PeterPaul has introduced new branding starting with our new logo which builds upon our strong history and commitment to continuous improvement. It incorporates an evolved double P, our traditional blue, quality and strength in stainless steel. It is slanted indicating forward movement; speed and progress.

The website is easy to use and easy on the eyes. The valve specification processes provide our customers with information fast. And to complement the site; a real-time valve configurator will be launching in phases throughout 2012.

“At PeterPaul we have embraced lean as a growth strategy to continually improve our business so we can provide high performance and quality product solutions to our customers fast; our future is speed”, Michael Mangiafico II, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Operations.

In conjunction with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc., we have developed an online valve training program. The program begins with the basics continuing thru advanced valve training modules. “The online valve training program is the result of a great collaboration between CCAT and Peter Paul.” stated Elliot A. Ginsberg, President and CEO of CCAT, “The use of state-of-the-art technology provides the significant opportunity to establish new techniques for learning. This platform allows manufacturers such as PPE to differentiate themselves within the manufacturing industry.”

Forty employees are certified to date and we are in the beta phase with a large distributor. Rollout will continue throughout 2012.NEW BRITAIN, CT, December 1st, 2011 – Peter Paul Electronics Co. Inc. (PPE) is proud to announce a new logo, website and online valve training program. For more information about the training program, please contact Judi Spreda at jspreda@peterpaul.com

ABOUT PETERPAUL

Peter Paul Electronics, founded in 1947, is a premier manufacturer of solenoid valves including high flow, explosion proof, high pressure, plastic, safety and mini valves. PeterPaul configures possibilities from solenoid valves that operate with power as low as 1/2 watt to pressure as high as 5000 psi. PeterPaul is located in New Britain,
Connecticut and Fajardo, Puerto Rico. High quality design, innovative research and product development set PeterPaul apart from other manufactures. Continuous improvement is in the fabric of the company on all levels with people having years of experience, dedication and pride.

ABOUT CCAT

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) helps private and public entities to apply innovative tools and practices to increase efficiencies, improve workforce development and boost competitiveness. CCAT functions as a unique economic development organization that combines expertise in cutting-edge technology with specialized centers of excellence in manufacturing, education, training, energy, and entrepreneurialism. Throughout
these efforts, we promote partnership between industry, academia, and government to create a new collaborative framework for addressing 21st-century economic challenges.

Low Watt Valves

Peter Paul low watt valves are general purpose or safety valves for pneumatic and hydraulic applications. The versatility of these valves is increased to include the handling of hot air, hot water, refrigerants and many other media, by the use of different seals.

The Peter Paul senior management team and the Mangiafico family supported the effort over the five and a half years. The “system” was implemented essentially in the background, invisible to the plant personnel. Internal audits were performed,
and improvements made. One key element in the implementation, was to marry the QMS to the Lean Transformation and 5S methodology Peter Paul was also implementing during the same period of time. The QMS documents the standard work developed using 5S methodology. The QMS is an integral part of the transformation instead of a standalone system and some companies choose.

A very tangible benefit of documenting the processes is that 1) processes are standardized, and 2) new personnel can be trained to the same standard process instead of relying on people’s memory and “tribal knowledge.” Review of the QMS was also integrated into company strategic planning and the progress reviewed.

The ISO-9000 standard requires 6 processes
that must be documented and controlled:
• Document Control
• Control of Quality Records
• Competence, Training and Awareness
• Control of Nonconforming Product
• Corrective Action
• Preventive Action

The training and education piece is important to achieve buy-in of all team members. A training presentation will now become part of the new employee orientation process. Training and training effectiveness are two key components that will be audited on each year. Peter Paul is in the process of developing an annual training plan plant-wide.

Approximately 25% of the employee population has been at the company in excess of ten years. To learn new tools and make significant changes to how tenured employees approach their work is commendable. And happily employees are actually more
satisfied since this effort. Peter Paul not only monitors internal metrics, but maintains a very comprehensive data driven process for analyzing customer returns to provide further process and product improvements. Suppliers are also monitored for performance in Quality, On-time Delivery and Responsiveness to Peter Paul needs.

Air, Water or any Media?
Going Green is possible with Peter Paul.

Peter Paul Electronics Co. Inc. designs, supplies and manufactures both components and entire managing systems to reliably control Alternative Energy solutions through any media type such as gas or liquid.

The control system that manages the media can be thought of as the “brain”, for example, it will control the amount of hydrogen gas within a solar-powered generator system. The valve acts as a release to the gas. If space is an issue or a reduction in the number of parts is needed, Peter Paul solves these issues with the utmost quality and experience.

Peter Paul is a proven Alternative Energy supply chain partner with a specialty in the management of gas, liquid or any media. From design to production, managing Alternative Energy system is a core competency at Peter Paul.

A Peter Paul Valve has an elevated status: with longevity, bubble tightness, smooth flow and quality you can trust for over 60 years. QUALITY. We do not just say it; we mean it and practice a higher standard in everything we do.

Why choose a Plastic Valve vs. Metal Valve?

NEW BRITAIN, CT, February 12, 2010 – Peter Paul Electronics, Co., Inc, explains why in rugged, dirty, corrosive application one is better served by a plastic valve with an encapsulated coil over a metal valve. The points of differentiation follow:

• The initial cost savings of a plastic valve over metal is obvious, but additional cost savings are incurred with lower costs to install, reduced freight, maintenance costs and a longer service life of the valves. Plastic valves, on average, out-perform metal valves and have maintenance free service.
• Installation is easier due to lighter weight of ½ to 1/3 of metal which in turn reduces material handling of labor, freight and installation costs.
• A plastic valve can handle high temperatures or has low thermal conductivity and corrosive chemicals. The coil encapsulation technique is used to segregate the winding from the outside world and receives the hazardous location ratings. The “high end engineering grade polymer” used for the “Encapsulated Type Coils”, is a polyamide, a very tough material that is glass reinforced. This polymer is perfect for high heat applications with a UL Class H 180°C rating. It can withstand severe thermal Cycling without cracking.

The encapsulated coil has a high T rating of T4 (low watt version T5), allowing it to operate in an ambient flammable environment of 135c, a starting point of 60c, the industry standard is 40c.

The polymer is leaps above conventional 66 nylons and is not affected by exposure to many chemicals or solvents and does not contain halogenated fire retardants (i.e. Brominates) which are considered toxic.

In order to achieve agency ratings using the encapsulation technique, the encapsulated coil has been exposed to 13 different solvents (Acidic Acid, Acetone, Ammonium Hydroxide, Benzene, Ethanol Acetate, Furfural, 2-Nitro Propane, N-Hexane, Methanol, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Ethylene Dichloride, and Diethyl Ether) and then traumatized by a ball drop test.

• In addition, there is no need for a fire stop in the conduit run.

• The encapsulated coil is more impervious to salt.

• Plastic valves can be regarded as “greener” because of the lower amount of energy it takes to produce than a metal valve.
• The interior lining of a plastic valve is very smooth creating a high flow coefficient that will not rust, corrode or pit like metal. Resulting in an even flow rates over time.
• The conduit Boss is made of Stainless Steel with an electrolysis nickel coating, making it very durable. These units are therefore comparable to the Potted, Stainless Steel version of the legacy counterpart.

“I think the reluctance to use the plastic molded “explosion proof” has little to do with the technical aspects but much more to do with the culture or status quo” states Bill Millish an engineer with Peter Paul. He goes onto to give an example, “people who use Intrinsically Safe (IS) explosion-proof equipment are more likely to use explosion proof molded plastic material. The control systems that use IS don’t need the heavy metallic structure to contain an accidental explosion, it is prevented from happening in the first place by the IS valve controller”.

Peter Paul Electronics, founded in 1947, is a premier manufacturer of solenoid valves including general purpose use, high flow, explosion proof, high pressure, cryogenic, diverter, manifold, plastic, safety, stainless steel and mini valves. Peter Paul (PPE) offers many of thousands of possibilities from solenoid valves that operate with power as low as 1/2 watt to pressure as high as 3000 psi. PPE has two facilities, one in New Britain, CT consisting of a 77,000 square foot plant in New Britain, Connecticut, and a 23,500 square foot facility in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. High quality design, innovative research and development set Peter Paul apart from other manufactures. Continuous improvement is in the fabric of the company on all levels with people having years of experience, dedication and pride.

2-Way Way Normally Open High Pressure, High Flow Valve

NEW BRITAIN, CT, February 19th, 2010 – Peter Paul Electronics Co. Inc. (PPE) develop a patented 2-way normally open high pressure (2WNOHP). The valve uses a superior sealing pin technology and a bubble-tight seal with even minor debris present, it features:

• Both high pressure (3000 psi) and high flow (Cv=1.0) in a single, compact package. Normally this situation would require two separate valves, a small pilot valve to control a much larger, higher flow main valve. Here we have a valve design that incorporates both requirements in a single integrated package.
• PPE’s patented high pressure guided sealing pin technology. The guided sealing pin technology is superior to all the other forms used in the high pressure valve industry. It is a key ingredient to reliable valve function and durability.
• The push style solenoid allows PPE to put all fluid connections in the body. The typical pull style solenoid requires one fluid connection to be on top of the valve. It makes servicing difficult and limits the use of the valve in manifolds as it requires a bulky external piped connection.
• All the fluid connections are in the body which allows the valve to be available in operator form. If used in a manifold, the valve body is not used and the cavity is machined directly into the manifold block. This greatly simplifies the manifold design and machining. Many industry 2WNO valves cannot be easily manifolded.
• A completely sealed pressure containing structure; no sliding seals or packings to degrade and leak externally. The valve is built with a welded structure that seals the fluid inside. The internal parts are shifted by either the magnetic field of the solenoid or by a pressure differential.
• Valve uses a rugged piston rather than a fragile diaphragm to open & close the main orifice. Many high flow valves use an elastomeric diaphragm to develop the force they need to open & close a large orifice. The diaphragm can tear or otherwise be damaged making the valve inoperable. A diaphragm also makes a valve quite large, as a flat diaphragm can only move a small amount before it starts to stretch. Large movements mean large diameter diaphragms which mean large valve size.
• Fully re-buildable for ease of maintenance. Some industry valves cannot be easily dismantled and serviced. This was critical to the Stirling Energy application as they wanted to be able to service their units on a preventative maintenance schedule for up to 25 years.
• Valve is based on the PPE Series 20 solenoid, it is available with many of the same coil/housing/voltage options. Coils are easily changed to different voltages and without the upper fluid connection being in the way, swapping out a coil very simple.
• Valve is typically used to vent or purge a high pressure system upon power down or for emergency situations. This type of valve sees use on high pressure compressor, allowing them to start more easily. It also can be used to vent a pressurized system in an emergency or upon a power-down situation.

The 2WNOHP valve is being used in an application for a Gas Management System for Stirling Energy. The valve in the Stirling engine couples both sides of a double acting piston to cancel any force by the piston to stall the engine in the event of a failure and prevents over-speed damage in the event of a loss of load on the engine. For more information about the Stirling Energy application, check out www.stirlingenergy.com/pdf/2009_8_19.pdf.

Peter Paul Electronics, founded in 1947, is a premier manufacturer of solenoid valves including general purpose use, high flow, explosion proof, high pressure, cryogenic, diverter, manifold, plastic, safety, stainless steel and mini valves. Peter Paul (PPE) offers many of thousands of possibilities from solenoid valves that operate with power as low as 1/2 watt to pressure as high as 3000 psi. PPE has two facilities, one in New Britain, CT consisting of a 77,000 square foot plant in New Britain, Connecticut, and a 23,500 square foot facility in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. High quality design, innovative research and development set Peter Paul apart from other manufactures. Continuous improvement is in the fabric of the company on all levels with people having years of experience, dedication and pride.

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