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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When your company's boiler requires a major repair or needs to be replaced, you are at risk of losing many days of productivity which can negatively affect your bottom line. Before the inevitable happens, you should seek to build a relationship with a reputable supplier of temporary boilers in order to have reliable service during an unplanned outage or scheduled repairs. Use the following guidelines to help you devise a backup plan and survive using a temporary boiler.
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