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Heavy-Duty Hinge Design Guide: Heat Resistance & Cold Storage Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 15, 2021 12:15:00 PM Tweet Much like IoT has invaded just about every household, commercial, and industrial device, more and more markets are making use of motion control and lift assist technology. Buyers in a growing number of industries not…

Motion Control Solutions for Small Work Spaces Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 25, 2022 3:20:47 PM Tweet From doctor’s offices to hotels, small workspaces have challenged businesses across many industries. 

[How to] Improve Shop Floor Safety with Manufacturing Ergonomics Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM Tweet In manufacturing, safety is always a major concern. Hazards that come with the territory of a manufacturing line or shop floor can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of your employees.

#221 – Fire Protection for Paint Spray Booths in Auto Body Shops December 12, 2022July 5, 2019 Numerous rules govern fire protection in general automotive work as well as painting Try to find the National Fire Protection Association’s code for auto body work—painting or not—and you’ll likely encounter NFPA 88B: Standard for Repair Garages. But…

#169 – Fire Protection for Transient Occupancies: Hotels, Dormitories, and Lodging and Rooming Houses November 7, 2023April 18, 2019 Transient occupancies have elevated risk given the number of people they serve — and thus have unique fire sprinkler and alarm requirements With the rise of remote work opportunities and lodging sites like Airbnb and VRBO,…

#103 – Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems: Guide to Installing Home Fire Sprinklers, Part 3 March 1, 2023April 10, 2018 Reviewing the types of pipe used when installing residential fire sprinklers and key system components In the last installment of our series on installing residential fire sprinklers, we explained some of the main components of residential…

#153 – How to Remove Concrete Anchors: The Complete Guide May 8, 2020March 7, 2019 While some tried-and-true methods are still needed for removing concrete anchors, a new product vastly reduces the effort in many types – and breaks them off clean Contractors of all kinds rely on concrete anchors to provide secure and permanent…

#141 – How to Use and Troubleshoot a Hydrostatic Test Pump April 26, 2023January 22, 2019 A need-to-know overview of the parts, use, and troubleshooting of pumps for hydrostatic testing Hydrostatic test pumps help building owners, inspectors, and installers confirm that pipe networks won’t leak in the course of intended use. Proper pump operation —…

#174 – Preventing Emergency Light or Exit Sign Failure: Batteries, Bulbs, and More April 26, 2019 Batteries, bulbs, and other important features essential for crisis-ready emergency lights and exit signs Commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings of all kinds require exit signs and emergency lights. But while they’re almost always in sight, many facilities managers…

#148 – Fire Codes for Business: The Business Occupancy December 12, 2022February 19, 2019 As many as 60% of businesses never recover from a fire, making it critical to ensure your fire and life safety systems are up to code. Follow these guidelines for fire sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and safe food service operations…