Bollards & Post Covers Land Ho! How Nautical Bollards Crept Inland June 12, 2023 Posted by David 12 Jun Learn how nautical bollards migrated inland This small mooring bollard is sized to hold a pleasure craft, rather than a substantial ship. Even if you’re not of the nautical persuasion, you probably know that watercraft require …
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Bike Parking School Bike Racks, School Bollards June 14, 2023 Posted by David 10 Jun Creating bike- and pedestrian-friendly campuses and schools A long series of powder-coated inverted U-racks provide bike parking for many riders. School upgrades give designers a chance to think about how built environment affects behavior. People choose activities when they have …
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08 Nov Bollards & Post Covers How Crash-Rated Bollards Get Certified November 22, 2023 Posted by David If you’ve ever driven through a city, you have likely noticed that bollards are an essential part of the urban landscape. But how can we be assured of their protective capabilities? The key lies in the rigorous process …
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Bollards & Post Covers What Good is a Bollard That Can’t Stop a Car? June 12, 2023 Posted by David 01 Jan For some bollard applications, perception is everything. Architectural bollards can still deliver a visual impact that suggests appropriate behavior. Since 2001, the public has become increasingly aware of the use of high-impact security …
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Metal Casting ASTM A27 Steel: Choosing the Right Grade for your Casting June 27, 2023 Posted by David 28 May Understanding the influences of chemical composition and post-weld heat treatment The correct material specification of a casting must be identified before placing an order with a foundry. This ensures the desired casting will have the …
Metal Casting Smithy Secrets: An Intro to Forging Methods August 3, 2023 Posted by David 18 Feb How do modern forging facilities manipulate metal into forged parts? What is forging? Forging is a manufacturing process involving the shaping of a metal through hammering, pressing, or rolling. These compressive forces are delivered with a hammer or …
Wheels & Casters Drive Wheels vs. Idler Wheels June 9, 2023 Posted by David 21 Sep Axle design options for optimal power transfer to wheels Heavy duty rail wheels are shown to be fixed onto their drive axles. When it comes to understanding the wheel and axle assembly for any type of vehicle, the first …
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Uncategorized Acier au carbone VS Acier inoxydable June 19, 2023 Posted by David 09 Aug ENGLISH | ESPAÑOL La différence est plus importante que vous ne le croyez L’acier à forte teneur en carbone sert à la fabrication de couteaux haut de gamme puisqu’il reste mieux aiguisé plus longtemps. De l’aéronautique à la cuisine, on …
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Metal Casting Ask an Engineer: Austenitic Stainless Steel June 13, 2023 Posted by David 16 Oct Versatile and tough austenitic stainless—even at cryogenic or elevated temperatures 70% of stainless steel products are made from austenitic grades. Stainless steel is called “stainless” because of its resistance to rust. Steel contains iron and carbon in certain percentages: …
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Bollards & Post Covers Bolt Down Bollards in Low-Impact Installations June 12, 2023 Posted by David 02 Jan The appropriate use of surface mounted bollards Bollards are short posts that provide visual guidance to traffic and people. They’re often used to create perimeters, whether that be along a path, a park, a lane, a building, …