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The Many Roles of Cranes in Power Plants and Other Industrial Settings 

The construction industry is not the only one that gets to use powerful heavy-lifters. Several industrial settings, facilities, and manufacturing plants require the help of heavy-duty machines to help them move around heavy equipment or cargo. In these settings—just like in construction— safety is the utmost priority. So how do cranes and other specialized machines …

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Why Preventive Maintenance Matters in Industrial Settings

Whether it’s mechanical, electrical, digital–your industrial equipment is going to be subject to wear and tear over time. A wearing part can reduce the efficiency of a piece of equipment or it can cause it to break down. If you are operating an industrial plant filled with equipment for air systems, boiler systems, or pumping …

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Common Pieces of Equipment in Industrial and Manufacturing Settings 

Common Pieces of Equipment in Industrial and Manufacturing Settings Industrial machinery includes some of the most diverse pieces of equipment due to their ability to handle the most intricate and some of the most perilous tasks in industrial settings. Several machines are used in various settings, but for the most part, you will see about …

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4 Fascinating Facts of Overhead Cranes and How They Changed the Manufacturing Industry 

Human beings have gotten quite good at lifting heavy things. The manufacturing sector knows all too well the need for lifting and moving heavy cargo and materials. This would be so much more dangerous and laborious if it weren’t for the marvel of modern machines that allow for easy access and movement of shipments, equipment, …

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Boiler Alert: The Secret History of Energy Generation and Power Plants 

Power plants produce power. Power makes the world go round. In the 19th century, the world was barely beginning to grasp the immensity of electricity and the role that it would play in transforming society. The ubiquitous nature of electricity and our easy access to power might make it seem simple enough. The history of …

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The Role of Air Compressors and Pumps in the Battle Against the Nazis in WWII 

Even seventy years later, stories of the war emerge to astound and astonish those for whom the war is distant history. The wars were fought on multiple fronts, in so many ways, using aircraft, ships, submarines, artillery, rifles, amphibious assaults, and countless other axillary weapons and tactics. Behind all of this, of course, was incredible …

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The Role of the Air Compressor and Technological Advancements 

First, there was the use of human lungs to stoke fires. Then, nearly 110 years ago, Atlas Copco invented the piston compressor. After that, there was a series of improvements and modifications that drove the system to the reliable mechanism it is today. The air compressor is an essential part of many industries, industrial warehouses, …

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A History of Power Tools and Their Impact on Today’s Industrial Applications

A History of Power Tools and Their Impact on Today’s Industrial Applications There is no garage complete without a set of dusty power tools including drills, table saws, circular saws, nail guns, compressors, or any other important part of the weekend warriors arsenal. Power tools are common usage today, especially for the growing population of …

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A Brief History of Air Compressors and Their Importance

As industrial suppliers, we come across a lot of products that have been long in the making. Wisco Supply, Co. provides the private sector—as well as the government—with necessary supplies and equipment to run their facilities, installations, and more. Like everything we use today, technology and advancements change the way that we do business and …

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