Clewiston, Florida: An OptiFloat Case Study on Enhancing a City’s Efficiency and Safety
Innovation and technology play a crucial role in creating sustainable product solutions that are better for the environment. As a company specializing in providing cutting-edge solutions, we partnered with Clewiston, Florida city officials to address their needs for 51 lift stations, aiming to offer an updated alternative to the outdated systems in use.
OptiFloat Technology: A Safer and More Efficient Solution
The existing control panels in Clewiston's stations were either employing standard float systems or outdated controls that required updating. To meet the city's requirements, the Cox Research team proposed the implementation of OptiFloat technology, complemented by their Control Assembly Maintenance Option (CAMO) panels. Unlike traditional mechanical floats, OptiFloats operate using light instead of electricity, making the apparatus intrinsically safe from potential explosion or corruption. Additionally, the use of mercury and lead-free recyclable materials further makes OptiFLoat the best solution for hazardous locations and reducing the risk for maintenance personnel.
Enhanced Safety and Reduced Maintenance
By incorporating OptiFloat technology, Clewiston achieved not only compliance with safety regulations but also improved safety for their employees. Previously, the maintenance of lift stations was a hazardous job, involving dangerous tasks such as changing out components over wet wells. However, OptiFloats eliminate the need for such risky operations because once installed, these durable and long-lasting floats require minimal maintenance. Consequently, employees can be kept out of harm's way, resulting in a safer work environment.
Retrofitting and Easy Integration
Our team understands that many cities may already have existing float systems in the field that are frequently failing, while the control panels themselves may still be functional. To address this issue, the Cox Research team developed retrofit kits and compact panels that can be seamlessly integrated into existing control systems. This approach simplifies the process of upgrading to the OptiFloat system, making it convenient for cities to benefit from this advanced technology without requiring an entirely new production panel.
Swift Production and Manufacturing
In addition to safety, we believe efficiency of service to be paramount. Depending on the complexity of a project, our team can usually create project plans within a day, while more intricate ventures or novel concepts may take a few weeks. We believe in delivering prompt solutions, significantly faster than competitors who might take several months to provide the same level of service. This emphasis on quick turnaround time has earned Cox Research a reputation for meeting customer demands effectively.
Our collaboration with the city of Clewiston exemplifies our commitment to finding sustainable solutions to serve any need. The OptiFloat technology offers enhanced efficiency and safety measures that save municipalities valuable time, money and resources.
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