Boosting Process Air Flow

Posted by Richard Thornton on November 13th, 2019

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 …

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Retain Workers by Creating a Better Work Environment

Posted by Ed Neese on November 5th, 2019

I recently attended a presentation on the Economic Outlook for 2020.  The speaker discussed how tight the US labor market has become.  Currently, there are over 7 million job openings in the US.  He joked, “In a tight labor market …

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Weld Shop Fume Extraction

Posted by Clayton Settle on October 23rd, 2019

The welding process can expose an employee to harmful heat, light and fumes.  The largest of these risks is the base metal particles that may be contained in the welding fumes.  If not properly ventilated, exposure to the weld fumes …

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Budget Now for a Cooler 2020

Posted by Ed Neese on October 23rd, 2019

While the memory of another hot summer is still fresh in your mind, let us help you make plans for a cooler 2020.   Most companies will soon start their budgeting process for the coming year.  Now is the best …

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Fire Suppression System Solution

Posted by Chris Schell on October 23rd, 2019

Finding solutions for unique applications is something the Eldridge team most enjoys.  We recently helped a customer design a fire suppression system for a facility using a very different type of fan than found in standard applications.  The customer requirements …

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ADDING FANS TO A NOISY ENVIRONMENT

Posted by Ed Neese on July 10th, 2019

When selecting fans for a customer’s application, we often hear, “Don’t select noisy fans.”  What the customer really means to say is “Don’t make my shop floor noise problem any worse than it is.”   Improving our customer’s work environment …

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TIME FOR A VENTILATION SYSTEM TUNE-UP

Posted by Josh Janecek on May 7th, 2019

The hottest summer months are just around the corner!  That means buildings with inadequate or underperforming ventilation systems can become unbearable places to work.  In these hot buildings workers can suffer from heat related stress and fatigue.  Employers will also …

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Speed Kills

Posted by Ed Neese on April 9th, 2019

We have all heard the term “speed kills” as it relates to the dangers of driving a motor vehicle too fast.  But when it comes to a general ventilation system, high air speed can “kill” or severely impact the ventilation …

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Replacing Fans

Posted by Clayton Settle on March 26th, 2019

When replacing fans used for general ventilation customers sometimes ask if the replacement fans can provide more airflow without increasing the fan size.  Before providing the customer an answer, we need to assess their fans and evaluate the options for …

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