THE FILLING STATION

Enhanced DC400 Dispensing Cutoff System Released

knappap18 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:39:53 +0000

Now more than ever ensuring that liquid intrusion into containment spaces doesn’t go undetected is of the utmost importance. With the newly designed DC400 Dispensing Cutoff System from Franklin Fueling Systems, you can achieve total dispenser or submersible pump shutoff with the detection of liquid inside containment spaces with maximum precision and accuracy. Completely in line with current UL standards, the redesigned DC400 system replaces the legacy DC400 system and provides several new enhancements and features:

Completely new easy-to-install, robust explosion-proof enclosure.
Longer and adjustable length sensor cable with water-proof splice kit.
UL approved to the latest specifications.
Single part number containing the controller and non-latching float switch sensor.

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“Powered by Franklin Electric Motors” Series Introduction

knappap18 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:02:00 +0000

Inside your submersible pump is the motor that drives your business. Day in and day out that motor operates inside your station’s fuel tank and you don’t even notice. You’ve never needed to. It does its job without fail and it lasts, delivering fuel to your customers’ vehicles every single time they pull up to the pump.

That’s because it’s a Franklin Electric motor, which has powered submersible pumps for every manufacturer in the industry for years. As we welcome new, healthy competition into the marketplace, it’s more important than ever to know what’s in your pump – and to insist on the best. Only a Franklin Electric motor has a proven track record of performance, reliability and safety.

That’s why at Franklin Fueling Systems, you’ll never get anything else.

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In the coming months, Franklin Fueling Systems will be bringing you a six-part blog series called “Powered by Franklin Electric Motors” focused on the proven track record and benchmark performance provided by the legendary Franklin Electric motor used to power its FE Petro brand line of submersible pumps. Stay tuned to The Filling Station for more real world examples of why choosing Franklin Electric motor-powered FE Petro brand pumps can make all the difference in your business.

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Franklin Powers My Business Contest

In the meantime tell us why you choose the FE Petro brand to power your business and you could win one of 10 iPads™ in the “Franklin Powers My Business Contest“. Grand prize includes an STP cutaway, plus get free gear just for entering. Share your story and enter to win at franklinfueling.com/motor.

XP Quick Release Fittings Now Available

knappap18 — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:40:19 +0000

Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to introduce the latest addition to its line of XP Pipe fittings with the release of new XP Quick Release Fittings. XP Quick Release Fittings bring a new level of ease to XP pipe installation and servicing. These installer-friendly fittings combine the clamping system found on the original XP clamshell fittings with the capability to connect seamlessly to flex connectors utilizing the connector’s clamp and gasket.

Installations are made easier than ever with the removal of additional threaded connections. The flange and clamp also allow for quick disconnection of the pipe from a submersible pump for easy servicing.

Franklin Fueling Systems is now accepting orders for XP Quick Release Fittings. To learn more visit franklinfueling.com.

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New Omni Series Break Away Valves & Sight Glasses

knappap18 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:54:24 +0000

Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to introduce the new Omni Series^TM Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses. This sophisticated new array of products is packed with many unique features, setting them apart from the average drive-off protection and fuel security options.

Available in standard flow, vapour recovery and high flow model options, the Omni Series Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses ensure protection. The Omni Series aids the prevention of hazardous fuel spills and costly damage caused when vehicles drive away with the nozzle still in the fill-pipe, and the viewing glass on each Sight Glass shows customers exactly what is going into their tank. These features decrease the potential opportunity for fuel adulteration or tampering.

Each Break Away Valve and Sight Glass is lightweight, compact and allows seamless installation directly between nozzle and hose. The new product range offers multiple thread sizes and several Break Away Valve models include integrated sight glass. Both products were designed to comply with EN13617 specifications and standards.

The costs involved with a drive-off without a Break Away Valve in place can include equipment damage, revenue loss, decontamination and customer injury. The investment of equipping dispensers with Break Away Valves is typically one-third the expense of one unprotected drive-off.

Franklin Fueling Systems is now accepting orders for Omni Series Break Away Valves and Sight Glasses.

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The Total System Solution

knappap18 — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:06:39 +0000

One Order, Multiple Benefits

Get the most comprehensive product offering from the industry’s leader in total systems solutions. We provide unparalleled simplicity in placing one order, having one point of contact, relying on one service team and receiving one consolidated shipment. Placing an order for a complete site qualifies you for the Complete Site Package Discount and all of the benefits no other manufacturer can offer.

Benefits Include

Premium discount added onto entire order
Extended warranty on all products
Complimentary remote fuel management service, GetConnected AnyWare™
One point of contact for customer and technical service
Four day shipping lead-time

Unmatched Support

Getting the right answers to your questions can’t wait. We have the world’s largest group of certified service companies and backs you with one of the industry’s leading technical and customer service teams. Also included in this arsenal of support are these valuable online tools, which help you keep track of every aspect of your business anytime, 24/7:

Distributor Self-Service Center

Follow your order from placement to arrival
Track shipments
View order history
Download invoices

TechLAB – Franklin Fueling Systems online technical service storehouse

Provides installation views
Offers online certifications
Delivers the latest technical information 24/7

Make sure to check our new Total System Solution brochure/poster to learn even more about what sets Franklin apart as the industry leader and then order yourself one to hang up in your office or parts counter using our online literature order form. Be sure to contact your local sales team member if you are interested in participating in the Complete Site Package Discount program.

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Fuel Protection vs. The Criminal Mind

knappap18 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:29:16 +0000

As gas prices rise and economic conditions head toward recovery, the petroleum retail market has is faced with a unique problem – fuel theft. The creativity of criminals has forced station owners and manufacturers to increase creativity for solutions to an issue facing station owners across the globe. Our Fuel Management Systems (FMS) provide various methods to deter and catch criminals.

Franklin FMS utilize various technologies that meet day-to-day requirements, as well as prevent and detect theft. Stations with FMS consoles utilize unique features to watch over petroleum investments.

Sentinel Mode:

While in Sentinel Mode, any amount greater or equal to the user programmed theft limit leaving a tank will trigger an alarm. This mode is ideal for times when a site shuts down and no dispensing is expected. For sites open 24 hours a day, other features are available to protect fuel inventory.

Density Floats:

Thieves may try to outsmart a fuel management system by adding a replacement fuel or adulterate as they remove the good fuel. Optional density floats monitor the quality of fuel to ensure that volume, as well as density and mass, remain the same.

Camera Security:

Initially required for safety reasons, security cameras now double as a theft deterrent. Ontario, among other Canadian provinces, uses security cameras to view the forecourt from inside the c-stores. These cameras must have visibility at all times, in the event of fire or spill.

The FMS T5 Series console monitors input from security cameras and can disable individual dispensers that lose visibility from the security cameras. The cameras are interlocked and each dispenser monitored; if visibility is lost the system can automatically shut off all the dispensers or disable the submersible turbine pump. This feature allows station owners to have a video record of theft; if a thief disabled site cameras the ability to pump fuel would be disabled.

By using the “Rules Engine” contained in our consoles, any of the previous events can trigger various alarms and remote notification options. Rules can be set up to respond in the best manner possible: sending emails to necessary parties, activating lights or outdoor alarm, notifying authorities, fax or SMS.

Reconciliation:

Reconciliation of sales from the dispenser to the inventory in the tank is another way of detecting theft. Our automatic tank gauges continuously monitor sales data from the dispensers and compares it to how the volume in the tank changes. The console, showing the variance of a specific tank for a specified time frame, can generate reports. A large negative variance indicates the removal of fuel from a tank without being dispensed into a customer’s vehicle.

As criminals continue to find ways to avoid the costly price of fuel, we will continue to innovate Fuel Management Systems to meet the industry’s ever-changing needs.

What’s Your Biofuel Solution?

knappap18 — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:58:18 +0000

Do you have the right equipment to handle industry mandates? The EPA’s Renewable Fuels Standard requires that 7.5 billion gallons of renewable fuel be blended into gasoline by 2012, increasing to 36 billion gallons by 2022. Get the compatible equipment you need from Franklin Fueling Systems; the products you need with the industry knowledge and experience you can trust.

The Right Equipment

Getting compatible system components from multiple suppliers is a hassle. Franklin offers a robust supply of Biofuel compatible system components, providing you with a single, reliable source for your Biofuel solutions.

Only UL971 approved flexible pipe – approved for fuel up to 100% ethanol content
Only submersible pump UL approved for use with gasoline with ethanol content between 0 and 85%
Only CARB certified Stage I EVR system compatible with E85
Leak detection and inventory control probes constructed of 216 stainless steel, compatible with any Ethanol or Biodiesel blends

The Knowledge

Relax, knowing that Franklin is your partner in taking care of your business. We have been at the forefront of the alternative fuel movement since its inception, so we know what it takes to achieve third party approvals for Biofuel compatible equipment. Our rigorous goal for compatibility begins far before third party testing, including our own research and development. Simply put, we understand compatibility because we helped develop it.

Supporting Our Customers

Current and future fuel compatibility assurance shouldn’t have to affect your customers. Verify that you are using the right equipment for the right blends or let us provide direction towards the correct compatibility solution – call our Hotline anytime at +1-608-838-8786.

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XP Tee and Elbow Pipe Fittings Now Available in 1.75-inch and 2-inch Sizes

knappap18 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:19:15 +0000

Due to popularity and customer demand, we’ve expanded our XP tee and pipe fitting lines to also include 1.75-inch and 2-inch fittings. This addition will accompany our already available 1.5-inch fittings.

Designed as a space-saving option for installations where space is limited, the XP tee and pipe fittings reduce installation time and potential leak paths by eliminating additional fittings and connections. These fittings are ideal for retrofit applications which involve replacing an older style flexible pipe with XP pipe inside a dispenser with a narrow base.

The fittings eliminate threaded pipe joints inside the containment sump, freeing up valuable space in tight quarters. The stainless steel design of the fittings allows use in any fueling application.

Learn more about the XP Tee and Elbow Pipe Fittings here.

UPP EN14125 Standard Pipe with Natural EVOH Liner Launched

knappap18 — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:31:26 +0000

Franklin Fueling Systems is pleased to announce the introduction of its new natural, clear EVOH resin lined UPP EN14125 Standard Pipe. This latest revolution in fuel piping features a clear inner lining made of natural and un-pigmented EVOH resin; a feature which allowed UPP EN14125 Standard Pipe to achieve a unique Class T1 EN temperature rating.

The Class T1 rating, a testament to the pipe’s strength, rates the pipe for use in temperatures ranging from -40 °C to 50 °C. The latest in coextrusion technology allows a permanent bond between the EVOH resin fuel contact layer and the rugged PE100 high-density polyethylene outer structural layer, providing a new level of protection, performance and dependability.

Additionally, the un-pigmented EVOH resin liner combined with PE100 HDPE outer layer provides greater strength properties that allow a reduction in the overall thickness of the HDPE outer layer while still maintaining the stringent permeation requirements and pressure rating of the EN14125 Standard Pipe. This new feature allows for a greater inner pipe diameter and the potential for an increase in flow rates as well as a decrease in pressure loss which can translate to increased throughput, reduced filling times and an energy saving through reduced pressure requirement.

Franklin Fueling Systems will begin shipping EN14125 Standard Pipe with the new EVOH inner liner in March of 2011.

Learn more about UPP EN14125 Standard Pipe here.

2011 Global Events Schedule Available

knappap18 — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:18:12 +0000

We are always thrilled to bring our enthusiasm, product expertise and industry knowledge directly to the market. This year, we expand the scope of our presence to include many additional industry events throughout the world. This allows our talented global team to bring new products, new technology and the industry’s most extensive product offering to additional new audiences. To see a full list of events we are attending in 2011, check out our Events section. Remember to check back often as we will be updating the list as new events are added.