acrolab company presentation 2011 - "advanced technology in thermal engineering"
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Acrolab updated company presentation c2011 Technology and innovation will ultimately drive economic development. Acrolab as an R&D Mfg Centre seeks partners and programs where we can be an extension to your thermal engineering challenges. Energy moves projects forward and Acrolab Engineering can maximize the optimal thermal footprint of your new project. This is an open invitation from Acrolab to explore how thermal engineering can make a difference in your tooling and manufacturing processes.TRANSCRIPT
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Thermal Engineering Research/Design/Manufacturing
Windsor, ON, CANADA
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Recognized as a world leader in
thermal engineering, Acrolab’s
advanced research & development and manufacturing
center continues to drive innovation forward by
developing new technology in multiple business
verticals.
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Advanced thermal technology … for our future
Global Headquarters &
Research Laboratories7475 Tranby Avenue
Windsor Ontario Canada
Website: www.acrolab.com
OEM Business Verticals:
Aerospace
Agricultural
Automotive/transportation
Defense
Electronics
Petrochemical
Medical
Material Science
Packaging
Processing
Pharmaceuticals
Renewable energy sector
Telecommunication
Thermal Engineering & Clean Energy Transfer Research/Engineering/Manufacturing
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Research & Development
Thermal Engineering
Thermal Electric Products
About Acrolab . . .
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Research & Development
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Field Service & Installation
Testing and Evaluation
Engineering Design & Support
Custom Manufacturing
Research & Development
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Isobar Matrix in a
cavity insert
[prior to insertion]
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Research: Tooling / thermal management
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Isobars shown
Prior to InstallOptic Surfaces
Electrical Box
Shown with heater
Leads and T/C
Mold Insulated
Energy Transfer System - Automotive
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NASAHeat Pipe for Shuttle Columbia
Electronics cooling zero gravity
application
AEROSPACERotating Heat Pipes for Aircraft
Engine Nose Cone Heating
De-icing application
Research: Aerospace applications
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Research: Telecommunications
Thermal energy redistribution
Embedded Isobar® heat
pipes for heat distribution
Advanced Research & Development
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Research: Military Applications – Isobar®
Antenna Base with heat pipes
and amplifier base
Curved heat pipes
Military Communications
Radar systems
Aircraft
Shipboard
Advanced Research & Development
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Research: Power Electronics
Water PurificationCooling electronics in hermetically
sealed power containers with reverse
working fan assemblies
Advanced Research & Development
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Research: Medical Applications
Cooling Diagnostic
Equipment
Gas Analyzing
Equipment
Fluid Analyzing
Equipment
Blood WarmingFinned Isobar heat pipe array
for gas chromatography
machine cooling
Prototype
Advanced Research & Development
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Research: Power Electronics
Advanced Research & Development
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Geothermal
Solar
Biothermal
Wind Power
Research: Clean Energy Division
Advanced Research & Development
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Research: Greenhouse Heat Recovery
Bioenergy
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Engineering & Design Services
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Fluid dynamics
Polymer processing
Materials engineering
Industrial and process engineering
Technical application engineering
Thermal Engineering: Design Services
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Isobar® heat pipes – heating … & cooling arrays
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Energy Transfer Systems
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Process heating and cooling
Polymer processing
Process Thermal dynamics
Thermal Engineering: Applications
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Acrolab Products
Manufactured & Distributed
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The Isobar ® Heat Pipe
Super thermal
Conductors
Passive devices that
require no electrical power
Available in numerous
lengths and diameters
Manufactured in custom
geometries
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The Isobal ™
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Isobar ® Heat Pipe Function
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Isobal™
Isostep™
Isochamber™Custom designs
Custom designed energy transfer systems
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Super thermally conductive = Energy savings
Super thermally conductive = Improved productivity
Super thermally conductive = Improved thermal recovery
Isothermal performance = Improved quality
Isothermal performance = Reduced cycle time
Isothermal performance = Reduced scrap rate
Less complex systems = Reduced maintenance
Process Improvement = Cost Savings
Isothermal = Uniform
Products: Isobar ® Heat Pipes
Features & Benefits
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Controlling the cure
Products: Isosprue Spreader™
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Bi-level matrix of heaters and Isobars® in a steel platen
Advanced Research & Development
Products: Isoplaten ®
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Platen Isoplaten®
Heaters Isobars®
Products: Isoplaten ®
Advanced Research & Development
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Standard Platen vs. Isoplaten®
Standard Platen Isoplaten
IsoplatenStandard Platen
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Thermally
enhanced
mandrels for
filament
winding
applications
Products: The Isomandrel®
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Thermal Electric Products
Heaters SensorsTemperature Controllers
Acrolab standard products that are coupled with thermal
engineering expertise. Acrolab will recommend/advise the
correct product for your application.
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Canadian Manufacturer of
thermocouples, RTD & Thermistor Style
Temperature Sensors
Capable of both single and large
quantity production runs.
Pre-designed sensors in stock for
various industries.
Capable of custom designed sensors to
match specific applications.
Over 10,000 products ranging from T/C’s
to digital thermometers.
Thermal Electric ProductsManufacturer & Master Distributor
Advanced Research & Development
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Industrial Lubricants Mold Releases, Rust Inhibitors and Cleaning Agents
Acrolab is the Master Distributor of Stoner
Industrial Products for CANADA
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Quality: 5S and Kaizen Best Practices
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Quality: 5S and Kaizen Best Practices
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Quality: 5S and Kaizen Best Practices
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Advanced Research & Development
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