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Does Your Unconventional Project Need a Heavy Duty Hinge? Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 28, 2023 4:49:44 PM Tweet Your project is unusual.  You aim to solve a unique problem that requires a custom solution. Adding mechanical motion control would perfect your design.  But is it possible? In the world of motion control solutions, […]

Small RV Kitchen Ideas for Functionality with Specialty Hinges Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 29, 2023 10:13:43 AM Tweet The RV kitchen – a space where efficiency, practicality, and design must harmoniously intertwine. 

#198 – Paint Markers for Metalwork, Construction, HVAC, Maintenance, and Industrial Applications June 4, 2019 Markers that leave clean, long-lasting lines are essential tools in the essential trades Permanent markers seem to stick to everything: judging by just how many guides there are to getting the stuff out of fabric, skin, wood, and drywall, it

#140 – Fire Safety Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Reporting: The Digital Future January 29, 2019January 15, 2019 “Getting to 100% ITM Compliance:” Key takeaways from the National Fire Sprinkler Association’s ITM-reporting summits The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) and the Automatic Fire Alarm Association (AFAA) held a fire protection summit titled “Getting to 100% Compliance”

#347 – Fire Sprinkler Manufacturers: Who Are They? June 3, 2020June 2, 2020 A look at the global empires and family-owned businesses shaping fire protection Today’s fire sprinkler manufacturers—including those that largely serve the USA and Canada—may all seem to offer kind of the same thing. Much of that perception is because fire sprinkler heads

#219 – Paint Markers for Tires, Warehousing, Art, and Other Common Uses July 3, 2019 As paint markers take on tasks from touching up tires to tracking inventory, “permanent” becomes a relative term In our first look at uses for paint markers, we explained how they’ve become an essential tool in industries and on surfaces

#319 – Fire Sprinkler System Freeze Prevention: Ball Valves, Drum Drips & More February 5, 2020January 28, 2020 Low temperatures are a leading cause of leaks—and freeze prevention isn’t always as simple as adding antifreeze Fire sprinkler system freeze prevention is a tricky topic: the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers installers a smorgasbord of

#273 – Discolored Water in Fire Sprinkler Pipes: MIC Corrosion & Other Causes September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Chemical and biological processes can cause fire sprinklers to spray an opaque, thick liquid with a noxious scent Discharge from a fire sprinkler pipe, or any other water-based fire protection system, often contains discolored water—and plenty of

#46 – How to Use a Pitot Gauge for Hydrant Flow Testing November 28, 2022May 20, 2016 Pitot gauges make it easy to get accurate GPM measurements for fire hydrant flow tests Municipalities and other authorities require regular hydrant flow testing to ensure that fire hydrants can supply adequate water during an emergency. Pitot gauges

#19 – Fire Sprinkler Replacement: Helpful Tips November 22, 2022June 10, 2013 A few simple tips can streamline fire sprinkler replacement Finding the right fire sprinkler replacement can be challenging. Do you have a 1/2″ or 3/4″ fire sprinkler? Is it a standard response or a quick response sprinkler? What are the brand and specific