In April 1979, Sertco Industries, Inc. was incorporated for the purpose of general manufacturing and assembly as well as sales of machined parts. Operations began using the latest CNC machinery available at the time. As of 2015, the company employs 65 people and manufactures for multiple industries including aerospace and compressors.[1]
Sertco was among the first aerospace machine shops to use one-hundred 100 percent CNC machines, when manual milling machines were predominantly used.still the norm Customers Sertco worked with included Cessna, McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, the United States Department of Defense and others.[1] The aerospace industry requires very specific weights and strengths in parts and components, and are made from aluminum billet, stainless steel or other high stress alloys.[2]
High Performance Divisionedit
In May 1984, Sertco developed an improved motorcycle engine cylinder for race applications that increased the reliability and maximum displacement available to racers.
Following the 'big block,' Sertco developed a shock absorbing rear sprocket that drastically reduced transmission breakage. The 'torsion sprocket received the "Murdoch Award" in 1993 as the year's most significant new product in the sport of motorcycle racing.[1]
Energy Divisionedit
The methods developed to support the aerospace and high performance industries led to the formation of the energy division in late 1997 which became Sertco's main focus.
The application of the technology from the aerospace and high performance divisions were deployed in the development of a reciprocating natural gas compressor. This represents a significant cost savings to small and medium size natural gas producers. One compressor design is based on the rotating assembly from the Chevrolet 350 (5.7L) automobile motor packaged in a split case horizontally opposed cylinder arrangement.[3]
To date, over 1,000 units have been produced logging millions of hours of continuous service. Sertco utilizes several distributors and currently has units operating worldwide. Besides hundreds of units operating in the United States, many more are operating in Mexico, South America, Europe, Russia and Indonesia. Other emerging markets such as Australia are also being studied and investigated for their potential opportunities.[4]
Facility Expansionsedit
In November 2005 and July 2010, Sertco expanded its operations adding a total of 60,000 square feet of additional fabrication and assembly area that include 4 separate manufacturing facilities. The additional space and staff have allowed the company to quadruple production rates from pre-expansion levels. Independent areas include a 9 machine CNC shop, weld and engine building, a 6 line (32 station) production building, as well as, a blast and paint booth and test loop area. A new load dock and automated paint and blast booths are in the works.[4]
Referencesedit
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sertco, april, 1979, industries, incorporated, purpose, general, manufacturing, assembly, well, sales, machined, parts, operations, began, using, latest, machinery, available, time, 2015, company, employs, people, manufactures, multiple, industries, including,. In April 1979 Sertco Industries Inc was incorporated for the purpose of general manufacturing and assembly as well as sales of machined parts Operations began using the latest CNC machinery available at the time As of 2015 the company employs 65 people and manufactures for multiple industries including aerospace and compressors 1 Sertco IndustriesCompany typePrivateIndustryEnergyFounded1979HeadquartersOkemah Oklahoma United StatesKey peopleCEORick Crouch PresidentMikko Crouch Chief Operating OfficerJoe Harrington VP of SalesTony VaughnDirector of MarketingMatt SmithProductsNatural GasNumber of employees40Websitewww sertco com Contents 1 Aerospace Division 2 High Performance Division 3 Energy Division 4 Facility Expansions 5 References 6 External linksAerospace Division editSertco was among the first aerospace machine shops to use one hundred 100 percent CNC machines when manual milling machines were predominantly used still the norm Customers Sertco worked with included Cessna McDonnell Douglas Boeing the United States Department of Defense and others 1 The aerospace industry requires very specific weights and strengths in parts and components and are made from aluminum billet stainless steel or other high stress alloys 2 High Performance Division editIn May 1984 Sertco developed an improved motorcycle engine cylinder for race applications that increased the reliability and maximum displacement available to racers Following the big block Sertco developed a shock absorbing rear sprocket that drastically reduced transmission breakage The torsion sprocket received the Murdoch Award in 1993 as the year s most significant new product in the sport of motorcycle racing 1 Energy Division editThe methods developed to support the aerospace and high performance industries led to the formation of the energy division in late 1997 which became Sertco s main focus The application of the technology from the aerospace and high performance divisions were deployed in the development of a reciprocating natural gas compressor This represents a significant cost savings to small and medium size natural gas producers One compressor design is based on the rotating assembly from the Chevrolet 350 5 7L automobile motor packaged in a split case horizontally opposed cylinder arrangement 3 To date over 1 000 units have been produced logging millions of hours of continuous service Sertco utilizes several distributors and currently has units operating worldwide Besides hundreds of units operating in the United States many more are operating in Mexico South America Europe Russia and Indonesia Other emerging markets such as Australia are also being studied and investigated for their potential opportunities 4 Facility Expansions editIn November 2005 and July 2010 Sertco expanded its operations adding a total of 60 000 square feet of additional fabrication and assembly area that include 4 separate manufacturing facilities The additional space and staff have allowed the company to quadruple production rates from pre expansion levels Independent areas include a 9 machine CNC shop weld and engine building a 6 line 32 station production building as well as a blast and paint booth and test loop area A new load dock and automated paint and blast booths are in the works 4 References edit a b c Sertco s Journey Okemah Company Moves from Aerospace to Motorcycles to Oil Field by Tuttle D Ray THE JOURNAL RECORD March 3 2015 Archived from the original on March 4 2016 Engineering Ardel Aerospace Machine Shop Precision CNC machining Ardel Engineering www ardelengineering com Retrieved 2016 02 24 SertcoIndustries 2012 07 13 Sertco Model 350 HP Natural Gas Compressor Package retrieved 2016 02 24 a b Writer EMI Staff Energy and Mining Magazine Sertco www emi magazine com Retrieved 2016 02 24 External links editSertco s Official Website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sertco amp oldid 1098740307, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
