Did you know that the total generation of municipal solid waste in 2017 was 267.8 million tons? Are you looking to cut down on the waste your company produces?  In this article, you’ll discover what a compactor is. You’ll also learn how to choose the right one. Read on to find out wh

In just one year, the American manufacturing industry can generate $2.33 trillion in revenue. That’s nearly 12% of the US’s GDP, so there are clear statistics as to how vital this industry is to our economy. To continue to thrive, manufacturing plants need to continually update the m

The American industrial and manufacturing industry is thriving. Even in today’s economic climate, the manufacturing industry has directly employed over 12 million workers and is generating consistent revenue for the US economy. To remain efficient, though, industrial plants must have the m

Are you looking to incorporate a new gantry crane into your construction portfolio? It’s a great idea, but you’ll want to know as much as you can about these vehicles, ahead of time. Specifically, you’ll want to know about gantry crane wheels, from what they do to what theyR

Is your industrial workplace safe? The industrial workplace can be a dangerous place, as the 2.8 million people who suffer workplace injuries each year would tell you. But it doesn’t have to be! There are many things you can do to help protect yourself and your co-workers while you are on the jo

The latest types of wind turbines can produce usable amounts of electricity almost 100% of the time. You may be wondering how else wind turbines have changed in recent years. Which types of turbines are most effective to meet the ever-growing need for sustainable electricity? Below are some pros

The proper and safe operation of cranes mainly falls to the operator. This means that both operators and managers must understand crane load charts. Foremen, along with other managers, need to not only understand the charts but be able to use them to plan the lift and make sure the loads are pos

Did you know that every year, on average, each American uses 40,000 pounds of newly mined materials? Mining and the stuff we get from it are essential to our way of life; it’s a vital industry. The mining industry uses all types of machines for various stages of the mining process. Here ar

Brakes are all around us. You can find them in cars, trucks, windmills, and just about any piece of industrial machinery.  Brakes come in all forms, from drums to rotors to electromagnetic to hydraulic. Keep reading to learn more about how hydraulic assist brakes work and where you can find them

Unplanned downtime lasts an average of four hours and can cost companies about $2 million. The good news is that if your issue is with a DC motor, troubleshooting one is pretty easy. That said, you should know what to do before something goes wrong so you can get back up and running as soon as p

In America, the manufacturing industry is currently thriving. In fact, not only does the manufacturing sector employ more than 12 million people directly, but it also allows for millions of other jobs to be indirectly sustained because if the goods manufactured. For the manufacturing industry to

Around the world, there are 1,470 offshore oil rigs.  Offshore drilling has become popular because it reaches oil that’s impossible to reach from the land. To reach different areas of the environment, many types of rigs now exist. The variation in each rig’s design comes from the kin

Every day around the world, several types of mechanical brakes are used in material handling, production, and other heavy industries. While you may only think of car brakes, these brakes help the industry that powers our world.  Types of Mechanical Brakes Brakes can be divided into mechanical an

Despite a decrease in overall production and sales, the steel industry still produced a whopping $17.4 million dollars in 2019 revenue. This is only one industry that uses industrial brakes in its day-to-day operations, with other metal manufacturing plants also regularly using these brakes. No

If you were not aware, industrial vehicles use a different type of braking system known as electric brakes. They are typically standard in cranes and trailers. An electronic brake is similar to hydraulic brakes in cars.  Keep reading to learn more about how electric brakes work in industrial veh

No matter how powerful your vehicle is, there’s one thing even more important than its engine: its brakes. This is especially true for large industrial vehicles where failing brakes can cause more than just a fender bender.  To keep your brakes in tip-top shape, you will occasionally need

Do you want to be an overhead crane operator? If so, you should know what to expect from the role. Overhead crane operators lift and move materials, products, and machines. This requires knowledge of rigging, proper operation, maintenance, and signaling. To gain the knowledge you need for the ro

In 2018, manufacturing companies used more than 30% of the total American energy use. That energy is put to good use because manufacturing adds trillions of dollars to the U.S. economy. The question is, how do manufacturers transform that energy into goods? Motors power industrial machines, but

The purpose of an industrial vibrator is about as straightforward as anything could be. Quite simply, it shakes things around to get them moving when they’re stuck or blocked.  Here’s a more comprehensive definition: industrial vibrators help materials flow through bins, hoppers, sil

The idea of working on an oil rig has always been a lot of big machines and dirty work. While this is true, not everyone understands the details of oil rig operations. Even working in the industry, if you have never spent time out on an oil rig, it can be hard to piece together all the little de