December 31 2009 - Products
Mobile Camera System
Elgin Sweeper
ELGIN, IL - Elgin Sweeper has introduced the Elgin Mobile Camera system as an option for its line of environmentally efficient street sweepers. The multi-camera system, which includes both mirror and rear-view camera kits, provides sweeper operators with expanded visibility to the main and side brooms - as well as to the rear of the sweeper - for improved performance.
"Street sweepers often need to negotiate tight spots, take difficult corners and make critical maneuvers in reverse, which requires good visibility to the front, sides and rear of the machine, as well as to the traffic and work areas," said Frank Ligori, national parts marketing manager at Elgin Sweeper. "With the Elgin Mobile Camera system, the monitor in the cab provides the operator with a detailed view of the main and side brooms to check the collection of debris. The operator can also switch to a rear view of the sweeper when backing up, turning or changing lanes."
In 2008, Elgin Sweeper began installing rear-view cameras on new street sweepers as standard equipment, with the side mirror camera kit available as an option. Available for Elgin Sweeper's Broom Bear, Crosswind, Eagle, Pelican and Whirlwind models, the cameras and monitor are designed for durability and can withstand the knocks, bumps and vibrations sweepers encounter on a daily basis.
The Elgin Mobile Camera system includes such features as high-resolution Sony CCD cameras for outstanding image quality; 5.6-inch color TFT-LCD monitors; automatic reverse or turn signal camera activation; infrared LEDs for night vision and multi-voltage capability (12/24 VDC). The system also includes a two-year warranty.
"For sweepers already in service, the complete Elgin Mobile Camera system is available as a retrofit package which combines the rear-view and side mirror camera kits," Ligori said. "These fit on Elgin sweepers and can also be installed by your local Elgin dealer on other brands of sweepers."
"The mobile camera system is yet another example of Elgin Sweeper's commitment to our municipal and contractor customers to improve operator performance and comfort," Ligori said.
For additional information or detailed specifications on the Elgin Mobile Camera system, please see your local Elgin Sweeper dealer, call 1-847/741-5370, or visit www.elginsweeper.com.
Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.
Federal Signal Corporation provides advancing security and well-being for communities and workplaces around the world. The company designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin street sweepers, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners and vacuum excavators. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Ill. For more information, visit www.federalsignal.com.
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December 23 2009 - Products
Crosswind NX Regenerative Sweeper
Elgin Sweeper
ELGIN, IL - Elgin Sweeper has introduced the Crosswind NX high-performance regenerative air sweeper for use in environmentally sensitive sweeping. The new machine includes all the performance, maintenance and design features of the Crosswind sweeper, which Elgin said has been popular with users worldwide for more than 20 years. Equipped with the patented NX filtration technology introduced on Guzzler industrial vacuum loaders by Federal Signal in 2002, the Crosswind NX is ideal for efficient capture and removal of fine dust particles.
"The Crosswind NX is fully verified to the latest Toronto Protocol and delivers ultra-low dust emissions and outstanding stormwater material removal," said Brian Giles, sweeper product manager at Elgin Sweeper. "This sweeper removes small particulate matter from roads and city streets without the release of potentially harmful fine dust into the atmosphere, resulting in cleaner streets, improved public health and improved air and stormwater quality."
The extra-wide, 12-foot sweep path on the Crosswind NX is suited for municipalities, contractors, airport applications and general maintenance sweeping in all weather conditions, all temperatures and in wet or dry environments.
Airflow and dust separation system
The Crosswind NX functions like a standard Crosswind for picking up debris, but unlike the standard Crosswind, a significant portion of the air flowing through the pickup head is diverted off and filtered to remove the dust. This dust is then pumped directly into the hopper, leaving a cleaner airflow to return to the pressure slot.
As the filter systems on competitive sweepers begin to plug, less air is filtered and more unfiltered air begins to circulate in the regenerative loop, potentially increasing fan wear," Giles said. "Utilizing a secondary filter fan and continuously automatic cleaning filters, the Crosswind NX exhausts nearly 20 percent of the total air flow, resulting in a powerful and constant negative pressure in the pickup head. It's like opening the vacuum enhancer or sweeping uneven surfaces without generating any fugitive dust."
NX technology
The NX technology from Federal Signal has consistently proven to outperform other filtration systems in mobile, pneumatic conveying applications, particularly in high-dust loading conditions. The system incorporates an array of vertically-oriented filter bags, which provide high efficiency filtration of 99.997 percent at 0.5 micron. Made with GE's BHA-TEX ePTFE membrane, the filter bags ensure the fewest cleaning cycles, reducing energy consumption and filter fatigue.
When the Crosswind NX is operating, the filtration system is always in a vacuum condition, which ensures that any potential leak point results in inward leakage rather than dust emission.
"Elgin Sweeper customers are looking for equipment to help them comply with tough environmental regulations," Giles said. "We're confident the Crosswind NX sweeper, with its innovative filtration technology, will help revolutionize the way municipalities manage their air and storm water pollution efforts."
More information on the Crosswind NX regenerative sweeper is available at www.elginsweeper.com.
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April 30 2009 - Products
Elgin Sweeper Waterless Version of Pelican Three-Wheel Broom Sweeper
Elgin Sweeper
ELGIN, IL – Elgin Sweeper has introduced the latest version of its legendary Pelican three-wheel broom street sweeper now available with waterless dust control. The new sweeper recently made its public debut in February at the World of Concrete 2009 tradeshow in Las Vegas.
"Not only has Elgin Sweeper addressed our municipal, industrial and contractor customers' need for high-efficiency dust removal, we are also helping to conserve water across North America with a sweeper that we believe will prove to be more efficient and more effective in sweeping streets and roadways," said Brian Giles, sweeper products manager at Elgin Sweeper. "We're confident that our customers will be happy with the results."
In addition to maintaining all the popular features and sweeping quality that have made the Pelican the best-selling three-wheel sweeper, the new waterless version offers year-round sweeping that has proven to significantly increase pick-up of fine particles over traditional, wet dust control sweepers. Added benefits include water conservation and fast, easy clean-up. The Waterless Pelican delivers 99 hp and meets all California fugitive dust control standards (Rule 1186, PM-10) in waterless dust control mode.
The flagship product at Elgin Sweeper, the Pelican has been America's most popular urban street sweeper for generations. The redesigned Pelican combines economy and single-lane dumping with a sweep system that easily handles heavy, compacted dirt and bulky debris, as well as smaller particles found in the street.
"The new waterless Pelican reinforces Elgin Sweeper's role as the leader in environmentally efficient sweepers, and takes its place next to the industry standard truck-mounted waterless sweeper, the Waterless Eagle," Giles said. "Elgin Sweeper is committed to providing municipalities, industries and sweeper contractors with environmental solutions that reduce storm water run-off and air pollution, and this new machine continues that commitment."
With more than 90 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies, including waterless dust control, alternative fuel, dust filtration, mechanical, pure vacuum and regenerative air.
For additional information on the new Pelican sweeper with waterless dust control, or to schedule a demonstration, please visit www.elginsweeper.com or see your local Elgin Sweeper dealer.
Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 90 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies-mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation's Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.
Federal Signal Corporation designs and manufactures a suite of products and integrated solutions for municipal, governmental, industrial, and airport customers. Federal Signal's portfolio of trusted, high-priority products include Bronto aerial devices, Elgin and Ravo street sweepers, Federal Signal safety and security systems, Guzzler industrial vacuums, Jetstream waterblasters and Vactor sewer cleaners and vacuum excavators. Federal Signal was founded in 1901 and is based in Oak Brook, Ill. For more information, visit www.federalsignal.com.
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