Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
While Northern Hemisphere countries often use pipe insulation to prevent freezing in cold weather (and thus prevent bursting when the pipe thaws), Australia uses pipe lagging mostly for protection against thermal transfer and to dampen noise, particularly from water and wastewater in pipes. Not all buildings will have proper pipe lagging, particularly older ones that were never remodelled. If you're upgrading an old industrial space, lagging is an addition that you should add as it will save money and hopefully reduce noise pollution.
12 October 2021
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Steel pallet cages are ideal for improving the safety of goods during shipping. In simple terms, commercial shipments are often exposed to unfavourable conditions during transportation. The use of a pallet cage will provide a superior shield against impact and rough handling. These units are also convenient for use around the warehouse because they can be moved using forklifts. Moreover, they can be stacked up for convenient storage. If you are interested in investing in the pallet cages for your operations, use these basic guidelines for selection and purchase.
24 August 2021
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Screw piles are favoured in foundation construction because of the convenience of installation in comparison with other materials. For instance, the piling eliminates the need for spoil removal. Also, dewatering is not required, and vibration during placement is minimal. Besides, the performance of screw piling is exceptional for most applications. However, the quality of installation will influence the benefits of this foundation type. Consider these guidelines when planning for screw pile usage.
28 May 2021
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
The electrode is one of the most significant parts of a welding machine. It's usually a coated metal wire made of the same materials as the metal you're welding, and it melts during the welding process, making it possible to join different metal pieces together. If you are in the market for welding electrodes, the selection process won't be as straightforward, especially if you are not a professional. You must consider many factors to find the best alternative for your welding needs.
30 March 2021
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Structural steel fabrication is an important service for many different businesses. If you rely on fabrication to prepare your raw materials, you may find value in collecting data regarding the fabrication process. For example, welding and machine data, production timelines and sales transactions (with your fabrication company) can provide valuable insights for your business. Such data can be used to identify how you and your fabrication service could develop a more productive working relationship.
27 May 2019
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Owning an online craft business means coming up with ways to ship your finished items to your customers. You may go with the common options of flat rate shipping boxes and envelopes. The truth is, there are other options that may be suitable for your craft business. One of the ways is to using mailing tubes. Before you overlook this option, here are some ways to use mailing tubes in your craft business.
12 December 2018
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Certain parts of northern and western Australia are known for their blustery conditions that seem to affect this land year-round, but the situation can become a great deal worse whenever a cyclone rolls in from the open waters. If you are involved in a major construction project, you may be eyeing the forecast with some trepidation, as you're worried that you could suffer considerable losses through wind damage in one of these frightening events.
22 October 2018
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
If you are starting a natural health business and studio, you likely have plans to house more than just supplements. You will want to have a small grocery area for fresh or refrigerated products and supplements. You will also want to have an area for massage therapy, small yoga classes, or small meditation spaces. In addition to these aspects, you will also want to have a storefront area that houses books and supplies.
31 August 2018
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
If you are fitting out a new kitchen for a restaurant, hotel, or other commercial venue then you have probably spent a lot of time planning the layout of the kitchen and where each of kitchen appliances are going to be located. You will have a clear idea of each piece of equipment you will need and what it will look like. You will need everything where it can be accessed quickly, and you will need the ovens and other appliances positioned in a logical order so you are not constantly carrying hot food back and forth across the room.
30 May 2018
Industrial & Manufacturing Blog
Do you own a manufacturing plant which largely depends on humans to operate? Read on and discover some of the factors you should discuss with an engineer regarding the components/functionalities which should be emphasised as the automation of your manufacturing processes is being designed. Damaged Raw Materials Humans can become tired and make mistakes, such as damaging raw materials or products. Such damage can cause the affected materials to be scraped or taken for reworking in order to fix the defects.
1 May 2018