An Effective Buying Guide For Construction Steel

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Steel is one of the most important materials used during construction projects given its durable nature. If you're needing some for your upcoming construction build, remember this guide. It will help you make the right decisions for this important transaction.  Gauge  Not all steel will have the same gauge, otherwise known as thickness. These figures can vary quite a bit, actually, so you need to think long and hard about the gauge you need for your construction projects.

20 September 2018

Want To Restore An Old Home But The Structure Needs Reinforcement? Find The Most Durable Steel Structural Beams

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If there is a battered historic home in your area and you want to restore it, but you know that there is a lot of work that has to be done, you want to call in a structural engineer. The cosmetic things and DIY projects aren't what you have to worry about, it's the structure of the home that may have you concerned. Here are some of the things that you want to do before you purchase the property or before you start any work on the home.

18 September 2018

Using Recycled Or Used Pallets: Preventing Damage

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Used and recycled pallets often present a more affordable way for you to assemble the equipment you need for your industrial facility. Using them is also an environmentally-friendly decision. To maximize their effectiveness, these damage prevention tips are key. 1-Using Appropriate Pallets Sometimes, the reason for high pallet turnover is that people use the wrong pallets to start with. Overly heavy or unusually-shaped materials and objects should be put on pallets which are customized for them.

14 September 2018

3 Reasons To Use Vulcanized Rubber Components

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The parts and components within your industrial machines must be durable enough to withstand a lot of use. The failure or breakdown of a machine can bring your manufacturing processes to a halt, compromising profits and creating costly delays. The rubber utilized to make various components within your industrial machines should be vulcanized if you want to improve performance and durability. Vulcanized rubber is essentially natural rubber that has undergone a chemical process to create sulfur-bond cross-links between each rubber molecule.

12 September 2018

Testing For Industrial Leaks

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Your industrial facility may use many gases and other fluids daily. Leakage of these fluids can cost money, affect production, make messes, and in some cases, harm people in the facility. For this reason, leak testing must be a regular part of your workload. These testing tips should help you quickly identify leaks and resolve those issues. 1-Use Proper Methods There are many leak tests that can reveal leaking. You may have your own favorites--many prefer the bubble test, for instance--but you must ensure the test you're using is the most appropriate at the time.

11 September 2018

Storage An Issue In Your Fruit Packaging Facility? Consider Used Mezzanine Floors

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The fruit business often centers on storage facilities using high-quality coolers to keep fruit in great shape for months at a time. Unfortunately, good business may put your company in a tough situation if you run out of storage room. Thankfully, used mezzanine floors can help you out here. Storage Is An Issue In Many Fruit Facilities  Fruit storage facilities often go in cycles depending on what fruit is in season.

9 September 2018

3 Important Maintenance Steps For Industrial Wastewater Pumps

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The wastewater pump plays an important role on your industrial site. It moves sewage through a pressurized pipe system into a gravity manhole. In order for this pump to work correctly over the years, it needs to be maintained in the following ways.  Check for Air Leaks  Every now and then, an air leak can occur within your wastewater pump's system. If this happens, the pump won't be able to effectively propel wastewater to the correct emptying point.

7 September 2018