This episode of Air Power Airwaves explores the Material Handling mastery of GCI Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. 

Host Travis Stirewalt sits down for a chat with Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions., and Mike Rogers an Air Power Application Engineer about the material handling capabilities of GCI.

They discuss....
- The limitations (or lack thereof) of GCI's carbon fiber construction
- The benefits of their custom engineering for each customer
- The safety benefits of GCI's ergonomic torque reaction and custom material handling systems
- The financial benefits of GCI's ergonomic torque reaction and custom material handling systems
- Some specific examples of Air Power and GCI's partnership over the years

From diapers to fighter jets, together , Air Power and GCI have had a hand in the manufacture of many of the things in your everyday life. Simply put, together we engineer custom machines to help our clients safely lift or torque components within assembly lines.

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on GCI's Engineered Solutions please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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In the latest episode of AirPower Airwaves we learn how to answer the question..."What's in Your Pipe?  To help us Host Travis Stirewalt invited a few experts from AW-Lake to teach us the quantifiable advantages of flow measurement and control.

AW-Lake General Manager, Chris Husson, and Business Development Manager, Andrew Hall, sat down with Travis and Air Power Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford to deep dive into AW-Lake's history and the value of the data their flow meters provide. We learned the details of how their state-of-art Coriolis meters work and explored some of the most interesting applications for this technology.

Watch or just listen to learn how Air Power and AW-Lake are teaming up to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions to improve their process.

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on AW-Lake's Industrial Flow Measurement & Control, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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In the latest episode of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast as we catch up with Dan Senff, President of Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. It's our Annual "DanCast" and if you are interested in the evolution of Air Power Inc. into the World's Greatest Manufacturing Solutions provider, you'll want to listen to this episode. 

Dan shares exciting updates about;

1. Future visions of Air Power
2. Insights into our automation capabilities
3. Our employee ownership mentality
4. How Preventive Maintenance factors into our future
5. Our new branch in Pennsylvania 
.........and much more. 

Don't miss this engaging conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments and spread the word! If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on the Air Power Advantage, please contact us today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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Join us on Airpower Airwaves as we dive into liquid painting, automation, and robotic solutions with Autoquip Automation. Don't miss the insights from industry experts, Autoquip Owner Mike Elberson and Air Power Application Engineer Darren Stone! 

Host Travis Stirewalt guides them through discussions on;

1. Autoquip's History
2. Partnership Projects we've worked on together
3. The Autoquip Gun Governor
4. Pump Control
5. The importance of Agitation Control
6. Getting a Compressed Air Study

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on custom processing solutions from Autoquip, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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In the latest edition of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast host Travis Stirewalt gets the lowdown on the new Stellair line of Manual Spray Guns from Graco.  Graco's Nick Dies and Air Power's Kyle Crawford break down the features and benefits of the Stellair and Stellair ACE, that both feature their revolutionary quick-change fluid cartridge.

Features of the Stellair Aluminum Body Gun;
- Quick-change fluid cartridge design
- Lightweight Trigger Pull
- 1/2 turn Air Cap
- Tool-less removable trigger
- 50%+ solvent usage reduction
- 27 Ergonomic Improvements
- Weighs slightly over 400 grams

Features of the Stellair ACE;
- Quick-change fluid cartridge design
- Carbon Fiber Construction (2
- Completely Tool-less serviceability
- Tool-less hose connections
- 100% swivel hose connection
- 27 Ergonomic Improvements
- Weighs slightly over 200 grams

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on the new Stellair Manual Spray guns from Graco, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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Worker Safety is the name of the game in this episode of Air Power Airwaves with Host Travis Stirewalt. 

Whether it's providing safe breathable air for your team in the paint booth, body cooling/heating solutions or even just the latest hard hat technology,  Bryan Floyd the Regional Sales Manager from Bullard will break it down for you.  With help from Air Power's Sales & Marketing Leader (and professional model) Kyle Crawford, we'll show you the state-of-the-art equipment that is keeping paint and manufacturing workers safe and comfortable. 

Worker comfort and satisfaction promotes better work efficiency and top of the line safety measures keep worker's compensation claims down too, so the ROI to provide your team with the latest safety gear is immeasurable.

Notable Impacts of Bullard Safety technologies in the Manufacturing Space;

1. Increased Productivity
2. Reduction of Worker's Comp claims
3. Increased employee comfort and satisfaction

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on the workers safety and comfort products from Bullard, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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It's all about new game-changing technology in this episode of Air Power Airwaves! Host Travis Stirewalt chats with Ingersoll Rand's Chris Scarborough and Air Power's James Stanley about 2 new technologies that IR are going to change the way our customers manufacture their products.

First up we discuss the new "Drive XChange System" featured on the 2236 Max Series. This patented new technology allows you to change out anvils without adaptors that drain your tool's power. 

Then James dives into the new RTS (Responsive Tightening Systems) that IR is releasing to be a hybrid between regular impact tools and precision fastening equipment already on the market. RTS an "advanced assembly" tool that is programmable for each of your different applications.

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on the new Drive Xchange System or RTS, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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Have you ever had a case of Crane Brain? Well, based on our latest Air Power Airwaves Podcast it is definitely something you want. 

In this episode, Host Travis Stirewalt sits down with Gorbel's Joe DeMott and Air Power's Tom Robinson to discuss what Crane Brain is and how it can help us (and you) design the perfect material handling solution for your manufacturing process. Do you need a wall mounted jib crane or a ceiling mounted bridge crane....well don't worry cause we discuss all types of;

•  Jib Cranes
• Bridge Cranes
• Cleveland Tramrails
• Monorails
• Intelligent Lift Assist
• Crane Brain  

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves.

If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with material handling within your facility, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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In this edition of Air Power Airwaves we have an "uplifting" discussion with Tony Lonardi of Harrington Hoists and Air Power's Mike Rogers about the different types of equipment you should consider when choosing the proper lifting process for your facility.

You'll find out what makes Harrington's hoists better, the details on their incredible warranty offer and why Air Power and Harrington make such a great partnership.So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves.

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with lifting and moving within your facility, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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Material removal is a messy process....whether sanding wood, polishing fiberglass or grinding metal. It's also hard on your crew, from the dust particles and metal shavings making it hard to breathe to the vibration and repetitious motions that finishing and material removal requires.

In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt chats with Ed Shirley, Territory Manager from Dynabrade Power Tools, and Air Power Application Engineer to discuss the "Dynabrade difference". From small grinders to some of the most powerful sanders on the market, Dynabrade offers an array of tools that have less vibration, better ventilation and more ergonomic designs to make your process more efficient, safer and much more economical.

In this podcast we cover;
- The markets that Dynabrade partners with Air Power to serve
- A review of Dynabrade's biggest products
- How easy it is to repair and service the equipment
- The "Try Before You Buy" program
- What is the "Performance Assurance Kit" and why it's important

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with finishing, material removal or dust collection, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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