Kingpin Vs. Kingpinless Steel Casters: Understanding The Differences

3 November 2015
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Choosing the right steel caster can make all the difference when it comes to designing carts for industrial material handling tasks. Swiveling casters that provide omnidirectional movement are usually designed with kingpin or kingpinless swivel sections. The following takes an in-depth look at both designs, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. Kingpin Designs Kingpin swivel casters are the traditional go-to design for a wide variety of steel casters. A typical kingpin caster consists of an upper and lower ball race, along with upper and lower thrust bearings that help distribute loads during movement. Read More

2 Types Of Compressed Air Filters And How They Can Help Your Business

26 January 2015
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If you own a business, you might be more concerned about meeting your quarterly financial goals than you are about which type of filters you need on your production line. However, the purity of your water and air can make a significant difference in the quality of your produced goods. Here are two types of compressed air filters and how they can improve your business: 1: Particulate Filters Nothing is more frustrating than getting to work in the morning and being confronted by a piece of machinery that bit the dust over the graveyard shift. Read More

Learning About Steel Fabrication

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Hello, I'm Georgia Guins and I love steel fabrication. The tools, techniques and materials caught my attention during my time in college. I attended a few fabrication classes to use up my electives in interesting ways. The skills I learned in those classes inspired me to continue this hobby in my spare time. I like to create fun sculptures and useful products using my small collection of tools and materials. I continually hone my steel fabrication skill set to improve the quality of my projects over time. I also push myself to increase the complexity of the things I make by studying advanced techniques. I hope to use my site to inspire others to embrace steel fabrication principles and practices that will improve their abilities. I will also update this site with all of the technological advancements in the fabrication industry.