Industrial Manufacturing

Does It Really Matter If You Use AC Or DC Actuators?

Electric valve actuators can use AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current) motors, and for those buying the equipment for the first time in the company purchasing office, the choice of motors may seem irrelevant. However, the current that the motor receives does affect how well the actuator works and how long it lasts. Setting aside connection requirements for the moment, you have to look at how you're going to use the actuator and how continuously it will run in order to choose the right current. Read More 

Gifting Fabrics This Season? Secure And Protect Them With These Tips

If you plan to gift fabric to some of your loved ones this season, you may want to use the best method available to store and ship your items. Although fabric makes a great gift idea, the material can wrinkle or tear without the proper protection. Here are things you can do to secure and protect your delicate fabrics during shipping. Roll Your Fabric Some types of fabric are more delicate than others, including handmade, lace, and silk. Read More 

Understanding The Importance Of Heating System Care In Your Commercial Building

As a facilities manager for a commercial property, you are responsible for ensuring that the environment is as healthy as it can be for the employees. One of the things that many people overlook is the direct effect of the heating system on the air quality and overall safety of the work environment. Before the cold weather season sets in too far, here are a few of the things that you should be attentive to. Read More 

3 Tips For Minimizing The Amount Of Dust In Your Factory’s Warehouse

If you have noticed that your factory's warehouse has an increasing amount of dust in the air and on the surfaces, you may wonder if there is anything you can do to keep it under control. If so, use the following tips for minimizing the amount of dust in your factory's warehouse. Assign Regular Cleaning Task to Your Workers One way you can keep the dust in your warehouse under control is to assign regular cleaning task to your workers. Read More 

Increase Profit And Reduce Manufacturing Costs With These 4 Tips

Staying competitive while earning a profit often requires constant evaluation and review, especially when it comes to manufacturing costs. One of the largest, if not the largest, expense that you have as a business owner likely relates to manufacturing costs. If you review your process and analyze your costs often, you can look for ways to increase your profit margin while passing on significant savings to your consumers. Following are four ways you can increase profit and reduce manufacturing costs. Read More