Bradford Ventilation Solves An Alarming Problem For Caddy Storage. In January of 2015, Caddy Storage installed their very own automated powder coating line a fantastic asset for their operations as one of Australia's largest manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle storage systems and accessories.
Location: Blacktown, NSW, Australia.
Business: Caddy Storage is one of Australia's largest manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle storage systems and accessories.
Challenge
In January of 2015, Caddy Storage installed their very own automated powder coating line; a fantastic asset for their operations.
But as useful as the powder coating line was, it also created problems. The new oven at the centre of the line had two open-ended sides. With all that heat escaping, there was a strong increase in temperature creating an uncomfortable work environment for staff and setting off fire alarms during summer.
This entails a potential fine and lost of productivity due to the fire alarm being triggered.
Thermal analysis highlighted that the existing louvres were not effective in removing the heat escaping from the ovens. False alarms were triggered spot temperatures of up to 51°C observed in the roof space and up to 42°C in the work areas
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Result
"It's definitely more comfortable for workers. The main benefits have been that the fire alarms have stopped going off and we have a more comfortable environment for the guys," said Chris Brennan, Caddy Storage's Systems Manager.
For more information, download the full case study here: Caddy Storage Case Study
15 Jan 2016
