Shop Equipment

Ergonomic Optimization Can Increase Productivity, Profits

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Fatigue, stress and injury are the enemy of any efficient and profitable operation. When these increase, the result is often lost productivity and increased employee turnover, both of which affect the bottom line. That’s why many manufacturing and warehousing management teams are now looking to improved ergonomics to relieve stress and increase comfort for workers. … Read more

Proper Procedures for Refilling a Hydraulic Jack

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Hydraulic shop jacks are used to lift automobiles, shop equipment and other heavy equipment easily and safely. They work by pushing fluid — usually oil — to push pistons that lift the heavy objects up off the ground. When you buy a hydraulic jack new, it usually will come already filled with oil. But in … Read more

How to Select the Right Dolly for Each Specific Job

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Anyone who has ever had to move a heavy object across a shop floor or transport equipment from one part of a warehouse to another understands the benefits of having a high-quality dolly. But industrial dollies come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are designed for specific types of use. Before you invest … Read more

Types of Air Compressors for Industrial Applications

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Air compressors have multiple functionality. In domestic use, they can be used to inflate basketballs, footballs and other sporting equipment, air mattresses and even automobile and bicycle tires. In industrial applications, compressed air can be used to operate machinery, for manufacturing operations, for cleaning, for eliminating pollutants from a confined workspace, and many other uses. … Read more

Columbus McKinnon Introduces New Ratchet Level Hoist

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Columbus  McKinnon recently unveiled its lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet lever hoist. The CM Bandit is the first ratchet lever hoist to be certified by the Hoist Manufacturers Institute for technical, service and after-market support, according to a company news release. Its design allows use in confined spaces.    

Why Every Business Needs a Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum

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If yours is like most businesses, you probably already have a mop and mop bucket in your supply closet. This is the same type of cleaning equipment that has been used since at least the 18th Century to clean up spills and accidents. But should your business really be depending on 300-year-old cleaning technology to support your operations? You … Read more

Columbus McKinnon Rolls Out New Ratchet Lever Hoist

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Columbus McKinnon has rolled out what it calls its lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet hoist ever. The ratchet hoist, called the CM Bandit, currently is available in Canada and will be sold in the US starting next month, according to a company news release. What makes it unique is its compact design and … Read more

Workbenches Can Add Value, Efficiency to the Workplace

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Industrial workbenches provide workers a place to perform essential job functions and can improve productivity, help reduce inefficiencies, and improve profitability and have long been a staple in warehouses, factories and even laboratories. From vibration-sensitive workbenches that can accommodate high tech microscopes to heavy-duty workbenches for specialized tools and equipment, installing the proper workbench in … Read more

Extend the Life of Your Hoses with Hose Reels

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Hoses are essential for keeping your warehouse or manufacturing facility clean and sanitary, or for filling water tanks or other equipment. But if they are not properly stored they can often be easily damaged or prematurely worn by being trampled upon or being run over by forklifts, pallet jacks and other heavy equipment. Most companies … Read more

What to Look for in a Pair of Work Gloves

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Work gloves are one of those things that many people take for granted, but when it comes time to buy a new pair, what sort of qualities differentiate a good, durable pair from a bad pair of work gloves?

various types of work glovesPrice is not always the best indicator of quality. There are many expensive work gloves that offer poor protection, aren’t made of the best quality materials, and won’t last as long as many more affordable work gloves. So don’t expect to get the best just because you paid the most.

How Will the Work Gloves Be Used?

When considering which work gloves to buy, it’s important to think about how you will be using them:

  • What sort of substances will you be handling?
  • Are there any specialized hazards you may be facing (such as open wiring, wet conditions, etc.)
  • What will be the contact duration and how will it occur?
  • Are there any physical details of the wearer that need to be considered (such as hand size, allergies, deformities and so on)?

Work gloves, such as those offered by Bahrns, are available in both natural and synthetic materials. While some work gloves are designed to prevent the wearer from coming into contact with harmful substances, in some cases the gloves themselves may be harmful to the wearer, such as when they are the incorrect size or are made of a material to which the wearer is allergic.

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