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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…