McKenna Boiler Works has a remarkable story that mirrors much of America's own industrial history. Founded during the 1920s, the company has witnessed—and contributed to—more than a century of technological change. While the Industrial Revolution is generally considered to have ended by the early twentieth...
Industrial boilers are among the most important pieces of equipment found in manufacturing plants, hospitals, food processing facilities, universities, power generation stations, hotels, and commercial buildings. Although their basic purpose is the same—to transfer heat efficiently and produce steam or hot water—their designs, operating pressures,...
Preventative Maintenance Imperative for Commercial Boiler Systems Industrial boilers are among the most important pieces of equipment in manufacturing plants, hospitals, food processing facilities, universities, refineries, apartment complexes, and commercial buildings. These systems generate steam or hot water that powers production equipment, provides heat, sterilizes tools,...
Pressure vessels such as commercial and industrial boilers operate under demanding conditions that require careful engineering, precise fabrication, and the use of materials capable of withstanding high pressures and temperatures over long periods of time. These vessels are critical components in industries ranging from healthcare...
Temporary boiler rentals provide a wealth of options for many short term needs. In today’s industrial and commercial landscape, uninterrupted access to steam and hot water is not just a convenience—it is a necessity. From hospitals and food processing plants to manufacturing facilities and large residential...
The Best Alternative To Your Boiler Company in Los Angeles Does your boiler company leave you hanging? For facilities across Los Angeles and the broader Southern California region, maintaining industrial and commercial boiler systems is not an optional expense—it's a mission-critical necessity. Hospitals rely on steam for...
Industrial power—the energy used to drive factories, processing plants, transportation systems, and large-scale infrastructure—has evolved dramatically over time. From early reliance on muscle power and waterwheels to today’s complex mix of fossil fuels, electricity, nuclear energy, and renewables, each form of industrial power comes with...
The history of the steam engine is a story of human ingenuity, experimentation, and gradual refinement that helped propel the world from agrarian economies into the Industrial Age. Long before steam engines powered factories, ships, and locomotives, thinkers and inventors grappled with the basic idea...
Boiler parts come in a myriad of shapes and sizes, from small gauges to quite large burner assemblies. Today we look at the burner and its role in the function of commercial boilers. Industrial boilers are systems that convert chemical energy (from fuels like natural gas,...
With the weather being incredibly hot outside, you are probably busy spending time with your friends and family. You might even be going away on vacation. It is important not to fall behind on your maintenance tasks during that time, and that includes evaluating your...