Running heavy equipment in extreme winter weather presents a unique set of challenges and maintaining airflow to the engine is one of them. Failure to keep snow, ice, or rain out of the air intake may result in the engine’s air filter media becoming saturated, increasing inlet restriction, thus starving the engine of air and causing the machine to de-power and stall. [continue reading] Selecting a Heavy Equipment Engine Precleaner for Winter Weather
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Selecting a Heavy Equipment Engine Precleaner for Winter Weather
Running heavy equipment in extreme winter weather presents a unique set of challenges and maintaining airflow to the engine is one of them. Failure to keep snow, ice, or rain out of the air intake may result in the engine’s air filter media becoming saturated, increasing inlet restriction, thus starving the engine of air and causing the machine to de-power and stall. [continue reading] Selecting a Heavy Equipment Engine Precleaner for Winter Weather
Case Study: RESPA Cab Air Quality System on Quebec Crusher Cab
Summary:
RESPA®-CF Fresh Air system with Electronic Pressure Monitor and RESPA®-CFX Recirculated Air system were installed. Our current products, RESPA-CF2 and CFX2, are based on the same technology but are more rugged with additional filter options. Results after 1,120 hours: no HVAC breakdowns or clean outs, air quality dramatically improved. The operator was very happy with the improved air quality in the cab. [continue reading] Case Study: RESPA Cab Air Quality System on Quebec Crusher Cab