industrial--manufacturing

  • Five Tips for Keeping Crates and Shipments Dry

    If you are sending a shipment in a shipping crate and you want to ensure that neither the shipment nor the crate get water damaged, there are a number of steps you may want to take. Consider using these strategies to waterproof your next shipment. 1. Use a Waterproof Crate In some cases, crates may get unloaded in the rain. In other cases, they may be transported on open trucks, leaving them susceptible to rain on the road, or the shipper or receiver may need to store the crate outside for a short period.
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  • Why You Should Consider Powder Coating Over Other Finishes

    If you need products from sheet metal fabrication for your various needs, one major aspect you must think of is the type of finish used on these products. This is basically because the finish determines the longevity of the product in terms of protection against effects or corrosion and exposure to elements. Wet paint has been the most common type of finish used in metal fabrication processes. However, powder coating has become even more popular because of how functional and efficient it is for both sheet metal fabricators and the users of the fabrication products.
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  • Why You Should Opt for Professional Sandblasting

    Sandblasting is a process used to clean various industrial surfaces by striking the object being cleaned with fine grains of sand ejected from the sandblasting machine's nozzle at high speeds. By removing surface impurities, such as rust and residue, from industrial equipment, sandblasting can leave surfaces looking as good as new. Sandblasting can be done professionally or as a DIY job – the choice is yours. But before jumping into sandblasting your industrial equipment, you might first want to know why professional sandblasting is the better option.
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  • Suitable Material Options for Your Structural Plastic Sheet Applications

    Plastic sheets are highly versatile materials which can be utilised for diverse applications in commercial, industrial and residential settings. These are particularly ideal for creating durable structures and features with good chemical and mechanical stability. On the other hand, you should note that all plastic sheets are not homogenous in terms of quality. The performance will depend on the specific properties of the polymer used in manufacturing the sheets. Here are the most advantageous materials to consider for structural plastic sheet applications.
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  • Laser Engraving and Cutting: Your Questions Answered!

    Signage is certainly one of the most important elements in any business premises. When you build or rent your office space, the last thing you want is your customers having a hard time locating your offices. The fact that they will spend so much time asking their way around may as well create a negative attitude towards your firm. For this reason, you need proper signage to help direct your clients in and around the offices so that they can easily access the services they need.
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  • Induction Pipe Bending: What are the Benefits?

    The process by which pipes made of electricity conducting materials (such as copper) get bent for various purposes is known as induction pipe bending. The technology initially got introduced in the 1960s, and today it is one of the most common types of pipe bending used in various industries. The induction pipe bending process involves using high-frequency induction heating by exposing a tube to eddy currents produced by a fluctuating electromagnetic field.
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  • Best Residential Lifts to Make Your Life Easier

    Residential lifts are accessibility equipment designed for easy mobility to every part of the house. The equipment is more useful for people with partial or restricted mobility, it helps them to move around the house without any stress. They can easily move from one floor to another, or even climb up and go down the stairs. Even if they have a mobility vehicle or wheelchair to move around, they will need a lift to go through the stairs.
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  • Planning To Set Up Shop? This Is Why You Should Opt For Plastic Furniture

    Part of setting up a retail shop entails installing furniture, mostly display units and shelving units. If you are headed to this stage of your shop fitting exercise and are looking for ideas, here is why you should opt for plastic furniture as opposed to other alternatives such as glass or timber. Plastic is cheaper Plastic is cheaper to manufacture or recycle. As such, plastic products cost cheaper than timber or glass.
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  • How to Make Your Home Renovation Project More Eco-Friendly

    Many homeowners are concerned with the impact their renovation and remodelling projects may have on the environment and may want to use materials and construction processes that are as eco-friendly as possible. Before you plan any work on your home, note a few tips for making the work more environmentally friendly overall and discuss these with your contractor as needed. Use reclaimed pieces You can typically find reclaimed wood, glass, and even plumbing pipes and electrical wiring that can be used for renovation and remodelling projects, so always look before you buy anything new.
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  • Tow The Line: Should You Choose Steel Or Aluminium For Your Custom Trailer?

    Having a trailer manufactured to your specifications by a metal fabrication company is one of the best ways to ensure that your new trailer suits your particular needs. However, you will have a number of challenging choices to make when specifying your new trailers design and configuration, and one of the most difficult choices to make is which type of metal it should be made from. The vast majority of custom trailers are made from either steel or aluminium, and the debate over which is best seems to rage eternally.
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