In industrial manufacturing, precise and consistent humidity control is essential to ensure the standard and safety of the final products. Properly managing humidity levels can prevent product degradation, equipment damage, and contamination. And that’s where TRI Air Testing comes in. With over 47 years of experience, TRI Air Testing provides comprehensive testing services and solutions…
What do vacuum sealers and air testing have in common? Both specialize in keeping unpurified air out of a safe environment. Let’s look at how a vacuum sealer works and what it does. Vacuum sealers use a combination of heat and pressure to remove air from a bag or container and create an airtight seal.…
TRI Air Testing will be an exhibiting sponsor at the BRC Global Standards Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, May 22-23, 2018. BRC Global Standards is a brand and consumer protection organization used in over 130 countries, with certification issued through a global network of accredited certification bodies. It has become a requirement of leading retailers, manufacturers…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Labor (OSHA) that has safety compliance requirements when remodeling a commercial space, such as a factory or manufacturing facility. Products to Help Meet OSHA Safety Compliance Products, like removable safety railing or temporary and removable guardrails can provide quick and…
AUSTIN, Texas – (November 3, 2017) TRI Air Testing, Inc., a compressed air/gas testing laboratory, will be attending the SQF International Conference in Dallas, Nov. 7th-9th 2017, and hosting the conference happy hour Tuesday, Nov. 7th. The annual SQF Conference brings together over 850 food safety and quality professionals to discuss topics dealing with compliance…
TRI Air Testing Laboratory Selected for Texas Delegation at BIO 2017 BIO International Convention is the Largest Global Event for Biotechnology AUSTIN, Texas – (June 15th, 2017) TRI Air Testing, Inc., a compressed air/gas testing laboratory, will be present at BIO 2017 as part of the Texas Delegation. TRI Air Testing, Inc. was invited through…
Education for Food Safety Validation is Crucial TRI Air Testing and ASI Food Safety Auditing Company Team Up For Webinar AUSTIN, Texas – (April 25th, 2017) The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ensures the U.S food supply is safe by stringent compliance in preventing contamination and illnesses as well as responding to outbreaks. FSMA…
We have another winner! Thank you so much to everyone who filled out our customer satisfaction survey! The winner for Q2 is Nikita, a Quality Process Engineer in the baking industry. Thank you Nikita! Quality Process Engineers in the food manufacturing industry optimize the production processes from a purity and efficiency perspective while ensuring food…
Whether you grill marinated flank steaks or tofu, and whether you cool down with a soda, sparkling water, or a treat from a passing ice cream truck, you benefit from compressed air. Compressed air is essential to many modern manufacturing, processing and packaging operations. High-quality compressed air provides energy for pneumatic conveyer and handling systems…
Thank you for taking the time to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey! We want to continually improve, so the information you have provided is important and greatly appreciated. The winner of our quarterly survey contest is Cottleville Fire Protection District. More than 3,500 times every year the firefighter/EMTs of the Cottleville Fire Protection District respond…
With more and more certifying bodies requiring testing of compressed air systems we have naturally been fielding more phone calls about what customers should be testing for. Part of the reason for the confusion is the lack of a hard specification by any certifying body related to the food and beverage sector. The requirements vary…
TRI is committed to providing the most professional, courteous, and efficient customer service possible. We are very interested in how you believe we can better serve your needs. Please take a few moments to complete this questionnaire. To show our thanks, everyone who completes our survey is automatically entered into a quarterly drawing to win…
February 5, 2016 is National Wear Red Day® (US). While February 14 marks the annual Valentine’s Day celebrations, which are strongly associated with the color red, February 5 is actually a day to honor health. The American Heart Association (AHA) hosts National Wear Red Day® events, distributes useful information on social media, and in general helps…
#TRIAir Compressed Air Testing. It’s easy! Just add a TRI link to your web page to let people know that you test your compressed air quality with TRI Air Testing! Email us the link and you are entered in the drawing to win an IPAD Mini. We have a picture for you to make it…
It’s hard to imagine any holiday time without it linked deeply to food and beverage. From reflective days like Memorial Day to indulgent holidays like Thanksgiving, the food we serve and the drinks we pour are a major part of how we receive and celebrate those holidays. Compressed air is an indispensable part of providing…
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) delivers one of the true must-attend events in the dive industry. DEMA brings together professionals and enthusiasts from all levels of the field—recreational, commercial, military, etc. Small shops, large shops, individuals—whomever. That is DEMA, and it is an enormous amount of fun. It’s also highly educational. This year,…
Food Safety Webinar Integrating ISO 8573-1 Compressed Air Quality Classes into SQF Certification Join compressed air expert Phillip Kruger, General Manager for Chicago-based Harris Equipment, on October 6th at 2:00 pm EST, as he discusses how he helps food processors and packagers integrate ISO 8573-1 compressed air quality classes into their formal SQF…
Standardization is critical for manufacturing. A bolt made in Germany must fit perfectly with the threaded component made in Canada and then assembled in America. Without standardization this would not be possible. National standards organizations coordinate with their peers in other countries to insure that we all agree on the meaning of one inch. TRI…
Meats, mustards, and marinades are protected by compressed air. Drinks and deep fryers are manufactured with compressed air. Compressed air is essential to modern food and beverage manufacturing, processing and packaging operations. Compressed air influences the safety of wrapping, sealing, labeling and palletizing actions that ship these products to your local markets for your summer…
TRI Air Testing helps you crack the code with its color-coded tables for identifying your best compressed air testing kit. Each option in the color-coded chart leads to more detailed information on the kits, including schematics, industry-specific usage information and more! The schematic information shows how the compressed air test kits have been engineered to gather samples…
ISO 8573-1 is used by some food and beverage plant engineers and facility managers to access the quality and verify the safety of compressed air for use in product manufacturing and packaging. With an umbrella of multiple sections and classes of requirements, the ISO standard can be used to define the appropriate and essential compressed…
Moisture (Water Vapor) Test Results Greater Than 3900 ppm or Ambient Pressure Dew Point Greater Than 22 Degrees F Discussion The TRI method for conducting Compressed Air Moisture Testing is an on-site method that directly measures the moisture content of the compressed air stream using a color indicator tube. We choose to use this onsite method because…
Whether you grill marinated flank steaks or tofu, and whether you cool down with a soda, sparkling water, or a treat from a passing ice cream truck, you benefit from compressed air. Compressed air is essential to many modern manufacturing, processing and packaging operations. High-quality compressed air provides energy for pneumatic conveyer and handling systems…
FDIC, the World’s Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition, will be held 20-25 April 2015 at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This international event is one of the most important and influential fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large…
TRI Air Testing Celebrates 40 Years! AUSTIN, TX. On February 2, 1975, Dr. J. Scott Thornton founded the company that became Texas Research International (TRI). TRI Air Testing was there in the beginning and served as one of the chief drivers in the organization’s establishment. Today, TRI is a diverse technology, scientific and services company;…
Chocolate rarely needs help getting off the shelf, but special days associated with chocolate (Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.), dramatically increase chocolate sales and gifting. In the case of Valentine’s Day, the increased interest is acute. Globally, more than $14 billion in chocolate sales occur around February 14 (with $1 billion of those sales in the…
On 2 February 1975, Punxsutawney Phil—the famed oracle groundhog of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania’s annual Groundhog Day celebration—stepped into the open air but did not see his shadow. The prediction: an early spring. This was not the only good news of the day. In Austin, Texas on that same day, Dr. J. Scott Thornton founded the company…
We all enjoy spices from around the world in our neighborhood groceries and corner stores for our Holiday meals and New Years celebrations. The security of this industry, as in other food and beverage sectors, rests in quality control in the manufacture, shipment, and storage. International standards and guidance documents, supported and confirmed by compressed air purity…
Every client who utilizes our air testing services uses their compressed air in some fashion to provide a good or service that they feel satisfies some need within society. These superpowers are each uniquely important and we at TRI Air Testing recognize that. This holiday season, we would like to give back to some of…
Dalton’s law of partial pressures states that the overall pressure of a gas mixture is equivalent to the sum of all of its parts. Most gases that we typically interact with are mixtures; only in specialized settings does one typically interact with a single gas. Ambient air is made up of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21%…
It’s almost that time of the year again… The 2014 DEMA Show is just around the corner and will be returning to Las Vegas! November 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, diving industry leaders will gather to showcase new products and services available to the diving community. TRI Air Testing will be there…
TRI Air Testing’s new Director of Operations, Jonathon Sauseda, understands the mission-critical aspects to ensuring quality results. A seasoned operations pro who began his career as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy with a specialty as a Medical Laboratory Technician, Sauseda understands that air quality is of utmost importance to those putting their…
August is upon us, often hot, often humid, and often marked by late summer gatherings, vacations, fairs, and festivals. These are summer’s Dog Days, but they are rarely lazy. Whether you grill marinated flank steaks or tofu, and whether you cool down with a soda, sparkling water, or a treat from a passing ice cream…
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) has launched a beautiful new website. The heavily revamped site is still in its infancy—its beta phase—so you might encounter a page or two that is not fully functional. But you will certainly notice a huge increase in the use of social media sharing/linking and graphics to tell…
Summer is approaching in the United States. Outdoor activities and gatherings will again become central pieces of day to day life. Cold beverages will be served. Meals will be grilled. And compressed air will be a huge part of it—as always, behind the scenes. When the temperature soars in Los Angeles, compressed air will keep…
Ronald Helsel holds up a copy of the $500 grant that the Oakland Volunteer Fire Co. (Johnstown, Pa.) won in TRI’s 2013 Volunteer Fire Department Grant Contest. Additionally, TRI is providing Oakland VFC with a free NFPA 1989 Compressed Breathing Air Test. FDIC was held this past month in Indianapolis. The annual FDIC event brings together…
Regardless of a person’s religious affiliation (or non-affiliation), the annual Easter holiday delivers a wealth of toys, candies, packaging, etc. that depict bunnies and chicks. People debate whether to age the popular Peeps marshmallow snacks. Cadbury Eggs appear near the registers of grocery, convenience, and general drug stores. Egg dying kits are sold. Popular foods…
FDIC, the World’s Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition, will be held 7 – 12 April 2014 at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. This international event is one of the most important and influential fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses…
TRI Air Testing‘s customers have access to the MyAir secure, online accounts system. MyAir gives customers the ability to: Access reports 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Receive digital access to standard reports within 24 hours View/Print recent analytical lab reports in PDF format Download datasheets and instructions View invoices and make payments…
February 7, 2014 is National Wear Red Day® (US). While February 14 marks the annual Valentine’s Day celebrations, which are strongly associated with the color red, February 7 is actually a day to honor health. The American Heart Association (AHA) hosts National Wear Red Day® events, distributes useful information on social media, and in general…
Nearly 70% of the firefighters in the United States are volunteer firefighters, and roughly two-thirds of all fire departments are volunteer fire departments (VFDs). That is more than 750,000 emergency service personnel and 21,000 VFDs! VFDs play an essential role in the national emergency response network. While departments everywhere—VFDs and standard fire departments—have increasingly been…
On January 6, the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) announced the incorporation of an unannounced audit protocol to be included in the next revision of the SQF Code (SQF). This means SQF will become the first internationally accredited third-party assessment program to require unannounced audits. In a statement, Robert Garfield, senior vice president, SQFI, noted…
Compressed air and gas have contributed greatly to scientific advancements, exploration, industrial optimization, and medical, personnel and product safety. The history of contributions by compressed air and gas technologies is a long one, and there may be no greater evidence of this than the Compressed Gas Association‘s (CGA) extraordinary anniversary: In 2013, the CGA has…
The medical field is a major user of compressed air. The pharmaceutical industry utilizes compressed air in manufacturing and packaging, much as the medical device manufacturing industry does. But the manufacturing side is not where it ends. Hospitals, clinics and other healthcare facilities are deeply linked to compressed air usage for improving patient and personnel…
TRI invites you to share your photographs and videos of compressed air and gas. Hashtag: #TRIAir Show us your world of compressed air or gas! Compressed airs and gases are utilized in many industries to keep products, personnel, and users/consumers safe: food and beverage, emergency response, dive, pharmaceutical, medical equipment, etc. TRI Air Testing follows…
The Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) delivers one of the true must-attend events in the dive industry. DEMA brings together professionals and enthusiasts from all levels of the field-recreational, commercial, military, etc. Small shops, large shops, individuals-whomever. That is DEMA, and it is an enormous amount of fun. It’s also highly educational. This year,…
The color-coded comparative chart on TRI Air Testing’s website outlines the options one has in selecting the best compressed air testing kit for meeting their safety and compliance needs. Compressed air testing kits enable SQF food safety managers, pharmaceutical plant engineers, diving shop owners, fire department personnel and others to gather samples of their…
NFPA has announced key partners for its annual Fire Protection Week to be held October 6-12. Fire Protection Week is dedicated to raising awareness of how fires start, how to prevent them, and how our emergency services community can help support public safety efforts. For the sixth consecutive year, Domino’s will take part. The…
Every September in the United States, the first Monday of the month is reserved for the celebration of Labor Day. This federal holiday was first observed in 1894. Today, it is generally recognized as the end of summer in the US, with many summer festivals concluding on Labor Day and schools reopening from summer break…
Compressed air is essential to the dive industry. San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences stands as one of the more intriguing stories in the field. The Academy is a non-profit science museum and research organization with a history dating back to 1853. Since the 1950s, when the SCUBA technologies we know today emerged—or is that,…
It’s never too early to plan your visit to the next DEMA Show. DEMA 2013 will take place 6-9 November 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This is an essential stop on the dive calendar. TRI Air Testing will be there—and we hope you will be too! DEMA’s Awards Party will once again…
Nearly 70% of the 750,000+ firefighters in the United States are volunteers. Approximately 67% of the 30,000+ fire departments in the country are Volunteer Fire Departments (VFDs). TRI Air Testing invites you to help these essential responders breathe safe air. Nominate a VFD for the 2013 Air Testing Grant Program. TRI Air Testing is giving…
TRI Air Testing hopes that all those working with compressed air in the United States take a little time on the Fourth of July to celebrate their nation’s Independence Day. Though we are an international company, we are headquartered in the United States; and we are thankful each day for the opportunities we have…
Credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce Stay safe at (and under) sea with compressed air! Did you know that June 2013 is National Oceans Month in the United States? President Obama recently released a proclamation to honor the month. In the statement, he noted: From providing food and energy to helping sustain our…
Computers, tablets, and smartphones have made access to information extraordinarily easy; but the complicated differences between computer and tablet operating systems, smartphone platforms, competing web browsers, etc. have made information access less consistent—at least in terms of display and how much you are able to interact with it. A website that displays cleanly on a…
Whether they specialize in recreational, commerical, or other sides of the diving field, dive shops everywhere put safety at the top of the list. Certifications and documentation must be kept up to date. The compressed air utilized for safe equipment (including breathing air) must be checked and verified regularly. These steps are how any diving…
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Institute is a globally oriented initiative, spearheaded by manufacturers, suppliers, and many other (mostly for-profit) companies, to promote safe quality practices throughout the complex food and beverage industry chain. Independent of but informed by and influencing various common regulatory guidelines, the SQF movement recognizes how food safety at the point…
FDIC, the World’s Largest Firefighter Training Conference and Exhibition, will be held 22-27 April 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. This international event is one of the most important and influential fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a…
In the United States, Irish pub owners (who were actually raised in Ireland) have long joked that St. Patrick’s Day is every publican’s “favorite English holiday.” It can be an extraordinarily profitable day for them. The pubs teem with revelers. Pints pour endlessly. And no shortage of corned beef and cabbage is served. It doesn’t…
In October 2012, NFPA released its report “US Fire Department Profile,” which was authored by Michael J. Karter, Jr. and Gary P. Stein. One of the statistics included in the report stresses what is widely known among firefighters but not necessarily within the general public: 69% (756,400) of the firefighters in the United States are…
Chocolate is a universal treat. It’s enjoyed by cultures throughout the world. Derived from the cocoa beans, it has historically been harvested in South America (where it originated); but today the African continent is the largest producer (accounting for roughly 66% of the global supply). Côte d’Ivoire alone produces half of that. Suffice it to…
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has unveiled some online tools to help employers and workers understand how to properly select their respiratory selection gear. The system succinctly reminds employers of their specific responsibilities under OSHA guidelines, such as for making sure compressed air systems are providing safe air in compliance with the applicable…
On 4 January 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed major new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules that many consider the most significant food safety advances since the 1940s. While one rule proposal deals largely with sanitation management and protocols on produce farms, another rule focuses on production and distribution sources; and…
“Sweet tooths” emerge each year around the holidays as candies, chocolates, pies and more are shared in offices and gatherings…or indulged in when one believes they are not being observed. Jelly beans rank highly among the iconic candies that people encounter in the holiday season. In a recent article in Packaging Digest, the complexity of…
Writing for Compressed Air Best Practices, a leading publication on the utilization of and issues impacting compressed air across a broad spectrum of industries, Ron Marshall offers a selection of technical guidance from two key publications by Compressed Air Challenge. His article, “How’s the Weather in Your Pipes,” is worth a read. Compressed Air Challenge…
The annual Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show is an international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries. Each and every year, it is one of the most entertaining and most hands-on educational opportunities in the promotion and growth of the diving industry. Visitors and vendors can inspect new equipment,…
Compressed air plays a major role in keeping emergency responders safe. For example, the proper functioning and safety of breathing air tank systems that are part for the gear fire services personnel wear requires verifying the quality of the compressed air used to fill them. If it has certain contaminates they can cause malfunction of…
It’s hard to fathom the influence that basic spices, such as black pepper and cinnamon, have had upon the world; yet, from the end of the Middle Ages through the European “Age of Discovery” and into modern times, the spice trade has had an enormous impact on the global economy. The spice trade by land…
The Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization’s (MGPHO) annual meeting will be held 3-5 October 2012 in Kansas City at the Mariott Country Club Plaza. MGPHO is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and education of patient care. The association’s members represent the “best of the best” in the medical gas workplace and are…
Standardization is critical for manufacturing. A bolt made in Germany must fit perfectly with the threaded component made in Canada and then assembled in America. Without standardization this would not be possible. National standards organizations coordinate with their peers in other countries to insure that we all agree on the meaning of one inch. TRI…
A late-July interview between Nestle CEO Paul Bulcke and the International Standards Organization’s (ISO) publication ISO Focus+ addressed one of the most critical aspects of international standardization: how global stability in production, packaging, and shipping methods help secure local flavors in the market. Consumers in southern Europe, for example, may prefer chocolate with a slightly…
Did you know that the multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry is a huge compressed air user? The composition of each cosmetic is complex. Creating color, consistency, durability against the elements and body heat, etc.—each piece in the puzzle requires careful quality control management. Compressed air provides vital support in the manufacturing process—such as driving pneumatic devices…
We have often linked readers of our blog and our Facebook page to articles from around the world about compressed air issues in the various industries that utilize it. It’s all information that should be shared (and we appreciate the article recommendations you share with us too). Today, we have a recommended reading and a…
TRI Air Testing is excited to announce the official launch of its new website: www.airtesting.com. The new site design includes a new color scheme and updated navigation to help you find the compressed air testing information you need more quickly. It’s also optimized for use on smart phones and tablets, so wherever you are, whatever…
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in a July 16 entry on its “Fire Service Today” blog, has announced a partnership with Domino’s Pizza for Fire Prevention Week 2012 (October 7-13). NFPA, as those in the many industries utilizing or testing compressed air know, is one of the most influential safety organizations in the United…
Here’s one you may have missed (back in February). Writing for Food Safety Tech, Parker Hannifin Corporation’s Allan Fish and Peak Media’s Peter Froehlich take a look at the gaps in standards and laws regarding a real definition for “cleanliness” when compressed air is used in the manufacture of food and beverage products. Readers of…
Welcome to summer! It’s a season characterized by travel, outdoor fun, and sunshine—though that certainly doesn’t mean we aren’t still working. In the compressed air field, we are working daily to make so many of the products and activities people associate with summer safety: the foods we barbecue, the air we breathe on SCUBA dive…
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are leading 2012’s International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week from June 17-23. This joint initiative is coordinated by the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section and the NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program, and is supported by an enormous number of national and…
June 8 marks two important events for the diving field and for the environment: World Oceans Day and the re-launch of Project AWARE Foundation’s grassroots campaign to protect ocean environments “one dive at a time.” The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), which anyone pursuing SCUBA diving knows of and probably owes a lot of…
Are you stocking up on food and drinks for your summer BBQ? The food and beverage industry uses compressed air for manufacturing, processing and packaging. Food and beverage grade gases, for example, can include carbon dioxide, nitrogen and nitrous oxide (for products such as whipping cream). The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the inspections for…
Turtles, fish, and reefs–OH MY! TRI Air Testing has just had the opportunity to visit and scuba dive with customer Akumal Dive Shop in Akumal, Mexico. Located along Mexico’s Caribbean shoreline, Akumal Dive Shop has helped expert and novice divers of all sorts explore this extraordinarily beautiful region for more than 25 years. 3000 PSI…
There sometimes seems to be a day for everything, from Arbor Day to World Water Day, Mother’s Day to World Chocolate Day. Some days are tied to causes, some in memory of particular events, some in recognition of important contributors to society, etc. And a number of industries recognize particular days in honor of their…
The annual FDIC event is one of the most important fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large exhibit hall, FDIC offers a unique networking opportunity to a vital field. This year, visit FDIC at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana,…
Normally we’d focus on compressed air…but we couldn’t help but enjoy this video from Worthington Cylinders on how aluminum SCUBA tanks are made. It’s a complex process, but the video breaks it down nicely and presents the information in a succinct and engaging format. You’ll see not just the basic formation of the tank but…
While the social networking site LinkedIn has often been used as a way for professionals to connect, it, like Facebook, has increasingly adopted new ways for companies to establish a communication home. LinkedIn’s group discussion forums have provided deeper interactions. Trending stories from around the world, news feeds from those you are connected to, and…
Compressed air is used in a variety of applications within the Food & Beverage Industry. In fact, nearly every stage of production and handling, from preparation of ingredients to product creation to packaging and shipping may involve compressed air in minor and major operations. Conveyor belts may be pneumatically driven. Automated lines for filling or…
The annual FDIC event is one of the most important fire safety and professional development gatherings. With a strong selection of training and short courses and a large exhibit hall, FDIC offers a unique networking opportunity to a vital field. This year, come visit FDIC at the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis,…
Chocolate rarely needs help getting off the shelf, but special days associated with chocolate (Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, etc.), dramatically increase chocolate sales and gifting. In the case of Valentine’s Day, the increased interest is acute. Globally, more than $14 billion in chocolate sales occur around February 14 (with $1 billion of those sales in the…
Moisture in the air is not in and of itself dangerous to breathe (so long as it isn’t condensed to liquid water), but it can be dangerous to the health of SCBA and SCUBA equipment users if that moisture interferes with the operation of that breathing air equipment. Excessive moisture is one of the causes…
While automotive design (exterior and interior) and performance are the hallmarks of any manufacturer’s brands, one of the essential draws for the customer is the personal attachment they may feel towards color. Sharp colors are featured on many high-performance sports cars. Executive blacks and grays are found on many luxury vehicles. And most manufacturers offer…
Are you stocking up on food and drinks for New Year’s Eve or FOOTBALL parties? Or getting ready to hit the gym in the New Year with bottled water? The food/beverage industry uses compressed air for manufacturing, processing and packaging. Food and beverage grade gases, for example, can include carbon dioxide, nitrogen and nitrous oxide…
High-quality compressed air is critical for providing food products that are not only cost effective to process but safe to eat. Compressed air is a universally accepted power distribution method in industry. The food manufacturing and processing industry uses compressed air in multiple operations. Compressed air provides the energy for pneumatic conveyers that transport liquids…
In its weekly e-newsletter, Fire Chief magazine highlighted American firefighters serving as soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere. Newsletter readers submitted names of firefighter/soldiers, and Fire Chief magazine has subsequently invited readers to send a holiday greeting card to one of these soldiers. Their names are posted online. Read more at Fire Chief today and…
The 6th Annual Industrial Fire, Safety & Security Show will be held November 30-December 1, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas at the Harry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Industrial Fire, Safety & Security is an organization that is dedicated to improving industrial emergency response. The association’s members represent the “best of the best” in the industrial fire…
Compressed air systems consume a significant portion of the electricity used by manufacturing plants. A compressed air audit can identify inefficient compressed air systems that need to be addressed in order to achieve reliable product quality, reduce energy consumption and improve productivity. Compressed air quality is an important part of an audit. Poor air quality…
TRI announces its latest contest: a DIVE Vacation in Mexico. The rules and mantra for this Triple Play come from our social media communities…and they’re also applicable to compressed air testing and breathing air quality checks: CONNECT. SHARE. REPEAT. 1. CONNECT with TRI Air Testing via Social Media. (See buttons at bottom of this post.)…
The annual Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show is an international trade-only event for the diving, action water sports and travel industries. DEMA (Diving and Equipment Marketing Association) is an international organization dedicated to the promotion and growth of the scuba diving industry, which includes the Be a Diver Program. Breathing air and gas…
Ron Marshall’s recent article “A Breath of Compressed Air” from PlantServices.com opens with a few key points (e.g., untreated compressed air isn’t necessarily safe for breathing), but the value of the article extends well beyond them. You cannot make assumptions, Marshall and his article sources stress. The ultra clean conditions of a cleanroom do not…
The Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization’s (MGPHO) annual meeting will be held 5-7 October 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino. MGPHO is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the safety, quality, and education of patient care. The association’s members represent the “best of the best” in…
At TRI Air Testing, quality is built into everything that we do. Our documented quality system allows TRI to participate in international markets that require and maintain stringent quality-control standards. TRI has a long-standing commitment to excellence in science and quality. TRI is ANSI/ISO/ASQ 9001-2008 and ISO 17025-2005 compliant, is an AIHA-accredited laboratory, and participates in…
Have you ever experienced too much moisture in your compressed breathing air sample? Has your air sample failed quality testing because of excessive moisture? All ambient air contains some level of moisture no matter if the air is from a moist gulf coast region or in the Sahara Desert. A compressor draws in air and…
TRI Air Testing’s Sandra Dudek was in Atlanta recently for the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) annual Fire Rescue International (FRI) show. She shares a bit of her experience here with the TRI Air Testing Blog: Last weekend’s FRI 2011 conference was partially interrupted by the impending arrival of Hurricane Irene, which churned its…
Compressed air testing is a vital component of many industries, both for verifying equipment functionality and ensuring personnel/client safety. From firehouses to diving centers, medical facilities to biotechnology corridors and military bases, the importance of compressed air testing continues to grow. Accuracy in compressed air testing is, of course, the primary need. But timeliness is…
TRI Air Testing offers sampling kits for use on free loan or for purchase. All of our air testing clients, including those who use our air testing sampling kit on loan, receive 24-hour turnaround on their results.* It’s our pledge of service to you. For information on how to take advantage of air sampling with…
The TRI Air Testing Blog has been created to help foster greater discussion on compressed air testing and the many industries that utilize compressed air. We welcome your questions, success stories, site photos and more. TRI Air Testing, an AIHA-accredited laboratory, provides compressed air analysis for fire service, diving, medical, industrial, governmental and pharmaceutical companies.…
