Finding and Buying Used Industrial Equipment

Need To Construct A New Building? 4 Benefits Of Using Structural Steel

1 May 2018

If you need to construct a new building you have many materials to choose from to build it with. One of these materials is structural steel. Below are four benefits of choosing this type so you can decide what you want to use. You can then get your new building constructed. 1. High Strength Steel use made in small sections, which means it has high tensile (tension). This increases the strength of the steel.

What Is A Roots Blower?

11 April 2018

There are all kinds of types of blowers and pumps out there. One kind is a Roots-type blower. These are positive displacement lobe pumps.  Roots Blowers Roots blowers got their name because the company that originally made them was started by a pair of brothers with the last name of Root in Indiana in the late 1800s. Early in the 20th century, car manufacturers discovered that these pumps were not only good superchargers for machinery, smaller versions of the blowers also worked really well as superchargers in cars, giving the engine more power.

Make Sure You're Fully Protected: How To Maintain Your Safety When Operating Press Brakes

20 March 2018

If you're going to be working with a press brake, you've got to take steps to ensure your safety. While working with any type of heavy equipment can be dangerous, press brakes come with their own significant hazards. Before you start working with a press brake, here are some safety measure you should always follow. Know Your Machine Before you start operating your first press brake machine, it's crucial that you obtain the proper training.

How Large Should My Deck Be?

27 February 2018

When you decide to add a wood deck to your home, you may wonder how much of a deck you really need. Fortunately, there are some easy rules you can follow to make sure you have a deck that is the appropriate size.  Rules of Thumb Do not build a deck that is more than 20% of the square footage of the home that the deck will be connected to. There should be no section of your deck that is larger than the largest room in your home.

Septic Systems And Soil Composition: The Basics

29 January 2018

If you've recently bought some land and are thinking about installing a septic system on the property, you need to understand what role the soil composition plays in the ability to do so. The soil is an important component, because it's responsible for filtering effluent as it passes from the septic tank to the drain field. Here are some things that you should know about the soil needs and the benefits of soil composition testing with your septic system installation contractor.

Own A Factory? Two Reasons Why It's So Important For You To Invest In Pressure Gauge Calibration

16 December 2017

The pressure of the equipment that you can find in nearly any factory is measured by a gauge. The gauges look like small clocks that are normally situated near the top of the machinery. Gauges are used to determine if a particular piece of equipment is operating at the right level. If the pressure gauge begins to read that the machinery is heating up too much or is generating too much pressure, the gauge will swing to the danger zone to let the observer know what's taking place.

Always Rely On Industrial-Grade Pipes For Your Industrial Space

16 December 2017

To the average layperson, plumbing is plumbing. However, this is not the case, particularly when it comes to residential and industrial plumbing. If you are designing or operating in an industrial space, it's important to understand that you can't rely on residential options to meet your needs. Learn just some of the reasons why industrial grade plumbing is required. Greater Damage Control When you think about the average home, a single busted pipe could lead to significant damage, but when you consider an industrial space, the sheer magnitude of the plumbing fixtures and size of the space makes it clear to see that even a single busted pipe could cause catastrophic damage.

Tungsten: The Epitome Of Elements

23 November 2017

Tungsten's tough. No, really tough. It's the heaviest usable element known to man, crazy dense and so durable that attempts to melt it fall short. You'd have to get the fire up to 6,191.6 degrees Fahrenheit just to singe it. Titanium and platinum are the only elemental metals that come close to tungsten's melting point. Carbon, a non-metal, is the only element with a higher melting point than tungsten. Together, they make a compound tougher than steel.