2017 - Volume #41, Issue #1, Page #03
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They’re Still Making Water-Pumping Windmills
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American West has been manufacturing and marketing quality windmills with precision components since the early 1990’s. The company is an offshoot of Aermotor, one of the pioneering companies in wind power.
Today’s American West windmills aren’t much different than windmills made 100 years ago, but components are precision manufactured and backed by extended warranties. Even with new manufacturing technology, parts are interchangeable with the famous model 702 Aermotor made since the early 1930’s. Wheels range from 6 to 16 ft. in dia. to provide pumping power that can raise water from depths in excess of 1,000 ft.
American West windmill motors are known for their strong, powerful wheel, replaceable babbit bearings, nodular pinion gears, positive lubrication, balanced self-regulating operation, and a glavanized steel helmet that protects internal parts from the elements. The company makes its own castings, machines its own bull gears, and precisely cuts threads into the wheel hubs. Components are checked for tolerances, fit, tension and alignment before assembly and shipping.
Windmills from American West can be sized to practically any pumping or power generating need. Components are chosen based on well size and depth, amount of water needed over time and typical wind speed for the area.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, America West Windmill & Solar Company, Amarillo, Texas (ph 888 535-4788; www.awwasc.com).
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