Electric Hoists – equipment used to lift or lower heavy loads

LauraEngineering
A hoist is a piece of equipment used to lift or lower heavy loads within warehouses, factories, plants, and construction areas. Hoists can be used on loads of all sizes to make transporting items simple and safe for employees. There are three main types of hoists: manual, electrical, or air. In this article, we will be discussing the difference between manual chain hoists and electric chain hoists. Manual Hand-Powered Chain Hoists Manual hoists are available in two styles: hand chain hoists that attach to a beam for vertical lifting that is operated manually by the worker, and lever tools that are used for pulling, lifting, dragging, stretching, and positioning. Manual...
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Decals for sign writing your vehicle

GemmaTechnical Computing
If you are looking to have your vehicle sign written, it is very important that you use high quality decals. The vehicle is likely to be come dirty and will have to withstand being washed, often by a jet wash to ensure its longevity. The decals need to be made using high quality vinyl, but they also need to have the correct adhesive and be applied in the right way to ensure they don’t start to peel off. If you are going to have your van or car sign written, then it is always a good idea to use a professional and not try and do it yourself. Be sure...
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Is your compressor working efficiently?

GemmaCompressors
Many companies rely on compressors to power large and small appliances and machinery in factory settings and laboratories amongst others and if they break down they may cost the company thousands of pounds in lost production. Therefore, making sure that the compressors are kept running efficiently is vitally important for any company. Making sure that there is an ongoing maintenance schedule in place for these compressors is a first step in the process of preventing costly breakdowns. Getting a professional maintenance engineer to conduct this task is advisable or there may already be personnel on the workforce who are capable of doing the ongoing maintenance. Oiling any moving parts and...
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Working safely in an engineering environment

GemmaEngineering
In any factory or manufacturing environment it is crucial that safety procedures are followed to avoid injury or fatality. This can be the way in which the machinery is operated and also by wearing the correct protective equipment for the job. Depending on the plant that is being used, there may be safety guards in operation which are supposed to protect the operator from harm when using the machine. Under no circumstances should the machine be operated without all of the safety guards in position. It is actually illegal to tamper with safety guards on any engineering plant and anyone doing so could be liable to prosecution. Any faults on...
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Preventing control devices from over heating

GemmaEngineering
It is a fact that electronic devices used both at home and in an engineering environment are becoming increasingly advanced and compact. These may include smartphones and tablet computers; microcontrollers and sensors all are becoming more powerful yet smaller in physical size. As their performance increases and their size decreases, these devices generate more heat, which can cause safety issues and cause them to malfunction possible costing the engineering company money in terms of lost production. Engineers have been trying to develop technologies that could prevent the electronics used in a manufacturing setting from overheating and one proposed solution incorporates the use of heat spreaders, layers that promote the spread...
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