Industries We Serve

Thermal Dynamics works with industries where steam, valves, pumps, and process equipment are critical to keeping production running. Our team brings deep experience with the operating tempo, regulatory environment, and equipment requirements specific to each industry we serve. From individual equipment quotes to multi-system retrofits, we provide the technical depth and field execution that production-critical facilities depend on.

Food and Beverage Processing

Food and beverage facilities operate on tight production schedules where unplanned downtime translates directly into spoilage, missed shipments, and lost revenue. We support food processors, dairies, juice and beverage producers, meat packers, and packaging plants throughout the Western U.S. with the equipment and services needed to keep production moving.


Our work in this industry includes:

  • Steam systems for cooking, sterilization, and CIP operations
  • Sanitary valves, fittings, and process piping in food-grade materials
  • Heat exchangers and tube bundles for thermal processing
  • Pumps for product transfer and utility services
  • Process automation and control systems
  • Compressed air and instrument air systems
  • Field installation and emergency repair during production runs

Wineries and Beverage Production

California’s wine industry depends on reliable steam, hot water, and process equipment through every phase of production: crush, fermentation, racking, filtration, bottling, and CIP operations. Harvest pressures and seasonal production cycles create unforgiving timelines where equipment failure has real consequences for vintage quality and inventory schedules.

Our work in this industry includes:

  • Steam boilers and steam systems for sanitation and process heating
  • Hot water systems for tank cleaning and CIP
  • Sanitary valves, fittings, and process piping
  • Pumps for must, juice, and wine transfer
  • Heat exchangers for fermentation temperature control
  • Process automation and tank management controls
  • Pre-harvest inspections, repairs, and capacity expansions

We serve wineries, distilleries, and craft beverage producers across California and the Western U.S.

Power Generation and Cogeneration

Steam turbines, governors, valves, and process equipment for power generation facilities and cogeneration plants. Power generation work tends to be high-stakes, regulatory-heavy, and time-sensitive. Equipment that goes down has to come back up quickly, and replacement work often happens during scheduled outages with hard end dates.

Our work in this industry includes:

  • Steam turbine repair, overhaul, and remanufacturing
  • Woodward governor testing, servicing, and repair on a dedicated test bench
  • Safety relief valve repair, testing, and certification
  • Steam, condensate, and feedwater system equipment
  • Valves, controls, and instrumentation
  • Pumps and rotating equipment service
  • Outage support and emergency response
  • Project management for capacity additions and equipment upgrades

We serve traditional power generation, industrial cogeneration plants, and on-site power systems at large industrial facilities.

Manufacturing and Process Industries

Chemical processing, paper and pulp, oil and gas, and general manufacturing operations depend on a wide range of process equipment functioning reliably across long operating cycles. Each industry within this category has its own specialty equipment requirements and regulatory considerations, and we tailor our approach to the specific operating environment.

Our work in this industry includes:

  • Steam systems and process heat applications
  • Industrial valves and controls (including severe service applications)
  • Process pumps and pump systems
  • Heat exchangers and thermal management equipment
  • Pressure and vacuum relief vents and flame arresters
  • Process automation and instrumentation
  • Custom fabrication and welding for exotic alloys
  • Project engineering and turnkey installations

Sub-industries we serve include chemical and fertilizer manufacturing, paper and pulp, oil and gas, general manufacturing, and process plants requiring specialty alloys or severe service equipment.

Tell Us About your Plant

Whether you’re in food and beverage, wineries, power generation, or general manufacturing, we’d welcome the chance to discuss your equipment and service needs. Call us at 559.782.1100 or send a message and we’ll route your inquiry to the right person.

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