There are many different kinds of mechanical fasteners on the market, and while many of them look the same, they can have very different properties. The material they are made from, the strength of the fasteners, and the threads on them can all be different, so you must understand how to identify the hex head bolts that are right for your needs.
Fastener Material
One of the most common materials used for hex head bolts is mild steel, but even within that one material, there can be many different strengths and properties.…
Propane gas has many different uses in commercial applications, and many manufacturing facilities and warehouses need large propane storage tanks on site. The requirements of storing large amounts of propane may differ from place to place, or there may be local requirements to consider, but the propane gas supplier can often help.
Propane Storage Concerns
Many industries use propane-powered forklifts and other vehicles inside their facilities. These vehicles require refueling from time to time, so storing large amounts of fuel on-site is often needed.…
If you are expanding your lapidary and faceting business and moving from a home-workshop type of setup to a more industrial configuration, you may benefit from changing your faceting services from just hand-created to laser-cut as well. Whether you buy your own laser-cutting equipment or contract out to a laser-cutting company depends on your budget and time frames, but the switch to laser cutting itself is fairly easy to justify. There will always be a desire for hand-faceted gems, and it’s a skill you don’t want to lose, but for the larger quantities of gems you hope to produce, laser cutting is the path you want.…
