3 Types Of Garbage Receptacles You Can Rent Today

12 December 2014
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

There are many reasons why you might need to rent a receptacle to hold all of your trash. You might be doing some home remodeling and have bits of plaster and masonry cluttering up your lawn. Your roof might need to be redone and you need a place to put all of the used asphalt shingles. You might simply be cleaning out your garage or attic. Regardless of the job, you will want to rent a dumpster in order to easily get rid of all of your waste, rather than cart it to the dump or other trash management facility. Read More 

Break Out The Baking Soda: What You Need To Know About Using This Gentle Abrasive

2 December 2014
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

If you're trying to find a good abrasive for your DIY painting project, you might want to look at baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate. While baking soda has emerged as a major environmentally-friendly cleanser in the home because of its abrasive yet gentle effects, it's also gained a good reputation in the industrial and hobby abrasive market. However, like any abrasive material, baking soda has its issues. Knowing how to handle the material and knowing what to expect when you use it will help make the abrasive blasting portion of your project easier to complete: Read More 

What To Do When Your Boiler Breaks

25 November 2014
 Categories: , Blog

If your company involves the use of a boiler and it malfunctions to the point that it is a safety hazard to use it, you will need to make alternate plans in a hurry. Not having the boiler in working order can cost your company money, since production can be stopped until it is repaired. If having the boiler down for repair will hurt the company, you may want to look into renting a temporary one until yours is back up to par. Read More 

6 Advantages Of Copper Roofing

19 November 2014
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Copper roofing has many advantages over other roofing materials. Not only does it have a distinct look, it offers a home safety, durability, and strength. If you are considering a new roof and are not familiar with copper roofing, below are five advantages to help you decide if this is the right roof for your home. Safety Copper is a fire-resistant material, and protects your home from fires. If you live in an area that is prone to fires, this is a good choice. Read More 

How To Choose A Balance For Your Classroom

14 November 2014
 Categories: Industrial & Manufacturing, Blog

Whether you're a high school chemistry teacher, or a parent wanting to teach science concepts at home, you'll need to invest in a good balance, like one from Strack Scale Services. Balances help to teach the concept of weight vs. mass and facilitate accurate measuring for substances in chemistry and physics lessons. Here are some tips for choosing the best balance for your classroom. Type of Balance There are three basic types of balances for classroom use, and each have pros and cons. Read More