2018

3 Reasons to Consider Elasticated Safety Harnesses

If any of your team are going to be working at heights that make dangerous falls a possibility, it makes sense to invest in a full-body harness to ensure they’ll remain safe even if they do happen to fall. A full-body harness is also useful since it allows workers to use both hands instead of having to grip onto something, all while working with confidence. However, you might find it tough to decide on the right safety harness since there are so many available.…

Two Popular Pricing Models for 3rd Party Procurement Companies

Third-party procurement services operate on a range of different pricing models. If you’re thinking about hiring a company that provides procurement services, you should ask them how they can streamline your procurement process and save you money, but you should also find out how they charge their customers. Some of the most common payment options are as follows. Fee-Based Pricing Model Some 3rd-party procurement services charge a fee for their service.…

What to Remember When Renting Scaffolding for Your Repair Project

While scaffolding is often used for new construction projects, this equipment can also make it easier and safer to reach and then repair a home’s roof, exterior walls, or chimney. Note a few tips on choosing the right scaffolding pieces for use during your home repair or renovation project. Ask about a permit You may need a permit for rented scaffolding, depending on where it will be erected and on the type of scaffolding itself.…

Top Tips for Running a Considerate Construction Site

These days, main contractors are appointed by developers on many different factors including how much of a reputation they have built up for being considerate of the environment and of neighbours during a building project. Consideration works in many ways including the sort of equipment you use and the quality of subcontractors you appoint. Any foreman or project manager in the construction industry today ought to consider the merits of each of the following tips which are designed to make a site run smoothly and considerately.…

Industrial Winches: Three Crucial Tips for Care and Maintenance

Proper maintenance of your industrial winches is critical for consistent performance of the equipment and prolonged service. In general, these winches are designed and fabricated using strong materials for exceptional load handling capacity. However, these systems are fallible. Neglect and incorrect use can lead to premature failure of your winch, necessitating expensive repairs or replacement. Here are some crucial tips to help improve performance and safety and prolong the service life of your industrial winches.…

Improving Sound Damping in Air Compressors

In their use in household appliances, industrial machinery, air conditioning systems, and healthcare applications, it is inevitable that control of noise and vibration is kept in check in air compressors. With the prolonged operation, air compressors can start producing noise, at high levels at times. However, much of the noise can be reduced and even eliminated with sound dampening techniques. Noise levels are affected by different aspects around the compressor room, including the size of the room to materials of ceilings and walls.…

Welding Aluminium: 2 Things Which Can Compromise Quality

If you are working with sheets of aluminium, you may plan to weld two sections together using Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment. However, when using TIG gear to complete a weld on two sections of aluminium, it is important that you are aware of the different factors which can impact the quality of the weld. Low-quality welding can result in products failing before they should do and could ultimately place your customer’s safety and wellbeing at risk.…

3 Air Cannon Defects You Should Investigate

Air cannons can perform poorly in case they develop defects which remain undetected and unresolved. Material buildups can then start choking the chutes and other channels through which you move your bulk materials. This article discusses some of the defects which you should investigate and solve so that you get the best performance from the air cannons. Low Discharge Force Air cannons are designed to fire compressed air at a certain force so that the bulk materials can be pushed through the transport system without causing any rat-holes or blockages.…

Hydraulic Cylinder: Three Practical Tips for Promoting Optimal Performance

If you have equipment with a hydraulic system, you should be diligent in maintaining the hydraulic cylinder. In general, hydraulic systems consist of two critical components which ensure smooth functionality: the pump and the cylinder. The pump is designed to generate pressure while the cylinder delivers the desired mechanical action by transferring the pressure through the contained incompressible fluid. Therefore, if the cylinder in not properly maintained the hydraulic system will not perform as expected.…

Priority Factors to Consider when Buying an Industrial Smart Thermostat for HVAC Systems

The number of businesses opting for smart facilities has been increasing consistently for quite some time now. The overlap that exists between intelligent industrial facilities and an HVAC system is an area that facility managers should explore. Smart thermostats are an excellent example of such an overlap. Compared to when thermostats first hit the market, the devices have evolved a great deal. Today, thermostats can be customised to meet specific air conditioning needs in industrial applications.…