Introduction Maintaining a wash bay is essential to keep it in prime working condition and extend the lifespan of its components, such as garage doors and building materials. The key to achieving this lies in effective air circulation and moisture control. Enter the revolutionary solution: Keep The Heat Air Exchangers. In this blog post, we’ll…
In the intricate ecosystem of manufacturing facilities, maintaining optimal air quality and circulation is paramount. Beyond the obvious considerations of comfort for workers, proper ventilation plays a pivotal role in ensuring product quality, equipment longevity, and overall efficiency. While exhaust fans are commonly acknowledged for their role in expelling contaminated air, the importance of intake…
Welding operations, regardless of their scale, produce smoke that contains a mixture of harmful gases and particulate matter. This not only poses health risks to workers but also contributes to environmental pollution. As industries become more conscious of occupational health and environmental standards, the importance of effective smoke management systems has never been more pronounced.…
In the world of manufacturing, high heat processes are a common occurrence. Industries like rotational molding, rubber molding, and injection molding rely on intense heat to shape materials into the desired forms. While these processes are essential for creating various products, they also create challenging working conditions for employees. In such environments, providing fresh, cool…
In the world of UTV shops, where the thrill of off-roading and adventure takes center stage, ensuring a safe and healthy environment is of utmost importance. While we often focus on the vehicles themselves, one aspect that deserves just as much attention is the air quality within these shops. In this blog post, we will…
Automotive repair shops are bustling hubs of activity, where skilled mechanics and technicians work tirelessly to keep our vehicles running smoothly. In the midst of these grease-stained floors and whirring tools, one crucial element often takes a backseat – fresh air exchange. The quality of air in an automotive repair shop is vital for the…
In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, maintaining ideal air pressure conditions can be a challenging task. Negative air pressure, which occurs when the air inside a facility is at a lower pressure than the outside environment, can lead to a range of problems, from decreased energy efficiency to compromised product quality. However, there’s a solution…
In the world of welding and fabrication, safety, efficiency, and quality are paramount. One often overlooked aspect that plays a pivotal role in achieving these goals is proper ventilation. Welding and fabrication shops produce fumes, gases, and airborne particles that can pose serious health risks to workers and compromise the integrity of the products being…
Introduction Maintaining a wash bay is essential to keep it in prime working condition and extend the lifespan of its components, such as garage doors and building materials. The key to achieving this lies in effective air circulation and moisture control. Enter the revolutionary solution: Keep The Heat Air Exchangers. In this blog post, we’ll…
Does your process create heat? Heat that makes the inside of your building significantly hotter than the temperatures outside? Rotational molders, injection molders, plastic and rubber extruders all face this dilemma. If it’s 90 degrees outside, often these manufacturer’s have temperatures inside exceeding 110 degrees! These conditions are difficult to work in and sometimes…
Part of maintaining assets such as tractors, trailers and trucks is high-pressure washing. High pressure wash bays are becoming more common at service implements and in farming operations. No one wants to wash large equipment in the cold and no one wants to work on…
This is the time of year manufacturers and fabricators begin to shut the doors. Often this is the only way fresh air finds it’s way into the building. This is not a problem in the summer, however the cooler winter months, present challenges to companies who need turn over the air in their building to…
Do you have process heat that gets exhausted during the cold months? Do you have a negative air pressure issue? We can help. Most industrial facilities today have mechanical exhaust systems to ventilate the building. These systems require a supply of fresh air to replace air removed by the ventilation systems. In many applications, heated…
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Want to keep your workers cool? Want to get the most out of the hours you pay for? We employ strategic summer time cooling solutions. Providing a high-velocity fresh-air stream at the floor level, across your entire production area, will have a great effect on your employees. Our system uses High Velocity Supply fans,…
Want to keep your workers cool? Want to get the most out of the hours you pay for? We employ our strategic summer time cooling solutions. Providing a high-velocity fresh-air stream at the floor level, across your entire production area, will have a great effect on your employees. We frequently see manufacturing floors 10-20-30 degrees…
Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Temperature, humidity, amount of outside air, mold and airborne contaminants all play a role in IAQ. This article from Industrial Safety and Hygiene news details how to identify and…
When it gets cold and we start to shut the doors, the exhaust fans aren’t nearly as effective. The negative air pressure rises making man doors dangerous to open and close. You have to provide fresh air! Or suffer in a clouds of welding smoke. It doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions. …
We have a lot to be thankful for here at Ventilation Pros. This year has seems some nice growth as we have added some new products and had a great year for our Keep The Heat Air Exchangers. Fabtech 2021 was earlier in the year and that really helped Fabricators and Manufacturers get their orders…
As the leaves begin change colors and the temperatures drop, our phones start to ring. This is the time of year manufacturers and fabricators begin to leave their doors shut. Often this is the only way fresh air finds it’s way into the building. Not a problem in the summer. However the cooler winter months…
At Ventilation Pros, we focus on energy efficient strategies for air movement. One of the original HRV and ERV designers was Jack Neuzil. Jack was a born in Eastern Iowa and raised near Solon, IA. From a family of farmers, Jack was always a curious mind. He was a teacher, farmer, and inventor. While teaching…
Once again Ventilation Pros and Keep The Heat will be exhibiting at FABTECH in Chicago IL. This year we will be in McCormick Place Hall A , Booth A5746. We will be demonstrating our Keep The Heat Air to Air Heat Exchanger as well as our summer time solution with the High Velocity Fan. We…
Industrial air cleaners are a valuable tool for capturing most airborne nuisance particulate. Self-contained filtration units continuously pull contaminated air through multiple stages of highly efficient micro-glass filters. The filtered air is then re-circulated back into the working environment without the need for duct work. This results in a cleaner, healthier atmosphere for employees, while…
If your manufacturing process produces heat, we can help. Whether you are injection or roto-molding, baking/curing urethane parts, or extruding, your process creates heat. If it’s 90 degrees outside, it’s over 100 degrees in your building. This is an issue for your most valuable asset, your employees. It doesn’t have to be. We can help!…
Today I want to talk about Indoor Air Quality as we move on from Covid. This doesn’t have to be complicated, and it’s not. The old saying still holds true, “the solution to pollution is dilution”. This is essentially what the CDC is recommending for Ventilation in Buildings as we move forward. Ventilation system upgrades…
Spring has sprung. Flowers and trees are in bloom. Here in Iowa, we are starting to see temperatures in the 70’s, and I’m loving it! As we shift from winter time ventilation solutions, to summer time solutions, it’s important to understand the different strategies we use to create comfortable workplace environments. Summer Strategy As…
Auto-Cleaning Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization System (DM48-AC, FC24-AC, FC48-AC). The DM-48 is designed to be mounted on the duct, indoor or outdoors Using weather tight seals, watertight flexible conduit, and carbon fiber brushes, these units are able to be mounted in any environment. FC24 & FC48 are Auto-Cleaning…
When we look at solving indoor air quality issues (IAQ) we usually begin with Air Exchange. Fresh air is superior to filtered air and will solve most, if not all, IAQ issues. The catch is Air Exchange can get expensive and you will lose some climate over time. If the space is large, and the…
It’s harvest season here in the midwest. Trucks full of corn, beans, hogs and cattle are lining our highways bringing product to market. Part of maintaining those trucks is high-pressure washing the truck and trailers, to prevent product contamination and preserve the asset. High pressure wash…
Introducing the Global Plasma Solutions Duct Mounted Auto-Cleaning Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization System (GPS-DM48-AC). This unit is designed to be mounted indoor or outdoor. Using weather tight seals, watertight flexible conduit, and carbon fiber brushes, these units are able to be mounted in any environment. Universal voltage input makes these simple to install. The programmable…
As a parent sending off the young one to school today, I am a little nervous how this is all going to go. I have a ton of faith in my sons school district and they seem to be doing the best they can. Taking temperatures daily, mandatory face shield or mask protocol, and having…
Want to keep your workers cool? Want to get the most out of the hours you pay for? We can employ our strategic summer time cooling solutions. Providing a high-velocity fresh-air stream at the floor level, across your entire production area, will have a great effect on your employees. Our system uses High Velocity…
We are all working to understand the new normal in the age of Coronavirus and SARS-CoV-2. Our job, as specialists of industrial ventilation, is to find solutions to keep workers healthy and safe. Bringing the outside air indoors has been the main feature of KeepTheHeat Air Exchangers. Fresh air is the best solution for indoor…
As the current state of the world has brought about some new challenges, there will also be opportunities for us all as we work toward an understanding of what the “new normal” will be. One solution for filtration systems incorporates ION TECHNOLOGY into the exhaust air to provide additional air filtration outside of the unit.…
As the sun stays out longer and temperatures start to warm, it’s time to start thinking about summer. Personally, I can’t wait. I love winter, but as I get older, I’m starting to think about retiring somewhere warm. Who…
We finished up an extensive installation of Keep The Heat Air Exchangers at NMC Companies in Marion, IN. NMC is a heavy steel manufacturer with several cranes in their shop. We had to custom fit our ducting above the cranes to facilitate the installation. They wanted to make sure they had their welding areas covered…
Please join us at the Iowa Power Farming Show in Des Moines, IA on January 28,29, and 30th. We will be displaying the Keep The Heat Air Exchanger as well as talking about all the different ways we can improve Indoor Air Quality. The Power Farming show is a bit nostalgic for Keep The Heat.…
Over my 23 year career in manufacturing, I have been to dozens of trade shows. Greenbuild, ASHRAE, IMTS, iPBS, WITS, FABTECH to name the big ones. The 2019 Fabtech show was my favorite. In years past it seemed as if trade shows were starting to be less important. Booths seem to be less elaborate and…
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to McCormick Place in Chicago in 2019. FABTECH provides a convenient ‘one-stop shop’ venue where you can meet with world-class suppliers, see the latest industry products and developments, and find the tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to all of…
Recently, I had a customer call about positive pressuring their new clean assembly room. This customer rebuilds high-speed high precision spindles so it was critical to have the incoming air be dust and particle free. The concept was to always have air flowing from the cleanroom back to the disassembly area. At first, I considered using…
The Century II Expo Center in Wichita KS is host to the biennial Wichita Industrial Trade Show, October 22-24.Wichita is a bustling area in the aerospace industry, home to Cessna Textron Aviation, Spirit Aerosystems, Beechcraft Textron Aviation, and Bombardier Aerospace to name a few. These companies are supported by a slew of job shops who provide sub-components. Keep…
As we start to see temperatures fall, we also start closing doors and windows in our buildings. Now is when people start to think about indoor air quality, how to solve it and not lose all the heat. Employees deserve to work in a healthy environment and employers can provide this without losing all their heat.A…