2017

  • Four Advantages Of Using An Automatic Glass Unloading Machine

    Glass, that super fragile material you have to thank for toastier homes and clear views from your car windows, goes through several processes before it becomes window glass for homes, buildings, and cars. Usually, factory workers handle the glass, but that is dangerous for a number of reasons. This is the primary reason why your glass manufacturing company should invest in, and use, automatic glass unloading machines. Here are several advantages of using such a machine.
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  • Troubleshooting Your Air Compressor

    Air compressors play a valuable role in supplying the power needed for pneumatic tools to operate properly. When your air compressor begins to malfunction, your pneumatic tools could be rendered useless. To avoid having to shutdown your production line due to ineffective tools, here are three tips that you can use to troubleshoot the performance of your air compressor in the future and recognize when you need the help of local compressor parts dealers.
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  • Designing More Efficient, Custom Tech Storage

    Do you need a better way to shelf your electronics? Do you have multiple server racks that can't hold all of your devices without forcing fits or leaving some devices hanging without much support? Many storage woes can be handles by going to a fabrication specialist instead of reaching for standardized equipment, but what should you ask for? Why does it matter? Here's an overview of how standardized storage options aren't always the best choice, along with ways that a fabrication service professional can help:
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  • Busted, Broken Down, But Still On Track: Rental Equipment That Keeps Your Factory Going

    Factories that operate non-stop, 24/7 for almost the entire year often encounter major machine and equipment repairs. The problem lies in the fact that when major equipment busts and/or breaks down, your plant is stuck in limbo, waiting for a repair technician. That is a decrease in production values, losses in work hours and pay cuts, and plant inefficiency. Do not let this happen to your plant. Rent the following items to keep production lines moving.
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  • Basmati Rice: 4 Tasty Facts That You Probably Did Not Know

    Americans love their rice. Brown rice, white rice, jasmine, arborio, and basmati are just a few of the 40,000 different types of rice grown in the world. Basmati rice is prized for its scent, and the fact that it lengthens as it is cooked, up to 12 mm per grain. Economists say that the basmati rice market is rebounding from recent low international demand and oversupply. This is great news for rice connoisseurs.
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  • 2 Disadvantages Of Overly Compacted Soil For Growing Plants

    Whether you are looking to start a small vegetable garden on your property at home or if you are interested in growing crops to sell, one thing that you should be worried about is soil compaction. If soil is overly compacted, you could face various issues when growing your plants. These are a couple of reasons why you should consider using a small tool -- like a soil penetrometer -- to determine the compaction levels of your fuel, then do something about it before you plant your vegetables or other plants.
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  • Consider Installing A Centrifugal Blower

    If you run a shop of any sort, you know that there are a lot of different variables that can make running a shop a difficult task. If you have not already considered installing a centrifugal blower, you should most definitely consider installing one. A centrifugal blower, unlike many other blowers, uses an impeller and utilizes a disk that will increase the pressure and flow of the air being moved. Centrifugal blowers are used to create differences in air pressures.
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  • Keep Workers Safe During Flange Spreader Use By Avoiding These Mistakes

    Flange spreaders are important pieces of equipment for many industrial operations. However, they can be dangerous if they are not used properly.  Protect workers at your industrial facility by instructing them to avoid the following five flange spreader operation mistakes: Being unaware of the torque rating of the flange spreader you're using One of the first things you and your workers should know about flange spreaders is that they come at different torque ratings.
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  • Successful Towing With Security And Flexibility - Advantages Of Nylon Tow Ropes

    Whether you're a business owner looking to relocate some heavy equipment or a weekend hobbyist attempting to move your boat around, a successful tow is impossible without strong and effective tow ropes. Through developments in materials technology, nylon tow ropes have become the best option for almost all applications, though some people still require convincing. Below, you'll find a guide to some of the advantages of transitioning to use of nylon tow ropes.
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  • A Guide to Getting Plastic Die Cutting Service

    Plastic die cutting is a service that can be useful to your business, regardless of what sort of industry you work in. The ability to create a series of duplicated parts after creating a single plastic die is advantageous in so many different ways. In order to learn a little bit more about these benefits of plastic die cutting services, how you can reach out to plastic die cutting companies and to make the most of this process, read below.
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