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Looking For Seals For Industrial Or Marine Applications? Why Not Consider Aluminum Bronze?

If it's time to replace seals on equipment you use in various industrial or marine applications, you might consider using aluminum bronze. This bronze alloy, sometimes combined with other metals, is proving to be the go-to choice for machinery that requires corrosion and heat resistant seals. Below is a brief description of aluminum bronze, the benefits of use, the various types of the alloy and an explanation on how seals and other parts are usually made. Read More 

Thinking About a Manufacturing Career? Basic Info About Cold Rolled Steel

As a person considering a career in the manufacturing industry, you should have a good idea about the different types of metal you may handle on the job. One such type of metal is cold rolled steel, which is one of the most durable types of metal on this planet. If you are interested in learning more about cold rolled steel, read the following basic information to know before the job. Read More 

Five Considerations That Will Help You Obtain An Accurate Analysis Of Post-Combustion Gases In Boilers

Operating a boiler efficiently requires establishing a delicate balance between too little and too much combustion air. While an experienced operator may develop a feel for the proper amount of combustion air that should be introduced into the burners, that is no substitute for objective analysis of the combustion process. One means of determining the efficiency of a boiler's air/fuel mix is by analyzing the post-combustion gases through the use of one or more specialized instruments. Read More