash expanded the existing 2BE1-7, developing a product that not only met the customer's spec and price requirements - it delivered efficiency gains over comparable liquid ring compressors. 2BE1-7 The 2BE1-7 is available in stainless steel and...
In October 2006, a visit was made to the Peterhead Power Station in Scotland to discuss the possibility of installing new air extraction pumps. The station, a combined cycle operation with three Siemens gas turbines and one steam turbine, is located 55 miles north of Aberdeen on the East coast of Scotland. It had been reporting problems in achieving the desired back pressure on its steam turbine. The existing vacuum pumps, supplied by Gardner Denver Nash UK in 1977, were three 50% NASH CL...
In November 2014, Nash reached a worldwide certification according to OHSAS 18001 which includes nearly all locations. This means they are the first group in Gardner Denver, which is certified to both ISO 14001 (environmental protection) and OHSAS 180. The number one cause of accidents in the present day and age are deficiencies in behavior and organization. These deficiencies are best eliminated by the implementation of an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS). Comprehe...
AUVSI announced the launch of Green UAS, a new program to expand the number of commercial Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) that have been verified to meet the highest levels of cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain requirements. Green UAS mirrors the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)’s Blue UAS certification program but is designed for customers who do not immediately require Department of Defense (DoD) authority to operate. Green UAS also offers a more...
Home is the place where everyone goes after a long day at work or school. It’s where they cook their favorite meals and make memories with their families. But home — the place where people feel safest— can also be where they’re most at risk. A house fire can occur at any moment and destroy everything within a matter of minutes. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), firefighters were called to more than 1.3 million fires in 2021 and responded to a...
Keeping a commercial kitchen fire-safe should be a priority for all chefs and restaurant owners. Figures show that 70% of fires in public houses, restaurants, and takeaways are caused by an accumulation of dirt and grease inside their extractor or ventilation fan systems. WYFRS recommendations To reduce the likelihood of damage from accidental fire, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) recommends getting the system serviced every three to six months depending on usage and freq...
A young person from Barnsley taking part in a fire service development scheme has been praised by paramedics for coming to the aid of an older person. Harry Prew arrived late for a session at Barnsley fire station, as part of South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s Prince’s Trust Team Program. It was only later that it was revealed he’d discovered an older man in a ditch. He called the emergency services-waiting with the man and made him comfortable, until the ambulance service ar...
Ram Air Gear Dryer is a proud sponsor of the 2023 World Police and Fire Games taking place from July 28 – August 6, 2023, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Held biennially, the World Police and Fire Games is an Olympic-style competition with more than 8,500 athletes representing law enforcement, firefighters, and police officers from more than 50 countries across the world. These athletes compete in more than 60 unique sports.
AEI Cables has made an appeal to individual decision-makers in the electrical supply chain including building managers: “Make yourselves more aware of the dangers of not using approved cabling for Category 3 Control fire performance cables.” The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard. It has sent out a message to t...
Military veterans and firefighters Kev and Mike Sutcliffe are undertaking the challenge to raise funds for The Grenfell Foundation and The Firefighters Charity. Kev works for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) while his brother works for North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (NYFRS). The duo will be conquering Bridgewater Place as they climb 24 stories 72 times. The 24 storeys symbolize the height of Grenfell Tower, and the 72 times symbolizes each life lost at the devastating tow...
The Nash team in India secured a complex project order with one of India's largest refinery operators, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The project, which included engineering, sourcing, delivering, erecting, and commissioning a Hybrid Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump and Ejector System, was a part of the Mumbai refinery's DHT Project. BPCL award The extraordinary work by the Nash team was recognized by BPCL this past November when the refinery presented the Nash with the “Best On Ti...
The thermal power industry is changing, demanding plants that are flexible enough to run at varying loads. These demands take a toll on all areas of a plant, including the liquid ring vacuum pumps on condenser exhaust duty. Nash has witnessed the damage and through R&D innovation, has upgraded the TC line to be an even more sustainable and reliable option for demanding operating conditions. When the plant runs at a low load, ordinary liquid ring pumps are prone to damage from cavitation, re...
Euralarm has formed an Executive Advisory Council that is open for members' senior managers. They should bring a broad view of the fire safety and security industry and how it is evolving. Standardization of products and systems Ever since its founding Euralarm has been heavily involved in the standardization of products and systems for the fire and security industry to guarantee continuous improvement of product quality and system reliability. This important contribution to a Europe wh...
Fire crews from across West Yorkshire were called to the Canterbury Youth Center on Arum Street around 7.30 am, where they found smoke pouring from the roof before it erupted into flames. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control by 11.30 with crews on the scene until nearly 1 pm, and an investigation into the cause of the fire has revealed it to be arson. West Yorkshire Police are now conducting a criminal investigation. The fire damage was so severe the center is now set to...
Proper hydration is critical to help firefighters perform at their best and avoid health consequences that the combination of intense heat, physical exertion, and loss of fluids can cause. However, with so many demands on budget and resources, many volunteer fire departments struggle to obtain the water they need to keep their firefighters hydrated during long incidents or disasters such as wildfires. Anheuser-Busch and NVFC partnership To help departments meet this need, Anheuser-Busch partn...
Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company, has secured a purchase order from the City of Madison Fire Department in Wisconsin for a Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper. The purchase order agreement follows an 18-month placement of a Pierce Volterra pumper at the department’s busiest station, Station No. 8, making it the first electric fire truck in service in North America. daily operational data The City of Madison Fire Department was one of three fire depa...
The fire service’s governing Fire Authority has decided to increase its portion of Council Tax by £5 next year, at its budget setting meeting on Monday, 20 February. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue faces a multi-million-pound deficit in the coming years as a result of increased costs of goods, services, fuel, and energy-plus the impact of nationally negotiated wage increases for its staff. Fire Authority Members Householders in Band D currently pay £77.58 per year for thei...
Engineered for optimum efficiency, NASH ENER-JET™ Hybrid Vacuum Systems offer a 15% reduction in steam consumption. This improvement in efficiency was recognized by the KKR Green Solutions Platform, an initiative that promotes efficiency improvements while supporting innovation for KKR companies. reduced energy consumption NASH Ener-Jet hybrid vacuum systems are an integrated system of steam ejectors, condensers, and liquid ring vacuum pumps. The system is used to evacuate gases and vapo...
It can be a time-consuming and often complex space to play in. After all, not everyone has a hydraulic engineer to explain new plumbing standards coming into effect or what that means for designing safe, compliant, and complete water solutions. Additionally, architectural practices whose government clients demand long-term, sustainable solutions for healthcare facilities and aged care developments face more significant challenges in ensuring their specifications remain compliant. Prepari...
Galvin Engineering’s quick guide to the three S's of plumbing management will help schools prepare for some of their most important maintenance decisions. Managing finances isn't as easy as learning ABCs, but schools across the country are constantly searching for ways to make their maintenance budget stretch further each year. While it can be tempting to go for the quick fix to save a few dollars here and there, all facility managers know they end up spending more in the long term with c...
Fire officers from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service have been working with local property owners to help them understand new fire safety regulations. With the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 being introduced in January, those responsible for multi-occupied residential buildings are required to share more information about their premises in order to comply. Maintaining fire safety Fire officers have been working closely with those premises that are impacted by the law changes, to...
AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2023 March 19-23, 2023 Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA Booth: 1753 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo The world’s largest corrosion and coatings conference and exposition, AMPP Annual Conference + Expo brings together thousands of decision makers and industry professionals from 60+ countries. This event provides a global platform for industry experts and peers to share knowledge, network, and learn about the latest best practices, insigh...
Climb up a continuous ladder, get shaken up during an earthquake, or feel the full force of a fire during a flashover: the Feuerwehrerlebniswelt (Fire Fighters Adventure World) in Augsburg, Germany fully lives up to its name, because here visitors can experience the life of a fire department up close – all with the support of Rosenbauer. When a fire rolls over people’s heads, it gets really hot. This is due to the enormous amount of radiant heat that such a ‘flashover’ p...
