ISO/IEC 17025:2005 2010-01-05
Polycontrols calibration lab recently achieved ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation. An international standard for evaluating the competence of calibration laboratories.
This breakthrough achievement makes Polycontrols the first, and currently the only organization in Canada, to provide ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited calibration for gas flow measurement.
ISO/IEC 17025 is considered by the calibration industry as the ultimate recognition of competence. This standard encompasses the entire calibration system and produces metrics for the calibration rig components, administrative systems for process operations, personnel proficiency, documentation supporting the traceability and total measurement uncertainty for the entire calibration facility. ISO/IEC 17025 standards ensure the highest level of confidence in accuracy and repeatability.
Confirmed presentation at ITSC 2010 - International Thermal Spray Conference Singapore May 3-5, 2010 – Singapore 2009-11-13
Presentation confirmed:
Characterization and Performance Evaluation of a Helium Recovery System (HRS) designed for Cold Spraying
Topics covered during the presentation:
- Evaluation of the use of a Helium Recovery System (HRS) from the point of view of the system performance as well as of gain in coating properties.
- Characterization of the Helium recovery System (HRS) for cold spraying in diverse conditions
- Data on Helium consumption for some targeted applications.
- Comparisons of coating properties obtained from samples produced with Helium and with N2.
Keywords:
- High velocity, Kinetic energy, Gas dynamic spray, Kinetic spray, Oxidation, Nitridation, Deposition efficiency
Abstract - Helium recovery
Agreement concluded with Cansolv Technologies for the supply of advanced control systems for their patented process of Amine Purification 2009-11-06
Cansolv Technologies Inc. (CTI) and Polycontrols have concluded an agreement for the design, fabrication and supply of a advanced control system for their patented process for purification of Amine. These new production equipments will be installed at the Valero refinery in California and they will use leading edge technology (Allen Bradley ControlLogix and Wonderware InTouch).
Cansolv Technologies inc. provides state-of-the-art gas absorption solutions. CTI is an innovative, technology-centered company that offers its clients high efficiency air pollution and capture solutions for the removal of SO2 and CO2 from gas streams in various industrial applications.
New Website Launch 2009-09-22
Polycontrols is celebrating the launching of its new website. This new website has been completely redesigned to improve usability and navigation.
It contains many additional features such as technical presentations, tools, optimized search engines and latest company and industry news. The access to information is facilitated and users can see concrete examples of systems and services.
Workshop on Global and Air Quality Protection 2009-04-09
Confirmed presentation at IMA 2009 Taiyuan Global Magnesium Conference
-Workshop on Global and Air Quality Protection for China’s Magnesium Industry April 9, 2009 – Taiyuan, Shanxi, PRC
This newly conceived industry workshop aims to share the latest information on improving energy efficiency, protecting the global climate and preventing air pollution in magnesium production and casting operations. The magnesium industry in partnership with the national governments of China and the United States are aggressively working to improve process efficiencies and to minimize harmful air pollution. The one-day agenda will cover global climate protection and more traditional air pollution prevention topics (e.g., sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and nitrogen oxides). The workshop format is designed to encourage a free and opened exchange of technical information and practical experiences amongst the global magnesium industry, technology suppliers, academia, government and non-government stakeholders.
Workshop topics covered by Polycontrols:
- Non SF6 Magnesium melt protection
- SO2 Conversions
- US EPA Partnership
- Gas cost advantage compared to SF6
- Novec 612 Experience and Recent trials
- Carbon credits
- On going projects
- Window of opportunities
- Canada EDC assistance in financing
New World class liquid calibration facility 2009-01-01
After more than 2 years of development, Polycontrols is proud to inaugurate its new liquid calibration laboratory. This laboratory is equipped with the most recent technologies and with a total uncertainty better than ±0.02% from the reference value. It classes itself within the best production calibration rig in the world.
Behind this exceptional rig, there are more than 30 years of experience in flow measurement and in the construction of that type of systems. Over than 30 influencing variables are taken into account in order to achieve this level of performance. Automatic checks are conducted on a continuous basis ensuring the high demands placed on the calibration accuracy which can be reliably met.
This new calibration rig is fully automated. Testing, calibration and linearization can be executed precisely, reliably and in a schedule that meet the industry needs.
Signed agreement for the NSERC SOFC Canada Strategic Network. 2008-12-01
Polycontrols is proud to be a member of the NSERC SOFC Canada Strategic Network to promote the sustainable development and commercialization of solid oxide fuel cell.
SOFC Canada fosters SOFC R&D and commercialization activities in Canada. In collaboration with the NSERC (National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada), they encompass leading scientists and engineers at Canadian universities, government labs, and industries along the full SOFC supply chain. Their objectives are to reduce the cost of SOFC manufactures, to improve fuel tolerance and to substantially increase their lifetime and ability to sustain cyclical operations.
Annual Climate Protection Workshop 2008-05-01
Confirmed presentation at 4th Annual Global Magnesium Industry Climate Protection Workshop
Warsaw, Poland
May 2008
Co-sponsored by the International Magnesium Association (IMA) as part of the 2008 Annual World Magnesium Conference
Parts of the IMA 2008 annual World Conference, the 2008 workshop sought to achieve the following objectives:
- Inform and discuss international climate change policies affecting the magnesium industry,
- Share technical information on how magnesium metal and part suppliers are successfully eliminating SF6 emissions,
- Design an approach for "bundling" small and medium size magnesium industry emission reduction projects for accelerated implementation (e.g. revenue/cost sharing
- Learn about the newest advanced magnesium melt protection technologies
Workshop topics covered by Polycontrols:
- Update on non SF6 Mg melt protection
- Recent market trends
- On-going projects
- Concerns and occupational expose related to recognized alternatives
- Carbon credit requirements
- Timing for conversion
Partnership Agreement concluded with McGill University and NRC 2008-03-01
Partnership agreement has been concluded between McGill University, NRC and Polycontrols for the supply of a large scale helium recovery and purification unit for the cold spray lab housed at NRC. This system will support the development of new generation of highly-resistant materials, surface treatments and manufacturing processes designed to meet the extreme requirements of the aerospace industry.
This synergy has been made possible through the transformative CFI program.
Helium recorery
Signed Agreement for SF6 gas conversion at Meridian Magnesium 2007-12-01
Meridian Magnesium and Polycontrols signed an agreement for the conversion of all their North American production facilities (Canada, USA and Mexico) to new magnesium melt protection alternatives.
Meridian Magnesium is one of the world leaders in manufacturing of high quality magnesium die cast components. This new agreement is part of the strong commitment by Meridian Magnesium to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This project has been accepted by the UNFCCC.
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Agreement concluded for the supply of Dilute SO2 Systems at Foxconn 2007-01-01
Foxconn Technology and Polycontrols concluded an agreement for the supply of systems producing non SF6 Mg melt protection alternative for nearly 200 of their new Mg production equipments. These new production equipments include small and medium size die-casters, Mg allowing and recycling systems located in their Taiyuan production plan.
Foxconn Technology is a subsidiary of the Taiwanese Hon Hai Precision Industry, the largest contractor in the world in electronics. Foxconn also produces computers for Hewlett-Packard, the PlayStation for Sony, and mobile phones for Nokia. The company owns 3 production facilities bases in the RPC: Shenzhen in Guangdong Province, Kunshan in Jiangsu Province and Taiyuan in Shanxi Province.
Confirmed presentation at 4th International Conference on SF6 and the Environment 2006-11-01
San Antonio, TX
November 2006
Co-sponsored with the World Bank, the National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA), and the International Magnesium Association (IMA)
Parts of the IMA 2006, this workshop sought to achieve the following objectives:
- Inform and discuss international climate change policies affecting the magnesium industry,
- Share technical information on how magnesium metal and part suppliers are successfully eliminating SF6 emissions,
- Design an approach for "bundling" small and medium size magnesium industry emission reduction projects for accelerated implementation (e.g., revenue/cost sharing)
- Learn about the newest advanced magnesium melt protection technologies
Workshop topics covered by Polycontrols:
Presentation #1 –China’s Magnesium Melt Protection Practices and Trends
- China’s industries
- Local, Provincial & National environment interests
- Culture
- Progress regarding SF6 replacement
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Presentation #2 – SF6 Conversion case studies
- Problems encountered and benefits achieved during conversion on new magnesium melt protection:
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Commissioning of a new mobile calibration bench for gas flow meters 2006-03-01
Polycontrols has a new mobile calibration bench for gas flow meters. This bench allows to calibrate, outside our laboratory, flow meters having a range included between 5 sccm to 1800 slpm. All the calibrations realized with this bench are made with primary standards and are traceable to NIST with an unbroken chain of comparisons.
Achieving of a new accreditation for our calibration service 2005-11-01
Polycontrols obtained its accreditation according to strict FAA’s (Federal Aviation Administration) standards. This accreditation allows us to calibrate the precision tools used in the aeronautic.
Polycontrols achieved a new UL accreditation 2005-09-01
Polycontrols obtained the UL listing for its industrial systems. UL is the trusted resource across the globe for product safety certification and compliance.
Burkert Fluid Control System- New distribution agreement 2005-07-01
Polycontrols signed an agreement for the distribution of Burkert’s product line. The addition of this line of products, well recognized for its industrial solenoid valves and its process instrumentation, constitutes a strategic fit with the products previously distributed. This partnership allows Polycontrols to consolidate its position in the flow applications market segment.
Inauguration of new facilities 2005-06-01
Polycontrols inaugurated its new production facilities and headquarter. Polycontrols thanks its customers for the confidence they are testifying for almost 25 years.
Our new location includes a 2,000 square feet modern metrology laboratory, dedicated to gas and liquid flow calibrations. Our production and inventory areas have also been expanded significantly to accommodate larger projects. We are now located at 3650-A1 Matte Boulevard, Brossard, Quebec, Canada, J4Y 2Z2.
CANMET-MTL Implement new magnesium melt protection technologies 2005-05-01
CANMET-MTL is the largest research centre in Canada, dedicated to metals and material fabrication, processing and evaluation. Canmet-Mtl acquired a system for their Ottawa foundry, suitable to produce magnesium melt protection based on the Am-cover and Novec 612 process.
Partnership Agreement concluded with Sherbrooke University 2004-12-01
Polycontrols concluded a partnership agreement with the University of Sherbrooke to build a gas control system for their HVOF plasma chamber, the largest in the world.
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