Posts by chreed
Case Study: Shipping Container Air Compressor Project
This Ohio-based meat processing plant was in need of a module compressed air solution where they could easily move the system to different parts of the plant, as well as their other facilities as needed. Having worked on several mobile compressed air system projects for customers in the past, C.H. Reed was up for the…
Read MoreGraco EcoQuip Line – Abrasive Blasting Equipment
At C.H. Reed, Inc., we strive to deliver the most advanced protective coating application equipment solutions to companies like yours throughout our PA, MD, OH, DE, VA, WV and southern NY service territory. We offer products that increase productivity, reduce operating and maintenance costs and apply the highest solids coatings in the most demanding environments. We’re pleased…
Read MoreGuide to Vacuum Pumps
Vacuum pumps remove gasses from a constricted or confined space, creating a vacuum to complete a variety of tasks depending on the industry or application. Vacuum pumps are often used in industrial, research or manufacturing operations when a clean environment or pressures below atmospheric levels are needed. There are many different vacuum pump technologies and sizes available, from…
Read MoreGraco Launches New PerformAA Air Assist Spray Guns
Graco Launches New PerformAA Air Assist Spray Guns Graco, a leader in the world of paint finishing and fluid handling equipment, just launched their new PerformAA line of air-assist (AA) and airless spray guns. The Graco PerformAA line delivers top-notch finishes with material-specific spray caps and tips. Available in manual and automatic air-assist and airless…
Read MoreCase Study: Plastic Container Manufacturer gets a new Compressed Air System
This customer manufactures plastic containers for the snack food industry and compressed air is an essential part of their production process. Previously, they had two 125 HP variable speed rotary screw compressors from the early 2000s in their facility. One of which has had several airend replacements and was due for yet another airend and…
Read MoreAir Blowers vs. Air Compressors
Industries across the world need air for various applications and essential processes. Since the invention of compressed air in 1799 by Englishman George Medhurst, production and manufacturing processes have become more reliable, safe, energy-efficient, and dynamic as a result. We have lessened our economic impact significantly and created safer work environments for employees — all…
Read MoreCase Study – RTT SmartTouch Control Panels
C.H. Reed just completed a spray booth project with a paints and coatings manufacturer for their new test lab. Initially, the customer wanted us to install three standard bench booths in the lab. As the conversation developed, the scope of the job did as well. Below are additional requirements the customer wanted us to implement:…
Read MoreGuide to Rotary Screw Air Compressors
The purpose of rotary screw air compressors is to provide an efficient and reliable compressed air source used for various tasks throughout industrial and manufacturing plants. These compressors produce compressed air by utilizing a unique system for trapping the air between two meshed rotors, which can offer some benefits over other types of air compressors. Check…
Read MoreTotal Life Cycle Cost of a Compressed Air System
If you’re in the market for a new compressed air system, perhaps the most important thing that you should understand is the difference between price and cost. That is, the upfront purchase price of the unit vs. the total lifecycle cost of the system. Compressed air is an essential part of production throughout many industries…
Read MoreQuincy QOFT Wins Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year
Quincy Compressor’s QOFT Rotary Tooth Compressor has officially won Plant Engineering’s 2020 Product of the Year for the compressed air category. The Plant Engineering Product of the Year award is a reader’s choice, premier award for industry-leading products in manufacturing. It has been presented every April for the past 33 years. Officially released in May…
Read More