VARITECH Industries Helps Public Works Managers Cut Winter Maintance Costs

Aug. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- VariTech Industries introduces two major advancements in anti-icing and de-icing targeted at dramatically cutting winter maintenance costs, while also reducing the amount of salt and chemicals reaching the watershed:
   -The BRINE BOSS, automated salt brine production module
   -The BLEND BOSS, in-line brine solution mixing system

The BRINE BOSS is a microprocessor controlled, modular component that works in conjunction with new or existing VariTech salt brine production systems, such as the SB600 or the HSCB1400-SS.

The BRINE BOSS is designed to meet the need of any snow and ice fighting municipality or contractor that produces and applies salt brine and offers these distinct advantages over manual brine production:

-Automated brine production with increased speed and consistent salinity.
-Color touch-screen with menu-driven controls guard against frozen switches and improper settings.
-Water temperature monitor ensures batch consistency for effective anti-icing and de-icing.
-System access is password-protected against unauthorized access.
-Generates and tracks usage data for individual trucks and fleets.
-Multiple user groups are allowed shared access. Usage data is tracked for each user group for cost bill-back.

“Today, municipalities face tough economic realities and must be concerned with managing material costs and providing safe roadways,” says Benjie Schoenrock, Product Manager at VariTech Industries.  “Municipalities have had to strictly monitor chemical usage due to escalating prices and shortages, along with environmental concerns. The BRINE BOSS aids in the effort by automatically producing cleaner, more consistent brine faster than ever before.”

The BLEND BOSS meets the evolving needs of any snow and ice fighting municipality or contractor that mixes and applies multiple anti-icing and de-icing solutions in a single application. This first-of-its-kind product is designed to meet the needs of the municipal snow and ice market and has these features:

-Microprocessor controlled, automated brine blending system   
-Provides in-line mixing of up to three different brine solutions into storage or application tanks.
-In-line mixing allows simultaneous blending.
-Mix rate is fully adjustable to meet the needs of the conditions.
-Easy to use blend rate controller.
-Independent, stand alone system can be installed with any existing liquid storage facility regardless of chemical being used.
   
VariTech Industries is a subsidiary of FORCE America, Inc.
www.varitech-industries.com
1-888-208-0686

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About FORCE America, Inc.
With over 50 years experience, FORCE America manufactures and distributes products that meet the needs of mobile, on-off highway markets. Our products are backed by technical support and application know-how for the most demanding applications.

FORCE America, Inc. is comprised of:

FORCE America Manufacturing and Distribution
www.forceamerica.com
Mobile hydraulic systems, electronic controls and components.

VariTech Industries
www.varitech-industries.com
Automatic salt-brine production, liquid storage, transfer and mobile application systems.

PreCise MRM
www.precisemrm.com
Mobile Resource Management hardware and software solutions targeted at severe duty applications.

Markets:
-Agricultural Equipment
-Commercial Fleets
-Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks
-OEM Agricultural Equipment
-OEM On-Off Highway Equipment
-Snow Removal Contractors
-Spreader Plow Trucks