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  How Does a Make-Up Air Unit Work?

  Providing a safe and healthy environment for employees continues to be a priority for manufacturing leaders, especially in facilities where manufacturing conditions create a potentially harmful environment for those working inside. Many manufacturing and industrial facilities that are plagued with poor indoor air quality typically do not have adequate ventilation. This lack of proper fresh air can create a variety of poor conditions such as high concentrations of harmful contaminants, hazy indoor conditions, improper process or product quality, OSHA safety violations, or even severe employee illness. The first step in solving your Indoor Air Quality issues for your manufacturing environment is a properly sized mechanical exhaust system, preferably located nearest to the source of indoor contaminants. The rate of exhaust airflow or amount of fans may vary due to the process or the type of contaminant. As the exhaust fans capture, contain, and expel these harmful gases, fresh air is drawn into the building and into the occupied space thus lowering the concentration of harmful elements. A proper ventilation strategy must not stop here – as many manufacturing environments needs ...
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  Retrofitting Your Facility’s HVAC System: When a Capital Investment Can’t Wait

  Tired of frequent HVAC breakdowns causing disruptions? Struggling to navigate regulations? Are you losing money due to your outdated HVAC system? In the lifecycle of any building, there comes a time when the HVAC system demands attention. It's the heartbeat of your facility, regulating temperatures, humidity, and air quality to ensure a comfortable and productive environment for employees or tenants. But what happens when this crucial system starts to show signs of wear and tear? Retrofitting becomes more than just an option; it becomes a necessity. Signs Your HVAC System Needs Retrofitting: The first step in addressing HVAC issues is recognizing the signs that your system may be struggling. Increased energy bills, inconsistent temperature control, and frequent breakdowns are red flags that shouldn't be ignored. These issues not only compromise comfort and safety, but also impact operational efficiency and escalate maintenance costs over time. Impact on Energy Efficiency: Retrofitting your HVAC system presents an opportunity to significantly enhance energy efficiency. At Cambridge, we offer innovative solutions that can drastically reduce energy consumption while maintaining optimal performance. From high-efficiency units to advanced control systems, ...
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  Addressing Your Facility's Cooling Needs Today Will Ensure a More Comfortable 2024 Summer For Your Team

  As a facility manager, you know that when your facility's envelope and internal processes work against you, it can have a significant impact on productivity, quality, and even safety. Creating a healthy working environment is crucial for your team's well-being and overall success. At Cambridge Air Solutions, we understand the challenges you face, and we are here to help.  Facilities play a vital role in the smooth operation of any organization. That's why we are committed to assisting leaders in manufacturing and warehousing industries in creating optimal work environments for their hard-working teams. With our expertise in HVAC technology, we offer comprehensive facility consultation, analysis, and system design support tailored to your specific requirements and specifications.  We recognize that each facility is unique and requires a customized approach. Our team specializes in fabricating custom HVAC solutions designed to address your cooling needs effectively. With our Two-Stage Evaporative ESC Technology, we provide proven cooling solutions for manufacturers dealing with high air loads, significant internal heat gains, and concerns about excessive heat in the working environment.  One of the key advantages of our ESC ...
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  The True Cost of Doing Nothing When You Are A Facility Manager

  This blog was guest written by a Regional Sales Manager at Cambridge Air Solutions.   What it Means to "Do Nothing" as a Leader I’m supposing a few of you are picturing your toes in the sand, a good book, the feel of a gentle breeze and the rush of the tide crashing on the sand.  Maybe a comfy couch, a Saturday afternoon nap with absolutely nothing on your agenda. Sounds good, doesn’t it? In the facilities management world, doing nothing can take on a different meaning. “Doing nothing” means meeting status quo - nothing more - and it can have a dramatic effect on everything from comfortable workspaces to employee health to retaining the best talent available for the job. When faced with the decision to invest in your facility, it can be tempting to put it off or assume that your current system is performing “OK” and there is no immediate need for action. But now that facility leaders are challenged with creating better cultures and healthier working environments inside their production spaces, the cost of doing nothing is now greater than ever in regards ...
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  Navigating Decarbonization: Is Electrification in your Facility’s Future?

  In the evolution of sustainability and decarbonization, electrification is frequently celebrated as a solution to various challenges, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing reliance on fossil fuels.  The concept of electrification is exciting – especially considering the scale of impact that lowered carbon emissions will have on our planet.  We are excited and proud of the role our highly efficient technologies play for our industrial facilities while still being able to provide healthy working environments and clean air for the people working within those facilities.  While planning and executing strategies for your own facility’s sustainability – it’s very possible that the equipment you choose might counteract your carbon goals as well as incur significant costs.  To that end, our Applications Engineering team has developed a Carbon Reduction Savings Tool embedded into our Energy Use Analysis process – which allows us to consider different products in your space to see how much carbon reduction and cost savings you can expect after installation. It serves as a crucial instrument to help make the most informed decision about your investment.  Below is a case ...

• Duct Smoke Detector Requirements For Make-Up Air & Heating Units.

  Many building owners working through retrofit or new construction projects are familiar with International Mechanical Code (IMC) standards, which state that an HVAC smoke detector be installed on any air handling system with a capacity greater than 2,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM). Following installation of a new air handling system, most building owners will need to have their new heating or ventilation equipment inspected by municipal code authorities, who adhere to requirements put into place by the IMC. A common item flagged on installations of industrial HVAC equipment—including Cambridge Air Systems products—is that a smoke detector was not installed on the system. This is a common request made by engineers and building inspectors that we see at Cambridge Air Solutions – and is a misinterpretation of how our 100-percent outside air make-up air systems and industrial heating products work. Have you ever received a request to include an HVAC smoke detector with your Cambridge heater? You are not alone. Within this article, the experts at Cambridge seek to alleviate any confusion over whether a smoke detector should be installed ...