2016

  • Reasons To Choose Steel Frames For Your New Construction Windows And Doors

    When you're designing your dream home before the start of construction, one of the things you should think about is the benefits of incorporating steel into the design, especially around your doors and windows. The structural stability of cold rolled steel makes it a great choice for the design, but many homeowners dismiss it because they don't understand its many benefits. Here's a look at some of the reasons why you should consider cold rolled steel in your window and door frame design.
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  • Warehouse Procurement 101: What You Need To Know When A Department Orders Battery-Powered Forklifts

    If you are in charge of procurement for a warehouse or any other type of industrial facility, it's important for you to understand exactly what the needs are when you receive requests from the various departments in your facility. Unfortunately, the department heads who ask for new equipment don't always understand the safety issues involved. This can make it difficult to understand what any department needs. A perfect example of this is when a warehouse switches from manual pallet jacks to battery operated forklifts.
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  • Need A Boiler For Long-Term Use? The Pros And Cons Of Using A Boiler Rental

    Industrial boilers produce large amount of steam that can then be turned into energy to power machinery and equipment. If your business is in need of a boiler, you may be considering buying one. However, another option is to rent one. While many companies rent boilers for short-term use, such as in the event of an emergency or when their boiler needs repairs, other companies rent them long-term. Learning the advantages and disadvantages of boiler rental can help you decide if it is better to rent or buy a boiler for your business needs.
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  • Reasons To Consider Rubber Grommets For Your Wiring Protection

    When you're looking for ways to protect your wires and cabling in high-heat and high-friction manufacturing environments, it's important that you insulate them as best as possible. For example, when you're running cable through spaces with moving parts and high temperatures, using rubber grommets can provide the barrier and protection that you need. Here's a look at some of the reasons to consider rubber grommets over things like bushings or other materials.
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  • Could Starting An Online Fulfillment Business Help You Exit The Rat Race For Good?

    If you're certain you'll never achieve the lifestyle you've envisioned by working a 9-5 job and are considering opening your own business, you may be wondering what type of business you'll need to launch in order to avoid the dreaded 80 percent entrepreneurial failure rate. With the high entry fee of restaurant franchises and the risks of starting a new business from scratch, you'll want to go with a tried and true way to recoup your initial investment costs and generate a modest profit.
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  • How To Troubleshoot An Overheating Air Compressor

    If you have an air compressor in your manufacturing plant or machine shop that is used to power pneumatic tools, then you likely experience a great deal of downtime if the compressor overheats and shuts down on a regular basis. This downtime costs money and leads to employee frustration that jobs cannot be completed in a timely manner. If you have been experiencing this issue, then keep reading to troubleshoot the problem.
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