2016

What to Ask When Hiring a Shipping Container

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

A shipping container is usually required for overseas shipments that don't fit into a standard box or on a pallet; even if not legally required, they can offer more protection for your items than shrink-wrap or any other type of packaging. When you're ready for a one-time shipment, you might simply hire a shipping container rather than buy one. Note a few questions to ask before you do, so you ensure you get a container that will work for you.

24 August 2016

What Makes PVC the Ideal Material for Bathroom Doors?

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Bathrooms experience high levels of humidity and moisture despite the installation of exhaust fans and ceiling fans. For this reason, bathroom door materials should be chosen with careful consideration to ensure that you don't end up putting in too much work to maintain them and extend their usable life. Polyvinyl chloride, commonly known as PVC, is one of the best materials that you should consider using for your bathroom doors. PVC has the following features that make it a worthwhile investment during your bathroom renovation project.

24 August 2016

Common Issues That Self Priming Pumps May Suffer From

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A self-priming water pump is a type of pump that automatically primes (gets ready for use) itself when it is started. Some common issues may affect the ability of these self-priming pumps to function. This article discusses some of those issues that you should look out for. The Need to Prime It Manually A self-priming water pump may need to be primed manually for a number of reasons. For instance, you may need to pour water into the priming chamber after you have installed a new self-priming pump.

23 August 2016

Why Offer Customization?

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

By offering variety in your company's business, you will be more likely to have something that every customer needs. If you just offer basically cut metal sheets, your customers will need to cut it themselves. For some, that will be just fine. For others, that will be enough to turn them away, seeking another business. Offering custom metal fabrication does not cost your business anything and will benefit you in the following ways.

23 August 2016

Creating a Dog Fence With Rolls of Welded Wire: Tips and Ideas

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

Rolls of welded metal offer one of the cheapest and easiest ways to create a fence for your dog. However, if you want the fence to be as effective and long lasting as possible, there are some tips you should keep in mind. Check out these ideas: 1. Choose a corrosion resistant metal. Your dog is likely to urinate on your fence, and additionally, dogs passing by who smell your dog may also urinate on the fence.

22 August 2016

A Few Tips for Choosing Salvaged Lumber for a Home Project

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

When remodeling or renovating your home, or if you like to tackle woodworking projects on your own, you might shop for salvaged lumber. This is lumber that has been taken from another project to be resold; this might be a home that was demolished or also renovated, or just from old furniture and other such pieces. Scraps from construction sites are also typically salvaged and resold. When you are ready to shop for this type of lumber, note a few tips to ensure you choose the best pieces.

22 August 2016

Cutting Methods for Sheet Metal

Industrial & Manufacturing Blog

The cutting methods for sheet metal come in a variety of different categories including hand tools, power tools, heat tools, and industrial tools. More than category, your choice in cutting sheet metal may vary depending on how much you can spend on the tool, how strong you need the tool to be, how fast you want the cutting, and how accurate you need the finished product to be. Look at the following evaluations to decide which type of tool will best fit your needs in cutting sheet metal fabrication.

22 August 2016

Protect Your Roof Repairmen

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If you own a business repairing roofs, or if you are thinking about going into such a business, you should consider what steps you can take to keep your repairmen safe on the job. This will keep your business reputable and your workers happy. Tools Your repairmen need the right tools so that they can do their job effectively. Here are two of the most important tools and why they will help your repairmen in staying safe.

22 August 2016

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