In a nutshell, air casters are pneumatic tools that make it easy to move large and heavy equipment and machines without damaging the floor. Traditionally, facilities and warehouses have made use of roller equipment, lift trucks, and cranes to move heavy equipment. Not only are such measures impractical, but prove costly for the business and dangerous for nearby employees. Continue reading “How do Air Casters Work?”
Month: February 2019
The Importance of Maintenance for Heavy Equipment
It is difficult to overstate the importance of maintenance for heavy machinery especially in industries such as mining, agriculture, and construction. For businesses operating in these industries, large equipment is the backbone of their operations and its optimal performance is necessary to ensure maximum efficiency. Any breakdowns or malfunctions with such equipment would result in significant financial losses and also put workers at risk of injury.
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Understanding the Challenges of Transporting Heavy Equipment
Transporting heavy equipment from one point to another is a serious challenge in industrial environments throughout the world. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were an estimated 2,077 fatalities in 2017 due to transportation-related incidents with more than 100 killed each year due to mobile heavy equipment. Such equipment includes mobile cranes, loaders, backhoes, and other types of machinery. Continue reading “Understanding the Challenges of Transporting Heavy Equipment”
A Brief History of Pneumatics
Pneumatics refers to the science of using compressed air to transmit energy and force. A basic example of utilizing pressurized air for the desired function is something as simple as blowing air into a balloon and then letting it zoom around the room. Pneumatic tools are essential components behind things such as drilling machines, machinery that transports heavy objects, and even jet engines! Continue reading “A Brief History of Pneumatics”