For larger vehicles like cars and trucks, dynamometers are used to test the torque and power of an engine. These same testing devices are also made in small scale sizes to help develop and regulate power needs. When you're developing new products, it's important to test out small items like AC engines and motors in the devices. By understanding the power of a small motor, you can tweak the item and adjust the expectations.
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While real-life robots are much less glamorous and dramatic than their fictionalized counterparts in movies, television and books, they are still vital to our industrial way-of-life. Humans work alongside robots in factories in almost every industrial setting imaginable, and the presence of robots will only continue to increase in the future. However, as their use grows, people also need to increase their awareness of the dangers of being careless around industrial robots.
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As a new homeowner, you may wonder what tools you should have on hand or in your garage. Of all of the things that you might invest in, one of the best things you can buy for your home is an air compressor. Here's a look at four reasons why your garage isn't complete until you add one and what different styles are available.
Why You Need an Air Compressor
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Keeping expenses in line is very important to the overall health of any business, and even more so for small storage or warehouse type businesses that are trying to avoid debt as they grow. Since building or renting a larger building is both expensive and disruptive to your customer base, it makes sense to think about creating more space in your current location, instead. Here are some low cost ways to help you find and make the most of every square foot of your current building.
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We have all heard of ball bearings, but what are they and how are they used? Who are the customers of a ball bearing supplier? Imagine two flat boards, one on top of the other. As you move the top board forward, there is resistance and friction. Now put marbles between the boards. The top board rolls easily with very little resistance. This is a simple illustration of how ball bearings work.
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