Wire selection is an important aspect of industrial assembly design because it affects the system’s functionality, performance, safety, ease of use, and serviceability over the years. Choosing the right industrial wire for your specific purpose can be tricky and challenging due to the hundreds of different types of wire and cable available in the market. […]
Armored cable is becoming a more popular method of electrical wiring for an extra layer of protection. The armored cable is a standard cable with an additional protective layer to keep it from being cut or damaged. The added protective layer or armor is effective in protecting cables from rodents, moisture, extreme tension, and other […]
When the time comes for crane renovation, you are faced with the challenge of adopting reliable and dynamic cable management. Nowadays, virtually all modes of crane applications are subjected to ever-increasing and changing requirements related to travel distances, speed, and precision. In the international overhead crane market where various factors come into play, crane manufacturers, […]
Following our recent supply of Structural Thermal Breaks to Greater Manchester’s newest state-of-the-art office development One New Bailey, Farrat have also been appointed to thermally insulate structural connections at the second office building in the major mixed-use scheme, Two New Bailey Square. The developments are expected to be complete by the end of 2019 and […]
On the speedometer of my Stanley 750B from 1924 the mileage counter didn’t work anymore. It is a speedometer from Stewart-Warner, Chicago, type M-9. Failure analysis After dismantling, the mistake was obvious: the gear on the first intermediate shaft, which meshes with the worm on the input shaft, was completely ruined. The pinion […]
Can I lubricate plastic bearings with WD-40? It´s common knowledge, that together with duct tape, WD-40 is THE universal tool to fix anything and everything. While the former keeps everything in place when it shouldn´t be moving, the latter keeps things going that shouldn´t stand still. Many people think that these two tools will […]