HVAC Case Study
Ram Grinding

Challenge

At RAM Grinding, precision is measured in ten-thousandths of an inch. Whether it’s a less expensive part or a $100,000 part, the precision tolerance is often not more than .0002”. With those tight margins, the company needed a consistent air temperature to prevent metal expansion and errors. Coolerado offered precisely what it needed. Evaporative Cooling.

Solution

When the company purchased a 7,800-square-foot facility that lacked a cooling system, the owners had the opportunity to evaluate all of their options. They needed a cost-effective solution that provided employee comfort, health, and productivity. They also needed cool, dry air conducive to their products and processes. The company found the advanced technology of Coolerado’s evaporative cooler to be the ideal solution. It installed three R600 units, which provide 100% fresh, cooled make-up air. Initially, RAM Grinding planned to duct cool air to each work station. However, the new units provided so much cooling capacity, the additional ducting proved unnecessary, further reducing its capital expenses.

Now the building maintains temperatures between 68°F and 78°F and humidity levels around 20 to 25%. Those levels keep the facility pleasant and prevent metals from expanding.