Posts Tagged“industrial”

The Importance of Quality Medium-Duty Casters in Material Handling

Industrial casters play an indispensable role in various industries. These unassuming wheels quietly support the movement of heavy equipment and materials, boosting productivity, safety, and performance. Choosing the correct caster type is essential. A few key factors are load capacity, swivel size, and the caster rig’s forged vs. stamped section. Versatility There are countless industrial applications for medium-duty casters. They are often used in carts that move tools, supplies, and materials in warehouses and factories. They are also found on laundry carts, hospital beds, and medical equipment. In some industries, such as aerospace plants and shipyards, medium-duty casters are also…

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Ultrasonic level sensors – what are they, and what applications do they have?

If you are settling into a new job in industry after having graduated from college, or having moved over from another field, you may been asked a question about ultrasonic level sensors from your co-workers, your boss, or a client. After faking your way through that conversation, you googled it once you got back to your desk, and here you are, reading this article. In the spirit of helping out a fellow human being, we will explain what this device is, and what it does in the paragraphs that follow below. What is an ultrasonic level sensor? An ultrasonic level…

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The 3 Most Important Parts of a Coordinate Measuring Machine

Over the past decade or two, coordinate measuring machines have rapidly made their way into more shops than ever before. Alongside laser scanners and vision systems, they have become the standard for industrial QA departments across the world. But a good deal of buyers still don’t know the first thing about these specialized, essential pieces of equipment. They come in a variety of sizes and types that are made to measure very different components, from auto frames to microchips. You will have to take into consideration their reach, their measurement error range, mobility, and more. However, once you’ve determined your…

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