150 years AERZEN, part 3 1987–1997 Innovations „made in Aerzen" With further significant new developments, AERZEN set standards worldwide in the 1980s and 1990s. In the production of screw compressor rotors AERZEN soon relied on CNC- controlled rotor milling machines. View into the assembly hall in 1990 In the environmental engineering field AERZEN began to supply components, e.g. positive displacement blowers type GMa 18.17 for the aeration of sewage basins. Ingo Kammeyer, Leiter Technischer Vertrieb und Produktmanagement: Gebläse- und Verdichterlösungen Delta Blower und Delta Screw „made by AERZEN“ setzen immer wieder neue Maßstäbe: betreiber- wie auch anwendungsorientiert.In 1987, with the three-lobe blowers, AERZEN introduced an important new product. These patented blowers forconveying large volumes of air, beginning at 3,000 cubic metres intake volume per hour, worked with a controlled pre-inlet particularly well in the low frequency range - they were quiet and operated with little vibrations. This allowed a considerable reduction in the sound absorption measures necessary for the blowers, and was an in- novation in the global market. AERZEN set a new standard, which applies even now. Development boosted by Delta Blower In the years which followed, AERZEN still relied on new, ground-breaking products. As AERZEN began to supply components for environmental engineering and there- fore gained considerable experience in this field, the company was well prepared for this developing market. AERZEN supplied tailored machines for ventilating aeration basins in sewage plants, for desulphurisation of flue gas, for the degassing of land- fill sites and for dust extraction systems and drinking water treatment plants. In 1994, the company started series production of the newly developed blower package Delta Blower. This was a product designed for a wide range of applications, including environmental protection. The new series represented a development boost in the field of positive displacement blower packaged units. Instead of the two-lobe rotary pistons that were usual before, the Delta Blower had three- lobe pistons. Two cast-in channels in the blowers’ cylinder allowed vibrations to be reduced at source. Furthermore, the new blower packages differentiated them- selves by having automatic belt tensioning. This was achieved by means of a hinged motor mounting plate. So, with the new units suitable for oil-free conveying of air and neutral gases, AERZEN achieved a considerable noise reduction in the work process.In AERZEN’s range of products the series of packaged units with integrated vibration reduction soon prevailed. By 1999, 98 per cent of all positive displacement blower packaged units manufactured were Delta Blowers. Within a period of just five years AERZEN sold 10,000 Delta Blower packaged units. New compressor series Delta Screw In the field of screw compressor manufacture, AERZEN continued to innovate. In 1996, the new compressor series Delta Screw was launched in the market, sup- plied as assembly group ready for connection. The compressor packages were designed as modular kits and in the lower volume flow range relied on the belt-driven drive concept, similar to the blower series. The compressor-packaged units Delta Screw are completely tailored to practical demands. They are particularly suitable for dry and oil-free compression of air and neutral gases. The fields of application of the new series are numerous, and include, among others, pneumatic conveying of bulk material, aeration of sewage plants, vacuum generation in the glass and paper industry and ice inhibiting of sluices. Just one year after the Delta Screw series, with the Variscrew, a new generation of refrigerating compressors was developed and manufactured. This series comprised a wide range of screw compressors for various fields of application in the marine and industrial refrigeration sectors. With a further-developed rotor profile and durable anti-friction bearings, these screw compressors were designed particularly for the refrigeration industry and were low- maintenance and economical to operate. With their modular construction, AERZEN could manufacture the new refrigeration compressors according to individual customer specifications. They were designed among others for use in the meat and poultry industry, in refrigerated and frozen meat warehouses, in dairies and breweries, in mine cooling, air-conditioning systems as well as in process cooling and for heat pumps.In our next edition you can read about the product innovations that followed in the ensuing years.
Advanced concept of workspace utilisation for PGD As a result of the steady growth of AERZEN’s Process Gas Division, their existing office space is bursting at the seams. In addition, the innovative and open working structures of the division need to be reflected in and supported by their office environment. Accordingly, a modern and sustainable working environment has been developed which will facilitate optimum communication between the teams. Project rooms and integrated meeting areas will help to encourage creativity and close cooperation.AERZEN Process Gas Division is ideally equipped for the future with the variable space and utilisation concept in the new building. The attractive working environment will also help to attract suitably qualified personnel in the future.
Flood helper medal for factory fire brigade In the middle of June 2013, the factory fire brigade of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik joined in to fight the flooding of the river Elbe. They worked on protecting the dyke in Zeetze, Amt Neuhaus, Lower Saxony. During an awards ceremony on 4th July, the firefighters were awarded the flood medal of the federal state of Lower Saxony.
AERZEN awards promotion prize for best Bachelor-thesis In July 2014, during an awards ceremony at the theatre of Hamelin four graduates of the “Weserbergland” High School in Hamelin, were awarded a promotion prize for the best bachelor-thesis, each with a purse of EUR 500.00. On this occasion, the promotion prize in the field of industrial engineering was donated by AERZEN. And as it turned out during the award to the winner, Jan Rosemeier, AERZEN not only manufactures the largest blower in the world, but it also handed over by far the biggest cheque.
Aerzen Andina – Peru S.A.C. established A new organisational unit of AERZEN Group, Aerzen Peru S.A.C., was estab- lished in April 2014 in the Peruvian capital Lima.Having exported to Peru from Aerzen Germany and Aerzen Andina Colombia for many years, the time has come to establish an after-sales organisation in the country itself. This will allow the company to better assist its customers in this market, through offering local service and support. It is also planned to establish a sales and service organisation in 2015. Ricardo Castillo, General Manager of Aerzen Andina - Colombia, will assume control of the new organisational unit in Lima.
New Managing director at Aerzen Austria <font color="#666666" face="Arial, sans-serif">Martin Barger took over the management of Aerzen Austria on 1st April 2014. Barger, who has been working at Aerzener Maschinenfabrik since early 2014, replaced longtime Managing Director, Ewald Mayrl, who has retired after many years of loyal service.</font><font color="#666666" face="Arial, sans-serif">The 32-year-old mechanical engineer has several years of experience in the Industrial Equipment and Facilities Division.</font>
Successful Areva recertification At the end of February 2014, AERZEN passed a two-day recertification audit for the customer Areva, a leader in nuclear technology. This was achieved, not as in previous years in accordance with KTA 1401-regulations, but in accordance with NSQ-100. These regulations were published by the Nuclear Quality Standard Association (NSQA) in 2011, are based on ISO 9001 and are internationally respected.Due to the new requirements of the NSQ-100 regulations, AERZEN awaited the audit with excitement. Finally the auditors confirmed that AERZEN is well positioned even for the modified general conditions. In some aspects potential for improvement was identified, and recommendations were duly implemented to the greatest possible extent. We are thus looking forward to the next interesting and challenging orders in nuclear power plant construction
Dragon boat team competes abroad Members of AERZEN’s dragon boat team have been talking this summer not only about the traditional domestic regatta, but also for the first time about competing abroad: the team participated in the Dragon Boat Cup in Vienna in the middle of June as the only non-Austrian team and achieved a creditable fourth place. And no won- der – the team had active and loud support from an accompanying group of fans from AERZEN as well as from domestic fans of AERZEN Austria.
Turbo Business under new management <font color="#666666" face="Arial, sans-serif">In July, Stephan Brand assumed the position Director Turbo Business in addition to his responsibilities as International Marketing Manager.</font><font color="#666666" face="Arial, sans-serif">Brand has worked for Aerzener Maschinenfabrik since 1995, and has</font><font color="#666666" face="Arial, sans-serif">been in various positions in sales and marketing. As Director Turbo Business, he is responsible for the establishment of the worldwide turbo business, including production, development, finances, sales and service. Brand will coordinate the activities of AERZEN Turbo organisations worldwide.</font>
Spare Parts: Better Take the Original Aerzen original spare parts are specially designed for the compressors and blowers of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik. Consequently, they stand for a high degree of reliability and safety. In addition, Aerzen After Sales Service offers warranty, a vast storage and a quick identification of the correct parts as well as short delivery and reaction times.In short: Confidence is good – Original is better!
