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May 2011 - Issue 120
e-news for Flow Control Solutions
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Small valve helps to improve brake performance in auto racing
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Model #132 plays key role in K-PAX Racing Team's brake system
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 Superior brake performance is a must in auto racing – at best it is the difference between winning and losing – and at worst it could mean life or death. To ensure excellence in these high-powered vehicles, Vapor Trail Racing has once again teamed up with Smart Products to create a reliable and efficient brake system for Volvo.
As you may recall from our September 2010 SmartTalk, Joe Cohen of Vapor Trail Racing used our Model #304/304 and Model #118 to provide accurate fuel pressure in hydroplane racing.
Most recently faced with a braking performance issue with Volvo’s K-PAX Racing Team, Cohen returned to Smart Products for a precise low pressure, low flow valve to enhance his solution. The overall problem with Volvo’s power brakes was inconsistency of vacuum levels within the vacuum boost system.
“We have addressed the inconsistency of the vacuum level by adding a canister which increases the volume of the power boost system, and then adding a Smart Products valve to bleed atmosphere into the canister if the vacuum level is too high, as happens often during deceleration with the engine throttle off,” says Cohen of Vapor Trail Racing.
 Of all three million plus possible valve configurations available at Smart Products, the Model #132 is the best choice for this particular application – customized by body material, o-ring, and opening spring pressure – to make sure it is the perfect fit.
The K-PAX Racing Team is a part of the World Challenge series, and this team won the Pirelli World Challenge team championship, as well as the manufacturer’s championship for Volvo last year. Vapor Trail Racing works within the automotive and marine industries to provide solutions in temperature, flow, and pressure control and is a supplier to this racing team.
For more information, visit:
www.kpaxracing.com
www.world-challenge.com
www.vaportrailracing.com
www.smartproducts.com
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Attention Customers:
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Events in Japan did not impact Smart Products
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 Almost two months after the devastating earthquake in Japan, Smart Products has been fortunate to not be affected by its economic aftermath.
“We don’t have a lot of suppliers in Japan – we actually source the majority of our materials in the United States, and we assemble everything here as well,” says Director of Sales & Marketing Cathy Jernigan.
Jernigan also adds, “We did learn that some of the custom rubbers used to manufacture a few custom o-rings were made in Japan and these companies in Japan have advised that we may experience longer lead times, but we always have other resources we can use – just in case.”
All Smart Products’ valves and pumps are manufactured in Morgan Hill, CA. For any additional questions, please call us at (800) 338-0404.
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Cathy Jernigan, Director of Sales & Marketing,
Competes in South Bay Duathlon
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With a finish time of 2:23:40, Smart Products Director of Sales & Marketing, Cathy Jernigan, completed the South Bay Duathlon – International Division and placed in position #10 for overall females.
The South Bay Duathlon – International Division entailed a 5K run, a 40K bike race, and wrapped up with another 5K run.
“I’ve done marathons before, but this race takes me out of my comfort zone, which also carries over to my work here at Smart Products. This type of challenge prepares me for new challenges with our company and encourages me to move forward and explore new projects here,” says Jernigan.
This event was Jernigan’s first duathlon, and her next goal is a triathlon within a few months.
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Upcoming Tradeshows
 Design 2 Part in Santa Clara, California
Date: May 18 & 19
Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Santa Clara Convention Center
Booth: #325
www.d2p.com/SC
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