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- Ed Neese
If your facility has busy doorways, loading docks, or large openings, chances are you are losing a significant amount of air conditioning every single day and paying for it on your energy bill. Every time a door opens, heated or cooled air rushes out and outside air rushes in. Over the course of a year, …
Why Air Curtains Can Cut Your Facility’s Energy Bills Read More »
- Juliana Montoya
Walk through almost any industrial manufacturing facility and you’ll notice the machinery, the smell of process chemicals, and the heat-generating equipment. What you might not immediately notice is the ventilation system working overhead to keep that environment safe, compliant, and productive. At the heart of many of these systems sits the upblast exhaust fan. Whether …
The Importance of Upblast Exhaust Fans in Industrial Manufacturing Read More »
- Ed Neese
Recently, safety inspectors identified a potential hydrogen sulfide emission problem on board an offshore drilling vessel. When they threatened to halt operations, our customer faced an urgent regulatory and safety crisis. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is acutely hazardous at relatively low concentrations and unacceptable emissions from tank vents left the vessel at risk of shutdown — …
How Eldridge Solved a Hydrogen Sulfide Emission Problem Read More »
- Juliana Montoya
In the world of industrial engineering, there is no room for “guesstimation.” Whether you are designing a climate control system for a 500,000-square-foot distribution center in Houston or a precision cooling loop, the foundation of your success rests on one critical process: the Heat Load Calculation. Getting this calculation right is the difference between a …
- Ed Neese
Last Thursday, the teams from Eldridge and KE System Services had the privilege of attending the EWOP Charity Luncheon at the beautiful Houston Junior League. EWOP, which stands for Empowering Women Out of Prison, is an organization dedicated to helping women successfully transition back into society after incarceration through mentorship, resources, and community support. Supporting …
Eldridge and KE System Services Attend a Charity Luncheon for EWOP Read More »
- Juliana Montoya
In the world of industrial ventilation, the humble fan is a massive workhorse. But for decades, these workhorses had a major flaw: they were binary. They were either “off” or “on” at full tilt. Imagine driving a car where the engine only has two settings—parked or 100 mph. To slow down, you’d have to keep …
- Ed Neese
When operations demand fast solutions, waiting weeks for essential ventilation equipment isn’t an option. At Eldridge, we understand that industrial facilities require reliable airflow on demand, not after long lead times. That’s why Eldridge maintains industrial fans in stock that are purpose-built to serve businesses that can’t afford downtime or compromised indoor air quality. Why …
Meeting Immediate Ventilation Needs: How Eldridge Keeps Industrial Fans in Stock Read More »
- Juliana Montoya
Industrial facilities face constant challenges when it comes to ventilation. Warehouses, manufacturing plants, agricultural buildings, and large workshops generate heat, trap stale air, and accumulate moisture, fumes, and airborne particles. Traditional electric ventilation systems can address these issues, but they often come with high operating costs, complex installation requirements, and ongoing maintenance concerns. As industries …
Harnessing the Power of the Sun: The Benefits of Solar-Powered Industrial Fans Read More »
- Ed Neese
Eldridge is proud to announce the first installation of the Bear Unit for commercial kitchen hood ventilation systems in partnership with KE System Services. This project represents a major advancement in grease removal technology for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This project marks an important milestone for both teams and sets a new standard for performance-focused …
First Bear Unit Installation for Commercial Kitchen Hood Ventilation Read More »