John Henry Foster

09/24/2026

Fall is the ideal time to find out what effects summer had on your compressed air system.

Seasonal temperature swings introduce moisture into air lines, affect lubricant viscosity, and put extra strain on dryers and drains. Catching those issues before winter sets in is a lot less costly than dealing with them after the fact.

A fall compressed air inspection from JHFOSTER, backed by Tavoron, covers:
👉Dryer performance and drain valve testing
👉Line filtration evaluation
👉Lubricant checks
👉Full system pressure assessment

Schedule a fall checkup before the cold arrives: https://tavoron.com/support/field-service/

Schedule on-site assistance from Tavoron's field service technicians — for installations, commissioning, repairs, or any situation that requires hands-on technical support.

09/14/2026

The wrong gear motor is an expensive problem, and unfortunately it usually shows up at the worst possible time.

An underpowered unit overheats and wears out fast. An oversized unit wastes energy and inflates capital costs. It's the ! Getting the right fit means matching torque, speed, duty cycle, and environmental conditions to the actual demands of the application, and that takes more than a catalog search.

Our gear motor expertise covers the full process:
▶️Application-specific sizing and spec validation
▶️Selection from a wide range of sizes, power ratings, and ratios
▶️Ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting support

Get the right motor the first time. Contact our team today: https://tavoron.com/support/quote/

09/09/2026

Not every motion challenge needs a compressed air solution, and this Minnesota metal fabricator is proof of that.

When a repetitive production application was creating noise, inconsistency, and safety concerns around pressurized lines, JHFOSTER and Tavoron engineered a fully electric motion solution tailored to the application's force, speed, and positioning requirements.

The results:
1. Lower noise levels on the shop floor
2. Enhanced operator safety with instant stop capability
3. Precise, repeatable positioning
4. Improved energy efficiency with no compressed air required

Read the full case study and more: https://bit.ly/4bXm9tF

09/04/2026

Repetitive manual assembly slows lines down, wears workers out, and leaves throughput on the table.

When high-speed, repetitive tasks are mishandled, the operation is vulnerable to fatigue, inconsistency, and labor gaps that are harder to fill every year. Pick and place robotics can revolutionize your system by freeing up skilled workers for higher-value tasks while driving real gains in speed and quality.

We design, integrate, and support customized pick and place solutions built for each unique application, including:
-Ultra-high-speed delta systems
-SCARA robots
-Collaborative cobots

Ready to see what's possible? Browse our offering today: https://bit.ly/4ghk5xP

09/01/2026

A poorly designed conveyor system doesn't just create bottlenecks in your operation; it creates consistent backup, every shift, every day.

Product damage, premature wear, and unplanned stoppages all trace back to systems that weren't designed for the specific demands of the application. Getting it right the first time requires more than linking Point A to Point B.

Our conveyor system design expertise covers custom-engineered layouts for smooth product transfers, integrated automation for dynamic speed adjustment, and high-durability components built for long-term reliability.

Don't settle for a setup that forces the plant to compromise. Talk to us about designing a conveyor system built for the operation: https://tavoron.com/support/quote/

08/26/2026

Minnesota manufacturers, listen up! Upgrading compressed air equipment could come with a 25% bonus rebate from Xcel Energy, on top of standard rebates already available for prescriptive equipment upgrades.

Invoices dated between April 1, 2024 and October 30, 2026 are eligible, but paperwork must be submitted by December 4, 2026. That deadline is closer than it looks.

If a compressed air upgrade is on the radar, now is the time to move. Reach out to Torrey Sippel at JHFOSTER to learn more about qualifying equipment and how to take advantage of this incentive before it expires.

08/03/2026

Energy efficiency upgrades don't just reduce operating costs! Right now, they can come with serious bonus rebate dollars too.

Xcel Energy's bonus rebate program (extended through October 30, 2026) covers a wide range of equipment upgrades for Minnesota businesses, including compressed air systems, VFDs, HVAC-R, lighting, and more. Bonus rebates of up to 25% are available on top of standard rebates, but invoices must be dated by October 30 and paperwork submitted by December 4, 2026.

Connect with Torrey Sippel at JHFOSTER to find out what upgrades qualify and how to stack these incentives before the window closes.

06/29/2026

The right gear motor makes a real difference in operational efficiency and long-term maintenance costs.
As a leading gear motor distributor of STOBER Drives, Inc. (USA), JHFOSTER carries a variety of sizes, power ratings, and ratios to fit virtually any application. Our experienced technicians guide the process from specification and design through implementation, so that every investment performs the way it should.

Let JHFOSTER help find the right gear motor for the job: jhfoster.com/products/automation/motion-control/gear-motors/

06/24/2026

Conveyor design can be complex — and mistakes are costly.

JHFOSTER's go-to guide for conveyor system design walks through how to assess material-handling requirements, analyze load and throughput, define a path, and select the right conveyor belt so materials move smoothly and efficiently through a facility.

Don't leave conveyor design to chance. Read the blog here: https://bit.ly/43wovuY

06/16/2026

Manual material handling and assembly processes don't have to stay manual.

Implementing pick-and-place automation frees workers from dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks — improving safety, boosting satisfaction, and driving real gains in throughput and productivity. JHFOSTER designs, integrates, and supports customized robotic pick-and-place solutions built specifically for each unique application.

Ready to transform a manual process? Let's talk: https://bit.ly/4epDfRj