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There are many different components of industrial ventilation systems. These systems help keep indoor air quality healthy and free of contaminants and uncomfortable temperatures and humidity levels. The result is a successful environment for people, products, and processes. A good ventilation system includes ways to exhaust contaminated air through both general and local exhaust systems. …

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With winter comes cold temperatures and other concerns for many industrial facilities across the nation. While it’s a common misconception that industrial ventilation systems only help with cooling hot spaces, they are actually essential for maintaining a successful environment during cold winter weather. These systems help address many concerns unique to winter climates, so it’s …

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In the last few years, Eldridge has seen more applications where a fabric duct system is the best solution.  So that we can provide the best value and service to our customers, we have taken on the product line from FabricAir to provide fabric duct solutions. Overview Fabric Air has been in business for over …

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An industrial exhaust system is critical for proper ventilation in any building. This is particularly true in industrial spaces where there are a larger number of contaminants. Designing the exhaust system is an intricate process that requires many calculations from our ventilation experts. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the key considerations when we …

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The food processing industry faces many challenges for maintaining sanitary, safe conditions for food products. Industrial ventilation systems are a key part of maintaining a safe environment for food processing facilities. It’s essential to make sure your facility’s ventilation system is designed and maintained well to prevent negative outcomes for your operations. In this article, we’ll discuss …

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In the cold weather months, the purpose of an industrial ventilation system is the opposite.  Instead of trying to remove heat as it does in the summer, an industrial ventilation system should work to keep heat in during the winter.  To get your ventilation system ready for winter, here are tips from the Eldridge ventilation …

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Good ventilation is critical for all industrial facilities. However, industrial ventilation systems can be quite noisy if you don’t take the proper ventilation system noise control precautions. Unfortunately, many facility managers and property owners believe that noise control happens after you install the ventilation system. However, it’s important to know that there are things that …

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Most everyone understands that a hot working environment decreases worker productivity.  The same is true about a cold working environment.  In this article, I’ll go through the science of why cold weather reduces productivity and what should be done to protect workers. Decreased Productivity When exposed to cold temperatures, the human body begins a defense …

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There are many components in industrial ventilation systems to help keep the air in your facility clean and comfortable. Ventilation systems aim to improve comfort through cooling or heating as well as reducing contaminants in the indoor environment for proper indoor air quality. Air curtains are one piece that may help with both of these aims for …

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