Drive belts play a pivotal role in industrial processes that rely on motors. Because of this, belt breakage can bring operations to a halt, resulting in downtime, maintenance challenges, and additional costs. Careful installation, regular cleaning, and proper operation of the motor can help maintain the integrity of the belt and significantly extend its lifetime. […]
For many factories and industrial facilities, the Centrifugal Blower is a hardworking team member, making sure that airflow and vacuum are maintained in mission-critical processes. If a Centrifugal Blower is experiencing sub-optimal performance and decreased operational up-time, the culprit may be an often-ignored component of the system – the blower filter. Why do Centrifugal Filters […]
Six years. After continual development over the last six years, Republic Manufacturing revolutionized the manufacturing industry with the launch of the RBX Series centrifugal blower product line. Republic Manufacturing is recognized across the industry for manufacturing high-quality centrifugal air blowers that provide dry, clean, oil-free air while requiring low energy consumption, and with the RBX […]
When choosing a CNC vacuum, some commonly asked questions pertain to vacuum strength, durability, and which type to use for different applications. At Republic Manufacturing, we can answer those questions and also point you in the right direction when choosing which CNC vacuum is right for you! What determines which CNC vacuum is the best? […]
Republic Manufacturing is proud to debut the new RBX High-Efficiency Centrifugal Blower product line at PACK EXPO Connects, the live, virtual trade packaging trade show schedule from November 9-13, 2020. The best in class Republic RBX Centrifugal Blower line is designed for efficiency, endurance, and optimal performance in high-demand pressure and vacuum applications. The RBX […]
Optimize your Hold Down Application. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to vacuum hold down for CNC machines. The experts at Republic Manufacturing can help you select the right vacuum pump technology and size to optimize your hold down application. Optimizing the vacuum will reduce material movement or vibration which directly results […]
Because our products are used to assist many industries that are important to our daily lives, Republic has the ability to stay open during the Covid-19 Pandemic. During this time our employees follow social distancing measures, wear protective masks, and have their temperature taken before work to ensure their safety. “Coming into work during […]
The most common causes of blower failure are very easy to avoid. During my years of providing technical assistance to Republic clients, we most commonly run into either one of two issues that lead to failure: (1) Poor Filter Maintenance, or (2)Ineffective Relief Valve Setup. POOR FILTER MAINTENANCE These blowers, as with most airflow technologies, […]
Many times, I’m asked if it’s normal for a blower to get very hot while operating. This of course depends on just how hot the blower is getting, but the act of compression does cause an increase in temperature, also called delta T. Typically, the discharge temperature should be below 200 degrees Fahrenheit or it […]
Republic will get this question a lot, “Is your RB1200 big enough for…?” For many, this seems like a fair question when inquiring about a centrifugal blower for purchase. On the contrary, there are several details that you should focus on when selecting your pump. We’ve compiled a list of three criterion that will help […]