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  • Tips For First-Time Construction Site Managers

    If you have recently taken over the management of a new construction site for the first time, you need to make sure that you have a solid understanding of materials management. Any time you deal with a construction project, especially a large one, you will need to deal with the management of a lot of incoming construction materials. Here are some things you need to put in place to help you manage this process.
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  • Personal Protection Equipment Every Home Welder Needs

    Like many occupations, welders need to follow specific protocols to avoid injuring themselves or even others. They also need to wear personal protection equipment and clothing. While virtually every professional welder is aware of the need for safety, home welders often underestimate the dangers. Or, they simply don't want to make the necessary investment. Safety gear, however, is a tool like any other, and it deserves respect. Here is a look at the different personal protection equipment and clothing even the occasional home welder needs.
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  • Don't Take Chances: 4 Tips To Avoid Problems With Your Thread Gages

    If you work in an industrial setting, you probably utilize a lot of thread gages. Unfortunately, misuse and improper maintenance can lead to premature wear and tear. Before you begin work, take a look at the list provided below. The tips included here will help you extend the life of your industrial thread gages. Keep Them Clean When working with industrial thread gages, the one thing you need to do is keep them clean.
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  • Three Common Industrial Shelving Options To Choose From

    Generally speaking, available industrial shelving options can be broken down into three main forms of shelving. Each of these shelving options is suitable to particular environments depending on factors like shelf capacities, material, costs, aesthetics, and more. If you're choosing a shelving structure from a company such as Warehouse Equipment Solutions for your facility, you should familiarize yourself with these three shelving types. You should also learn a bit about what the biggest advantages and disadvantages to using each one are.
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  • Best Features To Look For In Stainless Steel Ball Valves For Water Lines

    Adding a stainless steel ball valve to a water line allows the water flowing through the line to be disrupted or blocked off as needed. For example, you may have a water line that feeds a water storage tank and you will need a valve to shut off teh flow of water when the tank gets filled. If you are in the process of installing one of these valves on a water line, it is important to know how to find the best options.
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  • Sealed System Boilers: An Introduction With FAQs

    If you have a rather small industrial operation and your need for steam is not that great, a sealed system boiler may be the right kind of boiler for you. These smaller units are typically installed in residential properties, but they work well in small operations just the same whether you are looking for a small amount of steam provision, heat production, or hot water. Sealed system boilers have pressurized hot water kept in a cylinder, so when there is a demand for steam at a tap, it is ready.
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  • How To Take Care Of Your Flame-Resistant Clothing

    Flame resistant clothing provides important protection for individuals who work in industries where they are exposed to open flames, such as individuals who work in manufacturing, industrial, and construction jobs. Flame resistant clothing will only protect you, however, if you know how to take proper care of your clothing. #1 Wash at Home Most flame-resistant clothing is made so that it can be washed at home. Washing your clothing is not going to remove the flame-resistant properties of the clothing if you follow the exact care instructions for the clothing on the tag.
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  • Upgrading Your Business's Ceiling Tiles

    Ceiling tiles can be an effective option for the interior of your business. As with changing or upgrading any other structural component of your building, there are some important considerations that should always be included in your decision making. Ensure The Tiles Are The Correct Size For Your Ceiling Grid Before you buy a particular type of tiles, it is important to make sure that they are compatible with your ceiling's grid.
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  • Getting The Maximum From Your Kiln

    People who enjoy making pottery as a hobby generally either use a clay that allows for the piece to air dry or they need to send their work out to be fired in a kiln.  Eventually, many hobbyists decide to step up their game and purchase their own kiln. Because kilns are expensive, both to purchase and operate, it is important owners do everything they can to extend its life and cut costs.
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  • 3 Perks Of Working With A 24-Hour Crane Rental Service

    Crane rental companies make it easy to place a call and order up a crane and operator if you need one, which can be vital to an array of business projects. However, there are also some companies that operate on a 24-hour basis, which means they are going to be available around the clock. There are a handful of situations when this would be super important to have. Take a look at three of the perks of working with a 24-hour crane rental service as a business owner.
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