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More power with Versa-Matic high-pressure pumps
April 22, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Sometimes you need more power than you can get from a standard air-operated double diaphragm pump. To fill that need, Versa-Matic offers a line of high-pressure pumps that provide pressures of 200 psi…

Denso North America demonstrates long-term protection against corrosion
April 10, 2015 by Denso North America Inc

Denso North America is a leader in corrosion prevention and sealing technology. The company’s Denso tape was developed more than 80 years ago for the long-term protection of buried steel pipelines against corrosion.…

Prefabricated specialty buildings to suit any application — even mines
March 26, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Excess Space Solutions (ESS) manufactures a wide range of high quality buildings and structures, including mezzanines, demountable walls, in-plant offices, portable guard houses, smoke shelters, fibreglass buildings and wire-mesh partitions. The company also…

A quick guide to standards development
February 11, 2015 by CSA Group

Standards impact our lives on a daily basis. From the appliances in our homes, to the structures and systems in our offices, to the bridges and roads to get between the two, standards…

Three ways to reduce risk in the mining industry
February 10, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Given the many inherent challenges of maintenance in the mining industry, safety should always remain a priority with every worker, manager and owner. After all, mine operators have the primary responsibility under the Mine Act…

Workforce management solution helps Joy Global improve performance
January 30, 2015 by Kronos Canadian Systems Inc.

Joy Global, a leader in high-productivity mining solutions, previously had no standard time and attendance or labour collection tool for its facilities around the world. Its locations, which span six continents and more than 20…

Centrifugal pumps offer reliability to industrial users
January 29, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Reliable and low maintenance. These key words describe the lineup of centrifugal pumps available from York Fluid Controls. The Brampton, Ont.-based distributor provides pumps made by such industry-leading manufacturers as Monarch Industries and…

How to improve plant profitability
January 22, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

For industrial maintenance professionals interested in eliminating mechanical failures and reducing redundant maintenance practices, Henkel Corporation now offers a customizable, in-plant training program that finds and fixes inefficiencies — and improves plant profitability.  Henkel’s MRO Workshops…

New hybrid adhesive offers the best of both worlds
January 21, 2015 by Henkel Canada Corporation

Adhesives are critical components in many industrial applications — from production to maintenance. The types of adhesives are just as varied as the applications, and each have their own sets of benefits.  In the past,…

Sensor tested to ensure high performance in tough environments
January 21, 2015 by Durham Instruments

Penny+Giles’ new dual-output, no-contact rotary position sensor is designed for applications in extreme environments where space is limited. Available from Pickering, Ont.-based Durham Instruments, NRH280DP has a slim, low-profile housing (6.5mm), and uses…

Electrical code goes interactive with electronic version
January 19, 2015 by CSA Group

CSA Group, a standards development organization and a global provider of testing and certification services, has released the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part 1 — the 23rd edition of Canada’s primary…

Minco RTDs now available for higher temperatures
January 15, 2015 by Mod-Tronic Instruments Ltd.

Minco has expanded its line of Thermal-Tab Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs), available through Brampton, Ont.-based Mod-Tronic Instruments. The family now includes models for higher temperatures up to 260 degrees C, fluid immersion, easy…

How sustainable is your product?
January 10, 2015 by CSA Group

CSA Group is committed to creating a more sustainable world. To achieve this goal, it has developed the CSA sustainability mark, which tells retailers, regulators and consumers that any product with this mark has…

Which fastener is right for your application?
January 8, 2015 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Choosing the right fastener for the job is very important, because correcting mistakes is often a time-consuming and costly task.   When exploring the variety of options on the market, there are many…

Top three benefits of structural steel mezzanines
January 7, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Excess Space Solutions (ESS) designs, manufactures and distributes structural steel mezzanines to increase a facility’s square footage by turning unused overhead space into floor space. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company’s in-house engineering team custom…

Three important details about load testing
January 7, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A load test is a physical proof test of a lifting device. During these tests, a lifting device is subjected to a load of up to 125 per cent of its rated capacity…

Five reasons to get pumped about York Fluid Controls’ lineup of gear pumps
January 7, 2015 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Gear pumps, which use the meshing of gears to pump fluid by displacement, are one of the most common types of pumps for hydraulic fluid power applications. They are positive displacement rotary pumps…

A look at must-have mechanical seal features
January 5, 2015 by Daemar Inc.

Off-road and earth-moving equipment must endure extreme service conditions that would quickly destroy common elastomeric lip seals. The drive components on such machines require stronger seal performance to keep out dirt, water, rock…

Factors to consider when looking for a solutions provider
December 23, 2014 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

You need to expand your currently facility, and are looking for a solutions provider who can help you convert underutilized square feet in your plant into usable space. What capabilities should you be…

How to reduce wear on a diaphram
December 22, 2014 by York Fluid Controls Ltd

Air-operated diaphragm pumps are common industrial pumps that use positive displacement to move liquids. These devices, used in a variety of industries and applications, typically include a single diaphragm and chamber, as well…

Why do you need certification marks on your products?
December 19, 2014 by CSA Group

Certification marks offer peace of mind to retailers, regulators, consumers and end-users worldwide by indicating that your products have been independently tested and have met the required standards for safety and performance. Depending…

Pre-start Health and Safety Reviews: What you need to know
December 19, 2014 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A Pre-start Health and Safety Review (PSR) is the law in Ontario, and must be performed on any new, modified or relocated equipment, or equipment that has been moved into a new workplace…

Determining the connection between real-time income and plant performance
December 15, 2014 by Memex Automation Inc.

There are two questions that anyone in manufacturing management needs to know – “How well is my plant running?” and “Am I making money?” Manufacturing management needs a proven methodology to determine the…

The link between motion control and safety
December 11, 2014 by Vickers-Warnick Ltd.

Modern manufacturing facilities are quickly evolving into more complex, highly sophisticated automation cells. Motion control tools — motors, drives, servos, steppers, actuators, etc. — are vital to production, but they also pose risks…

Control your data with this handy device
December 11, 2014 by Durham Instruments

Do you have control of your measurement data? Portable data recorders are one way for users to gain total control of measurement data — and it’s easy.  The GEN3i High-Speed, Portable Data Recorder,…

Are your machines as productive as they can be? This tool can find out.
December 11, 2014 by Memex Automation Inc.

“If you can measure it, then you can manage it.” That’s the motto of Burlington, Ont.-based Memex Automation, a leader in the connection, monitoring and management of machines, sensors and processes in manufacturing.…

Six must-have actuator features that lower the cost of ownership
December 10, 2014 by Thermo-Kinetics Measurement & Control Ltd.

Every manufacturer concerned with the bottom line is looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste and lower the cost of ownership of their tools, equipment and products. Utilizing actuators for precise positioning…

New program connects manufacturers to best-in-class safety system integrators
December 10, 2014 by Untitled

To help manufacturers identify best-in-class safety system integrators — with current safety standards expertise, a proven track record in building safety systems, and knowledge of productivity-enhancing safety technologies — Rockwell Automation has created…

Ontario company brings you metric fasteners — fast
December 8, 2014 by Advance Fasteners Ltd

Metric fasteners are used in a variety of industrial applications — from HVAC and construction to electrical and commercial product manufacturing. They’re quite possibly a necessary component of your industrial application.  Where do…

A solution for measuring — not calculating — greenhouse gases
December 4, 2014 by Sick Ltd.

If you are required to report your greenhouse gas emissions, or need precise calculation of greenhouse gas loads within the framework of an emission trading or pollution tax system, SICK, a producer of…



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