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- Juliana Montoya
From the fumes of a welding station to the dust in a woodshop, industrial environments are filled with invisible airborne hazards. How can you be sure your workspace is truly safe and healthy? The answer isn’t a feeling; it’s a number. This number is your Air Changes per Hour (ACH), and it’s the key to …
Understanding Air Changes per Hour in Industrial Spaces Read More »
- Ed Neese
A well-designed industrial ventilation system is a significant investment. For large companies that have more financial resources, funding the investment may not be a problem. But for smaller companies, that investment can put a significant burden on cash flow. For that reason, we now offer financing as an option for our customers. Our Partner To …
- Juliana Montoya
What if the most dangerous “machine” on your factory floor is the one you can’t see? In large industrial spaces, the constant roar of ventilation systems is often treated as just “the cost of doing business.” But this noise has a real price tag, from worker fatigue and safety risks to costly regulatory fines. It’s …
A Comprehensive Guide to Ventilation System Noise Control in Large Industrial Spaces Read More »
- Ed Neese
A well-designed industrial ventilation system is a significant investment. To get the maximum benefit from that investment, it should be periodically serviced. Even systems that feature direct drive fans need to be periodically inspected to ensure that they are operating efficiently and effectively. That is why Eldridge is excited to now offer industrial ventilation system …
- Juliana Montoya
According to the World Health Organization, welding fumes are classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, putting them in the same category as asbestos and tobacco smoke. This stark reality is the foundation of a critical conversation about workplace safety in welding facilities. The fumes produced by welding are not a nuisance; they are a serious …
Fume Extraction and Exhaust in Welding Facilities Read More »
- Ed Neese
We were very fortunate to have Natalee Schell and Zach Nelson return as our summer interns for the third year in a row. Because of their prior experience with Eldridge, they were able to take on more challenging projects that have had a positive impact on our design, estimating, sales, accounting and project management processes. …
- Juliana Montoya
When steel glows cherry red and air shimmers with intense heat, the last thing you want is a compromised breathing environment. In the demanding worlds of foundries and heat treating, effective high-temperature ventilation design isn’t just a luxury; it’s the lifeline that protects workers, preserves equipment, and ensures compliance. Foundries specialize in casting molten metal into …
High-Temperature Ventilation Design for Foundries and Heat Treating Read More »
- Ed Neese
Any type of ventilation project for an explosive environment requires specialized skills to understand the requirements of the application and then to select or design the explosion proof equipment to provide the desired results. When the requirement is to heat an explosive environment, there is an even greater skill level required because now we must …
- Ed Neese
Choosing the appropriate motor is crucial for ensuring long-term, efficient operation of an industrial fan with minimal maintenance requirements. Drawing from our extensive 79-year experience in providing customers with cost-effective ventilation solutions, Eldridge has compiled essential tips for selecting an industrial fan motor. Electricity Voltage and Phase The most cost-effective configuration for motor operation typically …