With so many packing materials and shipping containers available, why would wood be the best to use? There are a few reasons why wooden boxes and crates could be considered better than cardboard boxes-they are stronger, longer-lasting, and eco-friendly. Made of either lumber, plywood or engineered wood, these boxes and crates are an excellent way…[Leia mais]

Cosmetic containers expand to a range of jars, bottles, pots, tubes, pens, compacts and liquid dispensing solutions. Each container offers a different design and solution; however, in the world of ‘cosmetic containers’, each product sits under the skincare, hair and beauty categories. This article will explore the different types of cosmetic con…[Leia mais]

Recent research predicts that the mining automation market will be worth $3.29bn by 2023 — a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7 per cent since 2017. While automation greatly enhances productivity, it also places additional demands on steel components. This article examines why wear resistant steels are vital to modern, enhanced p…[Leia mais]

When you’re first starting out in the truck business, it can be confusing trying to sort out all of the truck-world lingo, such as, “What is the difference between a truck and a tractor?” A truck can refer to any number of larger vehicles that require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive. A tractor is one type of truck that is capable…[Leia mais]

Stainless steel is a versatile material comprised of a steel alloy and a small percentage of chromium — the addition of chromium adds to the material’s corrosion resistance, a trait that earned stainless steel its name. Because stainless steel is also low-maintenance, oxidation resistant, and doesn’t affect other metals it comes in contact with,…[Leia mais]

Tiered Chandeliers

If your ceiling as are high enough to safely install one, a tiered luxury chandelier can add a majestic look to your space. Like it sounds, a tiered chandelier will have multiple levels of lights. Perhaps the most common, are chandeliers that have two tiers of lights. However, it’s not hard to find a chandelier that o…[Leia mais]

The beauty industry has seen it all when it comes to lashes—magnifying mascaras, “miracle” growth serums, heated curlers—you name it. But no trend is quite as polarizing as eyelash extensions. When extensions first hit the mainstream market, it seemed like a relatively painless way to achieve wispy, fluttering lashes without the inconve…[Leia mais]

Creating glass containers can be accomplished by one of two different processes – the Blow and Blow, or the Press and Blow process. Each process is chosen based on the kind of glass bottle being made. All glass bottles start out as raw materials. Silica (sand), soda ash, limestone, and cullet (furnace-ready, recycled glass) are combined into a s…[Leia mais]

What is Quartz Glass?

Quartz is one of the most abundant and widely distributed minerals in nature. Quartz is the only stable polymorph of crystalline silica on the Earth‘s surface. It is found in all forms of rocks: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary. It becomes concentrated in soils, bodies of water and sand when a quartz-bearing rock i…[Leia mais]

Other items to think about are the features and age of your current folder-gluer. Obviously, you wouldn’t be considering another folder-gluer if you haven’t examined the abilities and features of what you already have on your floor. Age can equate to repairs, and upgrade installations (if available) can lead to downtime and added cost. If you nee…[Leia mais]

How Galvanized Sheet Metal Is Used For Everyday Projects

Did you know that galvanization is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to steel or iron to prevent rusting? The most common method in Gi Coil Sheet metal fabrication shops is hot-dip galvanizing. This is the process of submerging metal

parts in a bath of molten zinc to…[Leia mais]

Save Space and Energy with A Bathroom Wall LED Mirror

Thinking of purchasing an LED mirror for your bathroom? LED Bathroom Mirror Lights are a

great addition as they help in providing some much-needed light when you are getting ready in the morning. When purchasing a mirror, you will need to

consider a few things before going ahead with…[Leia mais]

Choosing the right dinnerware set for your home

The importance of a dinnerware set for your home

Dinnerware or tableware is hardly ever used and yet, it is an important aspect of our culture. Chinese New Year, Christmas, Birthdays, just to name a

few. The importance of celebratory meals has been deeply ingrained into us and a good Din…[Leia mais]

Why Glass Bottle Packaging Is Becoming More Popular

A large part of the carbon footprint of wine comes from packaging. Can paper bottles reduce their impact? In terms of sustainability and improved

ecological practices, it is difficult to find an industry that does not focus on the future. Although the environmental impact of many sectors…[Leia mais]

Marine Propulsion Systems: More Than Moving Ships Through the Water

Marine Propulsion Systems move ships through the water, ensures a better safety standard

for the marine ecosystem and are cost-efficient. Worldwide goals have been set for emission reductions for the maritime sector.

"The IMO is targeting a reduction in the carbon…[Leia mais]

Dogs and the Pool: What You Need to Know

Many dogs love to go swimming, especially in the heat of summer. If you have your own Pet Care

Equipment you might have considered letting your water-loving dog swim in it. Allowing your dog to swim in the pool is not an entirely bad idea, but

there are some things you should consider first.…[Leia mais]

Seat belt safety statistics & facts 2021

Why are seat belts important?

There’s a reason why your parents always nag you to wear your seat belt. A seat belt can not only keep you safe but save your life in an accident. The

NHTSA estimates that seat belt use has saved almost 375,000 lives since 1975.

There are several benefits to <…[Leia mais]

What are screw anchors?

Power Driver Screw Anchors are inserts, typically made from plastic, metal, or

fiber, which enable the attachment of screws into brittle materials — such as masonry or drywall. Known as wall plugs in the UK, screw anchors are available

in many forms and offer anchoring solutions for different substrates at v…[Leia mais]

Everything You Need to Know About Die Cutting

What is die cutting?

Die cutting is a broad term, but in crafting, the act of die cutting refers to a process in which you use a machine to mass-produce cut-out shapes. You

can create the same shape, with the exact same dimensions, over and over without using scissors, stencils, or a craft…[Leia mais]