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Industrial Air Compressor Preventive Maintenance
Developing a preventive maintenance routine for your air compressor is crucial in extending the life of your system and equipment. Like most mechanical equipment, air compressors require routine maintenance. Sticking to a regular maintenance schedule will help you keep your compressors in good condition and operating efficiently. Preventative maintenance will let you detect potential concerns…
Read MoreC.H. Reed Helps Crane Manufacturer Win Kaizen Award & Save $150k+
Grove by Manitowoc Since 1947, Grove by Manitowoc has been one of the world’s leading producers of mobile hydraulic cranes. Their well-earned reputation for quality and reliability remains unmatched in their industry. Grove and C.H. Reed have a business relationship that dates all the way back to the late 1940s, which was started by John…
Read MoreC.H. Reed Wins Top 20 Graco Distributor for Protective Coatings
C.H. Reed is proud to be listed as a top 20 North American Distributor for Graco protective coatings equipment in 2021! Graco’s Protective Coatings Division manufacturers spray equipment specifically engineered for applying different types of protective coatings for marine, aerospace, building, construction, and other manufacturing industries. A few examples of the different protective coatings equipment…
Read MoreCustom Unloading System for Snack Food Manufacturer
Custom Unloading System for Icing Evacuation We recently worked with a local snack food manufacturer to address an issue regarding the evacuation of icing during one of their manufacturing processes. The main goal for this project was to eliminate as much residual material (that previously had to be manually reclaimed) after evacuating a bowl of…
Read MoreAir Compressors for Climate Control
Are you on the hunt for a climate control system that will allow you to regulate the temperature and air quality in your indoor space? At C.H. Reed, we work with leading compressor manufacturers, like Quincy Compressor, to provide our customers with an array of premium systems and equipment for climate control applications. Air compressors for…
Read MoreElectric 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 range of sizes and capabilities with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric options. With continuous technological advances in electric industrial pump capabilities,…
Read MoreCase 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…
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