Electric Wire Mfg. | McKinney, TX

Encore Wire is a manufacturer of aluminum and copper wire products. They had a temperature problem that is all too typical of plants of their kind. The plant's upper furnace level was reaching temperatures of 140° and it was a challenge for the crew members to walk in that area let alone work. They called Moffitt to help find a better ventilation solution.

Moffitt looked at the air flow of the facility and determined that the heat from the manufacturing process was getting trapped in the tower’s ceiling. The good news was that the ridiculously hot production process and high ceiling made this building an ideal candidate for natural ventilation.

Moffitt Mechanical supervised the installation of the double low-profile natural ventilators on top of the galvanized tower. The ventilators were assembled on the ground and then hoisted into placed on the ridge.

RESULTS

When coupled with the intake air from the open dock doors, a remarkably effective natural ventilation system established. Since the new equipment was installed building temperatures at the work floor have dropped to about 85°-90°. This translates to improved conditions at the upper furnace level as well. Overall, the building is much less smoky, the interior is brighter, and the entire facility is cooler and more comfortable.