Air Power Airwaves

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The Air waves Podcast is all about the manufacturing industry. This show is filled with helpful tips, news about new technology and stories of real experiences from the Air Power team.

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April 2, 202641 min

Air Power Airwaves S6E1: Deep Dive into Panasonic Power Tools: Innovation, Quality, and the Future of Manufacturing

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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter00:00 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 ThoughtsConnect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

December 18, 202517 min

Air Power Airwaves S5E7: Mobile Manufacturing Solutions....what they are....and why you need them!!!

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 SolutionsWhether 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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

October 31, 202540 min

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

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 facilityIf 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. Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

October 2, 202538 min

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

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 & Oklahoma2. The opening of our new Ft. Worth, Texas branch3. Addition of resources in South Carolina4. 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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

August 6, 202540 min

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

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 responseHost 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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

May 30, 202528 min

Air Power Airwaves S5E3 - Torque Reaction, Tool Tip Tracking, Multi Spindles & more with GCI

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 yearsIf 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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

February 28, 202537 min

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

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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

January 31, 202540 min

Air Power Airwaves S5E1 - Industrial Filter Management made easy with RTT Engineered Solutions

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves we introduce you to a BRAND NEW TECHNOLOGY from RTT Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years.Host Travis Stirewalt sits down with Trey Peavy, the Director of Sales & Marketing for RTT, and Kevin Averette from Air Power to debut the NEW Filter Monitoring System, The Filter Monitor PLUS and the Filter Monitor PRO...with optional Filter Inventory Management capabilities.All 3 of these new systems offered by RTT are used to monitor the condition of the exhaust filters and notifies the status of the filtration to operators, paint line managers, or management teams. Notifications range from visual indicators on the panel face to emails and text messages depending on the version of monitoring required. The ability to understand the condition of the exhaust filter load dramatically affects the efficiencies of spray booth operational cost due to unnecessary filter change-outs.Each system is a stand-alone unit that can be added to any existing or new spray booth and powered by a regular 120 volt outlet by using the provided power cable.Retrofitting capabilities are not just limited to RTT Engineered Solutions equipment but also other manufactures of spray booths.They discuss....Adding the Filter Monitoring System to your current set-up for enhanced visual alertingThe benefits of upgrading to the Filter Monitoring PLUS to replace your manometer for increased safetyThe benefits of upgrading to the Filter Monitoring PRO, for enhanced safety, data collection, emailed or text alerts as well as the capability of upgrading to the Filter Inventory Management.How exactly the Filter Inventory Management add-on works in your facility to increase efficiency.Just how easy it is to add the required sensors and units to your facility to monitor all of your air filtered equipment.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 RTT Engineered Solutions please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

November 29, 202428 min

Air Power Airwaves S4E7: Material Handling Made Easy with Air Power & GCI Engineered Solutions

This episode of Air Power Airwaves explores the Material Handling mastery of GCI Engineered Solutions, a trusted vendor partner of Air Power for many years. Host Travis Stirewalt sits down for a chat with Sam Goebel, the General Manager of GCI Engineered Solutions., and Mike Rogers an Air Power Application Engineer about the material handling capabilities of GCI.They discuss....- The limitations (or lack thereof) of GCI's carbon fiber construction- The benefits of their custom engineering for each customer- The safety benefits of GCI's ergonomic torque reaction and custom material handling systems- The financial benefits of GCI's ergonomic torque reaction and custom material handling systems- Some specific examples of Air Power and GCI's partnership over the yearsFrom diapers to fighter jets, together , Air Power and GCI have had a hand in the manufacture of many of the things in your everyday life. Simply put, together we engineer custom machines to help our clients safely lift or torque components within assembly lines.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.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

October 24, 202442 min

Air Power Airwaves S4E6: What's in YOUR Pipe? Talking Industrial Flow Measurement & Control with AW-Lake.

In the latest episode of AirPower Airwaves we learn how to answer the question..."What's in Your Pipe? To help us Host Travis Stirewalt invited a few experts from AW-Lake to teach us the quantifiable advantages of flow measurement and control.AW-Lake General Manager, Chris Husson, and Business Development Manager, Andrew Hall, sat down with Travis and Air Power Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford to deep dive into AW-Lake's history and the value of the data their flow meters provide. We learned the details of how their state-of-art Coriolis meters work and explored some of the most interesting applications for this technology.Watch or just listen to learn how Air Power and AW-Lake are teaming up to help manufacturers make smarter, data-driven decisions to improve their process.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 AW-Lake's Industrial Flow Measurement & Control, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001.Connect with Air Power Manufacturing Solutions on: LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter