3 Key Determinants to Make Sure you Optimize the use of your Wire Rope

A wire rope is an important member of the rigging equipment family. If you want to hoist, lift, pull or even drag loads, you can’t do without these ropes. The fact that they are such an important part of your rigging operations means you must be able to optimize their use. While doing so, you… Continue reading 3 Key Determinants to Make Sure you Optimize the use of your Wire Rope

The Use of the Spreader Bar in the Lifting Process

A spreader bar is one of the most commonly used lifting devices. Look up any construction site and you will usually see a spreader bar suspended by a crane used to lift heavy loads. These bars are typically made from pipes and can be identified by their two ends that have top and bottom lifting… Continue reading The Use of the Spreader Bar in the Lifting Process

5 Tips to Enhance the Life of your Recreational Vehicle

RVs or recreational vehicles are a dream come true for travel buffs. Irrespective of its usage, it’s a good idea to take care of your RV because it costs a pretty penny. A periodic maintenance and cleaning, therefore, is indispensable for extending the life of your RV. So, here are some valuable tips to keep… Continue reading 5 Tips to Enhance the Life of your Recreational Vehicle

An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself

Any car owner knows how easy it is to get the odd scratch or dent on your vehicle, it’s almost inevitable but can be frustrating nonetheless. The question then becomes should you fork out to have it fixed at the local garage or do you tackle the problem yourself? You don’t have to be a… Continue reading An Expert Opinion on Repairing Car Scratches Yourself

Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

Tarpaulins or tarps have many uses. One of them is to protect whatever is wrapped within it. These features and ability to last long makes it a one time purchase for many of us and we use it regularly to protect our goods and to ensure that they do not get damaged in any circumstances.… Continue reading Unique Ways of Using Lumber Tarps

Safe Forklift Truck Operation

Those working with or near forklift trucks on a regular basis should be aware of the potential risks associated with this work. Being safe isn’t difficult but there are a larger number of accidents per year as a result of working with a forklift truck than you would imagine. Almost three quarters of accidents happen… Continue reading Safe Forklift Truck Operation

Industrial Demolition Contractors Talk Cab Protection

There are endless safety considerations in the scrap metal demolition industry, from pinching points to respiratory hazards to machine guarding. Industrial demolition contractors set up demolition work zones to keep the public safe, but of equal importance is the safety of the demolition workers. In addition to training excavator drivers about safe operating standards and… Continue reading Industrial Demolition Contractors Talk Cab Protection

Advantages of Steel Investment Casting

Steel investment casting – a process also known as lost-wax casting – is one of the oldest metal-forming methods still actively used. Investment casting manufacturers use the technique by creating wax patterns to make disposable molds, which are then filled with metal. When the steel is ready, the mold is removed to reveal the finished… Continue reading Advantages of Steel Investment Casting

Having Flatbed Lumber Tarps

Lumber truckers will tell you that the primary concern when they drive is getting their load to their destination without any problem. Lumber may or may not be cut equally, making the logistics of loading and securing lumber a little more difficult. Securing is done in a number of ways from straps to tarps, but… Continue reading Having Flatbed Lumber Tarps

Diesel Invasion not to Include Honda Diesels

Fuel economy is a main concern for car buyers these days and to fill the demand, car manufacturers are finally warming to diesel. However, Honda diesels aren’t likely to appear in the United States, as the company believes a business case just cannot be made as yet to do so. Are you in the market… Continue reading Diesel Invasion not to Include Honda Diesels