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Make a perfect fit by using metric hydraulic compression tube fittings
September 12, 2014 by Williams Fluidair Corporation Limited

Play plumber for the day once you get to speed on compression tube fittings, which are a handyman’s or handywoman’s staple pipe or valve coupling component. The anatomy of a hydraulic compression tube…

FAQ: industrial fan terminology translated from jargonese to easy-to-read
September 11, 2014 by N.R. Murphy Limited

The language of industry tends to be crammed with jargon, technical specifications and multiple compound words which sound they could have originated from another planet. You may already be blown away by the…

An industrial magnetic whiteboard solution that sustains — and not stain
September 11, 2014 by Marshall Visual Products Inc

Tired of juggling your mental to-do list in your head? Perhaps the sticky notes uncontrollably framing the edges of your computer screen is starting to become a distraction? Maybe it’s time you considered…

Smoke fumes out with the Red-D-Arc SE1400 industrial smoke extractor
September 11, 2014 by Red-D-Arc Welderentals

If you’re not a fan of tar build up on your walls (or in your lungs) use a smoke extractor to haul out harmful particles, particulate and not to mention – smoke. Smoke…

Industrial flexible hoses flex its muscles in the floor care industry
September 11, 2014 by Hi-Tech Duravent

Industrial flexible hoses suck – dirt, dust and particles, that is, for a wide range of floor care applications from the automotive to the medical industries. These tough tubular systems are designed to draw,…

Three ways to solve your industrial aseptic valves problems
September 8, 2014 by Nordson EFD

Processing plants and laboratory applications depend on industrial aseptic valves to consistently and accurately offer sterile processes. The prevention of airborne or stagnant substances from the ambient air penetrating or migrating to critical…

Five applications attrition scrubbers do well to make businesses shine
September 5, 2014 by Hayward Gordon ULC

Attrition scrubbing is a method used namely in the glass, mineral processing and water treatment industries of effectively remove minerals and surface contaminants through the action of scrubbing, primarily using slurry particles to…

Infrared heat: the overlooked ingredient to make good food look even better
September 5, 2014 by Heraeus Noblelight

Ever wonder how French fries get its appetizing golden brown appearance? Or perhaps while fine dining at a fancy restaurant you sampled some bread or meat embossed with the restaurant’s name or logo?…

Get off on the right foot with industrial foot switches
September 5, 2014 by Linemaster Switch Corp.

Industrial footswitches control the motor of light or heavy duty welding machinery with a simple step on a pedal to start and stop. Footswitches also act as a “dead’s man switch” safeguarding the…

Air compressors: the compressed version on three main types
September 4, 2014 by McRae Engineering Equipment Limited

Air compressors are like a one-size fit all type of device for applications involving pressurized air. From powering pneumatic tools to sourcing heating and cooling control systems, an air compressor brings mechanisms to…

Storage racking the right way
September 4, 2014 by Redirack Storage Systems

Packing away boxes of summer clothes, patio furniture or BBQ equipment is a fall rite of passage that comes every year. Storage systems is not only a seasonal change of the times for…

How to achieve Superman-like strength in a hydraulic press brake
September 4, 2014 by Westway Machinery Ltd

Superman is known to bend steel with his bare hands, but for us mortal folks, we have to rely on a machine tool called a press brake to get the job done. Press…

Photoelectric sensors: benefits and best practices you can use now
September 3, 2014 by Baumer Inc.

Garage doors have them. So do scanners at the grocery store. Even at the wave of a hand inside a restroom when dispensing paper towels, they are there: photoelectric sensors have countless applications…

Granny Flats: what to do when the in-laws want to move in with you
September 3, 2014 by Canadian Portable Structures (1992) Ltd.

Don’t let the term granny flat fool you: while the name may sound like a form of type casting, granny flats are not only meant for those living in their golden years. Family…

Safety gloves advice in the palm of your hands
September 3, 2014 by Avenue Industrial Supply Co. Ltd.

Personal protective equipment including safety gloves is not only a wise investment for an employer to make for their employees, it’s also the law. The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires workers in Ontario…

Break new ground on arc welding grounding safety basics
September 2, 2014 by Lincoln Electric (Canada)

Electricians. Electrical engineers. Construction workers. Welders. “One of these things is not like the others, one of these things just doesn’t belong.” Can you tell which thing is not like the others by…

Become a high flyer using high-frequency tools
September 2, 2014 by Fein Power Tool Company

Would you prefer power tools with enough juice similar to military airplane or a toaster? While the answer may seem obvious, understand the basics and benefits of high-frequency tools before you wield all…

Use the brazing process to boost your metalworking applications
August 29, 2014 by Fusion Inc

What do pipes, bicycle kickstands and the base of a light bulb all have in common? Each of these mechanisms is manufactured using the brazing process. Brazing is a metalworking process designed to…

Two ways to use continuous vertical conveyors to your advantage
August 29, 2014 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Bulk material handling facilities don’t always have bulk sized work areas to convey products between different levels inside a building. When space is tight, a continuous vertical conveyor is just right. Distribution warehouses,…

Troubleshoot your way out of industrial exhauster performance troubles
August 29, 2014 by N.R. Murphy Limited

Breathe a sigh of relief knowing industrial exhausters help to provide a continuous flow of clean air when you enter a commercial building. Inside the walls of an industrial plant or warehouse facility,…

Why hose reels are not just for the welding industry anymore
August 28, 2014 by Reelcraft Industries Inc.

Imagine a firefighter getting tangled in a fire hose while trying to extinguish a blazing building? Think about the auto body shop technician performing brake surface work, precariously balancing a surplus of an…

Why advanced ceramics isn’t what you think it is
August 28, 2014 by Astro Met Inc

From the floor tiles people walk on, to ceramic knives top chefs cut food, to the biomedical implants surgeons transplant, advanced ceramics applications run the gamut of commonplace to specialized. Whether you’ve taken…

Pinch valve info in a cinch
August 28, 2014 by ASCO Numatics – Div. of Emerson Electric

Do you remember when watering the lawn with a garden hose, trying to stretch it for that last bit of pull while reaching the front or back porch, it had a kink in…

The five best traits of aluminized steel
August 28, 2014 by Block Steel Corp.

Aluminized steel is one tough alloy that can stand the heat, even in the kitchen.   Officially known as ASTM-A463, aluminized steel combines anti-corrosion excellence aluminum provides with the bonus of the strength…

How hygienic filters and strainers provide a particle-free work zone
August 27, 2014 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

More than any other industries, the food and beverage, biotech and pharmaceutical sectors have zero room for error when it comes to preparing sanitary food and drug products for human consumption. Critical applications…

Fun facts about felt liners, wool insoles and feet all rolled into one
August 27, 2014 by Brand Felt of Canada Ltd.

Did you know that you have 26 bones in your foot and ankle? Double that to 52 bones for a pair of feet sustaining tons of pressure each day. In tandem with your…

Why you should transition from a conventional industrial oven to a customized one
August 27, 2014 by Eastman Manufacturing Inc.

Mass-produced industrial ovens are good. But customized industrial ovens are even better. When your clients need specialized components or parts produced in an industrial oven system, having a customized oven ensures your business…

Two reasons why most steam traps fail
August 27, 2014 by Keystone Steam Supplies

Steam traps (also known as condensate traps) are key valve components within steam systems used for applications in industries, including chemical, energy, food and beverage, plastics and petroleum sectors. A steam trap is a type…

Two signs your mist eliminator and business’ bottom line are out of sync
August 26, 2014 by Aeroex Technologies Inc.

Mist eliminators make lungs and the environment a happy place. Since its creation more than 70 years ago, mist eliminators aim to reduce harmful inhalation and emission of contaminates inside industrial or manufacturing…

Your top 10 questions answered about overhead crane systems
August 26, 2014 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Metropolitan skylines typically have one thing in common: an abundance of cranes constructing new residential and commercial developments. While sometimes they may seem like obtrusive obstructions hanging over urbanites heads, these are not…