When do fastenings require approvals?

In general, only – require approvals. This is the case if at least one of the following applies: – The fastening is part of a supporting structure. – Life and limb would be endangered by erroneous fastenings. – Significant economic damage could be caused by erroneous fastenings. If it’s a safety-relevant application, only approved products…

Why mini excavator sales have outperformed the market and where they go from here

Mini excavator sales have boomed over the last 20 years. Data from Off-Highway Research shows that whereas the 2021 peak in the general construction equipment market was 10-15% higher than the previous peak of 2007, the peak in the mini excavator market was two thirds higher. The number mini excavator units sold in 2014 was…

What Are the Biggest Challenges of Pipeline Welding?

Hear from pipeline welders about the issues they face on the right-of-way and what equipment helps them be more productive. Welding on a pipeline Critical pipeline welding projects demand highly skilled operators capable of sticking to strict quality and timeline standards. Failing to be a consistent performer can be detrimental, especially in a next-man-up environment….

What to consider when buying an air conditioner

Every Australian family is different and we all have different needs when it comes to choosing an air conditioner. You might own your own home and want to enhance its value with a top-of-the-line air conditioning solution. Or perhaps you’re renting a tiny apartment and are only looking for a simple system for a couple…

Genie lift helps dairy productivity

Hastings Motor Corporation has provided a 9.9m scissor lift to a dairy production company in the Philippines, which had previously been using a forklift with a basket to elevate workers. The equipment rental specialist delivered a Genie GS-2646 lift model to the dairy products supplier, which needed to carry out an inventory of the 6,000…

Horizontal water heaters

Apartments and modern high-rise buildings are typical in metropolitan cities. Such buildings tend to have a compact, false ceiling with less space and low height. Vertically mounted geysers need more space. Hence, a horizontal water heater that resolves the issue of space constraint and complements the aesthetics of your bathroom is a perfect fit. You…

First to market from Atlantic-OASE: the Aquarius Eco-Expert and AquaMax Eco-Expert. The first DC brushless motor pumps for ponds, pond-free, hardscape and fountains.

Just to highlight a few things the Aquarius Eco-Expert has: DC brushless motor pump, very energy efficient Robust stainless-steel intake screen passes debris particles up to 3/16 great for fountain nozzle use Frost protection to -4 degrees Integrated Environmental Function control shut off if runs dry or clogs No minimum operation head heights Integrated earth…

Factors Affecting Generator Output Rating

Cummins 1500 kW Outdoor GeneratorAll electrical appliances have set conditions under which they function at optimum levels. Any fluctuations in these conditions can cause the appliances to run at a lower efficiency. Power generators are no exception to this. Generators are typically designed to run most efficiently at or near sea level under standard conditions…

How Compressed Air Piping Can Put the Pinch on Your System Efficiency

By: Chad Larrabee, Service Sales Enablement Leader For companies that need to add compressed air piping for an expansion or new production equipment, designing the piping structure is critical to overall system efficiency and reliability. While most designers look at variable-speed drive (VSD) compressors or controls to enhance system efficiency, piping remains an important contributor…