Powerstax plc

Powerstax CEO and the clan

Tim commented; ”Nobody could fail to have been moved by the press reports of the earthquake in Haiti and as a Burns’ Night regular, it seemed like a good idea to have our employees sponsor me to spend a day at the office in my kilt and raise money to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.”

The event raised £150 which was sent to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

Powerstax designs and manufactures high power density, high efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and DC-DC Converters. Served markets include Defense, Avionics, Industrial, Medical, Telecoms, Datacoms, IT, Test & Control & Transportation.

Powerstax, one of Europe’s leading application-rich power solutions specialists, has made a number of key appointments in response to record sales growth in 2009.

Powerstax new starters

A new member of the Powerstax finance team is Charlotte Isbill; a graduate from The University of Portsmouth, Charlotte has a degree in Accounting and Business Economics BA (Hons) and is currently studying for the CIMA qualification. As Finance Assistant, Charlotte manages the day-to-day tasks of the Powerstax finance department.  Charlotte has recently bought her first home and enjoys reading and socialising with friends and keeping fit by swimming and running.

James MacCaig has joined the Powerstax internal sales team. With Maths, Physics and Philosophy qualifications and the opportunity to go to University, James decided developing a career would be a better option. At 19 years old this is James’s first job and it offers him the chance to gain international technical sales experience and “back-office” knowledge including CRM systems and maintenance of the Powerstax website.

Filling a new role as Personal and Marketing Assistant to the CEO, Kathy Marriage brings project management, software development and statistical analysis expertise to the Powerstax team. Kathy has a BSc (Hons) degree in statistics and operational research and a MSc (Eng) degree in operational research. Her career includes roles as support and consultancy for a statistical software house, an analyst programmer in the financial sector and running her own business developing bespoke statistical analysis solutions for large manufacturing, finance, media and education establishments. With continually improving flexibility of off the shelf software Kathy moved into project management of global software implementations for Telecoms and Petrochemical companies.

“I am really enjoying working for Powerstax.” Says Kathy. “Everyone is committed to the job in hand but can always find the time to assist their colleagues, whether it be pushing cars stuck in the snow or pulling together to prepare for exhibitions. There’s definitely a powerful team here at Powerstax!” When not at work Kathy enjoys spending quality time with her family and runs a local charity to support those affected by the loss of a baby.

Tim Worley, CEO, of Powerstax comments, ”We have a lean and close knit  team at Powerstax and these new appointments reflect our commitment to customer service and continuous improvement in every department of our business. With continued growth, Powerstax will make further strategic appointments to ensure all areas of our business continue to deal effectively with and support that growth. Our new team members are a mix of highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic people who will grow in their roles as Powerstax continues to increase its presence in the power conversion market.”

Powerstax designs and manufactures high power density, high efficiency AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies and DC-DC Converters. Served markets include Defense, Avionics, Industrial, Medical, Telecoms, Datacoms, IT, Test & Control & Transportation.

Tactical Vehicle Systems Power Converter
Non-Tactical Vehicle Security Systems

Powerstax specialise in providing custom solutions to the most demanding power system requirements. Fast turnaround of projects is possible using Powerstax’s industry leading high power F501 “full-brick” DC:DC Converters. These patented, ultra-high efficiency and very flexible converters have been designed to provide both conventional step-down conversion as well as the more unusual step-up conversion. The key to this is Powerstax’s patented “integrated magnetic” which combines the transformer and inductors for the converter on a single assembly providing high efficiency conversion and facilitating custom voltage configurations.

An example of the solutions available from Powerstax based on the F501 DC:DC Converters is the recently introduced D1000 Tactical Vehicle Power Converter. The D1000 was designed to meet growing market demands for high power tactical equipment to be installed in tactical or non-tactical vehicles for operations in remote locations. The D1000 allows a user to safely provide power to critical tactical equipment in any vehicle.

D1000 Modular Power Solution

The D1000 offers up to 1000W of DC output power and maintains maximum output efficiency over a very wide operating temperature range, outline specifications are:

Input Voltage Range – 11-36VDC
Output Voltage – Factory set between 12 to 48V, typically 28VDC
Maximum Output Power – 1,000W
Efficiency – up to 85%
Dimensions – 292 x 157 x 78mm

The D1000 has been developed specifically for applications where standard solutions do not exist. This field proven modular solution offers customers a faster time-to-market, reduced capital investment and minimises the risk often associated with custom designed power supply requirements

In the D1000, two F501 converters are packaged with boost converter, protection and storage circuitry and connectors as required by the application. The ultra-high efficiency of Powerstax’s F501 converters maximises battery life and reduces thermal management requirements. In addition, the custom developed boost-converter is integrated into the design to provide input voltage boost when conditions require it. Multiples of D1000 converters may be configured in N+1 redundant systems for no-break power applications.  Prototypes can typically be supplied in just 4 weeks from Powerstax’s ISO9001 approved design, development and production facility in the UK and carry a two year warranty.

The Powerstax D1000 allows high power demand tactical equipment to be used in tactical and non-tactical vehicles safely and reliably in demanding military and commercial operational environments. Typical applications include military and commercial mobile wireless and radar systems, telecom infrastructure and security systems powered from vehicle batteries or static telecom supplies.

Following a highly successful EDS show in Las Vegas, Powerstax, one of Europe’s leading application-rich power solutions specialists, has appointed Irwin Industries as their Manufacturers Rep for Canada. Irwin Industries will be developing the market in Canada for the complete range of high efficiency AC and DC power conversion products designed, manufactured and marketed by Powerstax

Irwin Industries Representatives

Irwin Industries is one of Canada’s leading industrial engineering, construction and maintenance service providers, serving the onshore and offshore oil and gas, petrochemical, refining, power generation, utility-scale renewable, and other industries from coast to coast.

Tim Worley, CEO of Powerstax, comments, “We have been looking for a Rep in Canada with the right experience and depth of coverage. Irwin Industries are ideally placed to sell our products right across Canada and already have established customers in the blue-chip high reliability markets we are very successful in. Once again the EDS show has provided us with an ideal platform to develop and maintain business relationships with the existing Powerstax sales channels in the USA and meet potential new Reps and Distributors.”

Powerstax specialise in the provision of high-efficiency, flexible power solutions, designed in the UK and manufactured to ensure reliable, cost effective, short lead time deliveries, frequently from stock. Typical applications for Powerstax products include COTS Mil products, DC-DC converters and power rectifiers for industrial systems, telecoms and datacoms and test and measurement and security systems.

Powerstax, one of Europe’s leading application-rich power solutions specialists, will be attending the EDS (Electronic Distribution Show) in Las Vegas on May 12 -14 2009. Powerstax CEO, Tim Worley will be on booth number 4009 looking to develop and maintain business relationships with existing Powerstax sales channels in the USA and meet potential new Reps and Distributors.
 
Recognised as the premier annual event in North America where manufacturers and sales channels meet, Powerstax sales partners from across the United States and Canada will be in attendance and new business opportunities will be available for discussion.

Recognising time on the booth will be limited, appointments may be arranged pre-show by contacting Tim direct on +44 (0) 1252 407800 or emailing sales@powerstaxplc.com to confirm a firm appointment.

On the Powerstax booth with Tim Worley will be representatives from Power Guide Marketing and a selection of the many high efficiency AC and DC products designed, manufactured and marketed by Powerstax. This includes the custom and bespoke items as well as some of the standard range of power products.

Powerstax specialise in the provision of high-efficiency, flexible power solutions, designed in the UK and manufactured to ensure reliable, cost effective, short lead time deliveries. Typical applications for Powerstax products include power rectifiers for industrial systems, telecoms and datacoms. COTS MIL products and DC:DC converters for test and measurement and security systems.

Powerstax plc, announce the availability of their latest ultra-high power density switch mode power supply. The 375 watt N-03571-PFC series of single output power supplies offers class leading 15W/in³ power density with up to 92% efficiency from a remarkably small 84 x 127 x 38mm (3.3 x 5 x 1.5”) package.  The less than 1U height makes the N-03571-PFC series an excellent choice for OEMs using industry standard 19” rack systems.

N-03571-PFC Series

The new N-03571-PFC series high efficiency design reduces energy consumption and waste heat minimising the requirement for forced air cooling. These features offer users increased reliability and reduced cost of ownership. 

Available with output voltages of 12 to 56 VDC, which may be connected in parallel for higher power the N-03751-PFC series, also features active power sharing for N+1 redundancy power systems. Other standard features include a universal input range of 90-264VAC, active power factor correction (PFC), inrush current protection, remote on/off signal, 12VDC fan output, 5VDC standby output for system integration and all models are RoHS compliant. The N-03551-PFC series is fully protected against overload and over temperature and provides advanced warning of impending shutdown to any host system to minimise data loss or consequential damage.

“As market leaders in application rich high efficiency power solutions the new N-03571-PFC series extends the Powerstax range of energy efficient, flexible, power solutions.” claims Tim Worley, CEO of Powerstax plc. “We believe these new products set a new standard in power density and offer up to 100 watts more output power in an industry standard size.

Powerstax specialise in the provision of high-efficiency, flexible power solutions, designed in the UK and manufactured to ensure reliable, cost effective, short lead time deliveries. Typical applications for Powerstax products include power rectifiers for industrial systems, telecoms and datacoms. COTS MIL products and DC:DC converters for test and measurement and security systems.

Powerstax plc, market leaders in application rich high efficiency power solutions are increasing their share of the growing environmental water purification market. In cooperation with Essex based DP Energy.

Powerstax have delivered power rectifiers to a wide variety of applications including, nitrate extraction from water (particularly from farmland), mobile “silt-busters” used to purify muddy water at building sites enabling it to be emptied into the main drainage systems, extracting phosphates from water used to wash car bodies during their manufacture, purifying water used in the dairy and food industries by extracting blood etc, removing metals out of mountain streams for the brewing industry and  recovery of cupric & ammonia cal copper in PCB etching equipment.

Powerstax are also working with a number of companies using “filtration cell” technologies in various water purification applications

Water Purification System

Each application will have unique requirements and to date power supplies with outputs over the range 100 to 500Kw, with output currents up to 10,000A and voltages up to 500v have been delivered. Typical system requirements include constant current or constant voltage supply with manual or microprocessor control, polarity reverse and remote monitoring and control.

Between them, Powerstax and DP Energy have over 30 years experience in power conversion and offer a variety of technologies to ensure the customer gets the best overall solution for his application. The main market is in providing power supplies for generating sodium hypo-chlorite for water purification. Similar power converters may also be employed many other water processing applications.

Tim Worley, CEO of Powerstax plc comments, “Our core philosophy at Powerstax is to develop power solutions that are as green as possible by continually striving for the highest possible efficiencies. Our products are designed to offer unparalleled flexibility providing our customers with fast response bespoke systems. We are very pleased to be working with DP Energy and adding to our green credentials by providing power solutions for purification systems required by environmental and manufacturing processes.”

Powerstax specialise in the provision of high-efficiency, flexible power solutions, designed in the UK and manufactured to ensure reliable, cost effective, short lead time deliveries. Typical applications for Powerstax products include power rectifiers for industrial systems, telecoms and datacoms. COTS MIL products and DC:DC converters for test and measurement and security systems.