Electric vs Pneumatic Pumps Energy Usage Comparison
Industrial fluid transfer and process pumps are used to move all types of fluids with varying degrees of viscosities, from oils, inks, and paints to peanut butter and tomato paste. These pumps come in a…
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….
Graco 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…
Guide 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…
Graco 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…
Case 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…
Air 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…
Case 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…
Guide 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…
Total 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…