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- Juliana Montoya
The joy of woodworking often comes with a gritty downside: pervasive dust. It coats surfaces, clogs machines, and, most importantly, invades your lungs. Air quality control matters in a wood workshop for different reasons, primarily revolving around the health and safety of the woodworker and the quality of the finished product. But what if you …
- Ed Neese
Most modern industrial ventilation systems engineered by Eldridge feature two essential components: louvers and backdraft dampers. While both components regulate airflow, they serve distinct functions. In this comprehensive guide to louvers and backdraft dampers, we’ll explore their similarities, differences, and specific purposes, along with the key factors that determine their selection for various applications. Similarities …
- Ed Neese
It is May and already temperatures are soaring into the 90’s in many parts of the country. If your facility does not have an adequate ventilation system, the solar load can easily add another 20 degrees to the inside temperature. That makes for an unhealthy work environment. In this blog, I’ll discuss how to prepare …
- Taylor Nguyen
The sun beating down on your industrial building can cause excessive heat to build up inside over the course of the day. This heat, known as solar load, forces your cooling systems to work harder, driving up your energy costs. Strategically placed and sized industrial fans and ventilation components can significantly reduce the heat trapped …
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- Ed Neese
At our recent employee meeting, we recognized two long-time Eldridge employees with service Awards. Fred Mott has been with Eldridge for 35 years. He has been a valuable member of the sales team working with customers on a wide variety of complex projects including blow-down silencers, motor cooling systems, and railcar dryers. Fred has …
- Taylor Nguyen
Think your industrial ventilation is “good enough”? Many common beliefs about these systems can actually lead to unsafe and inefficient workplaces. From thinking more airflow is always better to neglecting essential maintenance, these misunderstandings can have consequences that affect both the safety of your workspace as well as your bottom line. As industrial ventilation design …
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- Ed Neese
In industrial ventilation, maintaining clean airflow is a critical consideration that cannot be underestimated. Inlet filters serve as essential components in protecting your people, equipment and products. In this blog, I will delve into the vital role of inlet filters, their operational mechanics, and the advantages they provide for your ventilation system. Understanding Inlet Filters …
- Taylor Nguyen
The ventilation system in your industrial building should properly control airflow, temperature, and humidity to ensure good indoor air quality. If it’s not doing its job, you may notice your workspace feeling overly hot, stuffy, or clammy during colder weather. This can be remedied by improved ventilation system design and retrofitting of components like your …
Psychrometric Charts, Simplified: Ventilation System Design Read More »
- Ed Neese
The presence of explosive dust presents a real danger in a manufacturing environment. A well-designed dust collection system is a critical part of any plan to reduce the hazards of explosive dust. In this blog, I will discuss the key design criteria for an explosive dust collection system. Capture Velocity The first key design criteria …
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