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]

Insulated Garage Doors: Reasons Why You Need Them

Posted on 12 January 2016

Replacing, refurbishing or even purchasing garage doors from a company like Alpha Industries for your house might not be something you do every day. However, when this happens, you should be keen on factors such as the costs, durability, and noise. Whether you prefer steel or wood, a significant factor you might have to mull over when looking for your garage doors is choosing between non-insulated and insulated ones. Therefore, here are four key benefits of insulated garage doors you should consider. [Read More]

How to Mail a Document Using a Mailing Tube

Posted on 12 January 2016

Architectural plans and printed materials such as banners, posters and blueprints are somewhat too big or extremely delicate to fit into the standard mailing envelopes, and besides, folding these items may not be advisable or allowed. Furthermore, the items may also require extra protection while in transit. In this respect, mailing tubes offer the best possible shipping alternative for such unique and delicate packages. Typically, mailing tubes are created from a firm cardboard and assume a cylindrical shape. [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.