2017

  • Are Kitchen Incubators a Viable Business?

    As local food movement gains traction, rental kitchens or kitchen incubators are on the rise as a way to support local food business ventures. Rental kitchens offer low-cost access to licensed kitchens and professional-grade equipment like commercial ovens, and connections with suppliers and customers. And most rental kitchens keep the chefs viable in business by assisting with branding, distribution, and sales. Kitchen incubators are geared for food startups. These food startups are suitable for imminent chefs and bakers starting to invest into their own food businesses, for example, restaurants, bakeries, or ice cream shops.
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  • What to Know about Hiring Out Your Industrial Equipment

    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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  • Diagnosing And Repairing The Causes Of High Temperatures In Cold Rooms

    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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  • Automation in Manufacturing Facilities

    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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  • When It May Be Wise to Install a Large VFD Air compressor

    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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  • Choosing The Best Side Lifter Crane For Your Container Lifting Needs

    Mobile cranes come in all shapes and sizes, but one of the most useful and widely used variants is the so-called side lifter crane. These cranes resemble an ordinary heavy goods vehicle at first glance, but instead of cargo compartments their trailers sport powerful cranes and loading bays capable of efficienctly lifting and carrying standardised shipping containers. As you can imagine, a vast array of businesses and industries make good use of these versatile mobile cranes.
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  • How Do Electrical Generators Work?

    Firstly, it is important to note that electrical generators do not create electricity as such. Rather, they convert mechanical energy into an electrical charge via the wires present in its windings. A diesel-powered electrical generator manufactured today functions on exactly the same principles of electromagnetic induction that were first noted in the 1830s by the British scientist, Michael Faraday. Specialists in electric motor repair should be sought out if you have one with a problem.
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  • The Don'ts of Operating a Scissor Lift in your Warehouse

    As a small-scale warehouse owner, you might wonder how you could maximize space for storage purposes. However, the answer lies in the vertical space of your room, that is, stacking pallets vertically towards the roof ensures that you make use of every little space available. That being said, stacking and fetching boxes several meters high will need the services of a scissor lift, like the ones available from Instant Scaffolding WA.
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  • What to Discuss With Your Contractor When Installing a Timber Deck

    A timber deck can be a great choice for any part of your property; you can create a patio right off the kitchen for an outdoor eating space, or expand the family room with a full glass door wall and a timber deck along the exterior. A timber deck can also be installed around your home's pool, if you don't like the appearance of a concrete surround or edge of the pool.
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  • 4 Tips For Cutting Brass Effortlessly

    Some inexperienced fabricators may be frustrated by the poor-quality cuts produced when they use a laser cutter to cut a sheet of brass. Such fabricators may not know the tips and tricks that pros use to produce excellent cuts in this reflective material. This article discusses some of those insider tricks that you can use when you are cutting brass on your laser cutter: Step Up the Heat The heat from your laser cutter is quickly dispersed by brass.
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