Industrial Air Cannons: Selecting the Right Air Pressure Storage Vessel

One of the common problems associated with bulk-handling operations such as silos, hoppers and other similar machines is clogging. Therefore, it is important to install a reliable air cannon or blaster in your machinery to prevent the inconvenience and cleaning expenses associated with constant clogs. Suitable air cannons will prevent caking and promote proper settling of bulk powdery materials. There are different aspects that you must consider when purchasing a new blasting product for your processing or packaging operation. Read More 

Care Tips For Your Little Ones’ Wooden Toy Boxes

Proper maintenance of your kids' wooden toy boxes is key to ensuring extended service life. Maintenance involves simple tasks, but you should be careful so that you get it right. For this reason, here are some maintenance tips you will find useful. Add Protectors to the Frame Edges The frame edges of the wooden toy boxes, especially along the inner parts of the lid, are always subject to shock when the lid closes. Read More 

3 Tips for Safe and Effective Use of Power Tools

Using power tools demands that the tool-holder consider basic safety requirements. This will reduce or prevent accidents/injury in the workplace and also extend power tools' lifespan. Correct usage is not only important for safety, it leads to increased productivity and maximization of labour-hours through prevention of workers' injuries and machine breakdowns. 1. Using SPOT for proper handling The SPOT acronym highlights the four most important factors to control when choosing and handling power tools to prevent injury. Read More 

Construction Equipment: Common Signs of Hydraulic Cylinder Problems

Modern construction equipment relies heavily on hydraulic systems when operating the moving parts during building projects. Therefore, it is important to ensure that this part of your machinery is performing exceptionally. One of the most important hydraulic system parts that you should consider during maintenance is the cylinder. This is responsible for holding the fluid that transfers working power throughout the machinery. Unfortunately, the cylinder can experience damage from gradual degradation or accidental impact, even with regular maintenance. Read More 

Submersible Pump Trouble: 2 Common Problems

Submersible pumps are deemed to have greater efficiency than their traditional-style counterparts because they're installed right inside the water source as opposed to being installed a short distance away. This reduces the amount of energy that the pump uses to increase water pressure around the residential premises. This article discusses two problems that are common with submersible pumps and the possible quick fixes for these problems for the benefit of the DIY-minded homeowner. Read More