Equipment and Supplies: A Guide

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Two ways to prevent injuries when patching up holes in your factory's paved bitumen areas

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Patching up holes in an outdoor area that is paved with bitumen can be quite dangerous. If you need to have this work carried out in your factory’s outdoor area, here are two effective ways to keep everyone involved in this activity safe. Make sure that the handle of the bitumen brush used for the repairs is long enough for the person who will be using it If the holes in the bitumen are fairly small, it would probably be more economical and less disruptive to patch them up with a bitumen brush instead of an asphalt paving machine.…

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3 Common Types of Waterproofing Products Available Today (and Their Uses)

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Looking for waterproofing supplies for your building? When done correctly, waterproofing ensures water doesn’t enter the building and cause damage. With that said, there are many different waterproofing products available on the construction market. Read on below to learn about some of the most commonly used ones. Sheet Membrane Waterproofing These are essentially plastic-based sheets that can be cold-applied onto a surface using a high-quality adhesive or a torch. The sheets are available in the form of rolls.…

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3 Essential Features to Focus on When Inspecting Shipping Containers for Hire

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If recent statistics are anything to go by, then about 53% of all businesses use shipping containers to save on operation costs. It might explain why most business owners hire shipping containers for storage purposes rather than rent brick and mortar space. However, the savings you make by hiring a shipping container only pays off if the shipping container in question is in good condition. If the container is in poor condition, then you will be exposing your valuables to the elements.…

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The Importance of Safety Equipment Tests

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Much safety equipment is rarely used. In many cases, of course, it is never used at all. However, safety equipment of all kinds needs to be ready to go at the moment it is needed to help deal with emergency situations. In industrial settings, employers have a duty of care over their employees to ensure that all of the safety equipment that is needed is readily available. However, this counts for nothing if the equipment cannot be used for some reason when an emergency crops up.…

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Flow Aids: 3 Major Types

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Stored material often gets stuck during extrusion for use, causing an erratic flow. To counter the occurrence of clogs and the irregular flow of material from storage containers and bins, flow aids are highly recommended. Although primarily designed to increase flow for stored material, flow aids can also be used for continuous and conveyor material flow processes. This article discusses the three major types of flow aids currently in the market that you can consider.…

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