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General Air Products’ Vapor Pipe Shield Earns c-UL Listing

Exton, PA — General Air Products is pleased to announce its patented and UL-Listed Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor (or VpCI®) delivery system, Vapor Pipe Shield, is now c-UL Listed and available for installation across Canada. Applying the same technology that has protected and extended the shelf life of many familiar metal products, including metallic car… Read more …

Employee Appreciation at General Air Products

When it comes down to it, there are really two pillars that have led General Air Products to the success it has found over 88 years in the industry: high quality products and incredible employees dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our customers. This February, we wanted to celebrate the latter. Today, if you’re visiting… Read more …

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LIVE LEAD TIMES for Fire Protection Products

Updated as of: July 25th 2023 For exact lead times & large orders, please consult factory. Check them out below, & on every Fire Protection product page. COMPRESSORS Advance Series Fire Protection Air Compressors with Digital Pressure Switch. Oil Less Riser Mount Advance Series Lead Time: 3 days to ship Oil Less Tank Mount Advance… Read more …

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SUMMER Vapor Pipe Shield Webinar Series 

Interested in the latest on corrosion mitigation technologies for dry & pre-action fire sprinkler systems? General Air Products has you covered! PRESENTS Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems. Led by General Air Products President Ray Fremont Jr., this presentation will cover what VpCI®… Read more …

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Viking Virtual Fire Protection Showcase

In these unprecedented times, the fire protection industry has had to get creative in figuring out ways to connect with one another and find innovative ways to provide information on products and trends. Under normal circumstances, a lot of this would happen at trade shows throughout the year. Since we’re unable to meet on the… Read more …

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Why Stainless Steel Pump Components are Essential in Single Family Residential Fire Sprinkler Applications

In a word: corrosion. In a far more important word: safety. Many booster pumps installed in NFPA 13D applications use the slightly cheaper yet much less safe alternative cast iron components, which are highly susceptible to corrosion. To understand this better, let’s look at the timeline: An NFPA 13D system (who’s booster pump is complete… Read more …