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.

5 Precautions to Take When Welding Galvanised Hollow Sections

9 May 2017
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Some hobbyists aren't familiar with the specific safety precautions that they should take when working with different materials. That lack of knowledge can expose them to several health hazards during the metal fabrication process. This article discusses some helpful precautions that hobbyists should implement when they are welding galvanised hollow sections during a project. Use a Ventilated Location Galvanised materials produce a plume containing zinc oxide and trace amounts of lead oxide during the welding process. Read More …

Causes of Unsatisfactory Cylinder Honing Results

5 May 2017
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Are you wondering why your new hydraulic cylinder honing equipment is producing unsatisfactory results? Read on and discover some of the factors that you need to investigate in order to improve your honing outcomes. The Honing Fluid Used Honing fluid is meant to do more than just cool the honing tools and the surfaces that are being honed. The fluid is expected to react with the material being honed so that chips are quickly removed before they scratch the internal surface of the hydraulic cylinder. Read More …

3 Kinds of Fixed Conveyor Guarding Systems You Can Select From

5 May 2017
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Facilities managers of manufacturing plants may be wondering about the best conveyor guarding system that they should specify when new conveyors are installed at the plant. This article discusses the common types of fixed conveyor guarding systems that such facilities managers can select from. Surrounding Fixed Guards Surrounding fixed guards usually surround the entire perimeter of a conveyor system. However, some openings can be left in order to facilitate housekeeping activities, such as cleaning underneath the conveyor system. Read More …

Signs Your Air Conditioning is About to Die

3 May 2017
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Living somewhere with high temperatures, you rely on your air conditioning unit to keep you cool enough to get through the day, especially when it's summer and the thermometers are at the max. If it breaks down, you're left sweating away with nothing to resort to but ice baths and putting your head in the fridge. If you're able to spot potential problems before they get serious, you might just be able to fend off a total air con breakdown and keep your home at a reasonable temperature by getting it fixed as soon as possible. Read More …

Know about fire safety

2 May 2017
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Fire is probably one thing you cannot do without, but like water, it is a killer when out of control. Fires, fortunately, are preventable, if they start for some reason, they can be extinguished. If they are not extinguished, measures can be taken to preserve the health and lives of the people in the precincts. This is why fire safety training is important for your workplace, it enables employees to work towards the best possible outcome, which is to preserve life first and property second, in the case of a fire. 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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