2015

The Easiest Ways To Keep Your Home Appliances' Nuts and Bolts Tight

If you’ve ever put anything together that uses nuts and bolts, you know that within a few weeks you could usually count on seeing the bolts loosen a bit. The loosening is generally due to vibration; as the appliance or machine vibrates, the bolts move very subtly. The bolts are threaded, and it would be difficult for the bolt to turn in the direction that would make it tighter. So, as it moves, it moves in the direction that would make it eventually loosen.…

Tips For Using A Milling Machine For Your Customer's Prototype Development

If you are making a prototype part from a blueprint, you may have several machining option for doing so. For some prototypes, you may need the perfection a CNC lathe produces. Some other parts may be easily manufactured using a CNC punch press. However, for some prototypes, a milling machine may be your best option. Check out these tips for getting the most out a milling machine during the manufacturing of your customer’s prototypes.…

Separating Rocks, Gold Nuggets And Coal: How Screener Separators Can Help

In major mining operations, miners cannot simply stand knee deep in rivers and pan out everything like a “forty-niner.” Instead, conveyor belts carry tons of quarried rock, stones and sediment from up stream or inside a mountain down to a screener separator. This is what the separator does to help sort the good from the bad, the chaff from the wheat and the gold from the gravel. Vibration and Gravity…

Protecting Scrap Metal When Demolishing A Building

If you are planning on having a building knocked down so you can build a new one on your property, you have most likely hired a demolition company to take care of the job. Your demolition service will work with safety in mind as they bring your old building to the ground. In this process, scrap metal will be present for recycling if you wish to make some extra cash from the process.…

3 Reasons To Choose A Concrete Patio Instead Of A Wooden Deck

If you are planning the construction of a custom-built home or are making changes to your existing outdoor living area, you might be unsure of whether you want to install a concrete patio or a wood deck. Both options certainly have their advantages, but many homeowners find that they are much more pleased with their concrete patios in the long run. These are some of the reasons why you might want to talk to a concrete contractor about this option instead of planning for a deck:…

Methods Used In Foundation Repair

If you have noticed cracking around your windows or if your doors close on their own, you may be experiencing foundation troubles. Have a professional evaluation done at the first signs of cracking in drywall or pooling of water around your home’s perimeter. If the foundation is slipping at a quick rate, it will need to be raised up to its original position. Foundation repair is an extensive job that needs to be executed properly so your home does not continue shifting due to poor soil conditions.…

3 Keys For Purchasing Awnings For Your Business

When you are in the market for some awnings for your business, you need to be sure that you understand how to make the right purchase for your building. There are some key tips that will help you out in that regard. The following guide will help you learn some thoughts to consider before your purchase, a breakdown of the types of available awnings and the cost of such awnings. Read on in order to learn more.…

What Contractors Working In Remote Areas Need To Know About Air Compressors

For most professional builders and contractors, it is common knowledge that working in a remote area can be challenging if you are not set up with the right tools for it. If you are just starting your construction business, you may be thinking about how you can save the most money for tools. Choosing the most economical tools for working where there are no power sources means you finding out more about air compressors and the tools they can power for you.…

Bearing Maintenance: Tricks Of The Trade

When you work in the industrial and/or manufacturing industry, it’s imperative that you properly maintain and care for all of your tools and equipment. Not doing so can lead to accidents, malfunctioning equipment, and other issues, all of which can be dangerous, deadly, and costly. One of the smallest but most important parts of any machine is the bearings. Bearings can break and cause an entire machine to malfunction easily if they are not cared for correctly.…

Providing Clean Work With Maximum Efficiency - Advantages Of A Robotic Sanitary Conveyor System

The food service industry in the United States has come a long way from the days of hand picked crops being gingerly tended to and sold in small quantities at market. Instead, large scale food production operations are now the best way to generate a profit, but doing so requires you to have a work space that features both maximum cleanliness and maximum efficiency. Below, you’ll find a guide to some of the advantages of using a robotic conveyor system for your food production plant.…