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  • Air Power Airwaves S6E2: Introducing Fume Dog , a welders best friend. Let's discuss extracting weld fumes to protect your workers.
    2026/07/25
    Welcome to another exciting episode of Airpower Airwaves, where we dive deep into the intriguing world of manufacturing solutions that impact you. Hosted by Travis Stirewalt, this episode marks a special occasion—it's the first time that we've had Jesse from Fume Dog joining us on the podcast. We're thrilled to have her onboard to discuss everything about welding fume extraction and the health implications associated with it.Fume Dog, a branch of Cleaner Industries based in Rome, Georgia, has become a significant player in the field of fume extraction, providing innovative solutions to keep your work environment safe and healthy. Air Power is excited to have partnered with Fume Dog, and today, we're here to explore the fascinating world of fume collection, its importance in the welding industry, and how it can drastically improve worker safety. So, buckle up and join us as we delve into this informative discussion on how Fume Dog is making a difference in manufacturing environments across the nation.Guest InformationJesse: Head of Sales at Fume Dog, a division of Cleaner Industries.Kyle: Sales and Marketing Leader for Air Power, contributing to the discussion with insights on market trends and product positioning.Related Resources and LinksAirpower-USA WebsiteShop Airpower WebstoreFume Dog Product PageCleaner Industries InformationContact: 1-800-334-1001Episode SummaryIn this episode, we explore Fume Dog's innovative approach to fume extraction from the perspective of both product functionality and the health benefits it provides to industrial workers. Jesse, Head of Sales for Fume Dog, enlightens us on their product lineup, including mobile and stationary units designed for different size operations from small workshops to large industrial sites.The episode dives into the health risks associated with welding fumes, such as welder's flu, lung cancer, and other respiratory issues. Jesse shares incredible insights into how Fume Dog products help mitigate these risks with effective fume extraction solutions that are OSHA-compliant.We also learn about exciting features like their convertible fume extractor, which can be easily transitioned from a portable unit to a wall-mounted unit. The conversation turns towards the newer generation's increasing focus on health and safety, which is driving demand for these advanced solutions. The hosts also highlight the importance of educating younger welders on the significance of protecting themselves from hazardous materials in a manufacturing setting.Key TakeawaysFume Dog provides critical equipment for fume extraction, ensuring a safer working environment in manufacturing industries.Welding fumes pose significant health risks, making fume extraction a necessary safety measure.Fume Dog's products are versatile, catering to both large industrial sites and small workshops.Education on the health implications of welding fumes is crucial for the newer generation of welders.Regular exposure to welding fumes, without proper protection, can lead to severe health consequences.Notable Quotes and Examples"Welder’s flu is a real thing—drink whole milk when you're welding galvanized steel to help with the symptoms. It's caused by zinc in the steel." - Jesse (21:44)"In Georgia, you can kind of open your shop doors, put some exhaust fans in and blow it out." - Jesse (32:10)"Even if you're welding one to two hours a week on stainless steel, you're still breathing it in." - Jesse (23:40)Detailed Episode Breakdown00:09 IntroductionThe episode kicks off with Travis Steuerwalt introducing the Airpower Airwaves podcast. There's an emphasis on how manufacturing and production innovations affect today's industries, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of fume extraction.00:54 Fume Dog OverviewJesse explains how Fume Dog, a division of Cleaner Industries, has been instrumental in providing effective solutions for fume collection in welding environments.01:14 Guest IntroductionsListeners are introduced to the knowledgeable podcast participants: Jesse, Head of Sales for Fume Dog, and Kyle, Sales and Marketing Leader for Air Power.02:10 Resources & Contact InfoTravis shares valuable resources for further information, eagerly recommending listeners to visit Airpower-USA's website and shop.04:29 Fume Dog ProductsJesse outlines the various products offered by Fume Dog, emphasizing their functionality and benefits in maintaining a healthy work environment.05:17 Health ImplicationsThe discussion shifts to the health risks of welding fumes, such as short- and long-term respiratory issues and the carcinogenic risks they pose.14:19 Product Lines ExplorationAn exploration of the Fume Dog product lines reveals the versatility and adaptability designed for diverse manufacturing environments.22:14 Welding Booth FeaturesJesse talks about some unique features of their welding booths, including durable materials and adaptability for various working conditions.30:24 Closing RemarksTravis wraps...
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  • Air Power Airwaves S6E1: Deep Dive into Panasonic Power Tools: Innovation, Quality, and the Future of Manufacturing
    2026/04/02

    Welcome to a detailed, behind-the-scenes look at Panasonic’s approach to power tools, in the latest edition of our Air Power Airwaves podcast. If you’re into manufacturing, assembly, or are just a power tool enthusiast, buckle in! We're covering everything from the nuts and bolts of torque, battery technology, and Japanese manufacturing pride, all the way to ergonomics and the latest in controller tech.

    In this podcast we cover:

    • Kickoff: Meet the Crew and Panasonic’s Place at Air Power Panasonic’s
    • Roots: Legacy Meets Innovation
    • The Japanese Quality Philosophy
    • All About Torque: The Science Behind Fastening Drive Mechanisms:
    • Direct vs. Indirect
    • Precision and Control: The Rise of Smart Tools
    • Spotlight: Panasonic AP4 Plus
    • Quiet Pulse Tools: Operator Comfort and Safety
    • Connecting the Dots: Advanced Controllers and Screwdrivers
    • Wrapping Up: The Future of Panasonic Power Tools
    • Contact & Demo Info

    Discover Panasonic’s power tool innovations with Travis, Ryan, and Aaron as they explore torque, Japanese quality, ergonomics, and the latest AP4 Plus.

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on Panasonic please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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    00:00 Welcome & Intros

    02:15 Panasonic History

    04:24 Japanese Quality

    05:45 Torque Talk

    08:50 Drive Types

    10:38 Precision Tools

    15:04 AP4 Plus Focus

    23:14 Quiet Pulse Tools

    35:14 Controller & Screwdrivers

    39:25 Final Thoughts

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E7: Mobile Manufacturing Solutions....what they are....and why you need them!!!
    2025/12/18

    In the latest episode of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast host Travis Stirewalt uncovers the wonders of Mobile Manufacturing Solutions. It's the latest trend in manufacturing efficiency and he chats with Air Power's Kyle Crawford about how Air Power is helping our customers develop equipment that is portable and quickly deployable.

    Just a few of the Mobile Manufacturing Solutions they discuss are;
    - Deployable Paint Kitchen
    - Mobile Paint Carts
    - Mobile Dispensing Carts
    - Mobile Atomization Carts
    - Mobile Calibration Carts
    - Mobile Paint Spray Carts
    - Mobile Hot Melt Carts
    - several Mobile Maintenance Solutions

    Whether to be used as emergency back-ups or as every day mission critical accessories, our mobile manufacturing solutions are not only cost-effective but also highly reliable allowing you to streamline operations and increase productivity.

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on our Mobile Manufacturing Solutions please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E6: The Evolution of Tools in Manufacturing...what you need to know to future-proof your facility!
    2025/10/31

    From air hoses to power cords, batteries and beyond, the evolution of tools in manufacturing facilities has taken MAJOR leaps over the last few years. In this edition of Air Power Airwaves host Travis Stirewalt delves into what's happened, what's happening now...and what you can expect in the coming years in tool technology.

    Guests Bryan Olyer, from Ingersoll Rand, and Air Power's Kyle Crawford discuss the progression of old "dumb" tools to the latest technologies, and how to future-proof your manufacturing facility.

    In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we discuss;

    - Industry 4.0
    - The future of Pneumatic Tools
    - "Dumb" tools and their place moving forward
    - The advantages of battery-powered tools
    - The release of the new IQi low-torque tools
    - Using Apps to control your tool settings
    - The evolution of Controllers and why you should be using them
    - How WiFi 6 will change everything in data monitoring in manufacturing
    - The launch of Ingersoll Rand's "Limitless"
    - Future-proofing your manufacturing facility

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on Ingersoll Rand products please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E5: The 2025 "DanCast" - The latest update from the President of Air Power
    2025/10/02

    In the latest episode of the Air Power Airwaves Podcast as we catch up with Dan Senff, President of Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. It's our Annual "DanCast" and if you are interested in the continued expansion and evolution of Air Power Manufacturing Solutions, you'll want to watch this episode.

    Dan shares exciting updates about;

    1. Our expansion into Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas & Oklahoma
    2. The opening of our new Ft. Worth, Texas branch
    3. Addition of resources in South Carolina
    4. The evolution of our brand to Assemble. Move. Coat. Automate.
    5. Expansion of our Automation team
    6. Air Power being named the "World's Greatest"
    7. The launch and expansion of our Annual Air Power "Serve" Day
    .........and much more.

    Don't miss this engaging conversation! Share your thoughts in the comments and spread the word! If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on the Air Power Advantage, please contact us today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E4 - Exploring the advantages of a 2K Coating System. Is it time to stop "Hot Potting?"
    2025/08/06

    In the latest episode of Air Power Airwaves we dive into the DISTINCT advantages of upgrading to a 2K coating System!!

    To understand why it may be time to stop "Hot Potting" we chat with Binks Account Manager, Allan Mustard and our own Sales & Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford, to discuss the daily challenges and disadvantages of "hot potting" and how moving to a plural component proportioner can enhance your coating process immediately.

    In this incredibly informative podcast we cover;

    • The daily challenges of "hot potting"
    • How the Ransburg RM2 solves those daily challenges
    • How 2K Systems work
    • How many guns, colors and hardeners it can handle
    • The advantages of advanced data collection for your EHS personnel
    • How Remote Connectivity makes management easier
    • Quick color changes and gun flushes
    • How to get 15-20% better Cure response

    Host Travis Stirewalt takes us through a very in-depth discussion on plural component systems and why it may be time to make that investment.

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on Binks please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E3 - Torque Reaction, Tool Tip Tracking, Multi Spindles & more with GCI
    2025/05/30

    In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we bring back Sam from GCI Engineered Solutions to discuss the ways his magnificent team can help our customers of the fastening side of manufacturing!!

    Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes back Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions, for a chat about how they can help improve the safety, efficiency and precision of a manufacturing process. Aaron Osbourne, Air Power Application Engineer, joins the discussion to breakdown.....

    - Torque Reaction - how GCI helps protect your operators from the dangers of high torque fastening
    - Tool Tip Tracking - making sure those bolts are being fastened properly gets easier thanks to GCI
    - Multi Spindles - The use, flexibility and benefits of using multi spindles in your process
    - Some specific examples of Air Power and GCI's partnership over the years

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on GCI's Engineered Solutions please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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  • Air Power Airwaves S5E2 - Exploring the high cost of tools in Manufacturing & how selecting proper tools can save you money
    2025/02/28

    In the latest episode of Air Power Airwaves we are exploring the high cost of tools in Assembly Manufacturing...and how to be sure you are selecting the right tool to save you money$$$

    Selecting the wrong tool doesn't just cost you the price of the tool, it cost you much more in down-time, inferior productivity, substandard quality of output and worker safety. We all know this, but thanks to the new Whitepaper commissioned and release by Cleco Production tools...we have the actual numbers.

    In this episode we discuss this new study with Josh Ference from Cleco and Matt Tuttle from Air Power to find out the causes and effects of "SAVING" money on the front-end of a tool purchase. We cover;

    • What are the causes of downtime in manufacturing?

    • The cost of downtime in manufacturing

    • Choosing the right tool for the job (Safety Critical vs Quality Critical vs Functional)

    • Operator Training

    If you have any questions about today’s topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for more information on Cleco Production Tools please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.

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    37 分