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Aluminum Extrusion For Clean Rooms

A cleanroom is a controlled environment where pollutants like dust, airborne microbes, and aerosol particles are filtered out. They are crucial in industries where these external contaminants can ruin products, affect product quality, or harm people.

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80/20 Aluminum Extrusion: What is it?

80/20 Aluminum Extrusion is a versatile and strong modular framing system that is widely used in a variety of applications. The system allows for the building of custom structures and machines and is named after the company that invented and patented it.

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6 Common Causes of Hydraulics Overheating

Overheating is a frequent problem within hydraulic systems that may be determined by specific components. This internal problem lies within the pump and causes a hydraulic system to overheat in the following ways:

Contaminated Hydraulic Fluid is a common cause for a Hydraulic system to overheat. This can occur when the container is not sealed properly which causes dust, dirt, debris, or moisture to contaminate the fluid. With hydraulic systems running at higher pressures and more efficiently than ever before, it is important to monitor the cleanliness of one’s hydraulic fluid. Reducing contamination can decrease damage and will allow one to get the most out of their equipment.

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PennAir Announces Holding Company and New Acquisitions

With the creation of the newly formed Holding Company, The Conrad Company, PennAir (Penn-Air & Hydraulics Corp.) shifts to align with its acquisitions made in the last two years. All brands will now operate under The Conrad Company.

The Conrad Company brands include: PennAir- helps people in manufacturing with pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation; GreasePoint– delivers automatic lubrication for the transportation and manufacturing industries; Hanover Conveying Systems– designs and manufactures custom stainless-steel conveyors; Compressor Maintenance Company– provides service for compressed air, nitrogen, and vacuum systems; and Allied Hydraulic Service Company– repairs and remanufactures hydraulic products.

The Conrad Company’s vision is to help 3 million customers, to be “Great Place to Work” certified, and to be the most technically capable distributor in the USA. To date, the company has helped over 1.5 million customers, earned a 95% score as a “Great Place to Work”, and is well on its way to achieving most technically capable distributor with the addition of exceptionally talented team members and brands.

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