Centralized Ethylene Supply System - CRS®

To make tobacco curing with ethylene easier, we created the CRS. It will supply any number of barns with a constant supply of Ethy-Gen® II Concentrate, which is converted to ethylene by our CRS Generators

 
 
 

The CRS Generator. Ethylene for Curing, Simplified.

With one conveniently positioned in each barn, just turn it on to start creating ethylene

  • Our custom-designed low-flow pumping station provides a continuous supply of Ethy-Gen® II Ripening Concentrate to the CRS Generators through a specially designed loop of industrial grade tubing. When you’re ready for ethylene application, it’s as simple as turning on the CRS Generator.

  • Even when you’re not actively curing, the CRS is easy to maintain. Our clear packaging allows for inspection of the product received, and makes it easy to check inventory. We’ve removed the guesswork from ethylene, meaning that you’ll no longer have to weigh your supply, and will never again inconveniently run out.

    Thanks to the large supply of Ethy-Gen® II available to the CRS, refills and swapping out containers are a thing of the past. Reduce the time and manpower spent babysitting and streamline your curing process with the CRS.

  • Most barns are laid out in a similar fashion, adaptable to the CRS design. We install all necessary equipment for you, and the process usually takes 1 or 2 days.

    Container installation is simple, thanks to our “Quick-Disconnect” fittings and our Pump Control Station constantly monitors for proper flow of Ethy-Gen® II. In the event of an empty Ethy-Gen® II container or any other hindrance, the Pump Control Station notifies personnel immediately with a bright red light.

  • Produces consistent, non-pressurized and safe ethylene levels to enhance the cure

    No mixture with inert gas is needed as our system is inherently safe

    Easy to make only as much ethylene as needed for the target barn, no need to store large quantities of compressed gas on site

    There are no residues as a result of our ethylene application

    Adjustable ethylene output allows for adaptation to any ethylene PPM requirement and any barn size

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    73/23/CEE: EC Low Voltage Directive

    89/336/EEC: EC Directive of Electromagnetic Compatibility

  • 120 VAC/1.33 AMP/160 W/50-60 Hz with power plug type North American NEMA 5-15 (Other types available upon request)

    230 VAC/0.66 AMP/160 W/50-60 Hz with power plug type European CEE 7-7 (Other types available upon request)

  • Adjustable Conversion Rate: the amount Ethy-Gen® II that converts to ethylene is a user-selectable rate and varies from 2 to 4 liters per 24 hours (additional and custom rates available).

    Ethylene Output: Approximately 0.386 m3 / 13.63 ft3 of ethylene will result from the conversion of one liter of Ethy-Gen® II in a minimum period of 6 hours.

  • Monitoring of ethylene conversion with highly visible light indication showing the operation status of the unit; a green light makes it clearly evident of ethylene production, or a red light will provide an alert in the rare occurrence of a malfunction.

    Also, the Pump Control Station monitors for proper Ethy-Gen® II flow. If there is no flow to the barns, then the pump will shut down and a bright red light illuminated.

  • Place on floor or request optional wall-mount system.

    Barn furnace room is the usual location. For more details, see this page.