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In manufacturing warehouses, the ability to operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently are keys to success. And this is not something that happens overnight, but rather it’s the culmination of planning and execution. You’ve got to have the right team, the right setup, and the right tools. Key to a well-run manufacturing plant is the ability to move product in and out. And key to this is a…

​We hope you’ve had a wonderful and productive summer. It’s been a busy one here at Powered Aire and we wanted to take a minute and share with you a few new items that may catch your eye. Feel free to shoot us an email should you need more info! Discontinuation of Hard Copy Owners Manuals Powered Aire is in the process of transferring from the inclusion of hard copy Owner’s Manuals with…

If you’ve walked through a set of doors in a grocery store, office or restaurant recently, there’s a good chance that you walked through two! How’s that? Because of Vestibules. A vestibule is a small room that separates the unconditioned exterior from the conditioned interior. The theory is that the vestibule acts as a buffer, separating outdoor from indoor climates. The theory, however,…

Drive Thrus, Delivery Doors & Front Doors are key infiltration zones for insects It’s hard to argue against the effectiveness of fly paper or indoor bug lights. Seeing the dead flies stuck to the paper or getting zapped in the light provides great visual and audio for a classy dining experience. The intrusion of flying pests can cause serious problems, from poor sanitation grades to…

The Impact of Air Curtains on Building Infiltration and Energy Efficiency The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, collectively known as ASHRAE defines air infiltration as the uncontrolled inward leakage of outdoor air into buildings through cracks in the building envelope or through large openings such as doors. In simpler terms—it’s the outside air…

The most effective way to prevent outside air, exhaust, and flying insects from passing through your dock and delivery doors is to keep them closed at all times. Unfortunately, this approach can also hinder operations—after all, a busy, bustling warehouse with incoming and outgoing shipments is a sure sign of a successful business. Fortunately, there’s a better way to keep unwanted elements…