Connecticut Sales Manager, Ross Orr, shows us step-by-step air leak repair instructions to make sure your compressed air system runs as efficiently as possible.

It’s an automatic, almost involuntary response: there’s a leak, you fix it. But when you’re talking about repairing  compressed air leaks, it’s not like wrapping duct tape around a garden hose. Nothing spills on the floor. Depending on the leak location, there could be considerable time and expense involved in fixing it. But what is the payback on that? Knowing if the situation merits the necessary outlay of money and manpower can be quite the dilemma…that’s when a Scales Leak Study can be a valuable asset.

“At Scales, we pride ourselves on being able to deliver the expertise our clients need to operate at maximum efficiency,” says Sales Manager Robert Schwarz. “By having our compressed air systems specialists do a comprehensive Leak Study, we can tag existing leaks, quantify them, and provide determinations as to the proper course of action.”

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Business has been expanding in the New England region for Scales Industrial Technologies, to the point where more people are needed, as well as larger space to accommodate them.

So the company chose a talented, experienced new Sales Manager for their Massachusetts location…and soon after, moved the entire operation into a larger facility in Shrewsbury, MA.

“We are extremely excited to announce the hiring of Andre L. Narbonne as our Massachusettes operation’s sales manager” states Niff Ambrosino Scales’ Chief Operating Officer. Narbonne — a PE, CEM, and DOE-certified AIRMaster+ Specialist, as well as a proven sales professional — was the ideal choice to help Scales capitalize on numerous growth opportunities in the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont markets. “Andre brings decades of sales acumen and industry knowledge to his new Sales Manager position,” says Niff Ambrosino, “He has a history of impressive successes wherever he’s worked, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to bring out the best of those on his team. We were very fortunate to acquire the services of someone with Andre’s qualifications as we take on this region’s exciting new challenges.”

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A well-known phrase states “necessity is the mother of invention”, and history has proven its validity many times. So has Scales Industrial Technologies; compressor lubrication is merely one more example.

An acknowledged leader in providing complete industrial compressed air solutions, the company realized several years ago that the lubricants vital to dependable, cost-effective air compressor function varied enormously both in quality and price. Obviously, a remedy was needed.

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As one of the world’s premier provider of leading-edge compressed air solutions, you’d expect Scales Industrial Technologies to carry a large inventory of top-quality parts. And you’re right, of course. But taking care of our customers’ needs, covering a diverse range of industries involves much more than having a part sitting somewhere on a shelf.

From its five spacious locations, Scales’ complete line of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service and repair parts — and Aftermarket parts for customer service — are stored and retrieved with remarkable speed and accuracy thanks to a state-of-the-art computer inventory control system. Then the most dedicated and knowledgeable people in the business make sure every order is swiftly expedited, with most shipped within 24 hours of being received. In addition, with their in-house technical expertise, Scales is your one stop solution whenever an upgraded or site specific part is required to meet more severe operating conditions.

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Adding to its capabilities as a global leader in providing cutting-edge compressed air solutions for a diverse range of markets, Scales Industrial Technologies is now also an exclusive distributor of MTA Chillers with integral free cooling from one of the world’s foremost manufacturers, MTA-USA. MTA-USA features a chiller and free cooling unit all in one, and Scales is proud to consider MTA-USA a business partner.

“A facility that utilizes chilled water year-round, such as a plastic injection molding operation, would be an ideal candidate for a system like this,” explains Joseph Loesing, Sales Manager at Scales’ CarlePlace, NY facility. “Not only can this MTA Chiller deliver significant cost savings, it also saves wear and tear on the entire refrigeration system, increasing productivity and reducing downtime.” Continue reading →

Chances are, if you work in an industry utilizing reciprocating air compressors, you already know the importance of proper periodic maintenance to keep them operating at peak efficiency. However, chances are almost as good that you’re unaware of exactly all that entails. Luckily, Scales Industrial Technologies has the remedy.

The company recently produced a video in which Scales’ Service Technician Chris Lopez explains the process of reciprocating air compressor maintenance simply and concisely. “Regular compressor maintenance is critical for their reliability and longevity,” he asserts; “anyone who thinks otherwise is looking for trouble.” Continue reading →