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constructing a mechanic's garage

Do you want to build a garage that is capable of housing a mechanic's workshop? If so, you will need to install steel beams in the ceiling and walls to withstand the weight of a motor or car lift. Where do you get the steel beams that you need? How do you know what size beams you will need? Can you install the beams yourself, or do you need a professional contractor to do it for you? You can learn all of this on my website. There, you will see each step that I followed when constructing my mechanic's garage.

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Four Signs Your Location Needs a Warehouse Pedestrian Detection System

Posted on February 2, 2022

A warehouse pedestrian detection system is an automated tool that provides an advance warning that you might accidentally hit somebody. Depending on how you configure the system, it might even apply the brakes automatically on a forklift or other piece of equipment.  Should you invest in warehouse pedestrian detection technology, though? Let's look at four signs your operation should adopt this technology. Workplace Injuries The simplest reason you might want to adopt such a system is that vehicles are hitting people. [Read More]

3 Benefits Of Snap Thread Gages

Posted on December 13, 2021

While regular thread gages are an accurate way of checking the size of part and product threads, they aren't the only tool you can use for this job. You can also use snap thread gages. What are the advantages of using a snap tool? 1. Ease Of Use It can take a while to get used to using a regular thread gage. Each time you have to measure a component's thread, you screw the gauge onto the thread to check its size. [Read More]

Key Maintenance Advice For Hydraulic Cylinders

Posted on October 15, 2021

The best way to see that your equipment's hydraulic cylinders last for as long as they're supposed to is to perform routine maintenance. Then complications won't be as frequent or costly. Here are some specific maintenance steps you should perform to these hydraulic components. Use the Appropriate Oils for Effective Lubrication You can keep hydraulic cylinders well-lubricated over the years by giving them oil. You just need to make sure you're using the right oil products consistently that only improve hydraulic cylinder performance. [Read More]

Measures To Take When Ordering Petroleum Storage Tanks For Worksites

Posted on August 20, 2021

If you have to keep a lot of petroleum fuel onsite to run various machinery, you'll want to invest in a petroleum storage tank. They're large and can be customized to meet your particular requirements perfectly. The ordering process for one of these tanks will be user-friendly if you take these measures.  Consider an Underground System You may need a lot of room to support large quantities of petroleum fuel, but you may not want a large and bulky tank taking up a lot of space around your work site. [Read More]