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Construction Trends to Keep In Mind When Building
Construction has come a long way. From rolling large stones, to using an ox carrier, to elevating everything you’d need with a big crane. Keeping up with construction trends is almost as important as keeping up with the Kardashians, in a sense. So what construction trends are ruling the building construction companies’ job sites right…
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Influx of US Oil Production Ramps Up Number of Above Ground Storage Tanks
As U.S. oil production reaches record highs, the number of above ground storage tank constructions is likewise on the rise — but may not be able to keep up. According to a February 13 Reuters article, the hub of U.S. surplus oil steel storage tanks located in Cushing, OK, is used to store about half…
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5 Common Types of Gears
Gears are used in many types of equipment including: agricultural equipment, cranes, motors, actuators, metal working equipment and mining equipment. With gears being used in such a wide variety of equipment, it’s important to know each gear’s purpose. Below are some of the most common gear types, however, this list is not exhaustive. Read on…
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How Companies Trick Consumers Into Spending Money
Product packaging labels do more than just inform the consumer what product the packages contain. With bright colors, cute logos and large text, commercial labels are a crucial part of a company’s branding. Packaging labels are often used to influence consumer behavior, often by encouraging them to purchase a specific product. Some of the best…
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Warehouse Safety Training Three Reasons Why it Matters
The forklift battery handling area is one of the most vital parts of any warehouse — but it’s also one of the most dangerous. That’s why it’s absolutely necessary for all personnel to be trained on the proper safety procedures before they do any work in the forklift battery room. But just why is it…
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The Top Three Warehouse Procedures That Can Extend Forklift Battery Life
The forklift battery might be the most important piece of equipment in your entire warehouse. Without proper forklift battery maintenance and battery fleet management, your forklifts won’t operate at their top performance or efficiency, bringing down your overall warehouse efficiency in the process. One of the best ways to ensure your forklift batteries are working…
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Are Forklift Battery Wash Cabinets Worth the Cost?
There is almost no end to the different pieces of equipment and accessories that can be purchased for your warehouse’s forklift battery room. Because of this, it can be tough to figure out which items are absolutely necessary for the battery room, and which ones just offer a minor convenience. One piece of warehouse equipment…
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How Blister Packaging Encourages Patient Compliance
When manufacturers and designers are creating products, they must consider the type of packaging they will use to protect and market the product. One of the most popular forms of packaging is blister packaging. While it may not be the most attractive packaging type, blister packaging has many advantages that make it just right for…
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Three Simple Ways to Make Your Cooling Towers More Efficient
Cooling towers, the tall, cylindrical concrete structures located at are an essential component of many industrial processes, working to cool the hot water and steam that these processes generate. However, the energy required to power several cooling towers at once can add up to some pretty high bills each month — and you’re probably looking…
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Three Steps Your Personnel Need to Take Before Washing a Forklift Battery
The forklift battery is widely regarded as the powering force that drives a warehouse’s everyday operations and functions. Without properly-functioning forklift batteries, you don’t have forklifts that work as well as they should — which ultimately cripples your warehouse’s efficiency and productivity. To keep forklift batteries in good condition, one of the most important procedures…