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🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
Hastings is proud to have successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art, fully controlled ambient dust collection system for a major global fork truck manufacturer in Houston, TX. For their new weld shop, the client set an ambitious goal: an automated, scalable solution that could keep pace with large-scale robotic and hand welding—while serving as a prototype for future expansion.
🛠️ Our Solution
Our team designed a robust, high-performance ambient dust collection system featuring:
- Optimized air patterns for maximum capture
- Independent motor control for sustained performance and energy efficiency
- A tailored, multi-zoned layout to minimize CFM requirements
- A single-point central housekeeping unit for simplified dust removal
This project also included out-of-state site visits to existing Hastings clients to demonstrate the real-world performance of our IVEC Intellivent smart systems, along with a detailed ROI analysis based on energy rates and duty cycles to support cost justification.
✅ The Results
- Cleaner air in a demanding weld environment
- A future-ready system built for expansion
- Improved efficiency without compromising performance
Hastings Air Energy Control is ready to get to work on your next dust collection project.
Let us show you the level of detail and care we bring to improving your air quality.
#TransformationTuesday #DustCollection #ManufacturingSafety #Welding #IndustrialVentilation #CleanAir #HastingsAirEnergy
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A city in Ohio was facing a serious challenge: reducing exposure to harmful, cancer-causing exhaust fumes at its public transit system. By partnering with Hastings, we delivered a practical and effective solution that protects transit employees.
🛠️ The Solution
Plymovent® hose reels designed to capture and remove vehicle exhaust at the source.
✅ The Results
- Reduced carcinogens in the air
- Safer working conditions for transit staff
Cleaner air means a healthier workforce.
Learn more about our vehicle exhaust removal solutions.
Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit www.hastingsairenergy.comtoday.
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🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
An automotive components manufacturer was facing a serious weld fume issue. Several robotic welding applications were generating highly caustic fumes due to the weld wire design. The conditions were so severe that operators were required to wear respirators whenever weld cell doors opened for loading and unloading. A fast, effective solution was needed.
🛠️ Our Solution
- Custom High-Capacity FumeVac FV-190SC fume extractor
- Specialized 3D-printed housing designed to encase the weld torch and optimize airflow for maximum fume extraction
✅ The Results
- Over 90% weld fume capture
- Cleaner, safer air—respirators no longer required
- A noticeably better and safer work environment for employees
Want to learn more about how we can help your welders? Visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf or call 1-800-236-8450 to learn more.
#IndustrialVentilation #RoboticWelding #WeldFumeControl #ManufacturingSafety #HastingsAirEnergy
🥂 As the year draws to a close, all of us at Hastings Air Energy Control want to take a moment to thank you — our incredible clients, partners, and team members — for your continued trust, collaboration, and support.
May this holiday season bring you peace, joy, and time well spent with those who matter most. We’re proud to help you breathe a little easier all year long.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and bright Christmas season — and a successful New Year!
– Hastings Air Energy Control
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A Northeast metal manufacturer was facing persistent stainless-steel welding fumes generated from two robotic welding cells. To protect employee health and improve overall workspace air quality, they partnered with Hastings Air Energy Control to implement an effective fume extraction solution.
🛠️ Our Solution
We supplied an Airflow Systems DC-12 dust collector equipped with a 10 HP motor/blower and a 404 HEPA after-filter to capture and filter welding particulate at the source. This system also includes an automatic Vibra-Pulse® cleaning mechanism that self-cleans the filters at shutdown, maximizing uptime and minimizing maintenance requirements.
✅ The Results
• Dramatically improved air quality across the production area.
• A healthier, safer work environment for all employees.
• A long-term solution with no major maintenance, only periodic filter changes, even after 10+ years of service.
Want to learn how we can help you? Visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf or call 1-800-236-8450 to get started. #CleanAirSolutions #WeldingFumeExtraction #IndustrialAirQuality #HealthyWorkplaces #HastingsAirEnergy
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
When a local fire department began moving into their new facility, they needed a reliable solution to eliminate harmful vehicle exhaust fumes. Hastings partnered with the Architecture and Engineering teams to design a system that keeps firefighters safe the moment the trucks start up.
🛠️ Our Solution:
A Plymovent MRP rail-based exhaust extraction system equipped with magnetic grabber nozzles delivering the most advanced, efficient technology available for capturing and removing diesel exhaust.
✅ The Result:
A cleaner, healthier environment for firefighters to work, train, and respond from.
If your station is looking for an exhaust extraction solution, we’re here to help. Visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf or call 1-800-236-8450 to get started.
#CleanAirSolutions #FirefighterSafety #ExhaustExtraction #HealthyWorkplaces #HastingsAirEnergy
We’re here at PRI Booth #5608!
Stop by to connect with Brad Evans and Tim Roach as they share how Hastings Air Energy Control helps facilities achieve cleaner, safer work environments. From vehicle exhaust removal and weld fume extraction to ambient air cleaners and full industrial air filtration systems — we’ve got your clean air needs covered.
See you at the show!
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🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A large truck manufacturer came to us needing an efficient dust-collection solution for their sanding booths. The challenge was to effectively capture and control the dust generated during sanding to protect employees, safeguard equipment, and meet safety standards.
🛠️ Our solution: we installed a wet dust-collection system that uses water as a dust filter, an approach that’s both effective and low-maintenance.
✅ The Results:
A noticeably cleaner work environment, reducing airborne dust and improving overall air quality.
Full compliance with NFPA dust-collection & safety regulations.
If you’re evaluating dust-control options for your facility, we’d like to help. Visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf or call 1-800-236-8450 today and let’s find the best solution for your operations.
#DustCollection #AirQuality #WorkplaceSafety #IndustrialSafety #NFPACompliance #OSHASafety #HastingsAirEnergy
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A structural steel fabricator needed help with an efficient source-capture solution to control welding fumes throughout their shop. Our Hastings application engineer evaluated the space, identified the challenges, and designed a system tailored to their workflow.
🛠️ Our Solution:
14' Long x 8" diameter Plymovent® extraction arms mounted on compact 5' column-mounted booms to maximize coverage in every weld bay.
Externally mounted ground fan engineered for optimal airflow and vented.
VFD fan control ensures efficient operation and improves overall system performance.
✅ The Results:
The customer’s existing ambient air cleaners now perform significantly better, capturing remaining fugitive fumes with greater efficiency.
The shop air is noticeably cleaner eliminating the persistent haze that once filled the workspace and creating a healthier, more productive environment for their team.
If you’re exploring options for weld fume extraction or source capture, our team is here to help. Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf.
#IndustrialVentilation #WeldingFumeControl #AirQualitySolutions #ManufacturingSafety #HastingsAirEnergy
🦃 This Thanksgiving, we at Hastings Air Energy Control are especially grateful for the people who make everything we do possible.
To our dedicated employees – thank you for your hard work, passion, and commitment.
To our valued partners – thank you for your collaboration and trust.
To our loyal clients – thank you for choosing us and allowing us to serve you.
Your continued support means the world to us.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy.
– Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Hastings.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A leading manufacturer serving the healthcare and consumer products industries recently turned to Hastings Air Energy Control to modernize their precision surface grinding dust collection system and boost both performance and safety.
🛠️ Our Solution:
A rebuilt and reimagined horizontal cartridge collector – delivering refreshed efficiency and dependable filtration.
A US Duct Spark Trap – providing critical protection against sparks and high-temperature particles to keep the system safeguarded.
✅ The Results:
Exceptional system performance.
Enhanced safety across their operation.
A budget-friendly, reliable solution built to last.
We’re proud to help keep our client’s process clean, efficient, and protected.
Want to learn more or get connected? Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYQLN.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A manufacturer of luxury sportfishing and cruising yachts was looking for a solution to help their machines hit max capacity and work more efficiently. With the help of Hastings Air Energy Control, we were able to find a solution that fits them.
🛠️Our Solution:
A system retrofit –
A new fan – helping to grow the capacity that the system can hold.
Twenty-three electric E-Z gates with IVEC Steward controls – helping to reduce unnecessary run times and creating a system built to last.
✅ The results:
A system they can trust, working more efficiently and to its max capacity.
A safer workplace, cleaning out the air and making it NFPA compliant.
Want to learn more or get connected? Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf to learn more.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
When a customer needed an efficient way to capture harmful dust from landscaping pavers and blocks, Hastings Air Energy Control delivered a tailored solution designed for performance and safety.
🛠️ Our Solution:
Installed 24 cartridge dust collector to handle high particulate loads.
Integrated the IVEC Jr control system for intelligent operation and system coordination.
Implemented automatic dampers to sequence machine operation of two separate machines, ensuring that neither device runs concurrently optimizing both safety and energy performance.
✅ The Results:
A cleaner, healthier environment for operators
Enhanced operational efficiency: with IVEC monitoring and control, we’re helping reduce unnecessary runtime and maintenance.
Energy-smart system coordination means less wasted power and lower operational cost.
We’re proud to support manufacturers in creating healthier workplaces and improving process efficiency. Want to see how we can help your facility? Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf to learn more.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
When a leading Midwest blow-mold manufacturer needed to tackle combustible aluminum and beryllium dust, they turned to Hastings Air Energy Control for help. Their challenge: keeping the air clean and safe while protecting workers from carcinogenic particulates and potential fire hazards during deburring operations.
🛠️ Our Solution: A custom Filter-1 Double-Sided Wet Downdraft Table (38” W × 42” D) with enhanced legroom for foot pedal control and wet collection technology that provides superior operator comfort, effective dust control, and eliminates combustible dust risks while capturing harmful particulates.
✅ The Results: Dramatically cleaner, safer workspace where operators are no longer covered in dust, are much happier, and report that the system is “running perfectly.”
At Hastings, we’re proud to help manufacturers create safer, healthier, and more efficient environments. 👉 Ready to upgrade your air quality?
Call 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf to learn more.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
When a Midwest manufacturer needed a custom solution for both exhaust system and welding booth ventilation, they turned to Hastings for help. Their challenge: Managing heavy smoke without compromising efficiency.
🛠️ Our Solution:
8” Diameter Gas Shock Arms – Adjustable, durable, and built for everyday industrial demands.
IVEC® Advanced Controls – Delivering smart automation and system optimization
IPS2 System – Designed for high-performance air filtration.
IVEC® EZ Gates – Controlled manually or automatically through the IVEC® system for maximum flexibility.
✅ The Results:
A safer, cleaner environment for every employee.
Smart IVEC® controls optimizing energy use and system longevity.
Noticeably cleaner air throughout the facility.
At Hastings, we’re dedicated to creating healthier, more efficient workspaces with customized air filtration and ventilation solutions. Want to see what we can do for your facility?
Call us at 1-800-236-8450 or visit https://t.co/h3ED6FYiWf to get connected.
🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A Wisconsin-based fence company approached the Hastings team in search of a clean air strategy for their new facility. With weld smoke mitigation as a top priority, our FumeVac FV-190SC and FV-225 units caught their attention—leading to a deeper conversation about a custom solution.
🛠️ Hastings’ solution:
• Conducted an on-site assessment led by our Sales Engineer
• Hosted a hands-on demo at our Technology Experience Center with the customer’s own welders
• Recommended the FumeVac 190SC-1 with an ErgoMax weld gun—fully compatible with their existing Miller welder
• Added extra airflow to tackle heavy weld smoke from galvanized materials
• Provided a self-cleaning filter for longer lifespan and reduced maintenance
• Selected a horizontal unit configuration for portability and accessibility
• Included the right consumables to support their unique process
✅ The results:
• Faster implementation thanks to on-site commissioning & training
• Cleaner, safer work environment
• Seamless integration with existing equipment
• Custom fit to their application and production needs
When you're planning a new facility or updating your current operation, off-the-shelf solutions aren’t always enough. Hastings delivers custom-engineered air filtration systems built for performance.
📞 Call us today at 1-800-236-8450 to start building your clean air plan.
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🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
An automotive parts manufacturer in Dayton, Ohio needed a better way to control fine particulate generated during robotic grinding of aluminum running boards for heavy-duty pickups. Their process produced sub-micron dust—a threat to both worker health and sensitive plant equipment. That’s when they called Hastings.
Hastings solution:
• Engineered a custom downdraft table to fit seamlessly into their robotic fixture
• Delivered optimal CFM for effective dust capture
• Maintained low noise levels and ensured adequate filter area
• Designed to meet strict ergonomic requirements
The results:
✅ Cleaner, safer working environment
✅ Extended equipment life
✅ Seamless integration with existing operations
When off-the-shelf solutions won’t cut it, Hastings delivers custom-engineered air filtration systems that check every box.
📞 Call us at 1-800-236-8450 to discuss how we can help your operation breathe easier.
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🌿 Clean Air Transformation Tuesday
A global medical instrument manufacturer needed to upgrade their dust collection system—but their aging baghouse fan wasn’t cutting it. Poor suction and noise complaints from nearby residents were becoming a serious issue.
Hastings solution:
• Upgraded to a larger, more powerful fan for enhanced suction
• Integrated IVEC® IPS-2 intelligent controls with variable frequency drive
• Preprogrammed for maximum energy efficiency
• Dramatically reduced noise levels—no more complaints from neighbors!
The results:
✅ Better performance
✅ Lower energy costs
✅ Whisper-quiet operation
When outdated equipment holds you back, Hastings steps in with smart, custom-engineered air quality solutions that get results.
Call us today at 1-800-236-8450 to learn how we can help your facility breathe easier.
#CleanAirStartsHere #HastingsAirEnergy #IVECControls #DustCollection #IndustrialAirQuality #SmartFiltration #BaghouseUpgrade #MedicalManufacturing #BreatheSafe #EnergyEfficiency #EngineeringSolutions
Happy Manufacturing Day from all of us at Hastings Air Energy Control!
Today, we recognize and celebrate the manufacturers who drive innovation, build our future, and power the economy with skill, dedication, and resilience. At Hastings, we’re proud to support this vital industry by delivering clean air solutions that protect workers, boost productivity, and promote healthier facilities.
To all the manufacturers we work with—and those we’ve yet to meet—thank you for all you do. Let’s keep building a cleaner, smarter future together.
#ManufacturingDay #MFGDay2025 #HastingsAirEnergy #IndustrialInnovation #CleanAirSolutions #WorkplaceSafety #ManufacturingExcellence #AmericanManufacturing
We’re headed to WIMTS 2025 — are you?
📍 Visit us at Booth #413
🎟️ Use code HASTINGS25 for FREE registration
👉 Register at https://t.co/KnU0qZiHvO
Discover smarter, sustainable solutions to protect your team, stay OSHA/NFPA compliant, and cut energy costs — all while tackling harmful dust, mist, fumes, smoke, and exhaust.
Let’s connect at the show!
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