Benefits of Lean Manufacturing and Related Blogs

Tips for Speeding up Sandblasting Process on Rusty or Painted Metal

13 April 2018

If you have just started a metal cleaning workshop to restore metal for remanufacturing firms, then you should know that there are different ways of achieving best results. Some businesses in the industry use powered grinders to scrape off paint and rust from metal surfaces. However, there is another method referred to as sandblasting. The results of a sandblasting procedure is fantastic, but only if carried out correctly. However, if you are going to sandblast for the first time, a single job might take you a bit of time to clear.

How Abrasive Blasting Can Help Your Business Thrive

16 March 2018

Sometimes when you are working with metal, a job can take longer than you expect. It would be great if you could just take your piece of metal and immediately begin to work on it. Sadly, very often you can't do that, and preparing the metal surface for the work you need to do can often take as long as doing the actual work. Sometimes the surfaces you need to work with are rusty or dirty.

Modern Materials for Street Furniture in Coastal Environments

28 February 2018

All sorts of products that are designed for outdoor use, such as street furniture, must be made to last and have a level of durability that will allow it to stand up to the elements. However, when it comes to coastal locations, the marine environment offers additional challenges for manufacturers. Makes of all types of street furniture – from road signs to public benches – must take into account the additional corrosive force of sea spray.

Top 3 Benefits of Using Concrete Safety Barriers as Road Restraint Systems

12 February 2018

Car crashes caused by errant vehicles can lead to serious injuries and fatalities on various roads across Australia. This explains why it is important to provide some sort of road traffic safety barrier along roads to prevent the severity of the crashes when they do happen. Using concrete safety barriers as vehicle restraint systems for local roads is common in Australia. To better understand the reasons behind the widespread use of concrete barriers as road traffic safety barriers, continue reading on below.

The Industrial Uses of Netting

26 January 2018

Nets and netting have a number of uses in modern industry. Netting is essentially a product that is made from fibres which are woven together in a grid-like structure. According to historical research, nets have been found in use during the classical era, for example with fishing, but they may date as far back as stone age man. For a relatively simple technology, it may come as a surprise just how many contemporary uses nets are put to.

Advantages of Using Customized Packaging Boxes for a Business

16 January 2018

When delivering goods to customers, customized packaging plays a critical role. However, lean economic times have forced some businesses to direct less funding towards customized packaging. Therefore, one would be forgiven for suggesting that personalized boxes should be among the last areas to receive any form of financing for the business. Injecting less funding on customized packaging has its consequences with the major one being that companies tend to lose on the consumer front.

Advantages of Using Stainless Steel Fasteners When Building a Dock

4 January 2018

If you're putting together a dock, you may want to use stainless steel fasteners instead of other types of hardware. Stainless steel resists corrosion more effectively than almost any other type of metal, and this type of metal has other advantages that make it ideal for a marine environment. Here's what you need to know. Reduces Risk of Injuries Unfortunately, when fasteners corrode, they can break. If you have a bunch of fasteners holding together a dock at a marina, and several of the fasteners break, that can compromise the integrity of your dock.

Three Central Considerations for Molasses Tank Selection

18 December 2017

You should think about purchasing and installing a molasses tank on your farm if you are keeping cattle on the land. This container can help you improve the utilisation of feed during the dry periods in your local region. In simple terms, molasses is an ideal material which provides high energy to ruminant livestock without exorbitant costs. It can be mixed with protein meals and dry grass to increase the nutritional value.