Using Industrial Casters In A Residential Setting: Give Your Home Style And Flexibility

If you're looking for ways to give your home's furnishings a unique look and to maximize your space, adding industrial casters can be a great solution. Here's an overview of why industrial casters are an easy and clever way to gain flexibility from your home's elements and where you can use them in your home. Advantages of Industrial Casters Probably the biggest advantage to using casters is the increased flexibility you'll gain from your furniture by being able to roll pieces from one place to another. Read More 

Understanding Aluminum Compressor Seals For Agricultural Processing Plants

As the person responsible for purchasing the dry gas seals to connect your agricultural processing plant's new compressors into your production line, it is important that you understand why aluminum seals are the preferred option over those made out of brass, copper, iron, or steel. Here is some information about aluminum metal and why it makes the best high-pressure hydraulic seals for use with agricultural processing plant compressors:   How Aluminum Metal is Made Read More 

3 Ways That a Metal Fabricator Can Make Positive Changes to Your Factory Machinery

When it comes to the machinery in your factory, you probably want to do anything you can to ensure that it lasts as long as possible. Taking good care of it and following the manufacturer's instructions for maintenance is a good start, but there are probably other steps that you can take to extend its lifespan and help prevent it from breaking down when your production line depends on it. For example, hiring a metal fabricator who offers portable welding services can be a great way to make positive changes to the machinery in your factory. Read More 

Six Things You Can Do With A Crane That You Can’t Do With A Fork-Lift

In the manufacturing industry, there is a lot of heavy equipment that is often used and some that may be a bit taken for granted. For example, forklifts and industrial cranes can both help you to move loads from one place to another, but many people immediately think of using a forklift for all of their heavy lifting. Cranes, on the other hand, are a great tool for heavy lifting but are often overlooked and under-appreciated. Read More 

3 Tips For Handling A Band Saw Blade Without Injuring Yourself

The sheer speed and control of a band saw makes it the best tool for doing decorative free cutting work or careful trimming for finish pieces. If you are regularly swapping blades on your equipment to keep it sharp and ready to cut, you have likely scraped or cut yourself on the sharp teeth or back edge of a long metal hoop at least once. Handle your new and used band saw blades without injury by trying at least one of these three tips. Read More