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Celebrating Excellence: A Conversation With Ernesto Marquez
Celebrating Excellence at MurCal! This month, we’re thrilled to feature Ernesto Marquez, our Employee of the Month, as voted by his peers. As a Production Engineer, Ernesto embodies MurCal’s values of innovation, quality, and teamwork. We’ll explore the contributions that make Ernesto a standout member of our team.
Coming Soon: Vanguard™ MC2000 and MC4000 Motor Controllers
Vanguard™ Battery Systems is set to redefine power solutions for OEM applications with the upcoming release of the MC2000 and MC4000 Motor Controllers. These advanced controllers are designed to seamlessly integrate with Vanguard™ Batteries and Motors, offering a complete, efficient, and reliable system for electrifying equipment.
Introducing the S35 Display by Enovation Controls
On January 21st Enovation Controls has unveiled the S35 display, a cutting-edge successor to the legendary PV101. Designed for industrial and electronic applications, this rugged and compact 3.5-inch color display offers advanced features and exceptional usability, making it an ideal solution for monitoring and controlling equipment in harsh environments.
The Shift to Non-Venting Regulators: A Game-Changer for Oil and Gas Emissions Control
In the oil and gas industry, emissions control has become a top priority as regulations tighten standards for natural gas emissions. The choice between venting and non-venting regulators is now more critical than ever, with companies seeking sustainable solutions to meet environmental standards and improve operational efficiency. The Problem with Venting Regulators Venting regulators have long been industry staples, effectively managing pressure in production equipment like separators and compressors. However, their design releases small amounts of gas during each operation, contributing to harmful natural gas emissions. As environmental concerns grow, this once-overlooked issue has come under scrutiny. The Rise of Non-Venting Regulators Beaumont Manufacturing and Distribution (BMD) offers innovative solutions to address these challenges. Their non-venting regulators, including the RG10, RG20, and RG50 models, manage pressure without releasing gas into the atmosphere. Instead, these regulators redirect gas back into the system, providing several key benefits: Compliance with EPA regulations: Non-venting regulators help companies meet the requirements of Quad O and its successors. Reduced environmental impact: By preventing natural gas release, these regulators significantly lower emissions. Improved efficiency: Capturing gas that would otherwise be lost leads to better resource utilization. Retrofitting for the Future For companies with existing infrastructure, BMD offers conversion kits that transform venting regulators into non-venting models. This allows operators to modernize their systems without the need for complete overhauls, making the transition more cost-effective and manageable. Beyond Compliance: Sustainability and Efficiency Adopting non-venting regulators isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements. It's a strategic move towards sustainability and operational efficiency. By lowering emissions, reducing waste, and retaining more product for sale, companies can position themselves for long-term success in an evolving industry. The shift to non-venting regulators represents a significant step forward in emissions control for the oil and gas sector. As the industry continues to adapt to stricter environmental standards, these innovative solutions offer a path to compliance, sustainability, and improved operational performance.
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Behind The Scenes - Meet Nick!
Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. About 4 months. Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Applications Engineer Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. My favorite thing about my job is building/testing software.
MurCal’s PV485-MC Displays
MurCal’s MC485 Displays are the most powerful and affordable solution for the customization of the Enovation PowerView® 485 displays available on the market today.
PV780B: PowerView® Full-Featured Configurable Display
The PowerView 780B provides power and reliability with a full-color configurable display that integrates vital engine, transmission and diagnostic information into an easy-to-read operator interface.
EMS PRO & EMS Pro Lite
NOW ON SALE FOR 50% OFF WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! The EMS PRO is a flexible all-in-one customizable unit that meets the needs of engine-driven pumping equipment applications. The EMS Pro Lite is a customizable pump controller designed specifically for dewatering and irrigation applications.
Behind The Scenes - Meet Gio!
Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. Since June 2021, so about 21 months Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Harnesses Assembler Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I like to follow directions and work with my hands so it's the ideal position for me.
World Ag Expo® continues to impress
The World Ag Expo® is the perfect place to find innovations that help farmers do their jobs quickly & skillfully, while being able to automate many of their tasks to organize their day more than ever. Innovations are always a big draw to the event along with every solution available to help producers. Everyone at the Expo enjoys learning, shopping, networking and eating together! There are many things to see!
Behind The Scenes - Meet Jody!
Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. Since 2021!!! Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Applications Engineer
See the Future of Agriculture at World Ag Expo®
The World Ag Expo® is the largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition with over 1,200 exhibitors and an attendance of more than 100,000 each year on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. The show offers a wide range of ag-related exhibitors that display the latest in farm equipment, communications, and technology. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals.
Murphy PowerCore® Intelligent Xpansion™
Murphy by Enovation Controls’ PowerCore® Intelligent Xpansion™ Power Distribution Module (PDM) expands CAN bus control networks by replacing existing relay and fuse boxes with more reliable, solid-state switches that can directly drive work lights, wiper motors, cooling fans, directional DC motors and other high-current loads.
Enovation’s PowerView® displays with MurCal’s SmartCommand™
By combining Enovation’s PowerView® displays with our proprietary SmartCommand™ software configuration package, you have the ability to customize the critical information needed to accurately monitor your engine’s performance straight out-of-the-box for display and monitoring of industrial, on-highway and marine engines.
Behind The Scenes - Meet Rene!
Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. I have been with MurCal for about a year and half.. Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. My current position at MurCal is Customer Representative/Technical Support.
CANopen: a higher-layer CAN communication protocol
In many real-time industrial applications such as robotics (automated robots, conveyor belts and other industrial machinery), medical (X-ray generators, syringes, hospital beds and dialysis equipment), transportation & automotives (agriculture, railways, trailers, heavy duty, marine, etc.), and aerospace, CANopen offers a standardized and highly configurable solution.
MurCal’s J1939 CAN Throttle Control Knob
1939 enthusiasts were missing one thing: the look and feel of a traditional throttle knob! The CT-327 CAN Throttle Knob for J1939 engines provides the look and feel of a traditional throttle knob. A rugged, IP67-rated controller with a watertight, plug and play connector.
Gensys & Gensys 2.0
CRE TECHNOLOGY is an ISO 9001-certified French manufacturer founded in 1980, based in Sophia Antipolis. Sophia Antipolis is a large technology park in southeastern France not far from Nice, and as of 2021 home to 2,500 companies. The park is known to be Europe's first science and technology hub.
MurCal assisted Contractors and Electricians at the new Pico Rivera Durfee Station.
Recently our team headed over to the city of Pico Rivera in the greater Los Angeles area to assist the contractors for a pre-startup in preparing for the final startup and commissioning of the station for final approval and acceptance by the County engineers with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
MLC380 Panel MurphyLink® Series
The MurphyLink Series MLC380 Panel, engineered and built by Enovation Controls’ Industrial Panel Division, is a superior panel offering that includes the powerful, yet simple-to-configure PV380 display. This display is part of the Murphy PowerView® family and provides monitoring of Tier 4/Euro Stage 4 compliant electronic engines. The PV380 monitors multiple J1939 parameters and provides basic engine alarm/shut-down information.
POWERVIEW® 485: Engine and Diagnostic Display
The Powerview 485 is small but its rugged design offers a wide array of configurable I/O, including RS485, to support both mechanical and J1939 electronic engines.
Behind The Scenes - Meet Robert!
Q. How long have you been at MurCal? A. About a year and a half Q. What is your position/role at MurCal? A. Shipping Clerk Q. What do you love most about your job and why? A. I love the culture here that we have and the community we serve, everyone feels friendly and is good to work with.
J1939: A Common Language Across Manufacturers
J1939 is a set of standards defined by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) for networking and communication in the commercial vehicle sector. They are used in heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks and buses, ships to ski lifts, mobile hydraulics, etc. The focal point of the application is the networking of the powertrain.