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    Understanding Types of Industrial Cleaning Products and Their Applications

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Nov 27, 2024 10:00:00 AM
     

    Understanding Types of Industrial Cleaning Products and Their Applications

    Industrial cleaning is critical for ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. From heavy machinery to delicate electronics, industrial cleaning products are designed to handle various cleaning tasks while adhering to health, safety, and environmental standards.
     

    Industrial cleaning products come in various forms, each tailored to specific cleaning challenges. Choosing the right product depends on the industry, the type of contaminants involved, and the materials being cleaned. Here’s a breakdown of the main types of industrial cleaning products and their applications

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    Topics: chemicals, adhesives,sealants,chemicals

    Corrosion Prevention for Cargo Trucks: Protecting Your Fleet from the Elements

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Nov 18, 2024 10:00:00 AM

     

    Corrosion Prevention for Cargo Trucks: Protecting Your Fleet from the Elements

    Corrosion is one of the most significant threats to the longevity and performance of cargo trucks. Whether you manage a large fleet or a single truck, exposure to the elements, road salts, and chemicals can lead to rust, deterioration, and costly repairs. Preventing corrosion is essential for maintaining your vehicle's appearance and ensuring structural integrity, safety, and efficiency.

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    Topics: trucks, adhesives,sealants,chemicals, eck

    Adhesive Canister Systems vs. Bulk Adhesives: Which Is Right for Your Needs?

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Nov 11, 2024 10:30:00 AM

     

    Adhesive Canister Systems vs. Bulk Adhesives: Which Is Right for Your Needs?

    Introduction to Adhesive Delivery Systems

    When it comes to choosing the right adhesive delivery system, understanding the differences between bulk adhesives and canister systems is crucial. These systems vary in terms of scale, portability, and application, making each suited to specific types of projects and environments.

    Bulk Adhesive Systems

    Efficiency and Productivity Challenges

    Bulk adhesive systems are designed for high-volume industrial use. They leverage pumps and shop air to transport adhesives, which can lead to inefficiencies. During delivery, adhesive molecules mix with air, causing significant material loss. Typically, bulk systems operate at only 50-60% efficiency, meaning 40-50% of the adhesive never reaches the target surface.

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    Topics: Austin Hardware® News, adhesives,sealants,chemicals

    Essential Industrial Hardware in the Renewable Energy Industry

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Nov 6, 2024 10:00:00 AM

    Essential Industrial Hardware in the Renewable Energy Industry

    The renewable energy industry is booming, with wind, solar, hydro, and biomass energy leading toward a sustainable future. Behind the scenes, various industrial hardware components play critical roles in ensuring these systems function efficiently and safely. In this post, we’ll explore how industrial hardware components are being used to support renewable energy systems.

    Locks and latches are essential for safeguarding the equipment and enclosures in renewable energy installations. In solar power plants, locks secure control boxes, inverters, and junction boxes, preventing unauthorized access to critical systems. Wind turbines, which house complex and expensive machinery in their nacelles (the box at the top of the tower), use latches to ensure secure access to maintenance doors and panels. These mechanisms protect equipment from vandalism and unauthorized tampering, ensuring the operational integrity of the renewable system.

    Maintenance teams need frequent access to sensitive equipment in solar arrays, wind turbines, and hydropower facilities. Handles are indispensable to access panels, doors, and control boxes. These handles are often designed with ergonomic features, allowing maintenance personnel to open enclosures quickly and safely. In wind turbines, for example, the nacelle and tower may include secure handles on access doors, providing a safe entry point for technicians working at significant heights.

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    Topics: Austin Engineered Solutions™, adhesives,sealants,chemicals, Renewable Energy

    Overview of the Agricultural Heavy Equipment Industry in 2024

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Oct 21, 2024 10:00:00 AM

    Agricultural Heavy Equipment Industry Update

    The agricultural heavy equipment industry in 2024 is facing challenges and growth opportunities shaped by evolving market conditions and technological advancements.

    The market for new equipment is mixed. While some OEMs express cautious optimism, driven by a resilient agricultural economy and technological advancements, there is also concern about declining sales. Nearly 48% of dealers have forecasted a decrease in new equipment revenues for 2024.

    Conversely, the demand for used equipment, especially high-horsepower tractors, remains strong. Inventory levels have significantly increased, with values continuing to rise year-over-year. However, dealers report that inventory shortages persist, and auction activity has slowed, suggesting that OEMs need to offer better financing options to stimulate sales.

    Supply chain disruptions and fluctuating commodity prices remain factors that impact the availability and cost of agricultural equipment. Manufacturers remain optimistic that the industry will successfully navigate these challenges.

    The big picture is clear: The industry is adapting through innovation while managing economic pressures and fluctuating demand. Technological advancements focusing on improving efficiency, sustainability, and data integration are the drivers.

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    Topics: Insider, Austin Engineered Solutions™, adhesives,sealants,chemicals, Ag

    The Top 5 Ways Bus and Motorcoach Manufacturers are trying to improve passenger comfort.

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Sep 5, 2024 10:51:39 AM

    The Top 5 Ways Bus and Motorcoach Manufacturers are trying to improve passenger comfort.

    In 2024, bus and motorcoach manufacturers have begun focusing on several innovative strategies to enhance passenger comfort. Here’s a look at the top 5 ways they’re doing just that.

    1. 1. One of the foremost areas being addressed is more comfortable seating. Manufacturers are taking advantage of advanced technologies by installing seats that are more ergonomic and adjustable. Specific features that have become standards that increase passenger comfort include seats that allow for increased legroom, adjustable lumbar support, and the ability to recline. Heated and cooled seats, and seats with massage functions are also becoming prevalent, though they are still considered premium upgrades and are not yet standard for most manufacturers.
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    Topics: Austin Engineered Solutions™, adhesives,sealants,chemicals, Bus & Motorcoach

    Sealants and Adhesives for the Marine Industry.

    Posted by Austin Hardware on Jul 2, 2024 11:30:00 AM

    Modern marine-grade adhesives and sealants are designed to protect against water, chemicals, temperature extremes, and environmental degradation. The improved structural bonding capabilities of many of today’s products offer a myriad of benefits, including:

    • - Support using light, one-piece composite hulls
    • - Reduce construction time
    • - Improve aesthetics
    • - Durability
    • - Flexibility
    • - Longevity
    • - Noise-reducing
    • - Vibration dampening
    • - Watertight seals
    • - Better UV and chemical protection than ever before

     

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    Topics: adhesives,sealants,chemicals

    How to Choose Between Industrial Tapes and Liquid or Spray Adhesives.

    Posted by David Plunkett on Jun 19, 2024 10:30:00 AM

    Industrial tapes serve various purposes in manufacturing, construction, and other specialized applications. In this post, we’ll briefly review each and then consider the key considerations for choosing them instead of liquid or spray adhesives.

    Duct, electrical, packaging, double-sided, and transfer are found commonly in industrial applications.

    Duct tape is prized for its strength and versatility. Commonly used in construction applications, it’s strong enough to use in various applications on the job site, including temporary repairs, sealing, and fastening.

    Electrical tape offers insulation and safety for electrical work due to its resistance to electrical currents. It’s typically used for bundling, color coding, and splicing electrical wire.

    As the name suggests, packaging tape is used to secure boxes and other packages for shipping.

    Structural, or bonding, tapes have bonding strength strong enough to serve as a replacement for mechanical fasteners, such as screws and rivets or welding. To ensure performance, structural tapes must resist environmental factors such as moisture, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and more. Many structural tapes are double-sided and coated with adhesive on both sides. They come in various forms, sizes, and strengths, including transparent, foam, acrylic, high-performance, and more. Double-sided tapes are often used for mounting, joining, and assembly, and while not all double-sided tapes are considered “structural,” most serve as a permanent bonding solution.

    The benefits of structural tapes include weight reduction, improved aesthetics, enhanced sealing, stress distribution, and assembly time efficiency. They also help as a dampener, reducing vibration and providing impact resistance.

    Transfer tape is a highly versatile industrial tape with a thin adhesive film but no carrier or backing. It’s easily transferred to most dry surfaces from a peel-away release liner.

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    Topics: adhesives,sealants,chemicals

    Guidelines for Selecting Paints, Coatings, Sealants, and Adhesives in Manufacturing Processes.

    Posted by Austin Hardware on May 23, 2024 10:30:00 AM

     

    Looking for guidelines for selecting paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives in manufacturing processes?

    Paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives are often overlooked but critical components of many manufacturing processes. These products provide protection, aesthetics, and functionality.

    Deciding which materials are appropriate for your application is vital to ensuring the quality and durability of your product while also complying with industry standards.

    Original equipment manufacturers in every industry, from builders of truck bodies, trailers, and emergency and specialty vehicles, to industrial equipment, require chemical products such as sealants, adhesives, paints, and much more.

    At Austin Hardware®, we offer these markets a wide selection and variety of options from leading brands. To help you make informed decisions, we've put together a FREE guide that outlines major considerations for chemical products.

     

    In this white paper, we’ll discuss four major considerations for manufacturers when choosing paints, coatings, sealants, and adhesives.
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    • They include:
    - Application Requirements
    - Regulatory Requirements
    - Performance Characteristics
    - Supplier Reputation and Support

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    Topics: Case Studies, adhesives,sealants,chemicals

    EPA Finalizes Ban on use of Methylene Chloride

    Posted by Austin Hardware on May 1, 2024 10:16:41 AM

    On April 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a ban on most uses of methylene chloride. The chemical has been found to cause various forms of cancer, including cancers of the liver, lungs, brain, and blood.

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    Topics: Austin Engineered Solutions™, adhesives,sealants,chemicals