You might think the interior of a dumpster is the last place someone might want to be, but the act of “dumpster diving” is not unusual. Persons not employed or affiliated with a company often search through the garbage; they are hoping to find objects of value–financial, practical or sentimental–and digging through trash doesn’t hinder their quest. Unfortunately, the habit of dumpster diving can cause serious problems. Below are a few reasons why you don’t want to permit dumpster diving in your company’s garbage and how you can deter this activity from occurring: Read More»
When you run a small business that requires you to store a large amount of supplies and merchandise in a warehouse or other type of storage facility, it is imperative that you have the right type of containers and shelves to house your possessions. If space is tight and you need storage components that can withstand harsh conditions, you should invest in custom metal fixtures. The following guide provides you with a primer on how to incorporate custom metal storage in your facility. Read More»
Recycling scrap metal can be a great way to earn a few extra dollars and help the environment. Here’s a helpful guide to finding scrap metal that you can sell to your local recycling plant to earn a little, or a lot, of spare cash.
Look in the kitchen
If you don’t already separate and save your aluminum and tin cans for recycling, you really should start. Not only does it keep these space-hogs out of the landfill, it can also put some weight in your wallet. Read More»
If you’re new to the mineral processing industry, chances are you are considering your equipment purchase options. Ceramic is one material that is often used in the industry’s heavy duty machinery. Learn how this versatile material earned its reputation for durability and strength in outer space, and how it’s used in terrestrial applications.
Ceramics and the Space Shuttle
NASA unofficially labeled ceramic a super hero. Ceramic tiles, roughly the size found in your bathroom or kitchen, were plastered on the belly of the Space Shuttle. Read More»
Modern factories, even small mom and pop enterprises, use programmable logic controller (PLC) devices to manage manufacturing equipment. These controllers enable workers to automate assembly line production, control electrical output and perform countless other essential tasks. If you own a small company with a factory, you must make sure that your PLC units are kept up to date and in good condition.
There are several reasons why you should upgrade a dated PLC device if you want to run your factory in an efficient manner. Read More»