Case Study

Machine Shop Moisture Problems Solved with Dehumidification

Machine Shop Moisture Problems Solved with Dehumidification

Machine Shop Moisture Problems Solved with Dehumidification A provider of intricate metal surface and tool grinding in the Midwest was plagued with a longstanding moisture build-up problem that needed a quick solution. During the grinding process, a water-based lubricant was sprayed directly onto cutting tools and grinding wheels for cooling and lubrication. Most of the spray was collected into a pan or recaptured into a hood mounted above the machinery. However, enough spray migrated throughout the building to eventually saturate the entire building and its contents with the coolant. When doors and windows were closed during cold months, several problems soon appeared: A coating of rust quickly formed on the unprotected surface of freshly ground metal. The building’s concrete floor conden

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