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The summer of 2022 saw extreme heat across most of the US.  NOAA data shows that over 170 million Americans were under an extreme heat watch or warning this summer.   All forecasts point to the extreme heat getting worse not better.   This means that employers with outside workers and factories with unventilated or under-ventilated systems …

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You rely on your industrial exhaust system to keep the air inside your building clean, cool, and dry. Exhaust systems help remove contaminants, heat, and humidity from the air inside your building. However, these systems may also cause noise. If you have a noisy exhaust system, work with our team to find noise control solutions. This can …

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The most obvious time to replace an old fan is when it has stopped working.  But way before a fan reaches the point of total failure, there are signs of future failure that should not be ignored.  In this blog, I will cover the most common signs that indicate when to replace old fans. Signs …

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A ventilation system is important for the safe and efficient operation of any marine vessel.  When properly designed, a marine ventilation system plays two important roles.  First, it provides fresh air flow to provide breathable air and balance humidity levels.  This helps reduce maintenance by reducing the growth of mold and corrosion.  Second, fresh air …

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Ventilation systems are an essential part of any industrial facility. They are responsible not only for keeping interiors cool and comfortable, but also help remove harmful contaminants from the air. This is especially critical in industrial buildings where airborne contaminants can include hazardous materials like combustible dusts, chemical vapors, smoke, and potentially harmful gasses. However, …

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Redesigning ventilation systems often requires problem solving with Fan Laws.   The three Fan Laws use the relationship between fan air flow rate, static pressure, speed and horsepower to determine the outcome when one of the variables has changed.  In this article, I’ll explain each of the fan laws, their limitations and how we can do …

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Our team can design a ventilation system completely customized to your manufacturing facility. Manufacturing facilities frequently have unique ventilation challenges. Our specialists are here to help create a system that protects your people, products, and processes. In this article, we’ll discuss manufacturing facility ventilation systems and how we can help you create a system that meets your …

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We are declaring every Wednesday in August to be Warehouse Wednesdays at Eldridge.  All of our customers are invited to have a lunch on us and enjoy the comfortable environment in our warehouse.  What is so special about our warehouse?  We have set-up the ventilation system to create the perfect successful environment that we recommend …

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Explosion proof industrial fans and ventilation equipment are a common need for hazardous duty environments. Many facilities may wonder if they need explosion proof fans and how they are made to reduce fire and explosion risks. We will explore these common questions and other information you should know about explosion proof industrial fans and blowers in this …

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