Information Center — Industrial

The warehouse is not the same as the office. No, this is industrial work, where heavy machinery is operated and employees work around the clock (three shifts) in some environments. One way their different from a more traditional office environment is in how they’re cooled. There’s likely to be central air conditioning in an office, but in a warehouse – not so much. Warehouses are large work environments and cooling them with central air is often unrealistic in terms of cost. That’s where ceiling fans come into play. Industrial ceiling fans are made to last so that workers stay comfortable...

An air circulating fan can help improve a business, both for the people getting paid and the people signing the paychecks. Fans keep workers safe and comfortable, save energy output and money, and help operators stay in compliance. The right type and size of fan will create just the right level of wind chill to keep employees content and focused on work. Employee productivity Comfortable workers are more productive and less prone to feeling the sluggishness associated with high levels of heat and humidity. Fan cooling also keeps workers safe by helping them feel alert. A focused employee is better...

Evaporative cooling has been around much longer than central air conditioning and has proven to be just as good at cooling in arid parts of the country. The technology works by the same process our bodies use to control temperature—perspiration. As we sweat and our perspiration evaporates, our skin feels cooler. Swamp coolers use hot air to absorb water, and the hotter the air, the better the cooling. Warm air from outside is drawn into a fan and pushed through moistened pads. The air is then vented into a room or through ductwork. Pads are made of shaved wood (cedar...

There is wide array of industrial evaporative cooling units (or swamp coolers) on the market today. Swamp coolers are becoming more and more popular, especially when business owners and industry professionals recognize the value of efficient, low-cost cooling with low environmental impact. They are often used in commercial kitchens, dry cleaning facilities, industrial plants, warehouse/loading docks, construction, sports arenas, garages, and animal facilities to control heat. Adequate cooling is crucial in commercial and industrial settings where workers are exposed to heat. High temperatures can make workers feel uncomfortable, and high heat can be be dangerous. Extreme heat can cause a...

Evaporative coolers (or swamp coolers) can help homeowners, business owners, and industry professionals by keeping building occupants cool. Evaporative cooling increases humidity, improving the breathability of the air. It offers cooling and air filtration in one unit, as it pushes air through a layer of padding. The padding acts as a filter, removing certain contaminants from the air—especially those that can cause allergies. Swamp coolers also filter odors, making indoor work and leisure more enjoyable. Evaporative cooling technology can expose building occupants to fresh air throughout the day. Unlike central air conditioning units, evaporative coolers don’t require a building to...