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Hello,
New products, half-a-dozen tradeshows, and an
international award are just a few of the highlights
we've compressed into this quarter's summer
newsletter. To stay up-to-date and informed about
VMAC achievements, products, and
general industry news, read these highlights and
more below!
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PRODUCTS
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You Asked, We Built!
VMAC didn't let a few emissions controls stop the
development of high-performance UNDERHOOD
systems for the new Ford, Dodge, and GM work
trucks. Introducing the all new VR70 systems,
exclusively from VMAC:
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2007 "All-New" GM 6.6L Duramax Diesel 2500-3500
The new GM 2500-3500 Duramax
sports a new
look and rigid set of emissions controls - but don't let
the facelift fool you - there's a VMAC ready to go
under-the-hood! VMAC worked closely with GM to
develop a system for one of the most popular work
trucks on the market. (Part no. V900103)
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2008 Ford 6.8L V10/5.4L V8 Triton Gas
Boasting greater bracket clearance, modified cooler
system for an easier install, and a comparable
installation time to the previous 2007
V900081/V900082 models, the newest UNDERHOOD
additions to the Ford roster are a cut above! (Part nos.
V900091/V900092)
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2007 GM "All New" 6.0L Gas 2500-3500
Fitted to the new GMT-900 series platform, the "All
New" has been restyled, inside and out, and
promises greater maximum towing capacity and
higher gas mileage. (Part no. V900097)
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2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel 2500-3500
The new 2007 Dodge
Cummins Diesel UNDERHOOD system has
undergone a
complete 180 from the previous Dodge kit - literally.
Mounting
underneath the 2007 Dodge Cummins engine, the
new system
features greater bracket clearance, faster and easier
installation,
and a remote mounted air filter and oil fill. This view
and up to 175 PSI of unbridled air power, was brought
to you by VMAC.
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FEATURE
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VMAC Ad Wins International Award!
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - VMAC's
marketing team was all
smiles May 16th, as they accepted the Association of
Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Publications in
Construction and Agriculture (PICA) "Measures of
Success" 3rd Place Award at the Las Vegas Golf &
Country Club in Nevada.
Since 2001, AEM/PICA has held the annual awards
program in recognition of outstanding marketing
communications in the off-road equipment
manufacturing industry. This was VMAC's first time
entering the competition.
Winning an award in the competitive "under 50
million" category, VMAC's VR70 UNDERHOOD Air
Compressor was well received by judges. The same
panel would later call the winner in the "over 50
million" category, which included entrants Caterpillar
Inc., John Deere, Bobcat, and Volvo.
VMAC has been the recipient of numerous accolades
in the areas of marketing, exporting, and
manufacturing both locally and internationally.
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MARKETING SUPPORT
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Up-And-Comer's
You'll hear the thunder of 90LB jackhammers being
powered by VMAC Air Systems at some of the biggest
shows in North America this year, as VMAC finishes
up the 2007 tradeshow run with industry behemoths
APWA nd ICUEE. Check out the 2007
tradeshow listing below, or contact VMAC for a
complete 2007/2008 schedule. See you at the show!
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PEOPLE AND PLACES
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Armed With Robotics
At 4 feet tall and just under a ton, the newest
recruit to
the VMAC welding team wasn't an ideal hire. Forget
the logistics of an 8-foot wide set of coveralls - the
new recruit took space, capital, and training time.
Fortunately, the new welder had a linear
tolerance of
under ± 0.005 of an inch.
The Lincoln Electric e-Cell Robotic Welder has an
articulating robotic arm that operates under simple
axis guidelines (X, Y, Z) pre-programmed by VMAC
engineers. Using linear and rotating joints, the arm
imitates the human arm, but with the dexterity of a 360
degree rotating wrist at the end. This allows for
multiple welds of many components having tight,
cumbersome angles.
Since its introduction, the Lincoln Electric e-Cell
Robotic Welder has allowed VMAC to increase the
productivity and quality of some of the air compressor
tank's most common components.
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The VMAC VR140 UNDERHOOD Air Compressor and
a 185CFM tow-behind took their positions at a
construction site just outside of East Sacramento,
California. It was seventy-five degrees. A light breeze
came in from the west kicking up the dry mix between
them. This would be a monumental battle. If the fight
was a test in size, the 185CFM was a heavyweight
titleholder. In fact, the folks at Performance Concrete
and Blue Iron, who had been using the bulky
tow-behind for all their concrete-spraying operations,
figured they had a champ. What Performance and
Blue didn't know was that in the other corner, stood a
lightweight air compressor that could perform when
the pressure was on.
Weighing in at less than 210LBS dry, the VMAC VR140
UNDERHOOD was one-tenth its opponent's size:
Making the VR140 the smallest contender for its
output in the industry.
To determine the winner, both compressors were put
to the test of shotcrete.
Sprayed concrete, or shotcrete, forces dry
mix cement
and water to come in contact with a stream of heavily
compressed air. The compressed air propels the mix
at speeds that instantly bond the materials onsite.
After hours of concrete spraying, those in attendance
were shocked and amazed. The VMAC UNDERHOOD
had the 185CFM tow-behind outclassed. Not only was
VMAC air instant, allowing hose operators to stop and
start on demand, it was also consistent. The heavy
tow-behind couldn't keep its high output air under
control, forcing unwanted bursts of concrete-mix;
requiring lengthy after-work cleanup.
Authorized VMAC dealer Lodi Equipment helped set
up the outstanding demonstration. This was the first
of many standoffs to come, continuing to prove
that "when the shotcrete hits the fan", lightweight
VMAC UNDERHOOD reigns champ.
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