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The Difference Between Liquid Silicone and Gumstock
Throughout history, scientists and inventors have created new solutions to everyday problems. Often times, the original method is only used until a superior solution comes along. At first we used a mechanical printing press, now your local print shop can process an order of 1,000 copies in a…[Leia mais]

How do I know which cables to use?
There are a handful of cables that transmit both audio and video signals. For years, coaxial video cables were one of the only choices for connecting video components. Coaxial video cables have that famous one-pin connector, sometimes called a stinger, that can either be pushed or screwed into place. Coaxial…[Leia mais]

What Is An Intake Manifold?
In order to better understand the function and form of the intake manifold gasket, let’s first examine the job of the intake manifold. Found on any vehicle with an internal combustion engine, the intake manifold sits on top of the engine and plays a key role in the combustion process.

Designed to run on three timed c…[Leia mais]

What Is Precision Molding?
It’s all about how you build the tool to build the part.’ ~ Alan Lipman, CEO Romar

Precision molding is the process of molding either silicone or plastic in a particular way, with a very high degree of accuracy and tolerance, to ensure repeatability in long machine runs.

As specialists in precision molding, we are abl…[Leia mais]

Kitchen Sink Buying Guide
There is a multitude of size options for your new kitchen sink, which can be found as little as 9″ in length or exceed 40″ for larger spaces. Know the purpose of the sink and how it will be used. For example, if you’re looking for a sink to install into your kitchen island to help with food preparation, you likely only…[Leia mais]

Variable Speed Compressors for Improved Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency is one of the most important factors all businesses are concerned with. The more efficient your air system, the lower your energy consumption and the cheaper your energy bill!

A vast amount of the energy that is lost in a factory or plant is due to wasted energy in an air…[Leia mais]

What Is the Difference Between an LVP Product and an SPC Product?
When it comes to choosing flooring materials, you have a lot of different options. There are dozens of types of stone, tile, and wood you can use, along with cheaper alternatives that can mimic those materials without breaking the bank. Two of the most popular alternative materials…[Leia mais]

Shielded Cable: When To Use
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is prevalent throughout the factory floor. This is why data and signal cables are usually protected with insulated conductors and wrapped with a conductive layer. Shielding reduces electrical noise and reduces its impact on signals and also lowers electromagnetic radiation. Shielding…[Leia mais]

Mechanical locks are the backbone of your security system. There are three types of tumbler locks: pin-tumbler, disk-tumbler, and lever-tumbler. Pin-tumbler locks are the most common. The tumblers in this type of lock are small pins. The modern door lock is a compact pin-tumbler cylinder lock of the type developed (1860) by the American inventor…[Leia mais]

One of the first pieces of powered machinery to be invented at the dawn of the industrial age was a crude form of pump. The pump has since evolved into an endless variety of types, sizes, and applications. A functional understanding of pumps, their use, and application, is essential to understand how most processes are handled in process plants…[Leia mais]

Threaded fasteners are often used in conjunction with a threaded insert to join two or more objects. Also known as threaded bushings, they provided female threaded to support the use of a fastener with male threading, such as a screw or bolt. The threaded insert is embedded inside an object, after which a screw or bolt can be driven into it. There…[Leia mais]

Corrugated plastic sheets has become one of the most sought after products in the industries worldwide. Corrugated plastic sheets also known as Corrugated Plastic Cardboard, Coroplast sheets , Waterproof Cardboard, Corrugated Stratocore sheets. This is mainly because of the various usage corrugated plastic sheets hold on different platforms and…[Leia mais]

How does a Bottle Cap Machine Work?

Bottle Cap Machines can be manufactured in several different ways to handle the cap and bottle combination to be used on a packaging line. Of course, almost any capping machine can be built to run production semi-automatically or automatically. But different machines will also be built to handle different types…[Leia mais]

4WD’S are among the most modified vehicles due to their flexibility and wide range of uses. From roll cages for those who use their 4WD’S to take part in races, to front bull bars that protect the radiator and the engine from high impact, there are dozens of modifications and accessories you can add to your all-terrain vehicle. One particular and…[Leia mais]

What Happens If I Put Raw Gas in a Chainsaw?
Chainsaw engines require a premixed fuel to keep them running at the proper temperatures. The oil that’s added to the fuel lubricates the piston and crankshaft, but it also keeps the engine cool enough to keep running. Without this oil in the gasoline, the piston will seize and the engine will be…[Leia mais]

Tools Your Print Provider Should Be Using
The printing industry has radically changed over the years. In order to continue to produce high quality projects there are certain tools that are invaluable to a printer. Here at Hackworth, we utilize these tools to help businesses with professional level print work. Here are five tools of the printing…[Leia mais]

Why an electric tricycle for adults
An electric tricycle is an electric bike with three wheels that is equipped with an electric motor, also known as pedal support.
A traditional tricycle has two parallel wheels at the back of the bicycle, but these can also be mounted at the front. The degree of (pedal) support can be chosen from different…[Leia mais]

RABS versus Isolators
Barrier Technology in Pharmaceutical Processing

A major source of pollution in aseptic manufacturing is personal handling. Therefore, the reduction of human interventions in the critical zone leads to higher purity in the products. For aseptic manufacturing in pharmaceutical processing, Restricted Access Barrier Systems…[Leia mais]