If you are going to move pallets at a job site but don't have the room for a forklift or can't justify the funds for renting one, a pallet jack rental is a highly cost-effective alternative. They make moving heavy pallets of freight much less difficult and can be handled easily by a single worker. However, despite their simplicity and widespread use, workers still must practice safe working habits to prevent needless injuries and accidents.
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For injection molding companies that offer products in different colors, switching between colors can be time consuming and expensive. Getting all of one color out of a mold before another is put into it stops production and uses valuable materials. If you run an injection molding company, here are two ways you can make the transition from one color to another more efficient.
Produce Different Colored Products on Different Days
Whenever possible, a color change should be planned to take place at the end of one work day and beginning of the next.
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Working in the industrial sector, there is no doubt that you deal with wheeled carts, platform carts, tow lines, and other types of mobile equipment. In many cases, the wheels on these items are caster wheels. Caster wheels are durable and can handle hefty loads on smooth and flat surfaces. But when they are not properly maintained, they can break down fast. This can cause the need for your company to prematurely replace these wheels, creating an unwanted expense.
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Dumpster diving for old food, useable items and documents is actually quite common. In fact, finding palatable food in dumpsters is starting to become a regular past-time for penny-pinching and waste conscious citizens. However, as a restaurant, construction site, or department store owner, keeping divers away is in your best interest, as divers can get injured and dumpsters can get damaged from frequent rummaging. Here are some things you can do to help keep dumpster diving at a minimum.
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Energy inefficiencies of industrial air compressors are mainly caused by leakages of air. In fact, studies indicate that as much as 25% to 35% of energy lost is from leaks, as a leak coming from a hole that is 3/8-inch in diameter in a system at 100 psig can cost up to $31,200 each and every year. If your factory relies on an industrial air compressor, being proactive and using an ultrasonic leak detector to look for leaks regularly can help improve overall efficiency and reduce operational costs.
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