Does Your Facility Need a Rapid Roll Door?

Posted on 5 July 2016

A rapid roll door is one that works much faster than standard overhead doors, either to open and close in an instant or to open much more quickly, and close more quickly, than you would see with other types of doors. These doors can open overhead or slide to one side, and can often be set to various speeds for their opening and closing. If you haven't thought about upgrading to rapid roll doors for your facility, note a few situations where they may be the best choice for a business. [Read More]

4 Mistakes to Avoid During Your DIY Plasterboard Installation

Posted on 2 February 2016

Small home improvement projects like repairing or making a new wall or replacing ceilings are relatively easy tasks that you can accomplish on your own as DIY projects. Nonetheless, the task may not be as easy as assumed (especially for beginners) and poor-quality installation may lead to holes that will require repairing before you hang wallpapers or paint. In addition, poor installation can also mean wastage of plasterboard, increasing the installation costs. [Read More]

Battle of Cutting Methods: Laser vs. Water

Posted on 20 January 2016

When you need to cut some type of material, such as stainless steel, there are a variety of methods you can use. Two of the most commonly used options for any type of specialty metal processing is water jet cutting and laser cutting. The question is, which one is best for your application? This is a question that has to be answered by considering the type of material that is being cut, the thickness that is needed and how the material will be used after being cut. [Read More]

Care Tips for Castor Wheels

Posted on 12 January 2016

Castor wheels make many types of material handling equipment much more versatile. A castor wheel has a unique design and can be mounted to material-handling equipment or even a large object that you desire to move. The use of castor wheels makes it much more feasible to move large items in industrial settings. A castor can come with a single or double wheel depending on the size of load being moved. [Read More]

About Me

Bizarre and Exciting Tips for Maintaining Industrial and Manufacturing Equipment

Welcome to my blog. My name is Emily. As a former team leader at a manufacturing facility, I know how important it is to maintain your equipment. In this blog, I want to share all of the bizarre and exciting tips I have learned about maintaining industrial and manufacturing equipment over the years. My hope is that these posts will make your facility safer and more efficient, while also saving you money. If you have questions or want guidance, please feel free to explore. When I'm not writing, you can find me working -- I am the co-owner of a coffee shop. Otherwise, I'm usually with my kids or great husband, hiking, reading or just having fun.