Showing posts with label Reciprocating and Centrifugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reciprocating and Centrifugal. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cameron Joins the Social Media Revolution


Cameron's Compression Systems group has decided to dive head first into a variety of social media outlets and websites. This effort is geared towards our customers and potential customers in the Oil, Natural Gas, Energy, and Industrial industries that we serve. Cameron's Compression Systems group is constantly developing, improving and enhancing our new reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and aftermarket product and service offering, and we want to keep you informed of those happenings. With the increased popularity of social media websites, we feel that it is time that we offer a variety of outlets to our customers to access information regarding our company. Blogs will be provided via Blogger on a weekly basis. You can also find a great deal of information on a variety of different websites, they are as follows:

http://www.youtube.com/user/CameronCSGroup


http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Camerons-Compression-Systems-Group/159270207592

http://twitter.com/CameronCS


http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2368342&trk=hb side g


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_Systems


http://www.google.com/profiles/CameronCSGroup



For more information, visit our website at: www.c-a-m.com/cs

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The History of Cameron's Compression Systems Group



Reciprocating Products History (1833 – 2001)

Compression Systems' reciprocating products business has an extensive and fascinating history dating back to 1833. At this time in American History, the Industrial Revolution was just coming to an end when two entrepreneurs, Charles and Elias Cooper, established a foundry in the city of Mt Vernon, Ohio. This foundry, named Cooper, became the licensed producer of Corliss Steam engines throughout the mid and late 1800’s. Stemming from the success of the Corliss Steam engine, the company ventured into the production of natural gas internal combustion engines in 1900. Twenty-nine years later, this venture led to the merger of Cooper and the Bessemer Gas Engine Company of Grove City, PA which would ultimately result in the development of the legendary Cooper-Bessemer engine.

In effort to further diversify the company’s product portfolio, Cooper purchased three compressor companies between 1960 and 1976: Ajax Engine Company, Pennsylvania Process Compressor, and White Superior. Three additional aftermarket acquisitions were made during the 1987 – 2001 time period and included the Enterprise Power Engine aftermarket business, Nickles Industrial Manufacturing and the Elliot Turbocharger Group (TSI).

Centrifugal Products History (1955 - 2001)

In 1955, Joy Manufacturing Co. consisted of only four engineers. Their office, located above a hardware store in Western New York, was the scene where they drafted designs of various types of turbo-machinery. In short time, the company purchased land in Cheektowaga, NY which became the site of their Research and Development facility. From 1955-1960, the four engineers designed, developed and experimented with gas turbines, steam turbines, axial flow compressors, in-line centrifugal compressors and integral gear centrifugal compressors.

After five years of experimentation, Joy Manufacturing Co. narrowed its focus on the design and manufacturing of an integral gear centrifugal compressor, and the MSG (multi-staged gear) models were introduced to the market. These models were primarily sold for plant air applications. Throughout the 1970’s, the company experienced a significant amount of growth domestically. During this time, Joy Manufacturing discovered a market niche and began to engineer custom compressors for refinery applications and the air separation industry.

The 1980’s signaled rapid changes and new development for Joy Manufacturing. These changes included the development and introduction of a low cost plant air compressor, the utilization of computer-based design software and a substantial manufacturing facility expansion.

In 1987, Joy Manufacturing Co. was acquired by Cooper Industries, and the Cooper Turbo-Compressor division was formed. This acquisition marked the end of the JOY name and kicked off an era of extensive new product development. As a result of substantial investments, new manufacturing tools were purchased, test facilities were enhanced, and computer equipment was upgraded. These improvements gave way to the creation of the TurboAir 2000 plant air compressor and new high-performance MSG compressors for the air separation industry.

Compression Systems (2001 - Present)

Through the period of the 1970's to 2001, the abovementioned companies were all divisions within either Cooper Energy Services or Cooper Turbocompressor. In 2001, Cooper Energy Services and Cooper Turbocompressor joined together to form Cooper Compression, which was later named Compression Systems in 2005.

Today, Cameron's Compression Systems division is headquartered in a 308,000 sq. ft. super facility at the Port Northwest industrial business park in Houston, TX. This facility houses Superior compressor manufacturing, TA-2020 centrifugal air compressor assembly, compressor repair centers and machine shops, a 100,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center, and nearly 100,000 square feet of office space that includes a comprehensive customer support call center. Our centrifugal compressor factory is still located in Buffalo, NY. In addition to these two major facilities, we also have a host of other service and manufacturing facilities which are located strategically throughout the world.

For more information, please visit our website at:
www.c-a-m.com/cs

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http://www.youtube.com/user/CameronCSGroup

Cameron's Compression Systems Group on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_Systems

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http://www.google.com/profiles/CameronCSGroup

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Field Services

CAMSERV - The Compression Experts
Whatever your needs and wherever you are - anywhere in the world, you're guaranteed a fast turnaround. For many jobs this means hours, not days. When downtime is money, we know that every second counts. From breakdowns to upgrades, from refurbishing to fitting a valve, your first point of contact is CAMSERV. At Cameron's Compression Systems, our field service staff have the expertise and tools to diagnose problems and quickly organize solutions that put your equipment back into immediate service. Our seasoned team travels to our customers' locations to provide onsite support and will remain there until the job gets done. As the OEM, Cameron's Compression Systems technicians and engineers understand the products and applications of our customers like no other repair providers.

Minimized Downtime
We make every effort to minimize your downtime and to ensure that your repair has the dependability and long-life needed to save you money. The key advantage to using CAMSERV's field service team is access to experienced technicians and engineers that specialize in getting our customers up and running in the least amount of time possible. Our field service technicians and engineers work daily with compression equipment all over the world and have developed vast experience. CAMSERV's hands on assistance is a valuable resource for increasing the efficiency of operations and preventing costly downtime.

Exceptional Parts Quality
When your repair requires replacement parts, you can be sure they are manufactured with excellence. Our repair facilities have the current specifications needed to ensure accurate performance, warranty protection, and reliability for continued long service life.

Extensive Service Offerings
At Cameron's Compression Systems, we offer the widest array of aftermarket support in the compression industry. There isn't anything that we cannot do when it comes to compression equipment. We offer a variety of services and service a wide varerity of equipment including: Cooper Bessemer, Superior Compressors and Engines, C Force, Ingersoll Rand, Enterprise Engines, Ajax, Penn, Joy, Caterpiller, Waukesha, Worthington and many more. Our field services include:


  • Troubleshooting
  • Start-up, commissioning, and reinstallation services
  • Overhauls
  • Field replacements, retrofits, and refurbishments
  • Upgrades to satisfy regulatory emissions changes
  • Electronic and print resources, including service manuals, drawings, and software
  • Preventative maintenance programs and scheduled repairs

Contract Maintenance Services
In addition to our extensive field service offerings listed above, Cameron's Compression Systems also offers equipment maintenance agreements to help you get the most efficiency and value from your equipment. Using proprietary computer-based programs, we can develop:

  • Maintenance schedules
  • Task definition
  • Availability and utilization reports
  • Track parts
  • Track labor cost

Agreements are tailored to our customer's needs, from scheduled and unscheduled maintenance through operations.

Equipment Training - The Learning Center
A well-trained, educated staff in the fundamental operation and maintenance of your equipment is one of your best tools for improving performance, minimizing downtime, and reducing your overall operating costs. Cameron's Compression Systems has established The Learning Center for just this purpose. The training has been designed to educate Cameron personnel and customers, operators, and maintenance technicians in the specifications, operation and routine servicing of their compression equipment.

The typical Learning Center classroom can accommodate up to 20 students at a time, and our high bay shop area is specifically designed for hands-on instruction. Our 2,200 square-foot area training area is equipped with a variety of engines, compressor frames, compressor cylinders and assemblies for hands-on instruction. The Learning Center staff is certified and highly experienced, and will guide you and your employees to a thorough understanding of your equipment and its operation.

The Learning Center has developed a broad range of courses, each covering a specific engine or compressor model. Courses range from one to four days in length and basic to advanced subject matter. Some example training topics include basic design and operating parameters, disassembly, overhaul and reassembly procedures, lubrication systems, compressor performance and emissions control. The training is designed to fit your needs.

In addition to our posted schedule, classes can also be customized for your convenience. Depending on your schedule and the number of students, The Learning Center can even conduct training sessions at your facility. Best of all, training your employees at The Learning Center is affordable. For better equipment knowledge and performance, The Learning Center is your greatest resource. To schedule training or for more information, please contact The Learning Center at 713-354-1900.

For more information about our services, please visit our website at: www.c-a-m.com/cs

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Cameron's Compression Systems Group on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_Systems

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Replacement Parts

Dependable, High-Quality OEM Parts
Genuine OEM parts provided by CAMSERV ensure that Cameron's Compression Systems equipment continues to provide the original, high-quality performance and long service life that has been verified by customers since 1833 to lower total cost of ownership. Cameron's Compression Systems replacement parts precisely and consistently meet all product design parameters, quality standards, and manufacturing tolerances. Replacement parts from Cameron's Compression Systems always install correctly the first time, ensuring accurate form and fit to meet original product specifications.


Commitment to Timely Delivery
Quick delivery of genuine Cameron's Compression Systems replacement parts is always a top priority. Our 100,000 square-foot central parts warehouse stocks a full range of replacement parts for Cameron's Compression Systems and non-Cameron's Compression Systems engines, compressors and power generation equipment, including Ajax®, Caterpillar®, Clark®, Cooper-Bessemer®, Enterprise™, Ingersoll Rand®, Penn™ Pump, Superior®, Waukesha® and Worthington®. Customer shipments from our distribution center are targeted for delivery within 24 hours. Inventory located at many of our branch facilities puts our valued customers even closer to the parts they need.

Parts Exchange Program
An economical alternative to new parts replacement, our parts exchange program allows operators to trade worn parts for used or factory reconditioned components and assemblies. Our growing list of parts includes power cylinder heads, pumps, camshafts, power cylinders, and others for a wide range of engines, compressors, turbochargers, control units and more.

Unit Exchange Program
When you can’t afford a shutdown during an engine overhaul, Cameron's Compression System's unit exchange program offers a number of attractive benefits. Fully certified exchange units are delivered to your site before any works begins, assuring any necessary downtime is minimal. Exchange equipment will minimize your down time by 70% compared to a conventional field overhaul duration, allowing our customer to be online well ahead of schedule. Plus, any necessary upgrades or enhancements can be incorporated into your exchange equipment beforehand, offering you a fast, economical way to upgrade performance.

Web-Based Ordering
With our Buy Parts E-Commerce System, doing business with CAMSERV is faster, easier and more efficient than ever. The system links customers to our CAMSERV facilities, allowing access to information such as parts inventory and availability, lead times, pricing information, shipping status and technical training schedules. It also allows secure ordering of parts for new, used and exchanged equipment—and provides immediate shipment to any location.

Strategic Partnerships
CAMSERV has helped many customers improve profitability and effectiveness through strategic alliance partnerships. These agreements are broad-reaching, long-term relationships designed to leverage the capabilities of both Cameron's Compression Systems and the alliance partner, as well as promote joint planning and reduced costs. Alliance partners can also benefit from inventory management programs, maintenance agreements, facilities management, purchasing programs and other value-added initiatives.

Dedicated Customer Service
Our 24/7 Call Center provides customer service, inside sales, application engineering, and technical support for customers who own and operate a variety of engine and compressor brands including Ajax®, Clark®, Cooper-Bessemer®, Enterprise™, IR®, Penn™, Superior®, Worthington®, and many others. Located at our division headquarters, the Call Center centralizes all of Cameron's Compression Systems aftermarket technical support and legacy product documentation, providing a one stop source for customer technical needs.

To place an order or request further information, contact our Call Center toll free at 1-877-754-3562 or consult your local Cameron's Compression Systems sales office today.

For more information, please visit our website at:

www.c-a-m.com/cs

Follow us on Twitter at:
http://twitter.com/CameronCS

Join our group on LinkedIn at:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=2368342&trk=hb side g

Join us on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Camerons-Compression-Systems-Group/159270207592

Check us out on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/CameronCSGroup

Cameron's Compression Systems Group on Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_Systems

Check out our Google Homepage at:
http://www.google.com/profiles/CameronCSGroup