How to Safely Heat Enclosed Job Sites This Winter
Now that fall is here, it’s time to prepare for the cold months ahead. When winter sets in, a predictable scenario plays out on job sites and in warehouses. Crews need heat fast, and the easiest fix is unfortunately the most dangerous one. Crews pull traditional fuel-fired, open-flame heaters out of storage and fire them… Read more »
Is Your Vacuum NFPA 660 Compliant? A Guide for Plant Safety & DHA Revalidation
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 660 has governed combustible dust safety since it took effect for the 2025 edition cycle, folding a patchwork of older standards into a single framework that spans industries from food and metalworking to woodworking and chemical manufacturing. Nearly two years in, many facilities still haven’t fully reconciled their equipment with… Read more »
Casting Sand Types and Their Vacuuming Challenges
Casting sand is the unsung workhorse of the foundry floor. Whether you’re molding engine blocks or pump housings, the sand you choose shapes your castings as well as the cleanup and reclamation process that follows. One critical aspect of casting sands that plant managers overlook far too often is how they behave with a vacuum.… Read more »