AMCO
American Moistening Company (AMCO), an ISO-9001-2000 certified organization, operates through four divisions: Commercial/Industrial Humidification Control Systems, Water Treatment Systems, Gas Turbine Cooling/Fogging Systems, and its Control Panel Division.
Originally established in Providence, Rhode Island in 1888, AMCO initially produced conventional air washers using compressed air atomization to meet the humidification and air handling needs of the textile industry. In 1929, the company relocated to North Carolina, aligning with the textile industry’s shift to the Southeast. During its early years, AMCO specialized in air washers and compressed air atomization systems for textiles.
In the 1970s, AMCO diversified into new industries that required more cost-effective air humidification solutions. This led to the development of its direct spray, high-pressure water system, a technology that has since been widely implemented across the textile, woodworking, printing, automotive, and industrial HVAC sectors. Leveraging its expertise in high-pressure systems, AMCO also entered the gas turbine inlet air cooling market, providing advanced humidification and cooling solutions tailored to various industrial needs.
Industrial Humidification
Advantages of AMCO’s Industrial Humidification Solutions
- Versatile Coverage: Effective humidity control for spaces ranging from under 1,000 ft² to over 1,000,000 ft².
- Enhanced Quality Control: Maintains humidity levels within ±2%, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Precise Regulation: Features a digital humidistat for accurate humidity management.
- Improved Product Quality: Contributes to higher product quality and increased production efficiency.
- Evaporative Cooling: Offers evaporative cooling benefits, enhancing temperature control.
- Dust Reduction: Lowers airborne dust levels by up to 60%, improving air quality.
- Filtration Options: Provides optional water and air filtration systems for added protection and performance.
Water Treatment Systems
AMCO offers a wide range of components tailored for specific water purification needs.
We provide a comprehensive lineup of water filters and activated carbon filters, available in tank sizes from 9″ to 63″ in diameter, along with various filtration media to effectively address the removal of different water contaminants.
Our Reverse Osmosis units serve as the foundation of our high-purity water systems. When paired with our Electro Deionization skids, we can achieve water quality levels of 16 megohms, making our solutions ideal for the power industry.
For customized engineering solutions that align with your quality and budget requirements, please call or email us. We’re here to help!
Gas Turbine
AMCO’s Inlet Cooling Systems enhance the power output of gas turbines. Our Direct Spray Inlet Cooling System features one or more skid-mounted positive displacement pumps that deliver demineralized water at a pressure of 3,000 psi (207 bar). This water is supplied to a network of seamless stainless steel headers, which are connected to stainless steel nozzle manifolds positioned downstream of the filter housing. This innovative design ensures efficient cooling and improved turbine performance.
Engineering Control Panels
American Moistening Company offers custom-designed controls tailored to each installation, whether they are Digital Controllers or advanced Computerized Controllers, such as PLCs. Our sophisticated and user-friendly PLCs are specifically engineered for multi-zone humidification, ensuring precise control and adaptability across various environments.
Project Management at AMCO
At AMCO, we ensure your project gets off to a strong start by leveraging our valuable experience throughout every phase, from conceptualization to completion and start-up. Our engineers, with diverse backgrounds and extensive knowledge of various industrial products and processes, take responsibility for all aspects of the project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Job Estimation: Accurately estimating project costs and timelines.
- Material Procurement: Sourcing and procuring high-quality materials.
- Assembly and Software Development: Overseeing the assembly process and developing the necessary software.
- Final Testing: Conducting thorough testing to ensure all systems meet specifications.
We have established a network of qualified suppliers, enabling us to select and procure the best components tailored to the control strategies integrated into your products. Our meticulous scheduling of material receipts and production helps maintain a smooth flow through our manufacturing areas, allowing us to meet delivery requirements without unnecessary overtime or delays.
Engineering changes are documented and implemented as needed, while efforts are made to minimize excess material and scrap. Communication is streamlined through voice, fax, email, and electronic document transmission, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed throughout the project.
Transportation can be scheduled according to your needs, with AMCO capable of shipping via all common carriers or utilizing our own vehicles for timely delivery.
Design Engineering at AMCO
At AMCO, our engineers come from diverse backgrounds in industrial control, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. We are committed to selecting the most suitable hardware and components to implement the control strategy tailored for each project.
Key Design Engineering Features:
- Optimal Hardware Selection: We choose the best hardware components, which can be housed in standard enclosures or custom-designed enclosures to meet specific project requirements. Our deep familiarity with various manufacturers and equipment options ensures an optimized selection process that minimizes costs and maintenance while enhancing usability and performance.
- PLC Programming: We design and develop PLC programming that maximizes the functionality of the selected components, ensuring seamless integration and operation.
- Comprehensive Documentation: For each project, we prepare a complete documentation package that includes the PLC program (if applicable), assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and any other relevant documents. This thorough documentation supports installation, operation, and maintenance, providing clarity and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Our commitment to quality and precision in design engineering helps ensure that each project meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Quality Systems at AMCO
AMCO is a UL-listed control panel assembler, reflecting our commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Quality Assurance Features:
- In-Process Checks: We conduct in-process checks to ensure that our assemblies meet our rigorous quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Formal Inspection and Testing System: Our established inspection and testing system guarantees compliance with design specifications as well as industry and UL standards.
- Functional Testing: When feasible and required, we perform functional tests on control panels in addition to conducting continuity checks and visual inspections. This thorough testing process ensures the panels operate as intended.
- Customer Involvement: We encourage our customers to witness and participate in functional testing, fostering transparency and collaboration in the quality assurance process.
- ISO 9001 Certification: AMCO is proud to be ISO 9001 certified, further demonstrating our commitment to quality management and continuous improvement in all aspects of our operations.
These quality systems are integral to our operations, ensuring that every control panel we produce meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.
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We offer selection, sale and implementation of equipment for power distribution, automatic process control systems, as well as control and measuring instruments for industrial enterprises.
What industries does your company work with?
We serve enterprises in the metallurgical, chemical, pulp and paper, light industries, as well as the fuel and energy complex.
In which countries do INEQ TRADE specialists work?
We serve clients from Europe, the Baltics, the USA, and Asia.
What equipment does the company offer?
We offer a wide range of equipment from well-known manufacturers: sensors and converters, flow meters, electric drives, valves, frequency converters, industrial controllers, cable products and much more.
Can you help me choose the equipment?
Yes, our INEQ TRADE specialists are ready to provide qualified advice on choosing equipment for your tasks and budget.
Does the company work with specific brands or manufacturers?
We offer equipment from brands such as Balluff, Festo, IFM, SEW Eurodrive, ABB, Omron and many others. But we can also supply equipment from other manufacturers from Europe, the USA and Canada.
What payment and delivery terms do you offer?
We provide flexible payment terms and can arrange delivery upon agreement with the client. For more information, please contact our manager.
Is it possible to get discounts on products?
We work directly with manufacturers, so we can offer equipment at prices with significant discounts, which helps customers optimize costs.
How can I get technical or commercial advice?
For consultation, contact us via the website or by phone. Our INEQ TRADE specialists will help you with the selection of equipment or answer questions on commercial terms.