Safety Blogs for Industrial Equipment and Suppplies

Working in, managing or owning an industrial facility can be exciting. In most cases, you are directly or indirectly engaged with the manufacturing of a product, and it can be so rewarding to have an actual product to see as a result of your labour. However, whether you produce pens, mine coal or refine oil, there are always risks involved. As the husband of a woman who has worked in a factory for her entire career, safety in these situations is a topic close to my heart. This blog looks at safety considerations around equipment, supplies and just working in factories in general. I hope my ideas help guide you.

Some Material Properties That Make Engineering Plastics a Good Alternative to Metal

22 May 2017
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There's no denying that for the longest time, metal has been the obvious choice of material for parts manufacturing, largely because of its great reserve of strength. But due to the limitations associated with the fabrication of metal parts, industry players had to look for alternatives to metal. One of the new materials available for use in the fabrication of parts is engineering plastics. As the name clearly suggests, engineering plastics comprise engineering-grade plastics whose material (physical, mechanical and chemical) properties outperform those of regular plastics. Read More …

Draining a Travel Trailer’s Water Tank

17 May 2017
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As you think of your camping mission with your group, you are definitely going to need water as one of the basic commodities. For a great camping experience with friends, it would be thoughtful to hire a travel water tank trailer. It is necessary to learn how to drain the water tank in order to access the water while clean, sanitise and avoid moistening your camping site, and maintain a fresh smell around your environment. Read More …

Mistakes That Cause Defects in Aluminium Welds

16 May 2017
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Some inexperienced facilities managers often blame aluminium suppliers when they see lots of defects in the aluminium products that they fabricate. However, many of the defects in aluminium can be traced to mistakes that are made during the fabrication process. This article discusses some of those mistakes that may be causing those defects in your components. Shielding Gas Defects Many fabricators know that one of the best shielding gas blends to use when welding aluminium contains helium and argon. Read More …

Boosting Car Elevator Safety for Effective Operation in Showrooms

15 May 2017
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You will need car elevators if you are an investor in the automotive industry. They come in handy when shifting vehicles from different floors in showrooms for display or selling. As normal machines, car elevators have to be maintained and used in the right manner to provide the necessary safety of the process. Observing some standards set by your vendor will help you execute its operation in the right manner and avoid certain risks that may come about. Read More …

Causes of Imbalanced Air Pressure in Your Business Premises

9 May 2017
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Your commercial air conditioning system is not exclusively tasked with heating and cooling your business. It is also responsible for ensuring that the air pressure in your premises is balanced. Various problems would arise from imbalanced air pressure. For example, if the system has a problem with positive pressure, you will find the air being forced out of the system is high causing doors and windows to fly open on their accord and this can have the potential of injuring people. Read More …
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Safety Blogs for Industrial Equipment and Suppplies

Working in, managing or owning an industrial facility can be exciting. In most cases, you are directly or indirectly engaged with the manufacturing of a product, and it can be so rewarding to have an actual product to see as a result of your labour. However, whether you produce pens, mine coal or refine oil, there are always risks involved. As the husband of a woman who has worked in a factory for her entire career, safety in these situations is a topic close to my heart. This blog looks at safety considerations around equipment, supplies and just working in factories in general. I hope my ideas help guide you.

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