Natural Gas Measurement, Underground Utilities and More Blog

Due to a recent revision of the pipeline safety regulations, there is a need for solutions to inspect, test, and protect farm tap regulators. As a representative of IMAC Systems, the manufacturer, and distributor of products that test and protect regulators, we wanted to present some solutions to help keep your farm tap regulators in good working condition.

IMAC Systems has released a new valve locking device for gas valves. The IMAC Systems' Operating Nut Locking Device works with a variety of different manufacturer's valves that use square operating nuts. These valves typically do not have an easy locking solution, until now.

Linc Energy Systems has a team dedicated to sales and business development. I am KC Forward, the new Sales Director at Linc Energy. I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce our sales staff. As you will see, we are growing.

Dining Out for Life, the fundraiser supporting Project Angel Heart is Thursday, April 27. Join Linc Energy Systems in the festivities.

We are excited to share that once again Linc Energy Systems was named a Honeywell Diamond Channel Partner.

After 12 years at our location in Wheat Ridge, we have moved to Lakewood. Please note that our new address is:

The Western Gas Measurement Short Course (WGMSC) is April 10-13, 2017, in Anaheim California at the Anaheim Marriott. Visit Linc Energy Systems at booth #10.

Rotary and turbine gas meters require regular lubrication to ensure accurate measurement, reliability and enhance the service life of the equipment. To assist our customers, we currently recommend the following IMAC Systems meter oilers to lubricate and drain their gas meters.

I am happy to announce that Linc Energy Systems is now an authorized distributor for the Honeywell American Meter Axial Flow Valve. This regulator was formerly marketed and manufactured by Elster which Honeywell acquired in 2016.

I am happy to announce that select Linc Energy Systems employees have received Operator Qualification certification from ENERGY worldnet, Inc. (EWN).

Linc Energy Systems is now an authorized distributor for the Honeywell Elster rotary gas meter (RABO), which is ideal for industrial and commercial natural gas applications.

Linc Energy Systems is now an authorized distributor for Honeywell high-pressure regulators, the HON 5020 (formerly the RMG 5020).

I am happy to share that Linc Energy Systems is a distributor for the Maxitrol Regulator. The company manufactures line pressure appliance regulators for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

We are happy to announce the release of a new generation of Honeywell MasterLink Software, a diagnostic tool designed to configure and calibrate the Honeywell EC350.

The EPA has updated rules, forcing energy producers to place more emphasis on proactive maintenance programs. Included below are valve actuator maintenance tips on stem seals and using filter dryers to keep your pipeline in compliance.

Recently, GPL Odorizers and Linc Energy Systems were challenged by a client's problematic low-flow odorization site. Both companies worked together and conferred with Sage Metering, who designed the GPL 100 Thermal Mass Flow Meter for low-flow odorization use. Here is a case study on this application.

Linc Energy Systems will be attending the 2017 AHR Expo In Las Vegas January 31-February 1. Register now for free until January 25.

I am pleased to introduce you to Brando Bustos, a technician for Linc Energy Systems who just celebrated his first year with the company.Brando works in our Service Department which provides contract services for pipeline maintenance and operation, cathodic protection, natural gas electronic metering, operator qualification training, electronic corrector calibration, and repair. Additionally, Brando specializes in the natural gas odorization line of GPL Odorizers.

Randy Bishop is a technical consultant for Linc Energy. He was hired to help us focus on technological challenges our business may encounter. Additionally, because of his vast experience in natural gas measurement and correction, Randy specializes in the Honeywell Mercury Instruments measurement and correction instruments.

Linc Energy systems not only sells leading products to the natural gas industry, but we also have a reputable service division devoted to pipeline patrolling to help keep our clients in compliance with DOT/PHMSA regulations. Recently we conducted a patrolling project and this post shares some of the key insights on the project that are helpful to patrolling technicians.