Repairing Your Own Industrial Equipment: Training, Tips and IdeasRepairing Your Own Industrial Equipment: Training, Tips and Ideas

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Repairing Your Own Industrial Equipment: Training, Tips and Ideas

Hi and welcome to my blog. My name is Sam, but everyone calls me Bandit. I used to work at a plant, and there, I handled a lot of repairs on industrial equipment. Now that I've retired, I still want to keep busy so I decided to start a blog. In this blog, I am going to provide tips and ideas on repairing your own industrial equipment as well as a look on how that can save your company money. I love to tinker on anything, but the hours I've spent working on big machines has been some of my favourite. I hope you get the tips you need to tinker and succeed.

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Why You Should Recycle Your Unused Aluminium

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Discovered in 1825 by Hans Oersted, aluminium remains one of the most versatile elements used across the world in manufacturing processes. From airplane fuselages to soda cans, its durability combined with its light weight make it the perfect material. The metal is also non-toxic, non-magnetic, and has the ability to resist rust or corrosion. Although it is not as strong as other metals, aluminium is still incredibly useful and also found in power lines, kitchen utensils, and packaging. Read More 

Commonly Asked Questions When Shopping for Shipping Containers for Sale

19 November 2015
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Buying a used or new shipping container can allow you to ship your items overseas quickly and easily, and these containers can also be used as secondary offices on your property or jobsite; some are even converted into small homes. Not all shipping containers are alike even if they seem similar from the outside, and you may not understand everything that is involved with their purchase. Note a few commonly asked questions when shopping for shipping containers for sale so you get one that will work for you and your needs. Read More 

Benefits of Using Timber Crates for Storage and Shipping

6 November 2015
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When looking for storage and shipping solutions, there are a myriad of materials that you can choose from. However, they all come with their own pros and cons. As such, your choice will be largely dependent on what material can suit your needs as well as fit into your budget. One of the more popular materials for crates is wood. Here are some of the different benefits of using timber crates for storage and shipping. Read More 

Factors to Consider Before Purchasing a Manual Pump

28 October 2015
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If you have gotten some land 'off-the-grid', then you've probably thought about your electricity and water supply. Many people simply install electric pumps or figure they'll depend on natural water catchments in the vicinity and then stop there. However, it's important to have a manual pump on-hand, as a backup in case your other systems fail. The following are important factors to consider before and when making the purchase: 1. Water table fluctuations Read More 

Servicing Hydraulic Cylinders In-House

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Hydraulic cylinders are fairly easy to work with. They can be fixed at your facility with the right equipment and as a result, many people carry out hydraulic cylinder repairs in-house. The main drawback, however, is that most people do not know how to diagnose different problem with hydraulic cylinders. In any case, many people will wait until the damage has occurred to visible extents. The following are some areas one can look at to ascertain whether they will need hydraulic cylinder services in the near future or their machine is in good working condition. Read More