In the construction industry, workers are often the most valuable assets, making worker safety a top priority. For this reason, OSHA and ANSI guidelines are valuable tools in safeguarding the health of workers on the jobsite. However, one of the toughest and most crucial standards to enforce is fall protection/scaffolding, as scaffolding was the third most cited violation for federal OSHA standards in 2012, with the related issue of fall protection topping that list. Since OSHA was created to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and deaths, taking their guidelines and citations into concern can only benefit worker health. 

Since 1968 Penna Flame Robotics has been in the business of flame hardening steel. As Penna Flame’s operations expanded, so did their need for more aggressive and customized safety considerations.  Initially, machine operators were protected by a standard light curtain configuration, but as additional robotic cells were installed and methods of production efficiency were conceptualized, the need for an increase in quantity and adaptability of automated machine safety devices became apparent.

HVLS fans were designed to create a more comfortable environment, cooling plants down in the summer and helping to keep them warm in the winter months.  But over the last decade, these fans have become more versatile than ever imagined as the mass of slow moving air they produce has shown to provide considerable benefits outside of cooling employees, products and facilities.

Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) move materials in factories, warehouses, industrial plants, institutions or anywhere that products or supplies need to move between two or more levels. They have their own national code (ASME B20.1) and are specifically exempt from the national elevator code. Download the VRC 101 guide and see how a VRC may be the ideal material lifting solution for your facility.

The Royal Wine Corporation was seeking ways to increase its bottle packaging line speed to keep up with booming demand for its wines, spirits and liqueurs. The family-owned company moved from Europe to the United States in 1948 and is recognized as the unequivocal leader in the kosher wine and beverage industry. Royal’s portfolio includes nearly 60 brands, which hail from Italy, Israel, France, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Hungary, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Canada and the United States.

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Force-multiplying air cylinders deliver hydraulic type forces for air press applications. White paper considers required force determinations, speed, and shock factors along with circuit diagrams and applicable products available for maintaining precise, repeatable forces for best results with an air press.

One of the biggest pains in life is moving. I’ve moved way too many times in my life. When I moved off campus in college, I just threw my junk into a duffel bag and was ready to go. Later, when we lived in New York City, and we moved from one block to another, we used shopping carts “borrowed” from the supermarket to move our stuff. 

All steam system plant personnel seem to share two major concerns: (1) Is condensate being properly evacuated from the process, and (2) is steam being prohibited from blowing through the condensate drainage devices (steam trap stations, control valves, etc.) so it doesn’t waste energy and cause component failure? 

Strategic philosophies or practices such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management and Continuous Improvement are used by many organizations to help improve processes,drive productivity and maintain a competitive edge in today’s ever‐increasing global economy. Despite varying concepts, each practice uses Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess, analyze and track manufacturing processes. Even if an organization does not employ formal continuous improvement initiatives, efficiency gains can still be realized by borrowing lessons learned through the visual management techniques of those processes. This white paper discusses how visual management can drive productivity by leveraging seven common Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for production line monitoring.

Spanning across 22 countries with more than 59 facilities, Jabil Inc. has been serving industries ranging from consumer products to aerospace and defense. Founded in 1966, Jabil is an electronics solutions company providing comprehensive electronics for design, manufacturing and product management services.