For reliable fastener assemblies, choose supply partners that include fastener measurement as part of their quality assurance program. Call Martin Fasteners at 731-424-4300 to learn more.
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Experiencing problems on the production line? Quality control issues? Looking to save money on manufacturing and assembly costs? Consider a product teardown to uncover inefficiencies in your operations. Read more about 5 Ways Virtual Product Teardown Can Improve Manufacturing Quality and Fastener Costs
Increase machine uptime with a comprehensive spare parts management program from Martin Supply, includes data tracking, preventative maintenance plans and storeroom reset. Call 800-828-8116. Read more about Improve Spare Part Reliability for Increased Machine Uptime with Better Storeroom Management
As outdoor temperatures rise, so does the chance for you or a co-worker to suffer from heatstroke, heat exhaustion, or heat cramps. Most of us instinctively know to grab the water bottle or sports drink when we get thirsty, but sometimes quenching our thirst isn’t enough to keep us cool. Heat-related illnesses are preventable. Read more about To the Rescue: Response to Heat Stress and Illness
A great way to incorporate safety before using an aerial lift is to go through an aerial lift safety checklist. By having a standard safety process, you and your team will get in the habit of checking for any red flags before and during lift operation. Below are 9 safety tips your team should follow when operating an aerial lift. Read more about Rise Above the Danger: Aerial Lift Safety
Excess or obsolete inventory is often the result of misaligned parts consumption and ineffective forecasting. The result is lost cash that could be spent in other areas of your business, such as purchasing new equipment, investing in marketing or improving production processes. In this article, we’ll discuss the causes of high inventory holdings and provide effective solutions for reducing or eliminating slow-moving or dead inventory. Read more about How to Eliminate Excess and Obsolete Inventory
While you might be drawn to the attractiveness of the blue lenses, they may not be the right lens color choice for your work application. What color do I choose? Here is a guide for choosing the right color lens. Read more about Choosing the Right Safety Glasses Lens Color
A properly fitting glove can reduce hand fatigue and be easier to work with. Follow these three safety glove fit tips for more safety, productivity and comfort. Read more about Fits Like a Glove: The Importance of Proper Fit
As warmer weather approaches, so does the growth of and potential exposure to poisonous plants. Poisonous plants include poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and can grow just about anywhere. Read more about Poisonous Plants: An Outdoor Hazard That’s Out to Get You
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports that 166 workers were killed by electrocution in 2019. In June 2000, an installer working on a non-Lamar Advertising billboard lost his left arm and lower leg when a metal pole he was handling accidentally came into contact with a powerline. Read more about Powerful Tips for Power Line Safety
ne of the most vital operations in modern manufacturing is plastic injection molding. Though it is nearly as old as other manufacturing operations that were born during the industrial revolution, plastic injection molding exploded during WWII, when metals and other materials were needed for the war effort, leaving plastics and polymers the natural substitute. Read more about The Challenges of Plastic Injection Molding
