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How a Load Cell Works
What is a Load Cell? First, what is a load cell? They are all around us, and are instruments usually used in measuring weight. There are actually five types, though some are more common than others. The five types include the strain gauge, hydraulic load cells, diaphragm load, ring type load cells, and the spool…
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5 Tips and Tricks to Getting the Right Expansion Joints for Your Needs
If the project you are working on requires the use of single expansion joints or custom expansion joints, you want to make sure that you get the right one. Not all exhaust flex joints are created equal but these tips can help you get the right one for your needs and the job at hand.…
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Foundation Cracks When to Raise a House
There are many times which a house needs a concrete repair. There are floods, which can damage the foundation of house. There are sudden events which cause cracks in concrete. There is force applied to a driveway, which can cause cracks in the driveway. All these are reasons why a concrete repair is needed in…
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6 Tips to Get the Most from Your Led Signs
Your sign is very important to your business. A full 35% of all consumers claim they only find most businesses because they see the sign out front. The electronics giant, Best Buy, says that at least 17% of the foot traffic they see is due to their large, yellow signs. If you are going to…
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Six Reasons LED is the Best Choice for Your Signage
Electronic school signs, gsa signs, municipal signs, outdoor church signs: whatever your signage is advertising, LED signs have been proven to increase sales revenue for businesses and community awareness for social organizations and municipal signs. Here are six reasons to consider using LED for your needs: Costs: Although there is a higher initial cost to…
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Why You Should Choose Made in USA Clamshells
The packaging of a product can make or break the product when offered in retail stores. If the packaging is too bulky, stores will reject it or put it somewhere out of the way, which will also be out of sight for the customers. If the package doesn?t adequately display what the product is, it…
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Focusing on Employees and Keeping Them Engaged
When a company owner sits down and takes a look at how it can increase productivity and overall well-being within their company, usually they turn straight to the employees. There is a huge importance of employee development that many businesses fail to focus on, and definitely needs more attention within a variety of workplaces. Sometimes,…
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Fire Alarms and Sprinklers Life-Saving Equipment
Fires have the unfortunate consequence of burning, scorching, and blazing anything in their paths. The recent California fires can attest to that. Fires in California, powered by the Santa Ana winds, can cause significant damage to property, homes, animals, wildlife, and even cost human life. This is difficult. Fires in buildings are known to cause…
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When Should I Change my Door Locks?
Are you thinking you might need to change your door locks? For the most part, you should always go with your gut, but if you have some questions about when you should change your door locks, we’re here to help. There are definitely special scenarios when door locks should DEFINITELY be changed, but if you’re…
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Safe Flying Requires Not Only a Pilot’s License, But Insurance as Well
The gift from your wife to take flying lessons last year has really paid off. After 12 months of focusing on the goal of learning to fly, you are ready to purchase part ownership in a plane and increase the amount of general aviation insurance that you have. You are not to the point where…