Client name: Kolmeks Ltd. Segment: Water and waste water Products used: VACON® 20 Cold Plate Location: Turenki, Finland

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Client name: Kolmeks Ltd.
Segment: Water and waste water
Products used: VACON® 20
Cold Plate
Location: Turenki, Finland
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Key facts:
• Kolmeks Ltd. manufactures pumps and motors, which are
typically used in heating and cooling systems, in pressure
boosting and, to an increasing extent, also in the process
industry.
• Kolmeks is headquartered in Turenki, Finland, and has
factories also in Chuzhou, China and Viljandi, Estonia.
• Kolmeks is a branch pioneer, whose success is based
on products that meet the highest requirements regarding
technology, quality, reliability and efficiency.

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key facts/Challenge:
• In 2013, when Kolmeks wanted to expand their pump sales in
Asia, they approached Vacon to discuss how to enhance pump
control.
• After evaluating Kolmeks’ needs and requirements together
with Vacon’s experts, the team soon came to the conclusion
that the VACON 20 Cold Plate is the perfect match: an
innovative and compact cold plate design for easy handling
and integration.
• As Kolmeks also needed 1-phase input models, Vacon’s R&D
in Italy cooperated with Kolmeks’ R&D mechanics design
team located in Finland.

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Solution:
• The VACON 20 Cold Plate is now integrated with Kolmeks’
new family of in-line pumps in the power range from 0.75 kW
(1-phase) to 7.5 kW (3-phase).
• The VACON 20 Cold Plate AC drive is one of the key
components in Kolmeks’ new in-line pump family: it enables
speed control and a smooth start of the pump.
• Using AC drives to control pumps and pump systems allows
the output, pressure and flow to be adjusted according to
actual needs. This reduces energy consumption and stress
on the electrical network and mechanical parts, extends the
operating life of the pump and improves operational reliability.

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Solution:
• The combination of the VACON 20 Cold
Plate drives and Kolmeks pumps makes
a new generation of extremely
efficient in-line pumps that save energy,
installation, maintenance and service
costs, and boost reliability.
• Thanks to its flexibility and the extensive
power range, this is the ideal solution
for both commercial and residential
water treatment services.
Photo courtesy of kolmeks

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TESTIMONIAL:
“Cooperation with one of the leading AC drives manufacturers
strengthens Kolmeks’ foothold in the field of pumps integrated
with AC drives.”
“Thanks to fluent collaboration between Vacon’s expert team
and Kolmeks’ R&D department, we were able to introduce
VS pumps to the markets according to the planned schedule.
Vacon’s customer-friendly R&D has helped Kolmeks to avoid
many problems in the design phase. We look forward to similar
cooperation in the future.”
Kimmo Issakainen, CEO, Kolmeks, Markku Hännikäinen, Electrical and Electronics R&D
Manager, Kolmeks
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