2018

Is your company pollution compliant?

We all see on the news every day the difficulties that different types of pollution cause in our world, as well as the effect which pollution has on our way of life. Air pollution caused by heavy industry is a major problem which governments across the world are struggling to contain while still allowing industry to continue to operate. The constant stream of new legislation bringing in new targets and more stringent controls on emissions is a fact of life which everyone involved in heavy industry is learning to deal with, and with which they must comply if they want their business to continue thriving.

Metal cylinder fabrication: Techniques and uses

Circular metal cylinders are useful in many different industries. They come in handy when designing aeroplanes, vehicle components, HVAC systems and parts of industrial equipment. As opposed to traditional straight-shaped fabrication techniques, cylindrical metal fabrication requires a detailed and quality process. The cylinder should maintain its structural integrity long after fabrication is completed. To end up with a reliable structure, you need both a reliable fabrication and welding process. You also need quality materials, such as copper, steel, aluminium and other sturdy metallic components.

3 Plasma Cutting Supplies You Need for Steelwork

If you are planning on going into steelwork, one option may be to focus on plasma cutting. This type of cutting uses a hot jet of plasma to cut through steel and other metals. Before you get started in this type of steelwork, there are some plasma cutting supplies you will want to have on hand. This short list assumes that you already have a plasma cutting machine and safety gear.

The Benefits Of Choosing Perspex Instead Of Glass For Your New Greenhouse

A well-constructed greenhouse can be an excellent place to grow your plants, particularly species that benefit from high temperatures and humidity levels such as tomatoes and watermelons. Unfortunately, a traditional greenhouse made with horticultural glass can be a delicate and finicky structure and may not stand the test of time as well as you'd like. Consequently, more and more gardeners are choosing greenhouses with perspex windows over traditional glass greenhouses. This tough, clear acrylic plastic has many advantages over horticultural glass, and a perspex greenhouse can be an excellent investment in more ways that one.

Two tips for car manufacturers who intend to install car lifts in their facilities

If you own a car manufacturing business and intend to install a car lift in it so that you can easily transport your newly made vehicles from one part of your facility to another, here are some tips that you might find useful. Keep the areas near the lift doors free from obstructions It is important to make sure that the areas near the doors of your car lift are kept free from obstructions (such as, for example, tools, rubbish and any materials you use to make your products).

Is Your Site's Terrain Too Rough for a Scissor Lift?

Scissor lifts can be a huge help in any industrial or construction-related setting. They lift people and equipment up and down quickly without the need for slower and less safe solutions like a ladder or scaffolding. However, if you're heading a building or renovating project on a plot of land that's not flat, you may be wondering whether scissor lift hire is a possibility. Here's all you need to know about scissor lifts for rough terrain.

Under Wraps: The Benefits Of Using Insulated Piping In Your Solar Hot Water System

With energy bills climbing higher and higher every year and the environmental impact of excessive energy consumption becoming ever more apparent, more and more households are taking steps to lower their energy consumption and rely more on renewable energy sources, and installing a solar-powered hot water system is an excellent way to do so. Any solar hot water system naturally includes large amount of piping, which channel cold water to the panels that collect heat and funnel the subsequently heated water to your hot water storage tank.