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New Gate System And Not Sure How You Want It To Open? Tips To Help You Decide

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

A new gate not only offers your home aesthetics but can also keep you and your family secure. One thing you need to consider before you choose a gate is how it opens. Before you make a decision, you should learn about the type of gate you are installing. For example, you may have chosen an automatic slide gate, a single swing gate, or a double swing gate. You will also need to know the weight and length of the gate so you can choose the right type of gate opener.

23 May 2016

3 Reasons To Choose Modular Railings

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

If you are looking to install steel railings in your place of business to be OSHA-compliant and to protect your employees, you might be thinking about having custom railings welded into your building. Even though this might seem like the best option, there is another option to consider -- opting for modular railing, which is not welded when it's installed. These are a few reasons why this might be the best choice for your industrial business.

25 April 2016

3 Common Repairs Often Made To Pipelines

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Pipelines are responsible for transporting gas. This liquid often contains a number of small contaminants that could end up causing problems with the pipelines. While you might not be able to eliminate all of the contaminants in the liquid, you can make sure that any problems that come up are taken care of right away to prevent a situation from turning disastrous and affecting everyone in the vicinity. To help you better understand more about these pipelines, be on the lookout for some of the metering pipeline repairs below.

17 March 2016

New Machinist Trainee Guide: Standard Bolt Grades And What They Mean

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Not all bolts are made the same and they are not necessarily interchangeable. You need to know what type of tension will be placed on the bolt before you pick the right one to use in any application. A weak bolt can break and cause damage to equipment and people. Here is a brief guide on bolt grades and what they mean. Grade 2 Grade 2 fasteners are the softest and cheapest bolts made.

4 February 2016

How To Make Your Water Pump More Effective And Efficient

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If you use a water pump for industrial purposes, you probably already know that pumps are surprisingly prone to failure, breakdowns, and other problems. And, unfortunately, when a pump requires maintenance or repairs, that can equal wasted time and thus wasted money for you and your business. If you don't have the time or energy to deal with the hassle of broken down pumps, there are a few key tips you should learn and make use of.

6 January 2016

3 Ways To Care For Your Concrete

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

If you have any sort of concrete fixture on your property, it pays to do all that you can to learn the best ways to care for it. So whether you have a concrete driveway, patio, pool deck or other fixture installed on your property, you'll get more longevity and efficiency out of it when you follow some critical maintenance. Follow the tips illustrated below so that your concrete continuously serves you.

2 December 2015

Precision CNC Machining: Explaining The Differences And Similarities Of Wood Lathes And Machine Shop Lathes

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Lathes, for anyone that does not already know, are machines that spin a raw material on a horizontal or vertical plane while a cutting tool applies force to remove some of the raw material. There are many different kinds and brands of lathes, but the most commonly used types are wood lathes and machine shop lathes. They share some similarities as well as some major differences, and the following information will help you better understand their uses and applications.

30 October 2015

How To Make Your Invention A Reality

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

If you have an idea in creating a piece of machinery that you believe may be beneficial to those who use it, you may want to consider pursuing your invention so it becomes a useful tool that can be used by many. When you have an idea for an invention there are a few steps you need to take before it can be manufactured and sold, giving you a hefty profit in return. Here are the steps you need to take when pursuing making your invention a reality.

23 September 2015

Why You Should Consider Using An Automatic Lubrication System

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Manually lubricating conveyors can be a time consuming process. Manual lubrication is dependent on the operator and is susceptible to human error. By switching to an automatic lubrication system for your conveyors, you will save time, reduce waste and increase the safety of your operation. More Efficient If you're a manufacturer, your ultimate goal is efficiency and automatic lubrication systems can help deliver that. Automatic lubrication systems can be built or added to an existing line.

26 August 2015

5 Ways to Control Road Dust

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Dirt roads provide a rustic touch that perfectly complements a rural area, and they're much lower in maintenance than paved roads are. However, they do have a dirty side, in the form of dust clouds that appear whenever a car comes by. Dust is a natural occurrence on dirt roads; it's just the smallest of the various rocks that compose the road. However, there are ways to minimize the amount of dust that a dirt road kicks up.

29 July 2015