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C.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…

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Custom 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…

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Air 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…

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Electric vs Pneumatic Pumps Energy Usage Comparison

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 range of sizes and capabilities with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric options. With continuous technological advances in electric industrial pump capabilities,…

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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…

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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 increase productivity, reduce operating and maintenance costs and apply the highest solids coatings in the most demanding environments. We’re pleased…

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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 clean environment or pressures below atmospheric levels are needed. There are many different vacuum pump technologies and sizes available, from…

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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 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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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 2000s in their facility. One of which has had several airend replacements and was due for yet another airend and…

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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 dynamic as a result. We have lessened our economic impact significantly and created safer work environments for employees — all…

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