NPD: Rooftop Valve Enclosure
Overview of Services
● Concept Development ● Design for Assembly (DFA) ● Design for Manufacture (DFM) ● Hydronics ● Logistics
● Manufacturing ● Mechanical Engineering ● New Product Development (NPD) ● Prototyping ● Sheet Metal
New Product Developed
Modular Design
Prototyped
Manufacturing Planned
Year
2019
Description
New Product Development (NPD) Project:
Enclosure Rooftop Valve Assembly
Our Client supplies parts, assemblies and consultancy services to the hydronics industry. They approached us to discuss whether we could develop a new and improved offering for one of their Rooftop Valve Enclosures. After an initial specification discussion, we agreed that the product must provide a new modular design for various build options, while remaining simplistic and cost-effective.
After a few meetings covering concept development, an initial concept was agreed that allowed all build options as well as easier storage. It was agreed that AC CAD would manage production and delivery of a prototype, which was then successfully fit tested. Further reviews of the prototype lead to AC CAD suggesting additional modifications based on our observations, highlighting potential additional improvements to the modular design.
AC CAD’s suggested concept modifications were then implemented, leading to a final concept that used fewer components while remaining modular and offers possible new usage options for more highly corrosive environments.
Harsh Environments
Designed for exposed locations. High-corrosion environment version in development
Powder Coated Finishes
Vast Selection of RAL Colours Available
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