Which forklift truck is right for the job?
Forklift trucks are used in the construction and manufacturing industries to move heavy loads from one place to another usually if the load only needs to be lifted a short height and carried for a short distance. Each forklift has a power unit that drives it and there are different…
Tool storage solutions for the busy contractor
Locating the specific tools that are needed to complete a job can be made more difficult if the tools are not stored in an ordered way. Some contractors at the end of a job simply throw their tools into the van so that they can get to the next job…
The importance of market research when inventing a new product
Inventing a new product can be very exciting. It may be something that you have been thinking about and planning for a while but have only just been able to start to produce of it may be something that has become apparent very recently. When anyone launches a new product…
Is it better to buy battery powered tools over corded?
When it comes to buying tools for your trade you often must decide if you want to buy corded tools or battery powered ones. If you are working on building sites you may find that you are not allowed to use 240V tools and either must use battery powered ones…
Is it worth paying extra for branded tools?
If you are a self-employed trades person then you will often have to buy your own tools to work on a job. Tools can be very expensive with the average trades person having tools worth a couple or thousands of pounds upwards. There are a number of places where you…
Protect your invention by applying for a patent
If you think you have come up with an invention that you are certain no one else has developed it is important that you do some research into applying for a patent as you could have invented a product that could make you a lot of money and if you…
Air Compressor Hire vs Air Compressor Purchase
Air compressors can be hired for certain periods of time or, if used on a regular basis, they can also be purchased for in house use. The option you choose will depend on which is going to deliver the best value for money for your business. If you hire an…
A Summary of Split Roller Bearings and their Uses
Bearings come in many forms, shapes and sizes for different applications and the most important part of replacing bearings is getting the right ones. The second most important part is getting the highest quality bearings, making sure you will be matching the quality of existing bearings and components to promote…
Attachments for a Forklift
Forklift trucks are in and of themselves a very good piece of equipment to have. They instantly become even more valuable when you are able to have different attachments for them, meaning you can achieve so much with just one piece of lifting equipment. The types of attachments you can…
What are Castors and Why do you Need Them?
Castors are essentially wheels, mounted onto an object that needs to be moved easily and efficiently. There are many different kinds of castors, from the kind you would find attached to smaller, lighter objects, through to the kind you would find used on heavy, industrial objects for industrial applications. In…
Using Furniture Movers to Improve Safety
Furniture movers are used to transport heavy loads easily, saving people having to move them by hand. This is a much more efficient way of carrying loads, and it’s safer as well, adhering to good health and safety. These are the kinds of things that businesses should be thinking about…
Meeting Air Compressor Regulations
Using an air compressor is an efficient and valuable way to generate power, but it does come with its own set of strict regulations. If you are operating air compressors, even infrequently, you have to understand these regulations in full, and be prepared to abide by them. It’s up to…
Sustainability in Product Design
Sustainability is an issue that is affecting us in all areas of our everyday lives, and no more so than in product design. This is a practice where something new is created, so if the resources used are not sustainably managed, this can make the whole project untenable. With everyone…
Manufacturing Equipment and your Obligations
When you install manufacturing equipment in your plant or factory, it’s your obligation to keep it in good working order. Even it it arrives new and is installed for you, it will incur wear and tear as time goes on. You will need to spend the time and money required…
Investing in a Design – A Risky Yet Rewarding Business
New inventions make the world go round, solving problems we all experience on a day to day basis. If you would like to be involved in the process but don’t have any inventions of your own, you can always work with inventors and manufacturers, investing in designs and inventions that…