The Essential Partnership Between Local Sales Engineering Firms and Industrial Manufacturers

Local sales engineering firms play a pivotal role in the industrial landscape, particularly in specifying and applying industrial instruments, controls, and valves. These firms serve as the critical bridge between the regional industrial account base and the manufacturers of these specialized products, ensuring that both sides achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

For regional industrial customers, a local sales engineering firm offers invaluable expertise. These firms possess a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by industries in their specific geographic area. Whether it's a chemical plant, a food processing facility, or a power generation station, the demands of these operations vary significantly depending on local regulations, environmental conditions, and the specific processes employed. A local sales engineering firm can provide tailored solutions that consider these factors, helping customers select the most appropriate instruments, controls, and valves for their applications. This tailored approach not only enhances operational efficiency but also ensures compliance with local standards and regulations, reducing the risk of costly mistakes.

Moreover, the close proximity of these firms allows for more immediate and personalized support. When an industrial customer encounters a problem or needs assistance with the installation or maintenance of equipment, a local sales engineering firm can respond quickly, minimizing downtime and ensuring that operations continue smoothly. This level of service, often unattainable when dealing with distant manufacturers or larger, less specialized distributors, fosters strong relationships with customers, ultimately leading to increased trust and loyalty.

On the other side of the equation, manufacturers of process instruments and valves benefit immensely from their partnerships with local sales engineering firms. These firms serve as their eyes and ears on the ground, providing crucial insights into regional market trends, customer preferences, and emerging opportunities. By leveraging the local firm's knowledge and relationships, manufacturers can better tailor their products to meet the specific needs of different markets. This enhances the relevance of their offerings and enables them to compete more effectively in the regional marketplace.

Furthermore, local sales engineering firms are an extension of the manufacturer's sales and support teams. They possess a deep understanding of the manufacturer's product lines, technical specifications, and applications, allowing them to communicate these details to potential customers effectively. This expertise is critical during the specification phase, where the correct selection of instruments, controls, and valves can make the difference between a successful project and a costly failure. By ensuring that customers receive accurate and relevant information, local firms help manufacturers build a strong reputation for reliability and performance in the regions they serve.

The importance of a local sales engineering firm in the industrial sector cannot be overstated. These firms provide essential support to regional industrial customers and manufacturers, ensuring the right products are specified, applied, and maintained effectively. Their deep local knowledge and close relationships with customers and manufacturers make them indispensable partners in the complex and demanding world of industrial instrumentation and control.

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M.S. Jacobs and North American Safety Valve Partner to Expand Safety Valve Distribution in Western PA and Western NY State

M.S. Jacobs & Associates is pleased to announce a new partnership with North American Safety Valve (NASVI) in Western Pennsylvania and Western New York State. 

NAVSI offers a comprehensive inventory from renowned manufacturers alongside reliable remanufactured valves with a two-year warranty. NASVI's state-of-the-art repair and setting center handles nearly every safety valve specification, ensuring precision work. They offer immediate replacements from our extensive in-stock selection for valves beyond repair. They understand the importance of minimizing downtime and provide same or next-day shipping for a broad spectrum of safety relief valves sizes and styles.

North American Safety Valve stands as a beacon of excellence and reliability in the safety valve industry, and M.S. Jacobs, as a proud distributor of their products, is thrilled to share their experiences and insights into what sets this company apart. Known for its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, North American Safety Valve consistently exceeds expectations, delivering practical solutions tailored to each application's unique demands.

Their unwavering dedication to quality is at the heart of North American Safety Valve's success. Every safety valve that leaves their facility embodies the pinnacle of engineering precision and durability. They understand the critical role safety valves play in protecting equipment and personnel in various industries, from oil and gas to chemicals and power generation, and it is this understanding that drives them to maintain the highest standards of quality.

Customer satisfaction forms the cornerstone of North American Safety Valve's philosophy. They go beyond merely supplying products; they provide solutions. Their team of experts works closely with customers to understand their specific needs, offering personalized advice and support throughout the specification process. This collaborative approach ensures that each customer finds their application's perfect safety valve solution, backed by comprehensive after-sales support and service.

As a distributor of North American Safety Valve products, M.S. Jacobs witnessed first-hand the difference their commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction makes. M.S. Jacobs customers consistently report exceptional performance, reliability, and peace of mind, knowing their safety valve needs are in the best hands. In choosing North American Safety Valve, you're not just choosing a product; you're choosing a partner dedicated to your safety and success.

North American Safety Valve represents the best the industry offers. Their commitment to excellence in every aspect of their operation makes them ideal for anyone looking for reliable, innovative, and customer-focused safety valve solutions. As proud distributors, we are honored to stand with North American Safety Valve in its mission to protect and serve industries across the greater Western PA and Western NY region.

M.S. Jacobs
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North American Safety Valve and M.S. Jacobs: Your Trustworthy Partners for Safety

In a world where industrial operations are more advanced than ever, ensuring the safety of ytheir equipment and, ultimately, ytheir employees is crucial. Enter North American Safety Valve, a company dedicated to providing top-notch safety valve products and services across North America.

Quality Products You Can Rely On

North American Safety Valve understands the importance of safeguarding ytheir operations. That's why they offer a comprehensive range of safety valves designed to meet the varied needs of different industries. They have a solution for you from steam to air, liquid, and gas applications. Their valves boast superior craftsmanship, ensuring they exceed industry standards and deliver outstanding performance even in the most demanding conditions.

Moreover, their commitment to quality doesn't stop at their products. They also provide services to ensure ytheir safety valves function optimally. Their experienced technicians offer on-site installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair services. They understand that downtime can be costly, so they strive to provide quick and efficient service, minimizing disruption to ytheir operations.

Customer-Centric Approach

At North American Safety Valve, they pride theirselves on their customer-centric approach. They understand that every customer has unique needs and tailor their products and services accordingly. Their knowledgeable team is always on hand to provide expert advice and help you select suitable safety valves for ytheir application. Moreover, they offer flexible delivery options to ensure you receive ytheir products when needed.

Environmental Responsibility

In addition to ensuring the safety of ytheir operations, they are also committed to protecting the environment. Their safety valves minimize emissions and reduce energy consumption, helping lotheyr ytheir environmental footprint. Furthermore, they continuously invest in research and development to create innovative products contribute to a more sustainable future.

Conclusion

When safeguarding your industrial operations, trust North American Safety Valve to deliver. Their high-quality products, comprehensive services, and customer-centric approach make us the trusted partner of businesses across North America. Choose North American Safety Valve and experience the peace of mind from knowing ytheir safety is in capable hands.

M.S. Jacobs

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800-348-0089

Two and a Half Decades of Excellence: Magnetrol's Guided Wave Radar Legacy

M.S. Jacobs and Associates and Magnetrol proudly announce the 25th Anniversary of Magnetrol's Eclipse Guided Wave Radar. Magnetrol pioneered the use of guided wave radar in level measurement and continues to expand on its product offerings with the offering of Magnetrol's new Model 700. First, let's discuss the Model 706 and then the Model 700, along with a brief history of Magnetrol's Eclipse Guided Wave Radar.  

The Eclipse® Model 706 high-performance, loop-powered, 24 VDC level transmitter uses proven guided wave radar (GWR) technology, and encompassing several significant engineering accomplishments, this leading-edge level transmitter is designed to provide measurement performance well beyond that of many of the more traditional technologies. Through utilizing "diode switching" technology, along with the most comprehensive probe offering on the market, this single transmitter has a wide variety of applications ranging from very light hydrocarbons to water-based media.

The innovative angled, dual-compartment enclosure is now standard in the industry. This enclosure, first brought to the industry by Magnetrol® in 1998, is angled to maximize the ease of wiring, configuration, and viewing of the versatile graphic LCD.

One universal ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter can be used and interchanged with all probe types and offers enhanced reliability as it is suitable for use in critical SIL 2/3 Certified safety loops.

The ECLIPSE Model 706 transmitter supports both the FDT/DTM and enhanced DD standards, which allows viewing of valuable configuration and diagnostic information such as the echo curve in tools such as PACTware™, AMS Device Manager, and various HART® Field Communicators.

Below is a timeline of Magnetrol's history f the Eclipse Guided Wave Radar.

The Eclipse® Model 700 Transmitter is a loop-powered, 24 VDC level transmitter based upon the proven and accepted technology of Guided Wave Radar (GWR) and encompassing several significant engineering accomplishments. This leading-edge level transmitter provides measurement performance well beyond that of many of the more traditional technologies. 

A single Model 700 transmitter has many applications ranging from very light hydrocarbons to water-based media. One universal Model 700 transmitter can be used and interchanged with several different probe types and offers enhanced reliability as it is certified for use in critical SIL 2/3 hardware safety loops.

The ECLIPSE Model 700 supports the FDT/DTM and Enhanced DD (EDDL) standards, which allow viewing of valuable configuration and diagnostic information such as the echo curve in tools such as PACTware™, AMS Device Manager, and various HART® Field Communicators.

M.S. Jacobs and Associates is your local Representative for all of Magnetrol's and Orion's products. Join us and celebrate 25 Years of Magnetrol's Eclipse Guided Wave Radar and let M.S. Jacobs and Associates solve your level applications. 

Industrial Input and Output (I/O) Modules

In industrial applications, input and output (I/O) modules monitor and control both analog and discrete signals.

Analog signals are continuous signals that vary over time, such as temperature, pressure, or voltage, and analog input modules monitor these signals. These modules convert the analog signals into a digital form that the control system can process. A programmable logic controller (PLC) or a distributed control system (DCS) receives the converted signals for monitoring and control purposes.

Discrete signals, on the other hand, have only two states: on/off, open/closed, or high/low. Discrete input modules monitor these signals. These modules detect changes in the state of the discrete signals and communicate this information to the control system.

Analog output modules process analog signals. They receive digital calls from the control system and convert them into analog signals that control analog devices such as actuators or motors.

Discrete output modules control discrete signals. They receive digital calls from the control system to activate or deactivate discrete devices such as relays, solenoids, or valves.

In summary, I/O modules monitor and control analog and discrete signals in industrial applications. They allow for the conversion of signals from the physical world into a form that can be processed by the control system and vice versa, enabling real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes.

Acromag’s I/O and signal conditioning lines feature more than 100 transmitters, isolators, alarms, and computation modules for process control applications. If networked I/O is required, Acromag offers analog and discrete I/O modules for Ethernet, Modbus, and Profibus.

For more information, contact M.S. Jacobs by calling 800-348-0089 or visit https://msjacobs.com.

Globe Control Valves

Globe valves are typically used in process control applications to regulate the flow of steam or other gases. The valve consists of a cylindrical body with a plug or disc inside that can be rotated to control the flow of fluid through the valve. The disc is connected to a stem, which extends out of the top of the valve and is connected to a handwheel or other actuator.

When the handwheel is turned, the stem moves up or down, which in turn moves the disc in the valve body. As the disc moves towards the valve seat, it reduces the size of the opening through which the fluid can flow, which reduces the flow rate. Conversely, as the disc moves away from the valve seat, it increases the size of the opening and the flow rate increases.

The design of the globe valves allows for a large range of flow control and precise control of flow rate. It also has the capability of both modulating and on-off control depending on the requirement of the process. 

There are several types of actuators that can be used to automate globe control valves, including:

• Pneumatic actuators: Pneumatic actuators use compressed air to move the valve stem and adjust the position of the valve disc. They are popular because they are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and require minimal maintenance.
• Electric actuators: Electric actuators use an electric motor to drive a mechanical linkage that moves the valve stem and adjusts the position of the valve disc. They are typically more precise than pneumatic actuators, and can be controlled by a variety of electronic devices such as process controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Hydraulic actuators: Hydraulic actuators use a fluid under pressure to move the valve stem and adjust the position of the valve disc. They are typically used in large valves or high-pressure applications where high force is required.
• Electro-Hydraulic actuators: This type of actuator is a combination of electric and hydraulic actuator. The electric motor operates a pump that generates the hydraulic pressure which is then used to move the valve stem and adjust the position of the valve disc.
• Smart actuators: Some modern actuators have the capability of communicating and self-diagnostics which is important for advanced control systems, These smart actuators are typically interfaced with digital control system which enables to monitor, control, and adjust the performance of the valve.

It's worth to note that choosing the actuator is depends on the requirement of the process, in term of flow rate, the process conditions, cost, and maintenance.

In summary, globe control valves are used to regulate the flow of steam or other gases in process control applications by adjusting the position of the plug or disc inside the valve body, which in turn controls the flow rate of the fluid through the valve.

For more information, contact M.S. Jacobs by calling 800-348-0089 or visit https://msjacobs.com.