2016

Three Tips For Choosing A Railing To Use On A Raised Floor Space In Your Home

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

There are some homes that are built with some areas of a room raised from the rest of the room to create a dramatic look or to divide the space. Dining areas are sometimes raised slightly from the living room area of a space so that it is obvious that the space is designed to be used in two ways. When you have a raised area in the room, it is important to have a railing of some sort along the edge of the raised portion to ensure that no one accidentally falls off of the raised area.

10 October 2016

Own Your Own Business? 2 Things You Can Do To Increase Your Business's Aesthetic Appeal

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

If you own your own business, it is important that you have good aesthetic appeal to give your customers a good impression of your company. If the outside of your business does not have good aesthetic appeal, you can make many changes, two of which are listed below. Awnings Awnings can provide you and your customers protection from rain, snow, and wind. You can attach an awning above your windows as well as any doorways that are frequently used.

13 September 2016

Using Your Resume To Give Injection Molding Recruiters What They Want

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Plastics play an important role in modern life. From contact lenses to toy animals, plastics are used to create a number of the products that people use and play with on a daily basis. Working with injectable plastics can be lucrative, but only if you are able to secure a position with a reputable manufacturing company. Here are two areas that you can focus on improving to ensure your resume stands out when recruiters looking to hire injection molders are evaluating potential candidates.

10 August 2016

Starting A Home Construction Project? 3 Things To Get First

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Are you starting some home renovations and you worry about what type of mess the workers are going to make in your home or around the property? There are some ways you can try to keep the mess and the waste to a minimum, and you can protect the home. You'll want to make sure that the workers aren't using your home like their own, and that they can treat your property with respect while they are there working.

12 July 2016

Steel Isn't Just For Industrial Use: 3 Creative Ways To Use Steel Fabrication Around Your House

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

If you thought steel fabrication was only useful in industrial settings, you're wrong. Steel fabrication has many useful purposes in residential settings as well. In fact, there are a wide variety of ways you can use steel fabrication to turn create a truly unique atmosphere in and around your home. Here are three ways that steel fabrication can transform your home from plain to dramatic. Creative Artwork Artwork can be used to set your home apart from all the rest, especially when it's as unique as you are.

22 June 2016

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

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

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