As an illustration of the damaging effects of vibration, consider this: When removing concrete from the base of a metal post, all you have to do is pound on the post with a hammer. The waves of vibration traveling up the post will shatter the concrete. In an industrial setting, machinery can vibrate against the frame of a building or the pad on which the machinery rests to damaging effect. You also have to consider the effects of ground vibrations due to seismic activity.…
When it comes to selling food products, the packaging you choose can be just as critical to your recipe or ingredients. While things like logos, catch phrases and lettering all affect sales, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make when ordering labels for your product is what color to choose. That’s because consumers register color much faster than graphics or logos. In fact, 90 percent of shoppers make snap judgements about products within 90 seconds simply by taking in the colors on the packaging.…
Auctions are both exciting and stressful because they combine the thrill of seeing items that you want for a great price with the stress of seeing the price go up and the contemplation that you might lose the auction. If you are just starting the live auction circuit, here are some tips to help make sure that you don’t lose your head and are as successful as possible.
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In your factory, it is important to work to keep your employees as safe as possible. Along with things like putting your employees through safety training and ensuring that your machinery is as safe as possible, you also have to keep an eye on simple things like your stairs. To help prevent accidents, make sure that you follow these three simple yet important tips.
1. Install Proper Railings
First and foremost, you should make sure that you have proper railings in place for your employees to grab onto.…
If you own a vineyard, you want to ensure you protect your grapes and get the highest yield possible year after year. A big factor that can impact the success of your vines is deciding whether you want to use netting, which is a highly effective deterrent against birds. Netting does represent an upfront cost and level of maintenance that many growers find daunting, but there are good reasons why many vineyards deploy this protection.…
If there is one piece of equipment that will come in useful in a commercial setting it is definitely a forklift. However, if you are just starting out or your funding is low, it may not be feasible to invest a new one. Even though well worth the price, the average price of a new electric forklift can be anywhere from $15,000 and $25,000. Buying a used model is fine as long as you know what features need to be checked out before you make a definite decision.…
