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Intelligent Paint Kitchens
Many factors impact paint finishing quality before material ever comes out of a spray gun. Some examples include material dynamics, inlet suction conditions, pump cycle rates, pump designs, viscosity, pressure fluctuations, circulating line size, velocity, shear, agitation, temperature, and humidity; just to name a few. The more control you have over these factors, the better…
Read MoreC.H. Reed Opens a New Branch in Toledo, Ohio
C.H. Reed is opening a new branch located at 7820 Ponderosa Rd, Unit E, Perrysburg, OH 43551 effective September 1st, 2020. Despite facing a challenging year with the coronavirus pandemic, we are excited to officially announce our continued expansion into the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan markets. As Toledo’s only “True Blue” Quincy Compressor distribution…
Read MorePump Applications for Wastewater Treatment in Manufacturing
Pump Applications for Wastewater Treatment in Manufacturing Water is an instrumental resource used in every manufacturing facility around the world. However, almost all manufacturing plants generate some form of waste stream. These waste streams need to be treated before being discharged back into the environment or municipal water system. To be treated, the wastewater treatment…
Read MorePaint Finishing Case Study – Metal Product Manufacturer
Customer’s Issues: This metal product manufacturer was experiencing issues regarding costly product returns and rework. They were outsourcing their I-beam paint finishing process to a third-party contractor, who struggled to keep up with demand. Ultimately, proper paint specifications were not being met. After evaluating a variety of factors and comparing the total costs associated with…
Read MoreGraco Introduces SaniSpray HP Disinfectant Sprayers in Response to COVID-19
Graco SaniSpray HP Airless Disinfectant Sprayers The global emergence of the COVID-19 virus has rapidly created a need for higher productivity on all disinfecting jobs. Graco’s new SaniSpray HP Airless Disinfectant Sprayers are the only airless sprayers specifically designed to work with disinfectants, sanitizers, and deodorizers. They are engineered to deliver consistent atomization and coverage…
Read MoreQuincy ICONS Air Compressor Connectivity
What is Quincy ICONS? Quincy Compressor’s ICONS is an intelligent data monitoring connectivity system for your air compressor. It enables you to proactively plan service and maintenance by remotely monitoring how your air compressor is performing. It is fully customizable to your specific operation, compliance, and monitoring needs; offering your company complete insight of your…
Read MoreNew Products from Col-Met Engineered Finishing Solutions
Col-met is a leader in paint booths, powder booths, ovens, washers, air makeup units, and other finishing systems for industrial, automotive, truck and large equipment, and woodworking markets. They recently launched 6 new products to the market that are worth highlighting: AutoSeal – Batch Oven Roll Up Door: Industrial ovens need to have a door…
Read MoreQuincy Compressor Launches New QGV and QSI 150, 175, 200
Earlier this month, Quincy Compressor launched their new line of QGV & QSI 150, 175, and 200 HP rotary screw air compressors. What’s really cool about the new QGV-175 (994 CFM @ 100 PSI) is that it produces more air with less power compared to the Legacy QGV-200 (976 CFM @ 100 PSI). Overall, Quincy’s…
Read MoreGuide to Plural Component Metering Equipment
Plural component metering equipment offers numerous advantages over hand-mixing elements for use in paint spraying systems. These advantages include increased efficiency, improved accuracy and reduced costs, among others. In this guide, we’ll discuss what plural component metering equipment is, what its benefits are and why it is important. What Is Plural Component Metering Equipment? Plural component…
Read MoreVacuum Pumps for Industrial Applications
Vacuum pumps are used by different industries around the world to remove molecules of air and other gases from a sealed or confined space; creating a vacuum to complete a wide variety of tasks. Quincy Compressor designs and manufactures various vacuum pump models to choose from, ensuring we’ll be able to help you find the…
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