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The Different Methods Used to Cut Steel

30 September 2021

New to the world of steel fabrication? Steel fabrication refers to a range of processes that metal fabrication shops use to convert steel raw material into semi-finished components for final assembly. One of the most commonly used processes used in the fabrication of steel is cutting. Cutting involves splitting steel workpieces into smaller sizes or sections before they can be turned into the desired shapes. While many different cutting techniques are available for accomplishing this, some are more popular than others.

3 Benefits of Triangular Mailing Tubes

13 August 2021

While mailing tubes are usually circular, you can also buy triangular options. These tubes are usually made of sturdy cardboard and come in flat packs. Once you slot them together you get a three-sided package that you can use to mail or store items. What are the benefits of using triangular mailing tubes? 1. Get a Smaller Storage Footprint If you use a lot of mailing tubes, then you might buy in bulk to save money.

5 Ways Powder Coating Is Better for the Environment

9 June 2021

Powder coating is a modern metal coating option applied with a special electrostatic technique that bonds coloured powder to the surface of steel, aluminium, and more. While painting has traditionally been the most common way to surface metal projects, powder coating offers many benefits over paint — including eco-friendliness. Here are five of the ways powder coating helps to protect the environment.  1. Powder coating produces less waste One of the biggest environmental benefits of powder coating is how little waste it produces.

3 Reasons to Use Hydraulic Tow Winches

15 March 2021

Before you choose an industrial tow winch, you need to decide how the device is powered. While electric winches are popular, hydraulic products might be a better fit for your needs. What are the benefits of using hydraulic winches? 1. Get More Winching Power Electric winches typically run from an existing power source. So, for example, if you want to use an electric winch to tow a truck, the machine typically draws power from your vehicle's battery.

How Do You Pick The Best Sheet Metal Fabrication Company?

4 June 2019

Selecting a sheet metal fabrication shop, especially when seeking a specialised solution, can be challenging. Standard welding shops are sometimes incapable of working on projects that an industrial equipment manufacturing firm can. Some sheet metal projects are very complicated and can only be handled by an expert who possesses considerable knowledge and experience as well as sufficient resources and workforce. If you make a mistake and choose the wrong fabrication company, quality problems, design issues and time delays can be some of the problems you'll need to deal with.

What 3 Benefits Can You Expect From Colorbond Roofs?

5 January 2019

Metallic roofs and (most especially) Colorbond roofs are some of the most popular roofing materials in the country. It is because Colorbond is stylish, lightweight and thermally insulated. The roofs have also been proven to stand very strong against the rough Australian weather. The roof is primarily made of coated steel. It's resistance to weather damage is what is making it so popular in Australian homes. Here are the other qualities which put these roofs a notch above all the others.

Follow These Tips for Efficient Air Compressor Maintenance

11 November 2018

Purchasing the perfect air compressor for your needs is the first step in ensuring that you have the right tool for your carpentry, spray-painting, DIY repairs and other projects that use pneumatic tools. However, if you want the compressor to serve you for a long time, you have to come up with ways of maintaining the air compressor properly. Below are a few tips and guidelines that will help you keep your air compressors in perfect condition for the longest time possible.

2 mistakes that can shorten the lifespan of the scissor lifts you use in your industrial facility

23 September 2018

A scissor lift can be very useful in an industrial work environment. If you use this type of equipment in your facility and don't want to have to replace it prematurely, it's important to be aware of the mistakes that could potentially shorten its lifespan. Here are two such mistakes. 1. Failing to implement a maintenance routine Much like a car, a truck or a motorbike, a scissor lift needs to undergo regular maintenance.