Brian’s Industrial Supply Blog

Posted on: 18 July 2017

As a contractor or owner of a construction company, you may find yourself with seasonal down times. During these times, you may be looking for ways to bring in extra income and keep your business thriving. In some cases, this means turning to a smaller job. However, one way you can bring in some additional income is to hire out your industrial equipment that is not in use to larger companies needing it.
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Posted on: 26 June 2017

An efficient and powerful cold room is a vital piece of equipment for many industrial businesses and processes, keeping volatile and perishable chemicals and substances safely chilled and ready for use. As such, keeping your industrial facility's cold room(s) in proper working order is equally vital—after all, a cold room that isn't cold is just a small, expensive room. However, if your cold room isn't chilling products as it should be, you shouldn't just tear it out and install a new one.
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Posted on: 23 June 2017

Automation is now widely used in a range of manufacturing processes. Machines are able to complete repetitive work extremely reliably and – unlike human operators – don't get distracted or suffer from fatigue towards the end of a shift. Although some manufacturing facilities are completely automated these days, most rely on a combination of human and machine interactions to produce products. What are the commonly used industrial automation devices that manufacturers prefer in their factories today?
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Posted on: 21 June 2017

Are you getting concerned about the cost of operating several air compressors to run the equipment at your plant? Read on and discover some of the conditions that can make it suitable for you to install one large air compressor that has a variable frequency drive (VFD). Known Demand Levels You should only consider installing a large compressor with a VFD if you have clear records detailing your needs for compressed air.
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