C.H. Reed Named a Top 2017 Distributor for Graco Protective Coatings
Once again, C.H. Reed has been named a top 20 protective coatings distributor for Graco Protective Coating Equipment. If you’re applying multiple-component coatings, transferring liquids, or fighting off corrosion and rust, C.H. Reed has the…
Common Workplace Injuries & Ergonomic Solutions
Common Workplace Injuries & Ergonomic Solutions – By: Madison McDaniel A common injury that occurs in the manufacturing sector is musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs are “injuries and disorders that affect the body’s movement or musculoskeletal…
Adding Storage to Old Compressed Air Systems Solves a Multitude of Problems
Adding Storage to Old Compressed Air Systems Solves a Multitude of Problems Compressed air storage plays a critical role in increasing the reliability of your equipment and production efficiencies in your plant. Correctly implemented, adding…
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…
Big 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…
Diaphragm 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…
New 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…
Centrifugal 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…
3 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…
C.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…