Safe Trip
Just getting back in the swing of things after being on vacation last week. My family, along with my mother, went on a 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise which included 3 days at sea and 3 days at...
View ArticleSafety Air Gun Improves Aluminum Extruding Machining Process
I was doing some work around the house Saturday when I heard my wife shouting out from our laundry room….”Something is wrong with our dryer. This is the 3rd time I’ve restarted it and the clothes are...
View ArticleChain-Chain-Change, Change Out That Drilled Pipe…
Life is full of change. It might sound trite, but truer words were never spoken. I used to get up around 6:30 on work days. Now, thanks to my son’s middle school schedule, I’m usually seeing him out...
View ArticleDon’t BOO Safety
This week is one the favorite times of year of my son..… HALLOWEEN! The haul of candy aside, he loves getting to wear his new costume (this year it’s Jack Skellington from A Nightmare before...
View ArticleWe Like Safety, Yes We Do
If you’re even just a casual reader of our blogs, you likely know that EXAIR Corporation is focused on efficiency and safety. Our Design Engineers (starting with our founder & CEO) have always, and...
View ArticleComplying with OSHA’s Compressed Air Standard
One of the most commonly misunderstood regulations about compressed air is, how to use it safely. OSHA requires a few key features to adhere to when using compressed air to clean. Many people come to...
View ArticleThat New Car Feeling
So, I got a new car this week. It replaces my 15 year old van that just went over 200,000 miles recently. It’s been solid transportation since my sons were in baby/booster seats, and they both now...
View ArticleA Sound Reckoning Of The Super Air Knife
In May of 1976, The Who performed a concert in London that Guiness’ Book of World Records used to certify them as the World’s Loudest Band. A sound level of 126 decibels was recorded and documented at...
View ArticleLine Vac for Safety
Here is a safety application with a Line Vac. EXAIR compressed air products have always been the leader in safety when it comes to noise reduction and dead end pressure. In this application, the...
View ArticleHeavy Duty Dry Vac is a Perfect Fit for This Application
A milling company contacted me for help to improve their scrapping operations. They had 8 machining stations that were used to machine cast iron. The chips were removed from the machines by a...
View ArticleMaking Safety A Priority
Everyone has heard the term “idiot-proof,” and most of us know what a misnomer it is. No matter how hard we try to ensure that nothing can go wrong with a plan, there’s always going to be that...
View ArticleLost In The Din? Not With An Ultrasonic Leak Detector!
Have you ever found yourself in a noisy environment, trying to hear what someone is saying to you? They could speak up, but sometimes that’s not enough. You might find yourself cupping your hand to...
View ArticleIs It Safe?
Earlier today I spoke with a woman who was concerned about her operators and their safety around compressed air. She was particularly concerned about their current air nozzles and was inquiring about...
View ArticleUse The Force…Or Not…It’s Up To You, Really
The month of May, in 1977, was a great time to be ten years old. I was finishing up my fifth grade year, a pivotal one, thanks to Miss Walker, who ended up being my favorite teacher ever. She had a pet...
View ArticleThe Only Constant Around Here Is Growth
But if there’s a second constant around here, it’s excellence. And if there was a third, it was this guy…right up until the day he retired: Joe Panfalone, Application Engineer extraordinaire, holding...
View ArticleKeeping the Confusion Out of NPT Pipe Thread Dimensions
I recently had the pleasure of helping a caller solve a problem with a Super Air Nozzle. He had measured the opening on the outlet of his air gun, and ordered accordingly…unfortunately, he didn’t know...
View ArticleEXAIR Has Solutions For Skin Problems (Really)
The EXAIR Chip Trapper filters solid debris from your coolant that can not only clog the supply lines to the tooling, but also provide a LOT of surface area for the growth of bacteria. This can really...
View ArticleAnother “Bucket And Ladder” Operation, Foiled By The Line Vac
Let me start by saying that EXAIR Corporation has nothing against buckets. Or ladders. We use them both here for a variety of tasks, and are very satisfied with them. But when they’re used...
View ArticleExcessive Noise Levels Cost You Health and Money
OSHA and the CDC make these statements about noise exposure. Did you know almost 30 million American workers are exposed to dangerous noise levels almost daily, with over 72% of those reported...
View ArticleEXAIR Air Guns Increase Safety And Reduce Air Use
Many times we receive calls from customers that fall right in line with our focus here at EXAIR – providing Intelligent Compressed Air Products that improve overall safety for operators and plant...
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