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		<title>Site of the Month for September 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Industrial Goods and Services]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Site of the Month for September 2011 discusses Industry and Manufacturing. Searching Industry includes industry websites related to electrical products, storage tanks, power supplies, material handling equipment, packaging labels, plastic containers, machinery and tools, plastics, industrial fasteners, valves and more.]]></description>
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Site of the Month for September 2011 discusses <a href="http://www.searchingindustry.com/">Industry and Manufacturing</a>. Searching Industry includes industry websites related to electrical products, storage tanks, power supplies, material handling equipment, packaging labels, plastic containers, machinery and tools, plastics, industrial fasteners, valves and more.</p>
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		<title>Industrial Safety Supply Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:44:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Safety Supplies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industrial Safety Supply]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Supply]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Industrial Safety Supply products are offered to make provision for a safe and protective working environment. Business operations are commonly hazardous and it takes heap of time and effort to ensure that one abides by the compliance and safety regulations for the advantage of workers, patrons and everybody associated with the working environment. Commercial safety [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Industrial Safety Supply products are offered to make provision for a safe and protective working environment. Business operations are commonly hazardous and it takes heap of time and effort to ensure that one abides by the compliance and safety regulations for the advantage of workers, patrons and everybody associated with the working environment.</p>
<p>Commercial safety supply products cover a good range of products such as hazmat suits, electronic ear muffs, safety eye glasses, industrial boots, reflective safety vests, fall protection systems and many such industrial safety supply equipments that are designed to protect the employee or worker from any accidents and calamities in due course of industrial operations. There are many commercial safety supply firms that provide a versatile range of accessories, tools and appliances that may be used to fire a brand-new way of running business or show a modern approach for operations. The economic safety supply products are used to control resources for production of products and services in most cost-effective and ingenious manner to guarantee ideal utilization of resources in order to avoid excess waste. Industrial safety supply accessories and products are used for safety and emergency purposes and their reach is extended to many, corporate and economic ventures. Many occupational health and danger executives, environmental consultants and safety executives work together as a team to build a work environment that is environment friendly, safe and cost-effective.</p>
<p>When such measures are taken to improvise any given work environment, the major business operations are streamlined and the utilization of commercial safety supply products makes sure production of impeccable quality of products and the services rendered thereon are exemplary. Thus better the standard of products and services offered, higher the turnover and revenue generation for any firm and industrial business which in turn leads to maximum investment return. The advantages obtained from using commercial safety supply products are so unlimited. </p>
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		<title>Precious Metals Trading</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Metals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Precious Metals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wireless Devices]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Trading in precious metals is a speculative industry. An investor in precious metals must be aware of all events and world conditions affecting the value of metals from hour to hour. Precious metals are available as powder or bars and in different grades of modification. Each form is affected differently in terms of market value. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Trading in precious metals is a speculative industry. An investor in precious metals must be aware of all events and world conditions affecting the value of metals from hour to hour. Precious metals are available as powder or bars and in different grades of modification. Each form is affected differently in terms of market value. Precious metals are traded like stock in the exchange. The traders operate on behalf of their clients for buying or selling precious metals. The dealer quotes the prices of precious metals which they want to buy or sell. The traders on the floor quote prices until they come to an agreement. The amount agreed upon becomes the current trading price of precious metals.</p>
<p>Online companies act as an electronic market place for trading in precious metals. Online buying and selling is convenient and easy. In order to purchase or sell, the client has to request a quote. The company will send an indicative order detailing the current market price of the product. When the client agrees to proceed, the company will lock the price amount. All trading companies have a minimum order limit. Companies offer discounts on bulk orders. The payment form includes wire transfer and electronic fund transfer. The handling, delivery and insurance charges vary with the weight of precious metals. Some online trading companies offer pool account trading.</p>
<p>Online companies offer full and mini sized contracts based on the quantity of precious metals. These contracts are useful for retail, commercial and institutional traders. The features of online companies include instant trade execution, global distribution, continuous trading hours, market transparency, financial integrity, and competitive exchange fees. Online trading companies provide services like lease rate charts, financial indexes, live quotes, and international currency charts. They also offer precious metal quotes and charts to cell phones and wireless devices.</p>
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		<title>The Adhesive and Sealant Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 06:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Adhesive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sealant]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Repairs and maintenance work is a regular duty to deal with the damage and breakage problems around the United Kingdom. All homeowners and industrialists need to use proper products that give innovative solutions to ensure proper bonding and sealing of the items. In medieval Europe, egg whites were used as glue to decorate parchments with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Repairs and maintenance work is a regular duty to deal with the damage and breakage problems around the United Kingdom. All homeowners and industrialists need to use proper products that give innovative solutions to ensure proper bonding and sealing of the items. In medieval Europe, egg whites were used as glue to decorate parchments with gold leafs. Fish glue was introduced in the 1750s and with the passage of time glue manufacturers introduced alternative materials that have improved flexibility, toughness, curing rate, and chemical resistance. Today, adhesives are replacing older fashioned techniques by reforming, fusing, welding and replacing nuts and bolts with state-of-the-art adhesives that are tailor made to meet diverse reformation and mending needs.</p>
<p>Silicone is a compound which is popularly known as a sealant in the construction industry. This chemical is typically used to prevent the entrance of air, gas, dust and liquid into other materials. The best sealants are insoluble, corrosion resistant and have a high adhesion quality. Adhesives assure that the bits and pieces remain in their proper place. They provide mobility. The new vehicles that are built with modern adhesives have more stability and exhibit better results. In the electronics industry adhesives are an indispensible material, as they make the manufacture of smaller electronic products possible.</p>
<p>Applying sealant and adhesive can be an excellent way to make minor and major repairs around the home. The British Adhesives and Sealants Association (BASA) is the UK&#8217;s only trade body representing the interests of industrial adhesives and sealants distributors, and is the only trade association in Europe totally dedicated to the adhesives and sealant industry. Adhesive and sealant suppliers and manufacturers in the UK are constantly exploring the use of such products that have environmental friendly properties, contain low volatile organic compounds and are manufactured in an environmentally friendly process, from sustainable raw materials. </p>
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		<title>Types of Check Valves</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:08:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Valves]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[In standard valves, when it is given a command to open to a certain point, there is no feedback to verify that the valve has opened to that position. With a valve positioner, the command is given and the valve positioner reads the opening, verifying the position and readjusting until it gets it to the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In standard valves, when it is given a command to open to a certain point, there is no feedback to verify that the valve has opened to that position. With a valve positioner, the command is given and the valve positioner reads the opening, verifying the position and readjusting until it gets it to the exact position needed. This allows for great precision in the adjustment. In addition to the valve positioners, valve products themselves deserve our attention. There are many categories. Among all those valve types, the check valve is one of the main kinds. It is used to close off piping and to prevent backflow. Backflow occurs when the substance in the pipe flows in the opposite direction when the valve is closed. There are many forms of this type of valves such as ball check valves, stop-check valve, cone check valves, and disk check valve and so on.</p>
<p>The first category is the most common one. A ball in the shell of the valve fits tightly against the side of the valve where the water comes in. Water pushing through the pipe moves the ball against the spring, allowing water through the valve. When the water is turned off, the ball is pushed into place by the spring and keeps water from flowing backward through the pipe. The second type is a product with override control to stop flow regardless of flow direction or pressure. It can not only close in response to backflow or insufficient forward pressure, but also can be deliberately shut by an external mechanism, thereby preventing any flow regardless of forward pressure.</p>
<p>The third one is similar to ball check valves, but the plug that seals the valve is shaped like a cone. It also can be called a lift check valve in which the disc, sometimes called a lift, can be lifted up off its seat by higher pressure of inlet or upstream fluid to allow flow to the outlet or downstream side. The cone is held on a bar, allowing it to lift out of the way when the water is flowing and drop back into place when the water is off. If water backflows through the pipe, it pushes up against the cone, creating a seal that keeps it from going any further. The fourth one is the disk valve which is also known as swing check valve. It operates in the same manner as ball and cone valves, but the plug that settles over the opening is a disk. Disk and cone valves tend to wear down more because they have more moving parts and because they get bumped around on top of the flow of water when it is turned on.</p>
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		<title>Packaging Boxes Ensure A Safe Delivery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:57:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Packaging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Packaging Boxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The majority of parcels are shipped in cardboard boxes, however heavier goods can often be shipped in wooden packing crates which are often just used one. Alternatively if you regularly ship the same goods between the same locations then you might consider using tailor made aluminium transport cases. Packaging boxes now come in many different [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The majority of parcels are shipped in cardboard boxes, however heavier goods can often be shipped in wooden packing crates which are often just used one. Alternatively if you regularly ship the same goods between the same locations then you might consider using tailor made aluminium transport cases. Packaging boxes now come in many different forms and sizes. Indeed boxes now come in so many different forms that they are now used for shipping anything from Pizzas to Milk in. Where as once you could only buy a cardboard box in a few &#8220;Stock&#8221; sizes, and only in one colour &#8211; Brown! Now you can get a cardboard box made in any size you want, and in any colour you want. You can also now get your cardboard boxes made with special inserts to protect your goods.</p>
<p>Indeed if you have bought virtually anything in a cardboard box from a retail store in the past few years, you will have noticed the extensive use of white polystyrene foam in the packaging box to protect your goods. In particular with the vast increase in the sale of high technology goods, many packaging boxes now have to be designed to offer far more shock resistant protection than they used to have. So you can see that the humble brown box has come along way in the past few years. Also now that cardboard can be printed on, businesses are using it to develop their brands and not just use them solely as packaging. Boxes can now be made in any colour you want, and they can even be made to be waterproof. As an example cardboard is now widely used for coffee cups, which unlike plastic, is biodegradable.</p>
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		<title>The Manufacturing of the Valve Company</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011 02:42:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Manufacturing Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Equipment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gas Pipeline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Manufacturing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Valves are widely used most areas related to the national economy. And due to different working conditions, there is a variety of valves to meet the various requirements. Actually, there are a great number of the valve manufacturing companies in our nation. Or it can be said that our nation is one of the countries [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Valves are widely used most areas related to the national economy. And due to different working conditions, there is a variety of valves to meet the various requirements. Actually, there are a great number of the valve manufacturing companies in our nation. Or it can be said that our nation is one of the countries with great demands and productions all over the world. However, it should be mentioned that most companies in our nation are companies with a small or medium scale. And compared to other domestic machinery industries, the valve industry is still at a not high level either on the manufacturing equipment or on the manufacturing technologies. It must be admitted that valves used in large-scale projects, such as the petrochemical, nuclear power and oil and gas pipeline, mainly depend on imports.</p>
<p>It is expected to hold the humanized design concept. People are used to designing and evaluating the valve on the consideration of the following aspects like the material, structure, mechanical strength, service life and performance. As the society develops, the requirements are greatly increased. Thus, it is important to take measures to come up with some new concepts. They are probably elaborately designed appearance, compact structure, cavity cleaning and fine details. For example, there are trials to use packing and sealing gaskets without the asbestos in case of the secondary pollution. In words, all the trials greatly reflect that the modern designs are mostly from the consideration of safety, reliability, energy saving, environmental protection, clean production, comfortable and convenient operation and easy maintenance, etc.</p>
<p>Then, the attention on the development of the material should be driven all the time. It is favorable to apply new materials and technologies to the future valve manufacturing. As the working conditions are becoming more and more serious and complex, it is necessary to take many points into accounts, such as safety, reliability and service life and so on. In terms of the functional factors, the using material signifies. Materials which can withstand high and low temperature or pressure, strong corrosion and such other bad conditions are popular. What else, it is creative and effective to integrate the information and artificial intelligence technology with the valve manufacturing. Fortunately, there exist some breakthroughs on this concept through the manufacturing of safety valve and reducing valve. Also, it is necessary to hold the idea of establishing the large project. Or it can be said to be familiar with technical characteristics of the existing sets of equipment in order to develop high-tech products with high added value.</p>
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		<title>Purchasing Used Shipping Containers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan Smith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Shipping Containers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Businesses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Transporting]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Shipping containers are regularly used by contractors, site installers and builders. Many businesses all over the country very often require extra space or accommodation, and hire or buy used and new shipping containers for this purpose. Many businesses such as hospitals and schools hire or buy cabins and modular buildings for work space and office [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shipping containers are regularly used by contractors, site installers and builders. Many businesses all over the country very often require extra space or accommodation, and hire or buy used and new shipping containers for this purpose. Many businesses such as hospitals and schools hire or buy cabins and modular buildings for work space and office use as well as containers for storage. Sports clubs often use small portable modular buildings and cabins for wash rooms and changing or shower facilities. Usually, containers are hired out for a minimum of four weeks or longer periods, and are fitted with a lockbox and lock. they are available in almost any colour, however this may incur a re-painting charge. Toilets, jackleg cabins and modular buildings are also available to hire or buy. Shipping containers are very strong, robust, secure and weatherproof, they are available in different lengths, and this makes them ideal for high security storage and shipping purposes.</p>
<p>Open top ones are used for transporting tall or hard to load heavy bulk material and cargo. They are ideal for grain or coal. They can be loaded from the end or top of the container. Flat racks and platforms have no sidewalls and are used to transport heavy machinery. They are open-sided containers, and the end bulkheads may be folded down when the rack is empty. Dry ISO containers are used for general purpose transportation, and the cargo is loaded on from the end of the container. These types of containers are completely enclosed, and are also known as cube containers. Refrigerated or reefer containers are used for maintaining a steady chilled temperature during shipping. They are insulated and have a refrigeration unit at one end. There are quite a few types of shipping containers, and special custom built containers are common in the market place. These are usually different from the standard ISO types of container, and may feature windows, shutters, doors and added security.</p>
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		<title>Finding the Best Professional Mixing Equipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ralph Serpe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Manufacturing Equipment]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[First, you need to have the right impeller arrangement. Starting from the bottom of the assembly and working backwards is the best way to ensure that your mixing equipment does the job that you need it do. Therefore, the impeller arrangement that you need to mix your product is your first area of concern. Obviously, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First, you need to have the right impeller arrangement. Starting from the bottom of the assembly and working backwards is the best way to ensure that your mixing equipment does the job that you need it do. Therefore, the impeller arrangement that you need to mix your product is your first area of concern. Obviously, the product that you are mixing, the amount of product, it&#8217;s viscosity and other characteristics will play an important role in determining what size and shape your impeller needs to be.</p>
<p>The next piece of equipment that you need to consider is the shaft that connects the impeller to the rest of the assembly. This shaft needs to be sturdy enough that the impeller can be turned easily, but light enough that your machinery can work economically. If the shaft is too large or heavy, then you will see a reduction in performance, as well as in operation economy. If it is too small or narrow, then it will simply not work, and you run the risk of damaging it during operation.</p>
<p>The next consideration that you will need to make in mixing equipment is the agitator drive that you use, which will attach directly to the motor. Both of these are important considerations, and should be sufficiently powerful to give you good slow-speed agitation. Of course, the actual equipment is only part of the equation here. You will need to consider other aspects of the process to find the right equipment provider.</p>
<p>For instance, what sort of customer service does the company offer? Do they stand behind their mixing equipment to ensure that you have the solution you need and that you are as satisfied as possible? If not, then you need to find a different provider. The level of customer service provided is an essential ingredient in finding the right equipment provider. Perhaps the best solution is to find a company that will actually create a custom designed mixing system for your needs. This ensures that not only do you have the right impeller and shaft for your needs, but the right drive unit and seal system for your application.</p>
<p>Above all, your mixing equipment should offer economical operation, reliable performance for years to come, be easy to maintain throughout its lifespan and should do the job that you require. If your solution does not meet these requirements, then you have the wrong equipment and should consider another provider for your needs. As a note, you should research a company that has experience in creating solutions for liquid blending, solids suspension, dispersion, dissolution and emulsification, as well as other areas.</p>
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		<title>Adhesive Footprints Increase Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:57:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Andy Johnson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adhesive]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you ever find yourself in a children&#8217;s indoor play area for any reason, you may come across a bunch of adhesive footprints plastered on the floor. Kids are usually delighted by them regardless of their foot size, and normally take to hopping about in them, perhaps enjoying and making a game out of following [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you ever find yourself in a children&#8217;s indoor play area for any reason, you may come across a bunch of adhesive footprints plastered on the floor. Kids are usually delighted by them regardless of their foot size, and normally take to hopping about in them, perhaps enjoying and making a game out of following the footprints to wherever they would lead, regardless of whether or not a reward awaited at the end of the trail. This propensity to follow footprints is an interesting trait that appears to stick around somewhat even as we grow older, which is sort of a blessing as far as industrial facility organization goes. Though not as popular or immediately functional as floor marking tape or different kinds of floor signs, adhesive footprints can easily be incorporated into the workplace environment to serve a variety of purposes.</p>
<p>Just as they did in the playroom, adhesive footprints plot out and provide a walkway for foot traffic in warehouses and distribution centers, as an alternative to laying out an entire path to distinguish pedestrian lanes from those that have to be shared with forklifts and mobile equipment. Their whimsical nature, combined with our instinctive tendency to follow them around, make them ideal for designating where we should be treading without making it feel too forced. The footprints are tough customers, made of PVC, a material that resists wear and tear that can be brought about by everyday industrial facility abuse. They will stick without a problem to any clean, grease-free, smooth and dry surface, which means that you may want to do a little bit of sweeping and cleaning before you conduct any footprint installation. </p>
<p>Otherwise, the adhesive footprints, which come in both left and right feet, obviously, are easily applied. Some adhesive footprint packages even come with adhesive measuring tape to ensure that the footprints are aligned properly and evenly spaced out. Also, to adhere to whatever color coding system your industrial facility utilizes, be it the one endorsed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or a custom scheme that works for your building, the footprints come in several different colors, so that they can be keyed to your functional color arrangement.</p>
<p>Adhesive footprints are seen by many as a step above cheap vinyl floor tapes, or paint, because of their flexibility. Many floor tape brands leave a nasty, gummy residue when they have to be removed, and can take a lot of time to peel off and clean completely. Paint is even less pliable, requiring the use of solvent or other harsh chemicals to remove it without damaging the floor. Conversely, the footprints are relatively easy to peel off, and do not cost a lot to install or replace.</p>
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