ONYX News & Press Releases
Download Full PDF | April 22nd, 2022 - ONYX Celebrates Earth Day with Expanded Clean Power Equipment Lineup
Download Full PDF | April 22nd, 2022 - Onyx Clean Air Technologies - Clean Air Engine Solutions
Download Full PDF | August 4th, 2022 - Onyx Systems, LLC launches DX15 Micro Floor Scrubber
Download Full PDF | September 15th, 2022 - New era in workplace hygiene -Why Consider a Floor Scrubber to clean and sterilize your work environment?
Download Full PDF | October 5th, 2022 - Onyx Systems, LLC makes further investments in their commitment to North American manufacturing and assembly
Download Full PDF | October 10th, 2022 - ONYX Systems, LLC Announces Propane Engine Technology Expansion Roadmap on National Propane Day, October7th 2022.
Download Full PDF | October 11th, 2022 - ONYX partners with Janitor's Closet to expedite cleaning equipment for Hurricane Ian disaster recovery efforts
Download Full PDF | October 19th, 2022 - ONYX further demonstrates commitment to product continuous improvement and reliability with enhanced DX26T and DX32T walk-behind auto- scrubbers
Download Full PDF | October 6th, 2023 - ONYX announces partnership with Sales Representation firm'Western Maintenance Sales' inCalifornia, Arizona and Nevada
Download Full PDF | October 9th, 2023 - ONYX announces second Clean Power University at its North Carolina Factory
Download Full PDF | October 12th, 2023 - ONYX announces partnership with Sales Representation firm Murray Weyand Sales for the US Southeastern Region
Download Full PDF | December 8th, 2023 - ONYX announces launch of new SXi Lithium-Ion Battery Burnisher
Download Full PDF | May 6th, 2024 - ONYX Systems, LL Sets Industry-Leading Standards with Efficient Factory Delivery Performance
Download Full PDF | May 14th, 2024 - ONYX Propane Engine Technology Portfolio Strengthens and Widens
April 22nd, 2022 - ONYX Celebrates Earth Day with Expanded Clean Power Equipment Lineup
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean power technology innovator ONYX Systems announced an expanded lineup of near zero emission propane and zero emission battery powered floorcare equipment, benefiting facilities with more environmentally friendly solutions that increase productivity and cleaning results.
"ONYX has provided thousands of contract cleaners, shopping centers, schools, and municipalities with eco-friendly solutions that dramatically improve productivity and cleaning results. Our expanded lineup of both propane and battery powered equipment now offers more options to reduce carbon emissions while creating cleaner, healthier, and safer facilities."
ONYX recently added a 708cc near-zero emission propane powered floor polisher/burnisher to its floorcare line, the JX- 700 Propane Burnisher (shown below), and is delighted to announce the launch of its first zero-emission battery powered floor Polisher/Burnisher, the JXi Burnisher (shown below). These two additions to its lineup nicely round off its complete range of clean air floorcare equipment.
To learn more please visit www.onyxsolutions.com.
About ONYX Systems, LLC
Dedicated to a cleaner planet, ONYX provides technology to help power a cleaner future.
ONYX products utilize near zero and zero emission technologies to ensure clean, safe, and reliable solutions for commercial operators. For additional information see
April 22nd, 2022 - ONYX Clean Air Technologies - Clean Air Engine Solutions
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In concert with 2022 Earth Day, ONYX Systems, LLC introduce our suite of Clean Air Propane Engines for a wide range of industrial applications.
Since its start-up in March 2019, ONYX System, LLC (ONYX) has committed itself to producing a range of technologies and products with near zero emissions and zero emissions. ONYX propane fuel system technology replaces the gasoline carburation system on small internal combustion engines, vastly reducing carbon emissions from the same engine, with no drop in engine power, helping operators increase productivity & profitability whilst rendering their products environmentally friendly.
ONYX is a business-to-business company. ONYX sells to industrial equipment manufacturers for use in their applications. ONYX also incorporates its technology into its own brand of products. We proudly manufacture all of our engine technology in the USA from our factory in Huntersville, NC.
Propane is typically 30-35% less expensive than gasoline. In today's volatile economy, this alone can be a compelling motivation for many of our customers.
ONYX engines are all certified with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB).
Dramatic emission reduction allows ONYX's original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) customers to extend the lifetime of their products powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), under ever tightening air quality regulations.
Our emission efficacy over a cross section of ONYX engines is shown below. The certified
emissions performance shows 96% to 99% below the current EPA Limit for Carbon
Monoxide (CO) emissions, rendering our engines safe for indoor construction and janitorial applications. Hydrocarbon plus Nitrous Oxide certified results also fall far below the EPA Limit, yielding Near Zero Emission results. Our technology is a Clean Air Power Solution.
According to Stuart Proctor (ONYX VP of Marketing), "In light of ever tightening air quality and environmental protection regulations, and OEM's looking to lower the carbon emissions from their products, gasoline powered small engine applications are coming under increased scrutiny. ONYX propane technology is a regulation-friendly cleaner air bridge technology, offering a sustainable alternative solution on the pathway to a zero- emission future."
According to Market Research Future (Feb 2021) the global small gasoline engine market size is expected to grow from $2.67B in 2019 to $3.41B by 2025. In light of ever tightening emission regulation, we see much opportunity for our propane engine technology in this market.
ONYX offers the following product categories:
- Propane engines to a range of OEM's (indoor and outdoor applications)
- Propane powered high speed floor polishing machines
- Battery powered cleaning equipment
We welcome any enquiries into our Clean Air Propane Engine Technology at sales@onyxsolutions.com.
August 4th, 2022 - Onyx Systems, LLC launches DX15 Micro Floor Scrubber
Huntersville, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC an innovator of technology powering a cleaner future, is excited to announce and introduce the latest addition to our battery powered floor-care range, the DX15 15" Floor Scrubber. This machine is small, maneuverable, and light. Ideal for small retail or commercial applications. These machines clean fast with best-in-class productivity, are simple to operate, and are reliable.They have a superior specification, including:
- 125Ah, 12V AGM maintenance-free batteries
- 3 – 4-hour run time
- 7-Gallon solution/8-Gallon recovery tanks
- 27" squeegee and waste water recovery width
- Cleans up to 16,000 Sq-Ft per hour
ONYX DX15 Floor Scrubber with two 12V AGM125 a/h batteries, yielding industry leading 3–4-hour runtimes. The unit has a 15" rotating scrubbing brush with a 27" squeegee width to assure users of a streak-free clean with easy and complete cleaning solution pick-up.The unit has a 7-gallon cleaning solution tank and 8-gallon recovery tank. Unit is designed for small commercial and retail applications.Engineered for hygienic, light, convenient cleaning in small area commercial applications such as:
- Classrooms
- Offices
- Kitchens
- Restaurants
- Bathrooms
- Small retail establishments
Most micro floor scrubbers have the squeegee and waste water recovery vacuum mounted right behind the scrubbing head, directly coupled on the frame of the machine. The ONYX DX15 has a floating squeegee and waste water recovery vacuum system that is not directly coupled to the frame of the machine. This results in no residual liquid trace marks regardless of the turning angle of the machine, and up against hard edges.
This ONYX floor scrubber is capable of cleaning up to 16,000 Sq Ft per hour. This machine is an excellent investment for regular cleaning applications of smaller commercial spaces. These quick-cleaning scrubbers allow for optimal work productivity, and the associated labor productivity advantages. These machines help reduce the risk of slip and fall hazards, and leave your floor surfaces looking pristine and clean, without the need to hire a professional cleaning company.
"Our DX15 Micro Floor Scrubber deep cleans small retail facilities such as gas stations, restaurants, and coffee shops in a fraction of the time of traditional mopping while creating a significantly cleaner and healthier environment", according to Sales VP, Jeremy Hahne.
September 15th, 2022 - New era in workplace hygiene -Why Consider a Floor Scrubber to clean and sterilize your work environment?
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX DX15 Micro-Floor Scrubber is designed to eliminate the use of the mop and bucket in most retail, restaurant, schools, and industrial kitchen environments.
Looking to optimize your cleaning processes and save time and money? Ditch the mop and bucket and upgrade to a floor scrubber. Whether you are cleaning open warehouse spaces or packed retail stores, a floor scrubber offers a range of benefits to make cleaning easier and more effective.
Here is why you should consider investing in a floor scrubber in retail and industrial environments.
DRIER AND SAFER FLOORS
The mop and bucket method tends to leave puddles and a slippery sheen over floors.Sometimes taking hours to dry, mopped floors can pose a health and safety risk to you,your staff, and other people in the building. Floor scrubbers effectively scrub surfaces then vacuum up all dirty water, immediately leaving dry, safe floors.
GREATER EFFICIENCY
Floor scrubbers allow you to clean hard surfaces with greater efficiency. Floor scrubbers remove grime, grease, and stubborn dirt with minimal effort to leave a clean and hygienic surface.
HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY
A happy and productive employee translates to better results for you and your business.Providing your staff with effective equipment and tools, you allow them to work with greater productivity. Employees can accomplish more in less time, with less physical effort.
CLEANER SURFACES
Compared to the mop and bucket method, floor scrubbers revolutionize floor cleanliness and hygiene. Mop and buckets tend to spread dirt and germs instead of removing it, resulting in a grime and residual smell that can linger on floors no matter how many times they are mopped. With a floor scrubber, you are directly removing the dirt and the water used to clean the floor, reducing the spread of debris, and restoring floors toa cleaner and hygienic condition.
REDUCED CROSS CONTAMINATION
With a mop and bucket, you are confined to using the existing water in your bucket. As you use your bucket water to rinse your mop, you are effectively using dirty water to clean. Floor scrubbers keep dirt and germs confined to the machine, removing the risk of cross contamination to different areas as opposed to a mop and bucket.
ONYX has a complete selection of Floor Scrubbers for any user to choose from.
October 5th, 2022 - Onyx Systems, LLC makes further investments in their commitment to North American manufacturing and assembly
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX has effectively managed supply chain pressures in the floor care machinery industry over the course of the past 2.5 years.Within the segment, their ability to manage healthy revolving inventories of available product to their dealers, across their entire range of floor care equipment, is unparalleled.This has led to steady market share growth.
Additionally, ONYX has successfully launched four new products in the market place;
• JX7-700 – Propane floor burnisher/polisher using a more powerful 708cc/20hp engine• RX34 – 34" dual head ride-on floor scrubber• DX15 – 15" single head micro floor scrubber(ideal for small retail/restaurants/industrial kitchens)• JXi – Battery floor burnisher with improved duty cycle performance
The new facility includes increased product warehousing space and barcode scanning system sophistication with expanded shipping and receiving areas including dedicated areas for incoming material inspection and improved processes and procedures for the packaging of finished goods. The engine-lab operations have doubled in size with the addition of a second dynamometer station for testing and calibrating engine performance. This allowsONYX the ability to test and calibrate every engine fully offline, eliminating any required calibration by OEM at time of assembly/integration to final application.
ONYX has continued to make investments in staffing. Most notably, adding to its technical service staff to support customer care and customer technical support, adding supply chain management and vendor quality management staff.
Further product quality and quality control improvements have been made through a rigorous internal engineering continuous improvement initiative. The factory quality assurance system has been vastly improved with enhancements in product build instructions and procedures, process mapping of key manufacturing and factory processes, training of production staff, and improved quality control procedures and metrics. These efforts underline ONYX's commitment to quality and product development. ONYX has further product development and new product introduction plans to expand its position within the near zero emission and zero emission floor care and concrete preparation industries. The company's commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly powered industrial equipment is unwavering.
October 10th, 2022 - ONYX Systems, LLC Announces Propane Engine Technology Expansion Roadmap on National Propane Day, October7th 2022.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 7 2022, ONYX celebratedNational Propane Day, October 7, by announcing their engine technology expansion plan roadmap.
ONYX, is a supplier of propane engines used in industrial, lawn & garden, and transportation equipment. "Propane engine powered equipment is a near-zero emission, clean, ecofriendly, efficient, reliable and affordable bridge technology between today's gasoline and diesel powered industrial equipment and the fully electrified zero emission future," explains Stuart Proctor,ONYX VP of Marketing. "There is no loss in horsepower using propane engines over conventional high-carbon fuel sources, and with propane roughly 35% less expensive than gasoline, propane is an affordable option."
Propane is already one of the cleanest forms of energy available. Using propane produces43 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than using an equivalent amount of electricity generated from the U.S. grid. Propane's low carbon intensity is why it is an approved clean alternative fuel under the federal Clean Air Act.
ONYX propane engines are fully EPA and CARB certified with emission certification results well below EPA and CARB limits. "Our 603cc engine is a good example of how clean running our propane engine technology is. That engine is certified at 6.73g/kW-h for carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, versus the an EPA limit of 610g/kW-h, two orders of magnitude below the EPA limit, and our "black carbon" hydrocarbon plus nitrous oxide (HP + NOx)certified emissions are 56% lower than the EPA limit."
"Our engines run very pure and clean. They are a fantastic sustainable alternative for users who still require the high torque and high power output that traditional internal combustion engines deliver," Proctor added.
ONYX plans to expand its portfolio of EPA certified propane engines by adding the following engines to its lineup:
- 302cc Horizontal Engine
- 452cc Vertical Engine
- 459cc Horizontal Engine
- 764/678cc Horizontal Engine
- 999cc Horizontal Engine
- 999cc Vertical Engine
For a cleaner energy future, propane powered industrial equipment can help accelerated ecarbonization. Propane and renewable propane are both largely produced here in theUSA, for the US market.
Propane is a low-carbon alternative fuel with the versatility to power a wide variety of internal combustion engine applications. Additionally, using propane-powered construction equipment can help reduce emissions during the building process. Propane small-engine job site applications can reduce CO and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50 percent.
October 11th, 2022 - ONYX partners with Janitor's Closet to expedite cleaning equipment for Hurricane Ian disaster recovery efforts
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean power technology innovator ONYXSystems announced a partnership with Janitors Closet, a distributor of cleaning &restoration products, to expedite deliveries of floor cleaning & polishing equipment needed for Hurricane Ian cleanup & restoration. ONYX was quick to commit sizable emergency inventories of product and allocate this product to support the disaster recovery efforts inFlorida. Janitors Closet is inventorying & distributing the full lineup of ONYX riding & walk behind battery and propane powered floor cleaning & polishing equipment out of itsTampa, Florida location.
"We are pleased to have a partner likeJanitors Closet to get our cleaning equipment where it needs to go quickly,"stated Jeremy Hahne, VP of Sales for ONYX.
Janitors Closet has been making daily deliveries of ONYX equipment to retail, education, and hospitality facilities to restore damage caused by Hurricane Ian's storm surge. ONYX automatic floor cleaning. equipment removes dirty water then cleans and restores floors in a fraction of the time of traditional mopping, allowing facilities to reopen faster. The ONYX equipment allows for a more hygienic cleaning process, using disinfecting solutions and surfactants. ONYX floor polishing equipment is powered by powerful, clean burning propane engines that quickly restore concrete, terrazzo, and vinyl floors to a beautiful shine.
"ONYX has been a great partner in expediting floor cleaning equipment needed forHurricane Ian recovery efforts" stated GregRobinson Sr., General Manager of JanitorsCloset.
About ONYX Systems, LLC
Dedicated to a cleaner planet, ONYX provides technology to help power a cleaner future.Headquartered in Huntersville, NC, ONYX products utilize near zero and zero emission technologies to ensure clean, safe, and reliable solutions for commercial operators. For additional information seewww.onyxsolutions.com.
About Janitor's Closet Janitor's Closet, founded in 1964, is a wholesaler and distributor specializing in high-quality janitorial supplies and equipment. The company's clients include janitorial professionals, residential and commercial carpet cleaning experts, in-house service providers, disaster restoration, and building service contractors. Based in Tampa, Fla., Janitor's Closet has built strong and lasting relationships with the most trusted and respected manufacturers, vendors, and distributors to bring the best prices to its clients. For more information, please visit www.buyjanitorialdirect.com.
October 19th, 2022 - ONYX further demonstrates commitment to product continuous improvement and reliability with enhanced DX26T and DX32T walk-behind auto-scrubbers
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC, in a demonstration of the company's engineering capabilities and commitment to continuous product improvement, is pleased to announce the recent release of enhanced DX26 and DX32 dual-head walk-behind auto-scrubbers.
Some of the product enhancements made to these models include:
- Rugged foot-actuated mechanism for raising/lowering squeegee.
- High durability water flow adjustment valve and mount.
- Redesigned water pump with reinforced strengthening ribs for durability.
- Water components relocated for simple routing and easier access for serviceability.
- Screw on Cap for Recovery Tank DrainHose.
- Head lifting mechanism redesign for consistent function and longevity.
- Configured for optional On-Board mounted battery charger.
- Reinforced battery charger connection port.
- Increased battery capacity on all 6V battery units from 250Ah to 270Ah.
- ONYX branded AGM Deep-Cycle batteries with increased battery capacity and performance.*
* ONYX performed a year long engineering study on the battery performance from three reputable battery suppliers, including a highly reputable US battery supplier. After extensive comparative testing, ONYX agreed a supply agreement with the supplier of the best performing batteries. ONYX is so confident in the superior performance of the batteries selected for their machinery that, under the terms of the agreement, all in ONYX battery powered scrubbers will now be branded as ONYX batteries. ONYX batteries carry a 1-year full warranty and ONYX has supply of their branded batteries in stock in the US at all times.
Other generic improvements to the ONYX product line of machines include high specification barbed water fittings, improved braided hosing materials, and numerous improved fixtures and fittings throughout the machines.
ONYX have also redesigned their product packing with triple-wall heavy-duty corrugated carton and reinforced wood packaging frame and pallet to better protect against shipping damage.
"The ONYX models DX26T and DX32T represent the next step in our product evolution, showcasing our commitment to product improvement. With their numerous enhancements and improved durability, I am confident that the DX26T and DX32T will boost productivity and deliver a hassle-free user experience," stated Seth Alberty, VP of Operations and Engineering for ONYX.
October 6th. 2023 - ONYX announces partnership with Sales Representation firm'Western Maintenance Sales' inCalifornia, Arizona and Nevada
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC has appointedSouthern California based Western Maintenance Sales as their sole sales representation group for California, Arizona and Nevada.
"We are pleased to partner with Western Maintenance Sales to grow our sales in the key western region," stated Jeremy Hahne, VP of Sales for ONYX. "Western Maintenance Sales staff have the experience we need to work closely with our distributors to promote and showcase our floor care product lines."
Onyx has been engaged with WesternMaintenance Sales since April 2023. Their staff have been factory trained and they havea full cross section of our equipment to demonstrate to buyers.
The ONYX line of walk-behind and ride-on battery powered automatic floor scrubbers clean and restore floors in a fraction of the time of traditional mopping and scrubbing. The ONYX equipment allows for a more hygienic cleaning process, using disinfecting solutions and surfactants in a dry in, dry out manner.
ONYX high-speed floor polishing and stripping equipment is powered by powerful, clean-burning, propane engines that quickly restore concrete, terrazzo, and vinyl floors to a beautiful shine. These machines are best-in-class premium products. Our clean burning internal combustion engine technology delivers near-zero emission performance while delivering unparalleled power and performance.
About ONYX Systems, LLC
Dedicated to a cleaner planet, ONYX provides technology to help power a cleaner future.Headquartered in Huntersville, NC, ONYX products utilize near zero and zero emission technologies to ensure clean, safe, and reliable solutions for commercial operators. For additional information see www.onyxsolutions.com.
About Western Maintenance SalesWith over 100+ years collective experience and specialties including Healthcare, BuildingService Contractors (BSC's), Education, Manufacturing, Entertainment, and Government entities. Our goal as a team is to be the best regional reps in the industry and to provide excellent service to our manufacturing partners working with their distribution. For sales contact Robert Bojorquez, website: https://westernmaintenancesales.com/
October 9th, 2023 - ONYX announces second Clean Power University at its North Carolina Factory
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC, will hold its second Clean Power University training seminar at its North Carolina factory on October 18th. ONYX has a nationwide service network in place to support its products in the marketplace. ONYX is committed to continually building out and sharpening its service capability nationwide.
ONYX will host Dealer and Distributor Service Technicians at the ONYX Clean Power University, which is a hands-on comprehensive 8-hour training course where the company's propane and battery technology will be covered, spanning the entire ONYX hard floorcare and concrete finishing and polishing product lines. Upon completing the course, the students will become authorized and certified ONYX service & repair personnel.
Taught by expert ONYX factory engineers and technicians, the school covers:
Propane Engines & Equipment
- Propane Safety, Regulations,Requirements
- Propane Cylinders
- Propane Engine Basics & Function
- Engine Conversions to Propane
- Fuel System Calibration, Tuning, &Troubleshooting
- Compression Testing
- Cylinder Head Replacement
- Valve & Spark Plug Gap Settings
- Oil & Air Filter Changing
- Electrical Lockoff, Coils, Spark Plug,Voltage Regulator, Starter Solenoid
- Emission Module & Oxygen Sensor
Battery Power Systems & Equipment
- 24 Volt & 36 Volt Electrical Systems
- Battery Technology & Best Practices
- Electrical components - Solenoid, Water Pumps, Actuators, Relays
- Electrical Troubleshooting
The company has an abundance of technical support features and maintenance aids available to users of their equipment, including on-line accessible maintenance manuals, operations and service video resources for each product on the company's YouTube Channel, product specification sheets, service help-desk feature on the company website, and full-time factory-based service personnel to field incoming calls from customers and from the company's service network personnel.
"Our product lines for hard loor cleaning and revival, and for concrete inishing and polishing, are ideally suited for Business Service Contractors (BSC's) to support their cleaning contracts nationwide. Our loor scrubber line is a terriic value line for BSC's. These machines are simple to operate, well-engineered by our team in North Carolina, reliable, designed with ease of maintenance and serviceability in mind, and are economical high speciication machines," stated Stuart Proctor, VP of Marketing for ONYX.
October 12th, 2023 - ONYX announces partnership with Sales Representation firm Murray Weyand Sales for the US Southeastern Region
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC has appointedAtlanta Georgia based Murray Weyand Sales (https://www.mwsales.net/) as their sole sales representation group for the US Southeastern Region.
"We are pleased to partner with Murray Weyand Sales to grow our sales in the southeastern region," stated Jeremy Hahne, VP of Sales for ONYX. "Murray Weyand Sales staff have the experience we need to work closely with our distributors to promote and showcase our floor care product lines".
"Murray Weyand Sales is excited to be representing ONYX Systems in the Southeast.ONYX is a leading manufacturer of automatic, walk behind and ride on scrubbers as well as propane burnishers known for their excellent quality and competitive price, perfect for today's market.With their headquarters located in Charlotte,NC, we can offer our customers great service on new machine orders with quick turnaround times. Contact us anytime for a demonstration in the Southeast," stated Tom Weyand, President at Murray Weyand Sales.
"ONYX Floor care Equipment compliments nicely the Murray Weyand Sales line-card," stated Stuart Proctor, VP of Marketing for ONYX.
The ONYX line of walk-behind and ride-on battery powered automatic floor scrubbers
Contact MWS @ https://www.mwsales.net/
clean and restore floors in a fraction of the time of traditional mopping and scrubbing. The ONYX equipment allows for a more hygienic cleaning process, using disinfecting solutions and surfactants in a dry in, dry out manner.
ONYX high-speed floor polishing and stripping equipment is powered by powerful, clean- burning, propane engines that quickly restore concrete, terrazzo, and vinyl floors to a beautiful shine. These machines are best-in-class premium products. Our clean burning internal combustion engine technology delivers near-zero emission performance while delivering unparalleled power and performance.
About ONYX Systems, LLC
Dedicated to a cleaner planet, ONYX provides technology to help power a cleaner future. Headquartered in Huntersville, NC, ONYX products utilize near zero and zero emission technologies to ensure clean, safe, and reliable solutions for commercial operators. For
additional information see www.onyxsolutions.com.
December 8th, 2023 - ONYX announces launch of new SXi Lithium-ion Battery Burnisher
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONYX Systems, LLC is excited to announce the latest addition to its floor care equipment product line; the SXi Lithium-ion Battery FloorBurnisher/Polisher. The SXi is set to launch in early 2024.
ONYX currently manufactures a range of propane and battery powered floor burnishers and polishers. The company's JXi Battery Burnisher runs on AGM maintenance-free batteries, and isa 36V, 175Ah system, with a 2-hour runtime. The new SXi Lithium-ion battery powered burnisher runs on a 72V power supply, configurable with a single battery producing a 2-hour runtime, or a dual battery pack producing 4-hour runtime.
Most notably the new SXi burnisher head motor is rated 40%+ higher than the battery burnishers on the market today, producing 40% higher mechanical work output. This allows the SXi productivity to approach that of its propane powered contemporaries. This is revolutionary for a battery powered burnisher, and a real breakthrough in bridging the productivity and power gap that exists when comparing battery powered floor burnishers to those powered by internal combustion engines. The superior acoustic performance of the SXi also presents use case opportunities in healthcare, hospitality and other floorcare application where equipment noise control is a major consideration.
The sleek design of SXi uses the same frame as the company's propane burnisher. This provides users who are familiar with our propane powered machinery's look and feel with a like-for-like user experience. Also utilizes ONYX patented spring-loaded floating shroud design for superior dust containment. An important feature for many use cases.
The SXi design has further machine configuration versatility, including:
- Polish head size can be reconfigured quickly and easily from 21", 24" or 27"
- Single or Dual battery packs for 2 hour or 4 hour runtime options
- Head-speed/pad pressure variable – quick and easy head weight adjustment
- Additional weight kit available for polishing and even stripping applications
- Onboard smart battery charger with fast recharge time (2-hour recharge per battery)
- 8 Gallon onboard water tank for [wet and dry] expanded application uses
- Easy handle high adjustment (for different users)
- Onboard sleek LED headlight
- Onboard dust containment and collection
For prelaunch sales enquiries contact ONYX at sales@onyxsolutions.com
May 6th, 2024 - ONYX Systems, LLC Sets Industry-Leading Standards with Efficient Factory Delivery Performance
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The team at ONYX Systems, LLC has recently achieved animpressive milestone in their operations, setting industry-leading standards with their exceptional factory customerdelivery performance. With a focused commitment to operational efficiencies and productivity, ONYX is hitting best-in-class delivery lead times, ensuring that our distributors and customers receive their orders faster than anyone elsein the JanSan cleaning equipment market. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the ONYX' factory team'sdedication and hard work, and is a clear demonstration of their ability to work swiftly and effectively.
The box charts below illustrate the operational performance in three key areas over the past 16-months (since 1/1/23);spare parts availability and dispatch, battery scrubbers lead times, and propane machine lead times. Our 24-hourspare part fulfillment average is at 84% and 87% for 48-hour fulfillment. Our lead-times on spare parts has hit anaverage of 1.46 days with first quartile performance of 0.63 days (or 15-hours). This is industry-leading customer serviceand product availability execution from our North Carolina factory.
Additionally, the lead times for our finished goods products have hit industry-leading performance with lead timesaveraging 3.45 days for battery floor scrubbers, with first quartile dispatch of 0.67 days (16-hours), and 4.07 days forpropane powered floor machines, with a first quartile dispatch of 1.12 days. The supply chain managementperformance necessary to hit this level of product availability cannot be understated.
But this success isn't just limited to speed and agility- ONYX has also maintained their high standards of qualitythroughout this process. Despite the rapid pace, the company continues to deliver top-notch products without anycompromise on quality. ONYX will also be launching two exciting new products in the summer, a Lithium-Ion (LFPtechnology) Battery Burnisher and their ZX30 All-in-One concrete rejuvenation maintenance machine. Thiscombination of speed, agility, productivity, and quality reflects the unwavering dedication and hard work of everyoneat ONYX. They are not just meeting expectations- they are exceeding them, proving that operational excellence andefficiency can go hand in hand.
"We are honored to be recognized as an industry leader in factory delivery performance, and we couldn't haveachieved this milestone without the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. As we continue to grow andinnovate, we remain committed to delivering the best possible products and services to our valued customers," saysSeth Alberty, VP of Operations & Engineering at Onyx Systems, LLC.
As a leading manufacturer of zero emission floor scrubber and polishing equipment, our product lines are specificallydesigned for hard floor cleaning and revival, as well as concrete finishing and polishing. Our machines are well-engineered, reliable, easy to operate, and designed with ease of maintenance and serviceability in mind, makingthem a favorite among our distributors.
Through our distribution partners, we are proud to serve a wide range of clients, including Business ServiceContractors (BSC's), with our floor scrubber line being a popular choice among Business Service Contractorsnationwide. Our products are suitable for commercial and industrial users, facility maintenance contractors, andjanitorial cleaning contractors, and can clean and polish a variety of commercial, municipal, and industrial hardfloors. Our equipment is widely used in large retail stores, grocery stores, big-box stores, hospitality, healthcare, andmedical facilities, as well as industrial, education, school districts, campus maintenance, and warehouses.
In addition to our floor cleaning equipment, ONYX Systems, LLC is also a leading supplier of propane engines used invarious industrial, lawn & garden, and transportation equipment. Our propane engines are a near-zero emissionsolution, providing a clean, eco-friendly, efficient, reliable, and affordable alternative to traditional gasoline and dieselengines. This makes them the perfect bridge technology to a fully electrified zero emission future.
"We are extremely proud of our team and the exceptional delivery performance they have achieved," says StuartProctor, VP of Marketing and West Coast Operations. "Our goal has always been to deliver the best service andproducts to our clients, and this achievement is a testament to our commitment to that goal."
May 14th, 2024 - ONYX Propane Engine Technology Portfolio Strengthens and Widens
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Market analysts are projecting the small gasoline engines marketsize set to surpass $10B by the end of 2035, growing at a CAGR of 7.2% during the 2023 – 2035 forecast period, froman industry size of around $4B in 2022. The rising carbon emissions awareness amongst many individuals andcompanies consuming small gasoline engines is a factor forcing many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) tolook for alternative low-emission engine solutions, delivering the same application power, if not more. ONYX hasdeveloped a suite of Propane Powered small engines from 452cc (13 HP) to 999cc (31hp), for both vertical shaftoriented and horizontal shaft oriented applications.
Over the years here in the US, widespread adoption of internal combustion engines using propane fuel systems hasbeen slow. The main reasons being availability of propane fuel, affordable gasoline prices here in the US, andreliability performance issues with propane powered engines. More recently, with emission regulations closing in ongasoline and diesel-powered small engines paired with elevated gasoline and diesel prices, propane powered enginesolutions are being viewed as a viable alternative. Propane is typically 30%-35% less expensive than gasoline and thesupply of propane has become more widespread throughout the US over the last decade, e.g. most U-Haul locationsnationwide have bulk propane filling stations and there are numerous propane distributors who will make regularpropane tank deliveries or fillings for customers or at job sites. ONYX propane engines can run up to 100 timescleaner than their gasoline equivalent for exhaust emissions, with zero evaporative emissions from propane engines.This provides OEM's longevity to continue to use the superior power that internal combustion engines deliver in theirproducts for the next couple of decades.
These factors together only leaves reliable performance concerns as the major remaining factor holding back theadoption of propane engine solutions for many industrial, agricultural, and lawn & garden applications. During theCOVID era, ONYX embarked on an in-depth continuous improvement project to solve all of these endemic issues thathave plagued propane fuel systems. ONYX has now incorporated these solutions into their latest engine familiesresulting in stable engine performance over a wide range of different operating conditions.
Traditional propane fuel systems do not precisely manage the fuel phase change within the fuel system, leading tofuel supply instability and unstable engine performance.
Summary of common and prevalent issues with all legacy Propane Fuel Systems:
- Widespread use of vapor draw tanks opposed to using liquid draw tanks due to common regulator freeze andassociated with using liquid draw tanks.
- Fuel flow issues when running vapor draw propane tanks causing premature run times and engine instability,especially with heavy load applications.
- Vapor draw tanks susceptible to pressure variations due to ambient temperatures and dropping tank pressureduring use leading to engine run instability.
- Frequent vapor draw tank overfilling leading to liquid fuel ingestion causing regulator freeze and damage andunstable engine performance.
- System instability, engine stall, and component damage when running on liquid draw tanks.
- Fuel pressure and flow delivery not accurately metered precisely enough by traditional propane fuel systems.Regulating from variable tank pressures (as high as 180psi) to a very precise jet pressure of 2psi is difficult using traditional fuel metering methods.
- Propane "heavy ends" impurities in the Propane fuel leading to system "gum-up" and component failure.
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) systems are not robust enough or suitable for many industrial applications due to excessive unit vibration, mechanical stresses, and environmental conditions; and EFI would not solve many of the problems cited above.
The ONYX Solution
- ONYX reconfigured our engine systems to run on either liquid or vapor fuel. Specific configuration improvements include:
- Addition of appropriately specified automotive-grade LPG fuel filter and fuel lock-off orifices to eliminate fuel flow restrictions.
- Addition of preliminary primary regulator to stabilize the fuel pressure being presented to the evaporator module.
- Addition of proprietary evaporator module to manage the effective phase-change of the fuel from liquid to vapor under controlled conditions.
- Engine oil is fed through the evaporator module to promote the fuel phase-change resulting in cooled engine oil, to improve engine performance.
- Redesigned 2-stage regulator.
- Carburetor optimizes flow of air and fuel for significant increase in power.
Test Results
The charts below are result from testing where we measured the primary 1st stage regulator pressure (in 2-stagemetering regulator) and overall engine AFR when subjected to various levels of supply pressure and across the entirespectrum of engine load.
All tests were conducted on dynamometer with same 852cc Kawasaki Engine, supplied by vapor draw fuel tank. Results clearly shows that in the Legacy System the supply pressure has a significant impact on the regulatedpressure and engine performance (AFR). In contrast, in the new system the supply pressure has virtually no impact to regulated pressure, fuel supply and AFR.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the new system is far more capable of handling the expected changes to supply pressure during use ofa vapor-draw cylinder caused by variation in ambient temperature and dropping cylinder pressure.
The table below lists key measured engine performance values, highlighting the amount of improvement from ourlegacy Kawasaki 852cc system (LX850 engine) to the new Kawasaki 852cc system (LX900 engine).
The engine performance improvement on the Kawasaki 852cc engine is quite staggering with a 27% increase inmaximum horsepower and 13% improvement in peak torque generated by the engine (by the same engine with ournew modified propane fuel system).
These results are an impressive conclusion to a lot of hard work by the ONYX engineering team. We are proud of ourtechnology and with Propane emissions running two orders of magnitude below those of comparable gasolineengine emissions we firmly believe that our propane engine technology is a viable, economical, low-emission bridgetechnology for industrial applications for the next 15-20 years.
Our engineering team offer engine integration services to ease the design process for your particularapplication(s).
We are also currently seeking Small Off-Road Engine distributors and dealers to work with. Interested distributorsand dealers in this space please contact us to begin a conversation.