The Different Types of Brazing Rods
There are three ways to create long-lasting bonds when joining metals and alloys (and ceramics) of the same or different types. This includes welding, brazing and soldering. All of these processes are similar, but the temperatures at which they are done are quite different. The most heat-intensive process is welding since it melts the base materials to get the strongest joint. Brazing is performed below the melting temperatures of the...
Adhesive Heat Barrier: Protect Parts and Components from Radiant Heat
Temperature management is a significant concern, as is excessive heat’s influence on structural and engine components. Maintaining appropriate temperatures in cars is a big concern.
Bin Lifter Buying Guide
While wheelie bin lifters are often part of larger systems, like a garbage truck, there are smaller mobile units that can come in handy across many industries. Wheelie bin lifters are a great solution for emptying bins and drums. As the name suggests they are essentially machines that lift and invert wheelie bins to empty them. They are very convenient and practical, and they come with a variety of capacities and functionality. Also...
How to Replace an Electric-Powered Car Window
Vehicles have come a long way not only when it comes to performance but also convenience. Convenience-related features have been long present in cars, but more modern solutions, such as power windows started to be implemented as early as 1941 by Ford Motors. Today they come standard on the majority of new vehicles and have been the go-to for most manufacturers for many years now. Power windows are usually operated by a 20-amp circuit...
Drum Handling Safety: The Necessary Equipment & Helpful Tips
We have seen a great deal of use of industrial drums over the last decades. One would expect that there is enough track record to learn from the common mistakes. Unfortunately, accidents due to improper manual handling of drums happen every day. This doesn’t only result in a waste of resources but also often contributes to injury in the workplace. Broken limbs are the most common type of injury. They occur when drums (especially...
Things to Consider when Choosing Packaging Tape
When you need to prepare products for shipment, there are many things to consider, from arranging transportation to choosing sturdy boxes and other packaging options. Since the entire process can be overwhelming, many businesses often fail to pay proper attention to details such as the packaging tape. However, the importance of packaging tape shouldn’t be overlooked as this element is crucial to keeping the entire package...
