Water in Your Tank?

Posted on 23 August 2016

If you have water in your tank, or suspect that you do, you should take action immediately. If you do not, the water can get into your engine and begin rusting parts. Symptoms Before you begin treating your car as though it has water in its tank, you should make sure that is actually the problem first. The biggest problem water in your gas tank will give you is you will have a problem accelerating. [Read More]

Five Tips for Working Quickly With Scaffolding

Posted on 22 August 2016

Scaffolding can save time on a project because instead of climbing up and down a ladder and moving it from spot to spot, you have a convenient and safe platform from which to work. However, there are ways you can speed up the process of using scaffolding. Take a look at these ideas -- whether you embrace one of them or all of them, they will help to speed up your process: [Read More]

Custom High Performance Plastic Gears: Features to Keep in Mind When Making Your Selection

Posted on 22 August 2016

Compared to metal, the benefits of plastic gears include the ability to absorb vibration, run without lubrication and resist corrosion. For that reason, many manufacturers and inventors are turning to plastic gears for a range of purposes. If you are developing any machine with plastic gears, there are several things you should keep in mind as you select the plastic for your gears: 1. Temperature Stability How hot is it going to be in the motor of your product? [Read More]

Buy vs Rent vs Leasing Your Industrial Equipment

Posted on 19 August 2016

If you are in need of new industrial equipment for your business, you first need to decide how you will purchase that equipment. The decision comes down to a variety of factors, from the space you have on-site, to how often you use it and what your budget is. Here are some things to consider when choosing between buying, renting, or leasing the equipment. Pros and Cons of Buying The first option is to buy the industrial equipment. [Read More]

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Your Questions on Industrial Equipment and Supplies Answered

Welcome to this blog. In this space, I am going to address many of the questions and concerns I have heard about industrial equipment and supplies over the years. I come to this issue from a unique angle. I have worked in a factory and heard firsthand many of the frustrations my coworkers had with different equipment and how it was used. Later, I worked in an office at an industrial facility and got a firsthand look at how "management" sees these issues. After retiring, I decided to work part time at a ranch supply store where we sold all kinds of equipment, and I got to talk with consumers. Now, I'm fully retired, and I'm starting this blog to keep myself active. I plan to answer all of the questions I heard through the years and more.

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