When to use Steel vs. Fiberglass Grating (FRP)
Floor gratings can be manufactured using several different materials and various
types of steel, and aluminum, also including fiberglass, Buyers must choose the
material that will best perform the…
When it comes to makeup, applying false eyelashes ranks pretty high in terms of
difficulty (or at the least, intimidation), right up there with winged liner and
impeccable contouring. That's why we’re here to demystify all of your questions…
When purchasing a Sheet Fiber Laser Cutting Machine, there are a number of things to
consider, this goes far beyond the purchase price or service intervals. But what
exactly has to be taken into consideration? This guideline might help.
1- What…
Since the spring of 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated worldwide to raise
awareness and responsibility for the environment. And while the planet, and the
living organisms that inhabit it, are being compromised by all kinds of pollution,
plastic…
Most backyard gardeners don’t need an entire shed full of tools to tend to their
vegetable gardens—a few sturdy hand tools will do the trick! This is especially true
if you garden in raised beds or containers. Using a big rake on a raised bed is…
Borosilicate
Glass is a specialized form of glass that uses boric acid as a component in its
fabrication. The result of the addition of the element boron is a type of glass that
is very resistant to thermal shock and exhibits a much lower…
Switch Solenoid is used in
high power circuits for switching purposes by using a small electrical control
signal. This switch mainly uses decision making as well as extensive logic circuits
to perform on economical microchips & tiny electronic…
The short version: because your car will have a higher luminous efficacy. Now for
the long version: First of all, we should state that not all HID (High Intensity
Discharge) headlamps are using Xenon as the weapon of choice. Some use Mercury
vapors,…
What is a spiral steel pipe?
Spiral Welded Pipe Line
is made by steel coil, extrusion forming under the normal temperature, then
taken the technology of double wire and double-faced submerged-arc welded. Spiral
steel pipe, also known as spiral…
Though the part is destined to soar, the method of machining is often slow and
earthbound. For aircraft structural components, a common approach to machining
involves laying the part beneath a gantry. That gantry may move at a relatively slow
feed…
The full-body Harness Buckle
is perhaps the most common piece of equipment in the fall protection industry.
It is also possibly one of the most under-considered. A harness is a necessity for
almost any worker in a fall arrest, fall restraint, or…
What is a relay?
A Relay is an electromechanical or
electronic device through which a heavy load can be switched ON & OFF with a nominal
input of current & voltage. This article focuses on electro-mechanical relays used in
automotive…
What are cable ties and what are they used for?
They’re fasteners that bundle your cables and wires together to keep them
organised and prevent damage. They come in different sizes, lengths, materials and
even colours. The different uses of Cable…
The Strapping Belt is one of
the most commonly used means of unitization and bundling in the packaging industry.
There are multiple types of strapping products available, as well as many application
types, but strapping is especially used in…
Budget, space, and health goals can all influence the type of home exercise
equipment that suits a person best. Luckily, there are many options to choose from.
It is often possible to get a thorough workout at home, and finding new gear can
help…
What is a Fastener?
A fastener is a non-permanent or permanent mechanical tool that rigidly connects
or affixes two surfaces or objects together. Non-permanent fasteners can easily be
removed without damaging the joined materials. The removal of…
Introduction
One of the most common methods of converting plastics from the raw material form
to an article of use is the process of Plastic Injection Mold. This process is most typically used for
thermoplastic materials which may be successively…
The staple of protective Disposable Clothing is The Type 5 & 6 coverall, alternatively known
as “disposable”, "single-use" or sometimes even "paper"
coveralls (although they are not paper!). They are relatively simple to produce,…
A Mobile Laboratory, which
scientists may move from location to location, is a self-sufficient laboratory. A
mobile laboratory may process biological, chemical, or other data, depending on the
equipment installed in it. Some mobile laboratories are…
Clad Steel Plate is a composite steel plate made by bonding
stainless steel, etc. (cladding material) to either or both sides of carbon steel or
low-alloy steel (base metal). Clad steel plate combines the necessary strength of a
structural material…
There seem to be as many myths as there are facts about your best options for
packing clothes long-term. Vacuum storage bags
are no exception to this and they endure an interesting reputation for the place they
hold in the world of closet…
The problem, as I saw it, was these only made appearances when company was over
or my dad had a craving. What took up most of that valuable freezer real estate?
Packets of greens and other vaguely identifiable foods from the Asian market that my
mom…
Industrial Air Compressors are mechanical devices used to increase pressure in a variety of compressible fluids, or gases, the most common of these being air. Compressors are used throughout industry to provide shop or instrument air; to power air…
When repairing bores is the challenge at hand, time is of the essence. You need
to get back up and running as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality,
accuracy or safety. Here’s why owning a BORTECH auto bore welding machine is exactly
what…
Waste is inevitable in any activity of construction, but there is not necessarily
an issue so much with waste as there is with how it is dealt with. Technology has
been instrumental in helping avoid waste in the oil industry, and that technology is…
An overview of the various parameters to consider for producing
surgical gowns beginning with raw
materials, methods of sterilisation to building parameters and more.
Surgical gowns used by medical professionals are essential…
My wife often asks me why I still do consulting work. She wonders why I happily
leave the comfort of my office to crawl all over hot, dirty, smelly
hydraulic equipment.
For starters, I actually enjoy it. Secondly, it keeps me sharp. But perhaps…
Machinery makers are being challenged to address the increasing demands of cast
stretch film — getting film thinner and thinner while improving strength and
flexibility. New technologies introduced at K 2013 have improved even more.
In general,…
Adding carbon black (CB) particles to elastomeric polymers is essential to the successful industrial use of rubber in many applications, and the mechanical reinforcing effect of CB in rubber has been studied for nearly 100 years. Despite these many…
With longer, warmer days approaching, the sounds of summer are finally here: the drone of lawn mowers, the thwack of leather on willow and the incessant screams of young children demanding ice cream. To be fair though, there are plenty of adults who…
Earlier this year I published a three-part article series titled “What to do with all this plastic?” (Part One, Part Two, and Part Three), which looked at the global problem with plastics accumulating in different areas around the world and innovative…
A large part of enjoying wine lies in savoring its aroma. The wine glass has to gather the wine’s aroma so you can savor it when you drink.
If you use a regular mug and fill it to the brim, all the characteristic vapors of the wine will be gone by the…
What is PVC (PolyVinyl Chloride)?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC or Vinyl) is an economical and versatile thermoplastic polymer widely used in building and construction industry to produce door and window profiles, pipes (drinking and wastewater), wire and…
The weather people are forecasting up to 20 named storms this season. While the high winds and hurricanes are bad enough, the storm surge with its deadly flooding is a big challenge too. There will not be enough boats to do the work that will be left…
Do you want to know the steps to setting up a rice milling business? Do you want to know how to get your own custom package rice product to sell? This article will show you all the steps involve.In our earlier article, we have discussed in details how to…
Luz Solar Para Calles are street lamps powered by crystalline silicon solar cell, with maintenance free valve controlled sealed battery (colloidal battery) to store electric energy, super-bright farola LED as light source and controlled by intelligent…
Orthosilicic acid is a natural substance found in seafood, seawater, vegetables, whole grains, and certain beverages, including beer. Sometimes referred to as soluble silica, an ortho silicic acid is a dietary form of silicon, a mineral involved in the…
So, you turned on your heating and cooling system, and you noticed something strange: one of your rooms isn’t heating or cooling properly.
To your dismay, you noticed that there’s little to no air coming out of the supply air vent opening! You check…
The focus on EV charging infrastructure is timely. Two things historically have stood in the way of mass market adoption of EVs: vehicle economics and charging infrastructure availability. However, with steadily decreasing battery costs and a continually…
With the Industrial Internet of Things fast becoming the norm in industries, converging IT and OT technologies securely—a cornerstone of the IIoT—is still the Achilles heel for many companies. Thus, choosing the right industrial network solutions for…
Premier Inc. has released survey results finding that isolation gowns surpassed N95 masks as the top personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage concern among healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients.
Up from 56 percent last month, 74…
Every disposable diaper manufacturer knows that the most difficult machine to buy is always the first one. Based on their earned experience with this first machine, diaper manufacturers become more knowledgeable and more cautious when buying their second…
Basketball goal and basketball stand are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Our customers frequently ask us if there is a difference between basketball stands and basketball goals. When it is time to shop for sports equipment, it is helpful…
When the world is moving towards healthier choices, you shouldn’t be left behind either. Let’s take a peek at the what's and whys of this Bidet sprayer and you can see for yourself if it is worth all its hype!
What is a bidet spray?…
The part of the oven lamp or light bulb that connects into the light fitting is generally known either as the cap or base. Caps provide the electrical contact to conduct electricity to the light bulb but it also helps to secure the light bulb into its…
A profusion of new and upgraded injection
machinery at K highlighted twin themes of Circular Economy and Smart
Manufacturing. While presses keep getting faster, they also grow ever more energy
efficient in kWh/lb of plastic processed. The vast…
Next-level nutrition
The growing need for clean label products is a broad demand but a real one.
According to Nielsen, clean label products have been the biggest growth drivers of
the packaged food and beverage industry in the past five years.…
Introduction
Pressure control equipment is a set of
tools and device that are generally used to maintain the optimal pressure levels
inside a wellbore during well intervention or workover operations. The pressure
control equipment can withstand…
Servo motors are used for robotic
applications that require precision positioning. Before diving too deeply into the
ways servos are used in robotics, it’s helpful to first learn about the basic
function and form of these critical components of…
Galvanized wire including
Electro-galvanized Iron Wire and Hot-dip Galvanized Iron Wire is a type of steel wire that's undergone additional protection processes.
Annealed wire is heated to restore ductility, but even that process…