Plastic vs. Wood Pallets: Which is the Suitable Material for Shipping Applications?

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

The material chosen for shipping pallets plays a significant role in the integrity of products and ease of handling during the shipping process. In the past, many industries relied on wood pallets for their material handling and shipping needs. However, with the introduction of plastic pallets on the market, many people are caught in a dilemma between the two materials. How do you determine the ideal pallet material for your applications?

22 August 2016

Six Tips to Help Hide Your Skip or Make It Less Noticable

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Worried that your skip is going to be an eyesore in front of your business or apartment block? If you are, there are many ways you can hide your skip or at least make it less noticeable. Take a look at these ideas: 1. Opt for a smaller skip. To make your skip less visually obtrusive, consider a smaller skip. Most skip hire companies offer their clients a range of sizes, including mini skips that are a bit more discreet than large skips.

22 August 2016

Create Custom Industrial Piping With Santoprene Extrusions

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Modern industry needs to meet exacting environmental standards and satisfy customers at the same time. This has spurred materials scientists and petrochemical companies to develop new thermoplastics that can handle demanding temperatures and high pressure conditions, while also being suitable for recycling and reshaping into different forms. In the past, this has been a difficult balance to strike, with recyclable materials often lacking the strength and flexibility required by industrial customers.

22 August 2016

A Few Tips to Ensure Your Metal Panel Fence is Always in Good Condition

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

A metal panel fence can be a great choice for any yard; the panels offer privacy and security, while the metal is very durable and also a very unique choice. It's more difficult to cut metal panels than chain link, so you're less likely to have someone enter your property with solid panels, and they don't provide much of a toehold for potential intruders either. While a metal fence is very durable, it does need some maintenance and checking over the years to ensure it's always in good condition.

19 August 2016

How to Protect Yourself from Welding Fumes

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Different jurisdictions may have different regulations that are intended to protect fabricators from different risks, such as the risks of welding fumes at the workplace. However, it may be hard to enforce those regulations when hobbyists are engaged in DIY sheet metal fabrication tasks. This article discusses some tips that hobbyists can use in order to get the best performance from fume extraction guns during the welding process. Pause Frequently

19 August 2016

Pros vs. Cons of Custom Made Boxes

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Custom made boxes will benefit you for a few reasons. First, you need to picture your business and its shipping needs. Consider how often you need boxes to ship. If you don't need boxes very often, then going with a standard box is a better cost-efficient step for you. If you use boxes often, at the very least in a weekly manner, then it will be worth it for you to look into custom made boxes and their negatives and benefits.

19 August 2016

What You Should Know About Scrap Metal Recycling

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Scrap metal recycling is a way to get rid of any extra metal you have around the house, whether copper piping after you have your home's plumbing system renovated or you are removing the metal roofing panel from your house. Here are some things to know about scrap metal recycling. The Value is Based on the Type of Metal If you are wondering how much you will get for your scrap metal, you first need to figure out if you have ferrous or non-ferrous metal.

19 August 2016