2021

Using Concrete Solar Ballast On A Flat Industrial Or Commercial Roof

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Industrial and commercial buildings usually have flat roofs that hold equipment that is part of the HVAC system and so on. Because the slope of these roofs is so minor — it's enough to let the rain run off but still low enough that you can't really see the slope — you can't install solar panels that require punching holes into the roof for connections. Instead, you use ballast blocks to hold down tabs attached to the panels.

8 November 2021

4 Questions To Ask When Renting An Emergency Boiler

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If your facility is facing an unplanned shutdown or if you're preparing for a planned maintenance session, renting an emergency boiler allows you to continue your operations with minimal disruption. This makes it possible for you to decrease your plant's downtime while maximizing production. When renting an emergency boiler, here are some important questions to ask.  1. What types of boilers do you rent? Boilers are produced by multiple manufacturers in a variety of sizes and models.

13 September 2021

Starting A New Farm? Tips For Buying A Tractor

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If you purchased land and are starting a new farm it is important to have proper farm equipment. This way you can make your new farm a success. There are different types of farm equipment available, one of which is the tractor. Below is information about different types of tractors available and things you should consider when buying one.  Types of Tractors You will find a variety of tractors available for different purposes, so you need to make sure you purchase the right type for your specific farm.

4 August 2021

Aluminum Storage Tips For Fabricators

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Aluminum is an essential metal for many fabricators. However, in order for it to maintain its amazing qualities and workability, storage methods have to always be sound. If you have aluminum on your fabrication site, take these storage measures when you can. Keep Inside if Possible The best place for aluminum materials that sit for an extended period of time is going to be inside somewhere. Then aluminum will have much more protection and probably hold up just fine compared to if you just left your aluminum outside where it could get damaged in many ways.

27 May 2021

What Are The Main Steps Of Metallographic Sample Preparation?

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If you want to have testing done on your metal, then you probably know that you are going to need to provide a sample to the company that is going to be doing the testing. There are actually specific steps that have to be followed during this process. These are the main steps of metallographic sample preparation. Documentation First of all, the person who is preparing the sample will document things like the type of metal that they are working with and the type of metal item that they are removing the sample from.

15 April 2021

How A Custom Rubber Part Manufacturing Service Can Help You Get Great Results

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If you need to have rubber parts made, then you might be thinking about working with a custom rubber part manufacturing service. The right company can help you get the best results since they should be able to do the things listed below and more. Creating Molds Based On Your Specifications First of all, in many cases, custom rubber parts are made with molds. Basically, this means that the company that you work with will probably have to make a custom mold in order to make one or more parts to your specifications.

22 February 2021