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Solving the Problem: a Million Gallons a Day -
Larry Bush (124)  
Third Article in a Series of Problem Solving Articles in an Industrial Setting
At the olive cannery where I worked, the waste and cleanup water was collected in a series of floor drains and then gravity-flow, piped out to a 20 feet deep tank capable of holding 20,000 gallons of water.
Two... ( added 2 years 204 days ago.) |
Why Should I Cover My Air Conditioner During the Off Season? -
Brian Jones (52)  
Air conditioning manufacturers make rugged, high quality products that are designed to withstand the elements i.e. snow, wind, rain, sun, and extreme heat/cold. However, an air conditioner's filters, coils and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to operate effectively and efficiently... ( added 3 years 176 days ago.) |
Free As Air -
Richard H Henley (358)  
Richard H Henley
How often have you heard the expression “free as the air we breathe”? We do not see the air we breathe or the air we use. The latter is most frequently “compressed air” and it is certainly not free. Actually, compressed air is a costly, but very valuable, servant of mankind, typically produced by... ( added 3 years 281 days ago.) |
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Laundered Shop Towels: What You Dont Know Could Hurt You -
 - Steve Kolesar (31)
It's a scene played out at countless worksites across the country on a daily basis: a factory worker, tradesperson or mechanic with dirty hands or a sweaty brow grabs his trusty old shop towel to wipe away the sweat and grime. What happens next is anyone's guess. That's because the shop towel the... ( added 1 year 40 days ago.) |
How to Remove Chewing Gum from Clothes and Surfaces -
- Craig Lemmis (143)
Discarded gum seems to get stuck everywhere, the seats of buses and trains, playgrounds, car parks and on every street. And then it sticks to you! So what are the best methods of removing chewing gum? There are many commercial cleaning products on the market, but with chewing gum litter being... ( added 1 year 107 days ago.) |
Explosive Chemicals - How Dangerous are They? -
Thomas Yoon (4,642)   
Thomas Yoon 
Enter at your own risk! The flammable hazard signs with their bright red flame graphic and danger wordings say it all. You are now entering a restricted area...
Many people have a natural fear of chemicals that catch fire easily. In fact, I know of some people who became so nervous whenever... ( added 2 years 258 days ago.) |
How to Troubleshoot Intermittent Problems -
Robert Verstandig (52)
One of the biggest challenges facing the service and support engineer is locating and resolving the Intermittent System Problem. By its nature, this type of problem does not usually present itself in a consistent manner. This means that you can’t easily track it down using the Split and Test or... ( added 3 years 44 days ago.) |
Proven Savings with Quality Lighting Design Services -
E Snyder (6)
Lighting design, as it applies to the built environment, is both a science and an art. It is also known as architectural lighting design. Quality lighting design can improve task performance or the aesthetics of a building or a space, whereas improperly designed lighting can easily result in... ( added 135 days 7 hours ago.) |
Warm Weather Can Increase Harmful Compressed Air Moisture -
Tommy McGuire (558)  
Tommy McGuire
Ask a Question:
There is more moisture in my compressed air in the warm weather. Can this water or moisture be damaging my compressed air system?
Answer:
Absolutely! Water corrodes pipes, valves, machinery controls. None of this is good. When controls malfunction, production can stop... ( added 142 days 4 hours ago.) |
Cleaning Tips-How To Properly Clean A Restroom. -
- Steve Kolesar (31)
Don't allow your restroom to become the source of customer or employee complaints. Adhere to the following guidelines to insure a cleaner, healthier restroom environment. 1. Get ready to clean - this includes making a list of duties, making certain the supply closet is clean & having the proper... ( added 355 days 14 hours ago.) |
Five Simple Steps to Green Cleaning in NH Schools! -
- Steve Kolesar (31)
Schools have been cleaned the same way for so long that most of us haven't really given it much thought. Starting a green cleaning program can feel overwhelming, but green cleaning is not an "all or nothing" proposition. Most schools that successfully implement green cleaning programs begin by... ( added 1 year 23 days ago.) |
New Parts Washer or Rebuild of Old Unit? -
Jamie Knapp (243)
A custom-built parts washer takes from 14 to 22 weeks to build and costs a significant amount of money. When a manufacturing company needs a new parts washer, but is unable or unwilling to purchase a brand new machine there is an alternative. If a company is operating under a tight budget or... ( added 2 years 7 days ago.) |
Parts Washer: Removal of Chlorinated Paraffins -
Jamie Knapp (243)
Chlorinated paraffins are excellent stamping lubricants. They protect the tooling during deep draws and allow the formation of the part to take place without weakening the metal. The problem arises when these waxy lubricants need to be removed from the part after they have been formed and before... ( added 2 years 7 days ago.) |
What You Should Know about the Correct Paint Job -
Thomas Yoon (4,642)
Thomas Yoon
As we have mentioned in another article, one of the most common method to prevent corrosion in metals is to cover up the surfaces with a coating of paint. This prevents the flow of current whenever the metal is in contact with water.
To be effective, the first coating on the bare metal must... ( added 3 years 151 days ago.) |
Unique Fastener Stops Digital Projector Thefts -
Richard H Henley (358)
Richard H Henley
Rochester Institute Of Technology is an internationally recognized leader in technology and professional education. Ironically fifty years ago when this particular writer dreamed of becoming a Hollywood Cinematographer, the first school I considered was R.I.T., because of its well-known... ( added 3 years 277 days ago.) |
Tips to reduce Compressed Air System Pressure Drops -
Tommy McGuire (558)
Tommy McGuire
Ask a Question:
What causes pressure drops in my compressed air system and how can I reduce them?
Answer:
Pressure drop can become a compressed air system problem that steals production time and money.
What causes pressure drops? Any type of obstruction, restriction, or... ( added 261 days 5 hours ago.) |
UV-Ozone Cleaning: Introduction and Basics -
Jamie Knapp (243)
Ozone, a compound consisting of three oxygen atoms, is a highly efficient cleaner. When paired with an ultraviolet light source, ozone is able to clean nearly any surface rapidly and effectively. This has been confirmed through years of testing and research. In the 1970s, a series of experiments... ( added 1 year 290 days ago.) |
Metal Fabrication and Metal Cleaning: Treating Layers of Soil -
Jamie Knapp (243)
Internal quality systems and external customer demands require metal forming companies to wash every component they stamp, cut, hydro-form, turn, shear, or otherwise produce in their facility. This washing process is essential for each company to turn out a quality product for their customers.
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Maintenance Management: Definition and Competencies -
Ismael Tabije (167)
Maintenance management encompasses and supplies solutions for the planning and control of activities associated with maintenance activities of a plant or facility. Generally, it incorporates labor and materials and may include the management of maintenance stores.
Maintenance Management... ( added 2 years 277 days ago.) |
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