As contractors become all too familiar with the damaging effects of iron oxide sludge on commercial hydronic heating and cooling installations, the need for a solution has been growing. ADEY Professional Heating Solutions answers that need with the introduction of the MagnaClean Commercial Magnetic Filter range to the North American market.
MagnaClean Commercial’s patented magnetic filtration system starts to work upon installation, removing suspended iron oxide that collects in hydronic heating systems.
By removing sludge from the system, MagnaClean Commercial restores peak performance and decreases maintenance costs over the life of the system. It also offers a solution for common complaints in commercial hydronic systems, including poor system circulation, blocked system pipes and radiators, and system noise.
ASME-listed MagnaClean Commercial filters will be rolled out as a full line of commercial products, with five inlet and outlet flange size options including 2-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inches. All MagnaClean Commercial units are designed for use in light commercial to heavy industrial applications, and feature cast stainless steel canister bodies containing multiple magnetic rods. Each rod has its own handle to facilitate one-at-a-time removal and cleaning when the rods become saturated with iron oxide sludge. Multiple installation options allow for flexibility within any commercial application.
A 2-inch MagnaClean Commercial collected over three pounds of iron oxide during a two-hour cycle at a standard flow rate. By comparison, a 2-inch basket filter collected less than one ounce. A comparable dirt separator collected just over a half ounce of iron oxide under the same flow conditions. Pressure drop is also lower across a MagnaClean Commercial filter than with the other methods of filtration; 54 percent less than a dirt separator and 68 percent less than a basket filter.
In addition to maintaining system performance, MagnaClean Commercial offers:
- Temperature resistant neodymium magnets
- Magnetic rods can be removed individually for servicing
- Installation options
- ASME approved
- No ongoing operating costs
- Improves energy efficiency
- Decreased maintenance costs
- Restores peak system performance
- Extends system life