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Automation Trends in the Industrial Marketplace
Automation Trends in the Industrial Marketplace Simply put, industrial automation can be defined as computers, robots, information technologies, and other control systems that handle different processes and machinery in an industry. Global Sales of industrial robots are growing at an average rate of 15% per year. According to a recent press release from the International…
Read MoreBig Rebates for Small PA Businesses
If your Pennsylvania business is considering a compressed air system upgrade or replacement and resides in PPL Electric’s service territory, C.H. Reed can help you offset project costs with an energy efficiency rebate. Eligibility includes small business customers in PPL’s service territory (map below) that are classified as GS-1 or GS-3 rate code and use less…
Read MoreDiaphragm Pumps: AODD Pump Basics
How Does a Diaphragm Pump Work Diaphragm pumps are a series of pumps that fall under the positive displacement family of pumps. Air-operated double diaphragm pumps (AODDs) have a simple design in which two diaphragms are attached to a common connecting rod. The pump is driven by compressed air through an air distribution system which…
Read MoreNew High-Flow Plural Component Technology from Graco
Recently, Graco announced the release of a new plural component technology that combines their popular XP Sprayer with their robust XL 10000 air motor. By combining these two technologies, the new XP-hf Plural Component Sprayer packs a powerful punch. You get more flow – allowing you to get jobs done faster with less wear and…
Read MoreCentrifugal Air Compressors 101
Centrifugal air compressors are a critical part of manufacturing operations. Their efficient operation delivers high quantities of compressed air for several applications. What Is a Centrifugal Air Compressor? Centrifugal compressors are a type of dynamic compressor that produce large volumes of compressed air efficiently. This equipment compresses and cools the air that flows through the…
Read More3 Steps to Reducing VOCs in Manufacturing
What are VOCs you ask? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are the carbon-based solvents that give traditional paints their obnoxious aroma. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concluded that some VOCs are suspected carcinogens; a substance or agent that causes cancer. Additionally, VOCs in these traditional paints account for 2-4% of existing ozone-depleting substances in the…
Read MoreC.H. Reed, Inc. Hosts Training for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
C.H. Reed, Inc. recently teamed up with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, a two year technical college located in Southeastern Pennsylvania, to host an in-house training for three student capstone projects. The training was designed to deliver a deeper understanding of what goes into tearing down and assessing a rotary screw air compressor, as well…
Read MoreC.H. Reed, Inc. Acquires Ohio’s BruceAir Company
C.H. Reed, Inc. Acquires Cleveland, Ohio Compressed Air Business Based out of the Cleveland, Ohio area, BruceAir Co. has been selling, installing, and servicing compressed air systems and products to customers in the northeast Ohio region for over 30 years. With this acquisition, C.H. Reed will be able to provide customers in this territory with…
Read MoreC.H. Reed, Inc. Appoints Bob Shields as President
C.H. Reed, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of our new President, Bob Shields. Bob has over 20+ years of compressed air industry experience along with 8 years of service in the United States Navy. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University, over two decades of industry experience, and a successful track…
Read MoreC.H. Reed Engineered Systems
C.H. Reed’s Engineered Systems Department develops and configures non-standard, tailored solutions for a wide-ranging variety of applications throughout all three C.H. Reed product groups: Compressed Air Group Assembly Tool & Material Handling Group Paint Finishing & Fluid Dispense Group The department’s capabilities range from simplistic applications, such as tank-mounted refrigerated air dryers, to multifaceted engineered…
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