Author: Gemma

Taking out a service package for your compressor

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It may be that you use a number of different compressors within your business or that you only have one but it is a very integral part. If they go wrong, you may find that you product has to come to a holt which essentially means you lose money, and you may end up even losing customers. The old saying prevent is better than cure is right and it is best to try and avoid issues happening rather than having to react to them when they do. Lots of companies now offer service plans for compressors. They can access how many you have and what sort they are and then...
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Is your air compressor noisy?

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All compressors do make some noise and often you need to wear ear defenders if you are working closely to one or for long periods of time. But is your compressor too noisy? Compressors are used in a huge number of different manufacturing processes and often are very important to a business in ensuring they can create the products needed to sell but the noise from them can be disruptive and could even cause hearing loss overtime. Although you cannot completely stop the noise there are things you can do to reduce it. Firstly try and build something around the compressors to help absorb the sound. Using a porous foam...
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Structural engineering carbon footprint

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If you have been watching the news later you will have heard all about the COP26 climate summit that has been taking place throughout November. Many of the groups that monitor climate change and the effects it is having are concerned about the level of damage we are doing and have asked the world leaders to get together to come up with plans on how they can reduce our carbon footprint. Engineering is one of the industries that is responsible for a lot of greenhouse gases that causes climate change. Engineering covers a vast range of different types of buildings and manufacturing. Building construction and use contribute more than 40%...
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The importance of servicing and maintaining your machinery

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If you work in the construction or engineering industry it is vital that you ensure that all your machinery and vehicles are maintained correctly. This is not only important to ensure that you maintain the longevity but also to ensure that it is safe too. You can do a certain amount of maintenance yourself but there may also be the need for you to call in the professionals to do some of the work. These companies may charge a fair amount but it is definitely not worth skimping on, so be sure to find a company that you can trust and that will do the job properly. Safety is of...
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Reducing the noise from compressors

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Compressors can be a major component in many factories. They are used for a large number of processes but the downside is they can be very loud. This can not only make it a hard environment to work in but could actually cause damage to your ears if you are exposed to the noise levels on a regular basis. There are a number of ways in which you can try and reduce the noise pollution from a compressor. The first one is to Install the air compressor in a separate room away from the workspace. Ideally have the compressor located in another room to where people are working. Make sure...
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