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Sullivan-Palatek D-Series

Engineered to be both dependable and versatile, the D-Series industrial electric direct drive rotary screw air compressor is one of many energy efficient solutions developed by Sullivan-Palatek. The D-Series compressors are offered in a range of 15-40 HP. They are equipped with an easily readable standard microprocessor, a coupling and drive that is mounted to the motor C-face, and an easily replaceable air intake filter along with a one-piece housing inlet/check valve. With their compact size and high reliability, these machines are ideal for smaller industrial settings such as automotive shops, small machining factories and fabrication workshops.

Electric Motors available include 200/208/230/460/575 volt [15-25 hp] and 200/230/460/575 volt [30-40 hp].
Full voltage magnetic starter with 110-volt controls standard.
Nema-1 enclosure, ETL listed, UL certified, solid state control circuit breaker protection and three phase overload with a reset button and phase protection.
High temperature and over pressure shutdown switches, and an anti-restart pressure switch.
Designed with a one-piece lube fill elbow and level sight glass.
Tank mount, elevated platform and acoustical enclosure options available.
Comes standard with a T1 microprocessor capable of sequencing up to seven compressors.

Posted Date: 5/31/2018

Sullivan-Palatek D900PH4CU5 Duel Pressure Portable Air Compressor

The D900PH4CU5 portable air compressor offers duel operating pressures of 100 or 150 psi and is equipped with the Sullivan-Palatek Electronic Control System. This unit has various applications including construction site demolition and sandblasting. With its aftercool and filter options this unit is also able to be used as a safe, reliable method for factories to meet their compressed air needs.

310-hp Cummins Diesel meets Tier 4 Final Stage V standards and has aftercool and filter options available.
204mm diameter twin screw air end manufactured by Sullivan Palatek.
The 7” display Sullivan Palatek Electronic Controller (SPEC) offers numerous readouts including, but not limited to, compressor temperature and complete engine diagnostics.
Large service doors allow for simple maintenance access.
Noise level limited to 76 dBA.
Large aluminized fuel tank with a 150-gallon capacity.
The exterior is a durable galvanneal sheet metal enclosure with a powder coated finish for rust and corrosion resistance.
Automatic shutdown and protection system.
Three-year unlimited hour air end warranty.

Posted Date: 5/30/2018

The all new Sullivan-Palatek D375PHJD4 portable compressor

The all new Sullivan-Palatek D375PHJD4 portable compressor is a versatile dual pressure unit, delivering 375 CFM at 100 psi or 150 psi.

At its core, the new model features a 140 hp John Deere Tier 4 final engine and a large 127 mm twin screw air end engineered and manufactured by Sullivan-Palatek. Other features include a full containment frame, remote drains, lockout aftercooler capability, large 80 gallon fuel tank, exterior lit fuel fill, fuel saving and noise reducing clutch fan, and an exterior that boasts a durable galvanneal enclosure with a powder coated finish for rust and corrosion resistance.

The compressor is also equipped with the SPEC full service electronic controller, with digital readouts for everything from compressor temperature to aftercooler filter warnings. The controller also features the models complete parts and service list for ease of maintenance.

Posted Date: 4/13/2018

Tax reform will help smaller manufacturers, by BRUCE McFEE - For The News-Dispatch Dec 20, 2017

There are many elements of our tax code that Congress is poised to correct by passing comprehensive tax reform. Maybe the biggest improvement would be fixing a tax system that favors larger corporations who move U.S. jobs overseas, but penalizes manufacturers which primarily base their operations in the United States.

Manufacturing is one of the core industries that makes the United States an economic powerhouse. It provides meaningful, good-paying jobs and offers employees the satisfaction of a career in which they can be proud of the products they make.

I see that every day at the family-owned firm I have overseen for more than three decades. Sullivan-Palatek manufactures industrial air compressors right here in Indiana, where we have grown to support 190 jobs. We’re a proud contributor to the entire equipment manufacturing industry nationwide, which supports more than 62,000 jobs here in Indiana, and almost 1.3 million jobs across the United States.

Many of the jobs we support at Sullivan-Palatek require a skilled workforce, which we develop through years of hard work, training and hands-on experience. Some of our more complex compressor models contain more than 1,000 parts and may take more than a week to complete through the full assembly process.

Our employees show tremendous pride in this work; it is one of the most amazing and gratifying parts of our work. A complete range of support staff also helps us engineer new products and assist customers in the purchase and use of our equipment.

We want to re-invest in our employees and in our manufacturing business. In fact, there are numerous equipment and tooling projects that already would have been started if it weren’t for the excessively high federal taxes place on our business.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act under consideration by Congress isn’t perfect. But it addresses many of the inequities that has contributed to the loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs over the past few decades.

Tax reform will put U.S.-based manufacturers on a more even position versus firms who base most of their operations overseas. Tax reform will make it easier for companies to bring money that has unnecessarily remained overseas back to the United States, so they can invest in their businesses and workforce. Most crucially, corporate tax reform will strengthen the broader manufacturing economy and the equipment manufacturing industry specifically — an industry that supports plenty of middle-class and upper-middle-class jobs.

That is why tax reform is so essential for our industry. While readers might be familiar with a few larger, publicly-traded equipment manufacturers, many more equipment manufacturing firms are privately or family-owned. These companies play an important role in our manufacturing economy, but face added challenges in obtaining operating capital from outsources. Their growth and modernization hinges on their profitability, and their profitability is harmed by our burdensome and cumbersome tax code.

For many of these companies, substantial product innovation and improvement are their lifeblood. Companies that don’t evolve and adapt don’t survive. Innovation requires capital investments to support new products and production techniques. And right now, our tax code distorts those capital investments, which, in turn, harms job creation.

So it’s time for our tax-writers in Washington to take a cue from many small manufacturing businesses. It’s time that we evolve our tax code to reflect our 21st Century economy. Congress should seize the opportunity to pass tax reform that encourages the next manufacturing renaissance in America, and the scores of jobs that will come with it.

Bruce McFee is chairman and CEO of Sullivan-Palatek in Michigan City.

Posted Date: 12/21/2017

Sullivan-Palatek Announces Availability of New SP16 Series Compressors

Sullivan-Palatek announces the manufacturing and distribution of the SP16 Series Industrial Electric Compressor

Michigan City, IN., September, 2015 – Sullivan-Palatek, Inc. is excited to announce that its SP16 Series 75, 100, 125 HP Industrial Electric Compressors are available for distribution. The newest member of the SP-Series, the SP-16 offers features that optimize size, efficiency, and operation.

The new SP16 series covers all applications possible from low pressure 75 psig up to 250 psig hi pressure in a single stage, making it the most versatile package on the market. Packages come standard with across the line starters, with optional Y delta, SSRV and VFD available. Air aftercooler moisture trap with auto drain is now standard. Oversized air inlet valve and air inlet filter and robust air oil cooling maximizes package efficiencies.

Compared to its predecessors, the SP16 has a much smaller footprint and considerably more quiet during operation.
Without an enclosure, the compressors can operate at 72-76 dBA. With the enclosure, the machine operates at a whispering 66-72 dBA.

The new in-house designed and manufactured air end features oversized inlet and discharge ports, adding to the overall efficiency of the package.
Robust bearings designed for maximum B-10 life, quiet running gears, and precision cut rotors, all combine for the ultra-low Dba levels without a canopy.

End user interface is enhanced with the use of the new Q1 microprocessor. The Q1 has all the features of its predecessor the T1 but now includes a more detailed fault history of system snap shots, current transformers capable of interface with all motor wiring.
The new Q1 has the enhanced display with more parameter features shown during operation.