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…
Are you interested in buying a cash counter machine and you are overwhelmed by the technology or the choices available? Well, you are not the only one that gets into such confusion.
There are many factors that one needs to consider when they are…
Trampolines are popular among kids and adults, but there's no denying they're dangerous. Whether kids are supervised at an indoor park or jumping on a trampoline in the backyard, there's always risk for significant injury. This makes…
It is one thing to master a cocktail recipe—that impeccable Negroni ratio, the exact length of time to stir a Martini, the just-right orange liqueur and cognac to make a killer Sidecar. It is quite another thing to make that cocktail with style. And…
Aluminum windows and doors have become increasingly popular for both commercial and residential buildings. Aluminum window frames can be made to match almost any color and home style. They can also be made in a range of different configurations…
Pressure washing including Electric Pressure Washer and Gas Pressure Washer has quickly become one of the preferred methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces in both residential, commercial, and business locations. From sidewalks and patios to…
Towels are the most commomly used products in our dailt life. A towel is a piece of absorbent fabric or paper used for drying or wiping a body or a surface. It draws moisture through direct contact.
In households, several types of fabric…
Definition/Introduction
A gas cylinder is a containment apparatus that will store a gaseous compound under pressure for use in medical settings. The physical form of the stored compound can be gas and/or liquid, with the ultimate output from the…
When you sip soda through a straw, you are utilizing the simplest of all suction mechanisms. Sucking the soda up causes a pressure drop between the bottom of the straw and the top of the straw. With greater fluid pressure at the bottom than the top, the…
Valves come in numerous sizes and configurations and are used in thousands of applications across various industries. Likewise, there are various types of valves used in piping systems. These valves vary by operating mechanism/principle, function and…
Mechanical Metal Bellow Seals come in different configurations, and each variant has its advantages and disadvantages. Among the most common variants are component mechanical seals and cartridge mechanical seals.
CARTRIDGE VS. COMPONENT MECHANICAL…
Protecting staff and patients from infection is vital so all staff who may have to use personal protective equipment must know how to use and remove it correctly
Introduction
The aim of using personal protective equipment (PPE) is to protect…
Combining functionality and sleek minimalist design, athleisure wear has played a major role in Running Wear’s resurgence on the fashion scene. This trend, supporting “transition” moments with leggings and other yoga pants which can be worn anytime,…
Both copper and Graphite Electrode provide approximately the same end result, so it is important for a shop to consider the advantages and disadvantages of each material in order to discover what would work best in their shopfloor environment.
When…
New types of saws and better blade materials have made metal sawing a much more effective, versatile and economical process. In many cases, bandsaws are used as the primary means of shaping certain types of metal parts.
Once, sawing was considered a…
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…
Bike packing bags vs panniers
Bicycle Bags are typically strapped to the bike and offer a lightweight, modular and versatile approach to carrying the kit.
One of the key differences between traditional cycle touring and bike packing is how you…
Certain wine glasses perform better than others (there is actually some science to back this up). That being said, what are the best wine Glass Cup for you?
You can drink wine from whatever vessel you want, be it a wine glass, coffee mug, mason jar,…