2016

  • 3 Ways That Flame Resistant Clothing Can Help You

    Flame[-]resistant clothing is a very useful resource to have at your disposal as it can benefit you in a wide variety of ways. Flame-resistant clothing will typically come in a variety of levels that will offer increasing levels of fire protection. Listed below are just a few of the many ways that flame-resistant clothing can help you.  Protects From Heat One way that this type of clothing can help you is by insulating you against the high levels of heat that you may experience in the workplace, particularly if you work in a forge, near industrial grade ovens, or as a welder.
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  • Three Applications Of Structural Steel With Regards To Industrial Equipment

    Structural steel is made from metal alloys that reinforce the steel and make it even stronger than other kinds of steel. Typically, you may see structural steel in use as beams in your industrial buildings, but it does have several other applications which you should learn more about. The following three applications are most useful when your industry is in the business of manufacturing industrial equipment. Structural Steel Plate Reinforcements
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  • 4 Tips To Help You Stay Safe And Avoid Serious Injuries When Working With Wood Chippers

    Wood chippers are used for tasks like chipping tree waste, creating mulch and dealing with yard debris. Chippers are easy to use; just feed the debris in one end and it comes out the other end broken down into tiny bits. This process can also do the same to your limbs if a hand or arm gets caught in one of these machines. This is why it is important to follow some safety rules when working with this type of equipment.
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  • 3 Things To Look For When Renting A Temporary Boiler

    If you are in need of a rental boiler -- such as if your factory's existing boiler is out of commission and is in need of repair or replacement, or if you have a temporary project going on somewhere where a boiler is not currently available -- you might be looking into various boiler rental services. However, you should know that they are not all created equally, so there are certain things that you should look for when renting a temporary boiler.
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  • How To Recognize What's Wrong With Your Cartridge Heater By Familiarizing Yourself With Its Parts

    Sometimes the best way to fix a broken item is to look at a duplicate item that is not broken. When you become familiar with the parts of an unbroken item, like a cartridge heater, then you know what it is supposed to look like when you look at one that might need repair or a complete replacement. The following describes the parts of a cartridge heater, what the parts do, and what they should look like when they are not damaged or broken.
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  • Go Green With Garbage: Repurpose Plastic Bottles Into Useful Items

    From the 2-liter bottles of soda that you bring home from the grocery to the water bottles that get tossed by the thousands every year, if you are the average consumer, you go through a lot of plastic bottles every year. In fact, the U.S. sees more than 38 billion plastic bottles making their way into landfills annually. If you choose not to recycle those plastic bottles that usually end up in the trash, you should know that there are a lot of useful ways you can at least repurpose some of those plastic bottles around the house.
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  • 3 Maintenance Tips For Your Air Compressor

    When you work in the industrial field, you need to understand the best ways to care for your air compressors. The air compressor is an integral component to your most important pieces of industrial equipment, so if you want to maintain quality pressure without having to shell out money on expensive repairs after breakdowns -- preventative maintenance is your absolute best bet. To truly get the most out of your air compressor performance and longevity, follow these tips below.
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  • Tips For Siting A Dumpster At Your Home

    Whether you are renting a dumpster for simple decluttering or because of an in depth renovation project, finding the best location for it can be a challenge. You will need to site the dumpster in a location that is easy to access for both you and the rental company, while also ensuring it doesn't ruin your landscaping or become a neighborhood nuisance. The following tips can help you find the perfect site.
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  • Three Components To Consider When Choosing A Spray Foam Rig

    Spray foam rigs come with a number of different options. While there are a number of important components, those that have a direct impact on your ability to operate productively and efficiently are most important. When choosing a rig, here are just three of the important factors you want to consider to ensure you are making the right selection. Spray Gun Chamber The spray gun chamber is the area where the components mix.
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  • Why You Shouldn't Coat Wood Cribbing Skids And Supports

    Cribbing skids are large pieces of wood or other materials used to support the weight of a section of pipeline, heavy machinery, or other object that shouldn't be in direct contact with the ground. Wood beams offers many benefits over other types of cribbing, but only if they're left raw without any kind of coating added to the surface. Learn why it's important not to coat your wood cribbing skids or purchase pre-coated products.
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