A fastener supply company relies heavily on the supply chain, which is a term that is gaining a lot of popularity but for all of the wrong reasons. The transportation, distribution, and logistics trouble that was caused by the unfortunate COVID-19 crisis and recent geopolitical events still exist. And fastener supply ranks among the most…
Managing operations across the supply chain seems to get harder every day. Purchasing and supply chain management hasn’t been easy, especially since the pandemic. But it’s important to remember that quality and costs are critical to any purchasing manager in any industrial sector. The value of producing or manufacturing quality end-products can never be over-emphasized,…
Posted by Abolox Technical Support on 11/9/2021 to Hand Tools What is Torque? Most of us have seen and heard the word “torque” in the course of our lives, and we all have some idea as to what the word means. But as it turns out, there is a lot more useful information to know…
Torque wrench user guide A torque wrench ensures that you correctly tighten a bolt – not too tight and not too loose. This is important in many applications to prevent leaks. The torque wrench was invented in 1918 but did not gain popularity until 1938. At that time, Chrysler developed the beam torque wrench. Over…
Posted by Abolox PPE Specialist on 3/7/2022 toPersonal Protective Equipment In the 1930s, a man was injured after tripping and falling at the Heinz Ketchup factory. His dreams of becoming a doctor ended because he hit his head hard enough so that he was in a coma. He did wake up, but his vision was…
Posted by Abolox PPE Specialist on 4/11/2022 to Personal Protective Equipment Radians RWG564 Radians RWG564S Hi-Viz Cut A4 Work Glove You only have one pair of hands, so you want to protect them as best as you can while working with chemicals or sharp objects. Regular gloves allow liquids and sharp objects to penetrate, thus…
Posted by Abolox PPE Specialist on 4/11/2022 to Warm Weather It’s going to be a hot one, and you know it’s going to be worse standing in the middle of the highway directing traffic around the construction job your crew has been working on for weeks. You can keep yourself cool and avoid heat exhaustion…
impact sockets vs chrome Most automotive technicians know the difference between chrome and impact sockets unless they are new to the industry. Knowing the difference is beneficial not only to the longevity of the tools but also for your safety. The two types go through different manufacturing processes; thus, using a chrome socket with an…
Posted by Abolox PPE Specialist on 5/17/2022 to Personal Protective Equipment Certain industries where explosions and fires are common can be very hazardous to workers. Thus, these industries require workers to wear flame-resistant (FR) clothing. Even visitors to refineries and other gas operation sites must wear flame-resistant clothing. In the oil and gas industry, there…
Posted by Sunshie Mechanic on 6/15/2022 to Hand Tools Hand tools are made of two types of steel alloys: Chromium-molybdenum or chromium-vanadium. Once the steel is manufactured, the two forms are nearly identical in chemical composition. Because steel is a soft metal, manufacturers add alloys to harden it and help resist corrosion. Even when these…