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Eldridge’s turbine expertise includes the design and manufacturing of containment damper sets used in turbine enclosures. Our manufacturing partner, Flamgard Engineering recently completed building a set of three turbine enclosure dampers to be installed by our customer as part of a new GE LM6000 turbine and generator set. These good looking stainless steel containment …
With the prospect of an election, impeachment, trade war and Iranian crisis all happening this year, there may have been cause for concern for the 2020 US economic outlook. Will the longest economic expansion in US history finally come to an end? The short answer is not in 2020. I have scoured the internet …
When a winter wind blows so hard and cold that it takes your breath away, it is easy to wish that it were summer again. But be careful what you wish for if you don’t have an adequate ventilation system in your manufacturing facility or warehouse. On those hot summer days, working in a …
Spot cooling fans are an excellent way to provide additional comfort cooling for people working in geographical areas where the outdoor temperature is above 77ºF. These fans work by moving air across a person that results in an increased sweat evaporation rate. The key to successfully utilizing spot cooling fans is knowing how to place …
Selection of the right motor can mean many years of efficient, maintenance free operation for an industrial grade fan. Here are a few tips that Eldridge has learned over our 73 years of helping customers economically solve tough ventilation issues with the right motor selection. Electricity Voltage and Phase A common economical combination of electricity …
Our passion at Eldridge is creating better environments with superior ventilation. We spend a lot of time focusing on creating better environments by providing comfort cooling and comfort heating for workers. It is equally as important to create better environments by protecting equipment and allowing it to operate reliably and efficiently at all times for …
I have written several articles about the importance and benefits of comfort cooling in facilities where workers are exposed to hot temperatures. A recent cold snap here in Texas made me think about the concept of comfort heating for workers exposed to cold temperatures. After a little research, I have found the importance and benefits …
Eldridge has a reputable history in helping our customers with tough ventilation problems, however our team also the expertise to solve difficult process air flow problems. We recently helped a customer improve their dry air system with a little boost from an Eldridge design enhancement and our equipment. Identifying the Problem This particular customer utilizes …
I recently attended a presentation on the Economic Outlook for 2020. The speaker discussed how tight the US labor market has become and how hard it is for employers to retain employees. Currently, there are over 7 million job openings in the US. He joked, “In a tight labor market like this, one day you could …
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